Last class we went over editing and the policy for our film equipment. I am excited to be able to try using a real film camera since I have never had one in my possession. First however we had to make sure to fill out the equipment contract which makes us liable in case of any damage we may cause to it. We are also responsible to keep track of our equipment and which numbers we use each time. We have the option to sign out an SD card or purchase our own to help make the editing process easier and more direct. The class was shown other way to import our takes to assure we do not lose our footage which is useful since there are bound to be mistakes made in the production of a film. Our teacher demonstrated us on how to properly turn on the camera and the location of the charging port.We were also shown the location of the SD card and how to insert it. Proper use of the tripod was also shown to us. We had to extend the legs by the clip. To attach the camera to the tripod you have to take a little platform off the top of it then snap it on the actual tripod. It can get taller by twisting a knob on the side of it to get higher angle shots.
The editing process was also demonstrated to us. The footage that we edit is called raw footage because their hasn't been any changes made to it yet. To edit our footage throughout the year we will be using a program called Pinnacle Studios. We have to be sure to make an extra folder on our desktop and then carefully move our footage from the SD card to the folder. The movement of footage from the camera to the computer is called dumping. It is very important to move the footage out of the SD cards because someone else who may get a hold of the camera you used last time can possibly delete it by mistake which would slow the film process down as you'd have to makeup for the footage you've lost. If there is an issue finding footage on the regular files then you have to switch it to the private files. It's AVCHD then stream. When wanting to put all of your files into one folder you simply drag the mouse across all the files and drag them into that folder. Importing is moving footage from the desktop to Pinnacle Pro.
Once all importation and dumping of footage is complete the editing process can begin. When we want to start editing we highlight all of the takes and place them in the box at the bottom in pinnacle studios. When we want to delete a part of the take we click the razor blade slightly above, highlight the scene, then click delete. This can be used in instances such as if you were filming a take and someone got into the background of the scene towards the end. You can use this process to cut them out and improve your footage. If there was a mistake made in the editing process, at the top left hand corner there is an undo bottom which will undo your previous actions in order. To add text over the take you would click the "T" while the text is in the top layer of the box on the bottom then type what you wanted to insert. After you do so you would drag the text on top of the scene that is to be shown and play the scene. To emphasize the text or manipulate in a way specific to the scene you can edit the motion of text which is how it would enter the scene through different actions. If there is a mistake with the audio in a scene you can detach the audio and then delete it. To insert music you would have to change it to an MP3 in order to get it into format for Pinnacle Pro. All the information that was covered in class will help us significantly to have a smooth filming process and to produce work to the best of our ability.
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