INTRODUCTION
Discussion of the process from storyboard to delivery
Discussion of software and hardware options
Scoping the project: deciding what is realistic
Camera techniques: hints and tips
Exposure, shutter speed and gain
Using manual settings
Storyboarding
Interview techniques
Planning the shoot
Risk assessment
Debrief
Questions and answers
THE SHOOT
The day will be spent shooting the required video footage on location
Assessing safety
Shooting general views (GVs)
Shooting closeup detail
Static and moving shots
Shooting interviews
Sound for interviews
Capturing wildtrack sound
Note: If you already have footage and don’t need to shoot more,
we will adapt the course accordingly
Questions and answers
EDITING TECHNIQUES
Looking at video files and settings
Looking at the Premiere or Final Cut Pro interface
Using shortcuts
Planning your structure
Effective logging techniques
Connecting and configuring camera to computer
Capturing material
Basic editing procedures
Working with sound
Transitions
Rendering issues
Questions and answers
EDITING THE PROJECT
Recap of day three
A discussion of core editing skills
Planning your edit
Choosing music
Importing music and stills
Editing interviews effectively
Working with sound
Planning special effects
Working with sequences
Editing your project under guidance
Questions and answers
FINISHING AND DELIVERY
Adding captions
Working with Photoshop graphics
Sound sweetening
Using filters
Colour balancing
Archiving your project
Delivery to Tape
Delivery to DVD and CD
Delivery to the web
Bitrates
Compression techniques
Final review of project
Debrief and summary
Questions and answers |
