About the department

The Film Editing Department of SRFTI, established as one of the founding departments in 1996, is committed to providing a dynamic and supportive learning environment tailored to each student’s individual development, as well as fostering teamwork and collaboration. The department’s mission is to prepare students to excel in editing roles with the confidence to make significant creative contributions across various sectors of film and digital media.

Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the department offers a wide array of cutting- edge editing suites and workstations, ensuring that each student gains hands-on experience on industry-standard software. These setups allow students to work independently and as part of editing teams, mirroring real-world industry environments.

Overview of the Programme

The Film Editing programme at SRFTI is structured to cultivate skilled editors who are well-versed in both the artistic and technical aspects of cinematic storytelling. Combining theory, hands-on practice, and project-based learning, the curriculum encompasses a range of editing techniques applicable to film, television, and digital media. In addition to core editing skills, students receive focused learning in color correction techniques, visual effects (VFX), and sound design, broadening their understanding of post-production processes and enhancing their ability to integrate multiple elements seamlessly. This comprehensive approach enables students to handle diverse projects, from dialogue and action sequences to music-driven edits and documentary storytelling, and equips them to succeed in varied media landscapes.

Programme Specific Objectives

  • Master Core Editing Techniques: Equip students with technical proficiency across various editing techniques, including dramatization, action, dialogue, musical sequences and documentary styles, allowing them to tailor editing strategies to different narrative and non-narrative needs.
  • Build Competency in Color Correction, VFX, and Sound Design: Develop students’ skills in color correction, VFX integration, and sound design, giving them the tools to craft polished, high-quality final cuts that align with the vision of the project.
  • Develop Narrative and Aesthetic Skills: Enhance students’ storytelling abilities through in-depth analysis of pacing, rhythm, and emotional resonance, supported by the study of exemplary editors’ works to foster narrative sensitivity.
  • Cultivate Advanced Post-Production Competence: Provide comprehensive training in advanced post-production workflows, preparing students for professional roles in trailer, promotional and advertising editing, where quick yet impactful edits are essential.
  • Encourage Experiential and Project-Based Learning: Engage students in practical applications through multiple short films, documentaries, and guided study tours, allowing them to independently manage the creative and technical aspects of editing projects.
  • Foster Industry Readiness and Creativity: Prepare students to meet industry demands with confidence, emphasizing creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative problem- solving, ensuring their readiness for roles across film, television, and digital media.

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Facilities
  • The department has over 20 setups in individual rooms with one machine-room per student across specialization batches
  • Industry-standard softwares like Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve for practicing and learning the craft of Editing
  • Departmental classroom and conference room are equipped with modern projection. and sound systems for previews, discussions and workshops
  • Analogue systems of Editing are still in operation which make the students understand filmmaking technology from it’s basics.
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