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If I am late for my editing slot what do I do?

Call the Post Center at 312-344-6770 and let them know as soon as possible that you are on the way. If you do not call your reserved slot will be given to anyone waiting after 1/2 hour.

How do I find an editor?

This is not as easy as is it should be. Many of our advanced editors find work in their last year of study and leave immediately after graduation. However, there are many editors looking for projects. The best way to make this work is to plan ahead. Most editors would like to take your film as an independent project. This mean that you will need to bring this together before the semester begins.

Is there a list of names?

A list of qualified online and offline editors and how to contact them is located at the Advanced Production Center Room 517.

How do I reserve an editing slot?

If you are enrolled in Editing the Narrative I, the labs are open for you to work any time the Post Center is open. You do not need to make a reservation. Advanced editors need to book your editing slots in person at the post center. Some of the advanced classes assign you a slot for the semester.

How do I sign up for an independent project?

An independent project is designed by the students, with the approval of a supervising faculty member, to study an area that is not presently available in the curriculum. Prior to registration, the students must submit a written proposal that outlines the project. This project would be appropriate for students who are working on post-production of a film or video, or a multimedia project. Once you have a supervising faculty member, bring your application to Dennis Keeling in Room 601-H. Dennis will make an assessment of your needs and your state of preparedness. Once he approves the project he will forward the form to Paul Hettel (room 601-L), Director of the Editing Program for his signature. Detailed instructions can be obtained by meeting with Dennis Keeling.

How much drive space can I use for my independent project?

Drive space is allocated by the needed of the project. However, this does not mean that you will have an unlimited amount of space. In all cases you will be advised to organize your selects before you capture your footage.

Who do I go to solve my problems?

All the staff is trained on the systems. If you have trouble while editing you should first speak with them. Any more serious issues should be addressed to Dennis Keeling who is the Post-Production Manager at 312-344-6768/by e-mail dkeeling@colum.edu If you feel that you cannot resolve things with Dennis, you should contact Paul Hettel, Director of the Editing Program at 312-344-6769/by e-mail phettel@ colum.edu

Do you have positions available at the Post Center?

We are always looking for qualified students to work in the Post Center. If you are interested, please contact Nikola Vlahovich (312-344-6767) at nvlahovich@colum.edu

How can I get an internship at a post-house?

Internships provide advanced students with an opportunity to gain work experience in an area of concentration or interest while receiving academic credit toward their degrees. Students should have 20 credit hours completed in the Editing Concentration before applying for an internship. When it comes down to it, you will need to do good work in all your classes and on any independent projects. You should have a reel sampling your best work. You should be very proficient on the Avid. You should know how to work with
traditional film elements. You should be someone who is dependable, personable, with good creative insight. Since your faculty either works in the professional world or is well connected to it, your performance in class is an audition for your life after Columbia.

My film is edited now how do I get an on-line edit?

You must be finished with your edit. You must have all your elements prepped and ready. You must fill-out an on-line application. Once you have completed the form and submitted your paperwork and media, an on-line will be scheduled. To expedite this process, please try to locate a willing on-line editor from our list of on-line editors.

How do I make dubs of my finished film?

The Post Center will honor any reasonable request to duplicate your film. You must bring your master along with your blank tape stock to the 6th floor cage. DOWNLOAD or ask for a WORK ORDER at the cage. Turnaround on duplication requests varies depending on the traffic at the Post Center. Average turnaround is 7-10 days. Due to the enormous amount of traffic, the Post Center is not in a position to turn around dub requests on demand.