Met a guy - possible JOB (major co.) Burbank FCP Editor

[composer]

Okay, my strengths, AUDIO, composing, Music A&R, Trailers, Sound Design.

Now, I know FCP, but have done any pro work with AVID, so, I need to put together a reel and change around the resume somewhat - just looking for tips, books, and training (ie Lynda.com) on what I should say and prepare for for a EDITING ASSITANT job which I will take in a heart beat -

Big HUGE company DUMPED Avid and went FCP. So, with a Camera, AFTER EFFECTS, TITLES, MOTION, what type of reel should I put together as well, keywords (logging, digitizing), should be emphasized on the resume.....

It seems like the first step of where I want to go.
Thanks guys (and gals).

Also, a good book on gear, FCP tools is appreciated.

[Lipflap]

Originally Posted by composer

Okay, my strengths, AUDIO, composing, Music A&R, Trailers, Sound Design.

Now, I know FCP, but have done any pro work with AVID, so, I need to put together a reel and change around the resume somewhat - just looking for tips, books, and training (ie Lynda.com) on what I should say and prepare for for a EDITING ASSITANT job which I will take in a heart beat -

Big HUGE company DUMPED Avid and went FCP. So, with a Camera, AFTER EFFECTS, TITLES, MOTION, what type of reel should I put together as well, keywords (logging, digitizing), should be emphasized on the resume.....

It seems like the first step of where I want to go.
Thanks guys (and gals).

Also, a good book on gear, FCP tools is appreciated.

Hi composer,

I'm sure you'll get some good advice about what equipment skills to push and how to restructure your resume. I'd also include a bit in your CV about your non-technical skills: working with other departments (sound, picture, production office,etc.); anticipating an editor's needs; experience in dealing with conformations, OMFs, EDLs, etc.; understanding of the whole film workflow and where you fit in.

Of course, tech skills are vital and must be advertised, but I often feel that "the other stuff" can really tip the scales in your favor.

Good luck with the job.

[Henchman]

Do they even want a reel?
I would focus on your resume. Let them know you are well versed on the technical side. That you know all about, and understand video and framerates, as well as Omf's im- and export.

[Lipflap]

A Bible of cutting room management (that's what assistants do) is The Film Editing Room Handbook: How to Manage the Near Chaos of the Cutting Room, 3rd edition, by Norman Hollyn. It's very feature film oriented and is biased toward big projects. Still, it lays out with military precision what really goes on in a picture cutting room, and each step of the process is described for traditional film rooms as well as digital cutting rooms.

[jahtao]

In London tons of agencies get machine room work, digitizing etc. They can help with the CV too. You freelance for a bit, working nights digitzing, letting people know you're interested in a full time position, then you get one before you know it.

[shilshoolon]

If I go to london how could i find them ?