Below-the-Line Film and Television Workers - Conseil des ...

CHRC BTL TGA - 11/14/2008 -Page 34editors, assistants, videotape operators, engineers, and colorists. After graduationwhen they enter the workforce, they may have good software skills, but lackcreative, knowledge of workflow, and how to deal with clients. Many needretraining to manage new media projects like website integration, DVD authoring,etc.All the technical proficiencies aside, a common observation from our respondentsnoted that editing is the “third form of writing” in a production (after screenwritingand directing).Best Practice: In addition to many other professional development programs,NIFCO partners with the Newfoundland Labrador Film Development Corporation togive intensive workshops in post-production.4.7.2. Assistant EditorPost-production is on the frontline of technological change. The big softwarecompanies keep changing their products and charge for training – an addedrevenue stream. Keeping up is almost impossible and expensive. The high-techchallenges facing post workers are unique in their unions and their needs are ofteneclipsed by those of more populous disciplines.30) Recommendation – To keep up with ever-changing technology,Canadian post-production workers need on-going professionaldevelopment through dedicated programs at post-secondary institutions,technical schools, and through industry-sponsored mentoring.Assistant Editors often become Editors and yet there is frequently a disconnectbetween the two positions. Assistant Editors often work alone at night and havelimited chances to perfect their creative skills in mentoring situations. Assistanteditors need opportunities to grow creatively - training in the art of editing.4.7.3. Digital ImagingNew technology has taken over TV and it’s taking over film. Digital imaging usedto be concentrated in post, but now on set there is frequently a whole departmentpresent with a whole new set of skills. Experts in on-set digital imaging are hard tofind.NB: Above-the-line personnel, like directors and producers, often are not familiarwith the latest developments in below-the-line technology.CHRC BTL TGA - 11/14/2008 -Page 34