Editors Bootcamp

Saturday, November 2nd 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

GBH Boston

Thank you to our presenting sponsors!

 
 

MPC Programs are made possible by the generous support of our Annual Sponsors. Editors Bootcamp is presented with additional support from The Production Group at GBH.

Special thanks to our program committee: Tim Mangini (Senior Director of Production Technology, GBH), Barry Clegg (Senior Editor, FRONTLINE), and Eric Gulliver (Producer & Editor).

Program & Schedule

9:00 - 9:30 am

Check In

9:30 - 10:00 am

Breaking Through: How Assistants and Junior Editors Can Make the Leap

In this session, a seasoned editor with decades of experience shares what it takes to transition from assistant to full-time editor. Beyond mastering technical skills, successful aspiring editors embrace a team-oriented mindset, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and responsiveness to feedback. Attendees will learn how these qualities can not only elevate their work but also make them indispensable contributors to any project.

10:05 - 10:45 am

The State of Freelancing

In this session, two freelance editors Kat Baker and Eric Gulliver will take you through a typical week of editing in 2024. How do we structure our week? What programs are we utilizing? And which subscriptions give us the most value. Expect to learn tips and tricks for freelance editors in the current 2024 market. 

10:50 - 11:25 am

Finishing for Dummies

Barry Clegg, Senior Editor for FRONTLINE Audience Development will take you through the basics of finishing, so that your edit can be as polished as possible. With editors being asked to "do it all" these days, you may find yourself running out of time to make your piece shine. We will cover the basics of color correction, as well as some audio tips to get your rough cut client ready.

11:30 - 12:00 pm

Unscripted: Transcribe for Time

For decades, transcriptions have been essential for helping creatives piece together storylines in the unscripted world. As unscripted content continues to expand with ever-increasing hours of footage to process, they’re more critical than ever. Thanks to AI and integration into Non-Linear Editing systems, transcriptions have evolved beyond narrative-building to become powerful time savers.

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch Break & AMA Networking Tables!

During the lunch break, pull up a seat and chat with working editors, assistant editors, and post production specialists about your interests and questions.

1:05 - 1:15 pm

EditShare Cloud for Editors

A practical introduction to EditShare Cloud for editors.

1:20 - 2:00 pm

AI Roundtable

In this forward-looking roundtable discussion, our panel will explore the possibilities and challenges AI brings to the media production landscape. Panelists will share practical applications, a live "sandbox" demonstration, what they're discovering that works (and doesn't work), and their perspectives on how to think about AI’s place in our evolving workflows and creativity. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions for a dynamic Q&A.

2:05 - 3:30 pm

Oscar Winning Formula for 20 Days in Mariupol

Go behind the scenes of 20 Days in Mariupol, the 2024 Oscar-winning documentary, as the team from FRONTLINE and GBH share how they brought the story to life through meticulous editing, sound, and picture work. Gain insight into the techniques used and decisions made to craft a powerful viewing experience that captures history and resonates deeply with audiences worldwide.

3:30 pm

Wrap-Up & Prize Giveaways

Stick around for a chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle, including:

  • GBH OutPost: Color Grading Session / Mixing Session

  • AVID Media Composer: One-year license

  • Adobe Creative Cloud: One-year license