The Mudhouse: Editing Exercise

Story puzzle

For: Groups of 1-2
Difficulty: Intermediate

Objective
This assignment teaches students how to use their editing software of choice and demonstrates best practices in editing.

Points to emphasize

  • Sound bites are the red clips on layer 1.

  • B-Roll is in green on layer 2.

  • Pay attention to the custom sound levels.

Equipment: Computer, editing software, headphones

Assignment

Students must re-create the edit from the provided example. They must also provide a screenshot of their editing timeline. Give beginner students the screenshot below as a cheat sheet. Bonus points if the student’s edit is indistinguishable from the original.

 

Re-create this edit

 
 

Cheat Sheet

Mudhouse_StoryPuzzle_CheatSheet.png