Category Archives: Pd 8 (2013)

Editing has been called “the invisible art” because if it is done skillfully, the viewer doesn’t notice the editor’s work. HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT DUE WEDNESDAY, 3/6 Read the 2 short articles to review the principles of continuity editing. After reading the … Continue reading →

Steps to complete your project: 1. Download footage to Final Cut Pro 2. Label clips (shot#-take#_shot type_description, example 02-t3_WS_walking) 3. Put * clips on timeline 4. Edit for smooth continuity (Follow the worksheet) 5. Add titles (beginning title & labels … Continue reading →

Practice the various shots and shooting in your groups. You will learn about these new concepts: Clean Entrance & Exit 180 degree Line 30 degree camera change

All cameras (no matter how fancy or expensive or small) have 3 main components. They are: lens body viewfinder The lens lets in light and thus an image. The body processes the image either chemically to a film (which needs … Continue reading →

Telling a story visually – thatʻs the challenge here! There are many ways to do it, but I will introduce a standard pattern that I want you all to master. Once youʻve mastered it, you are free to switch it … Continue reading →

Before even going out to shoot, itʻs crucial to have a plan first. If you can visualize your shots, youʻll have an idea of how the shots fit together. It helps you communicate with the rest of your crew and … Continue reading →

Think of the camera as your paint brush and the screen as your canvas. The arrangement of the objects on your screen refer to Framing & Composition. Here are notes from our lecture: 12F_Framing_Comp_Notes

Be ready to present your name projects at the start of class. You need to have everything printed (in color) PRIOR to coming to class. Make sure that the names you are showing is also with your photos on your … Continue reading →

HOMEWORK DUE MONDAY 1/14: Find out the story of your names or research what it means. Gather photos or take photos to use in your project and bring it to the next class. Video is a succession of still photography … Continue reading →

Please bring 3 items about YOU to share with the class: · 1 object that relates to your past · 1 object that relates to your present · 1 object that relates to your future These three items should represent … Continue reading →