Editors Bootcamp
Saturday, November 2nd 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
GBH Boston
Lunch Included
By editors, for editors. The Editors Bootcamp returns with a brand-new program to empower Editors and Assistant Editors, helping to grow and elevate your skills!
This intensive one-day program features dynamic presentations from professional editors, assistant editors, and post-production specialists; offering practical tools and insights to help you become a stronger editor, collaborator, and storyteller. Each year we introduce new topics to advance your craft.
Whether you’re a seasoned editor, assistant editor, or an emerging film and video creator, the bootcamp is your chance to grow, connect, and spark creativity through practical learning and community knowledge-sharing in a supportive environment.
View the event schedule and programs below!
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Directions & Parking
Free parking is available in the GBH Garage next to the building at 1 Guest Street. Please have your ticket validated at the security desk before leaving the event.
GBH is accessible by MBTA Commuter Rail to Boston Landing, Buses, and Green Line Subway.
MPC Programs are made possible by the generous support of our Annual Sponsors.
Editors Bootcamp is presented with support from The Production Group at GBH.
Thank you to our presenting sponsors!
Schedule
9:00 - 9:30 am Check In
9:30 - 10:00 am
Breaking Through: How Assistants and Junior Editors Can Make the Leap
Collin Cameron, Editor
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 2024
Eric Gulliver, Producer and Editor
Kat Baker, Editor
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 Producer and Editor, FRONTLINE PBS
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
Randy Martens, Consulting Product Manager, Avid Technology
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 lunch, 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
Jill Poisson, Editor, GBH WORLD
A practical introduction to EditShare Cloud for editors.
1:20 - 2:00 pm
AI Roundtable
Peter Kagstrom, Technology Specialist, GBH
Kevin Estavanik, Technology Specialist GBH
Bill Shribman, Senior Executive Producer and Director of Digital Partnerships, GBH
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
Michelle Mizner, ACE; Producer & Editor, FRONTLINE PBS
Tim Mangini, Senior Director of Production Technology, GBH
Christine Giordano, Editor, GBH OutPost
Jim Sullivan, Sound Mixer, GBH
Timothy Meagher, Post Production Manager, FRONTLINE PBS
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 organization, 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
Resources
Can’t wait to brush up on your skills? Check out videos from past Editors Bootcamps below!
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