Friday, 27 January 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Tutorial on how to set up a scratch disk.
First Click on the Final Cut Pro icon
Step Two - Go to File, then click on New Project.
Step Three - If the middle window is missing you then need to go to Window - Arrange - Standard.
Step Four - After the new window has popped up you then nee to click on FInal Cut Pro on the top left hand side - then you must go to System Settings.
Step Five - Set these three settings to your folder.
Step Six - Now put your SD card into the slot, when it appears on the desktop click on it.
Step Seven - Drag the files you want to upload from your SD card and put them in your file on Macintosh HD 2.
Then upload them to Final Cut Pro and now you are ready to edit.
Friday, 20 January 2012
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Evaluation on In Camera Editing.
For this task we were asked to do In Camera Editing, where we just filmed and didn't edit any part of the video and just put it together and left it. I found filming was fun but when i watched it back I did want to edit some of it because we didn't film some of it in the right order. Advantages to In Camera Editing are that it doesn't waste much time when it comes to the editing side of things because you don't have to edit anything at all. A disadvantage to in Camera Editing is that I personally find editing things to be a very fun activity, and also that when you watch the footage back and you see some mistakes in the footage you are unable to cover up them mistakes. This task was very interesting as it was something we were not used to doing, I think that in this day and age doing In Camera Editing could be frustrating and difficult for most people because we are so used to editing things to nearly perfect and being unable to do that we could find it annoying.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Origins Film Worksheet.
When was the first film shown to an audience?
The first ever film that was shown to an audience was shown on the 28th of December 1895.
In What country was the first film showed to an audience?
The first film that was showed to an audience was shown in France.
What was it called?
The Film was called, L' Arrivee O' Un Train A La Ciolat.
Who was the editor?
The film was not editing so therefore there was no editor.
What was the audiences reaction? Why do you think they reacted like this?
The audience were shocked and surprised when they first watched the film. Many members of the audience tried to run away when the train started moving on the screen because they thought it was a real train coming towards them. They reacted this way because it was something new and very strange to them.
Who is the "father of cinema"? Why?
Louis Lumiere is known as the father of cinema because it was him who invented the cinematographe (The first machine which helped project films onto a screen to show an audience.
Who was the first film star? Why?
Auguste Lumiere was the first film star, he was staged in one of te first ever films.
What else did he do?
Auguste Lumiere made many contributions, he helped with the invention and construction on the cinematography.
Who saw no futurre for cinema?
Although he played a big part in the begining of cinema, Auguste Lumiere saw no future in cinema.
What film did George Meliees make in 1902?
La Voyage Dans La Lune (A Voyage to The Moon.)
What developments was Melies known for?
He discovered the 'Stop Trick' - in 1896. He used multiple exposures, TimeLapse photography and Dissolves.
Which American rock band used Melies as their insperation? How?
The Smashing Pumpkins used George Melies as thier insperation by naming the ship in their video 'Tonight Tonight' 'Melies'.
Who directed 'The Great Train Robbery' in 1903?
Edwin Stanton Porter directed 'The Great Train Robbery'.
Describe the film and why was is to successful?
In this film a train gets robbed by some highjackers. It was so succesful because it was the longest film yet, it was shot in different angles, and shot inside and out.
What is a Nickelodeon?
A nickelodeon is an olden day theatre which cost a nickle to get into.
The first ever film that was shown to an audience was shown on the 28th of December 1895.
In What country was the first film showed to an audience?
The first film that was showed to an audience was shown in France.
What was it called?
The Film was called, L' Arrivee O' Un Train A La Ciolat.
Who was the editor?
The film was not editing so therefore there was no editor.
What was the audiences reaction? Why do you think they reacted like this?
The audience were shocked and surprised when they first watched the film. Many members of the audience tried to run away when the train started moving on the screen because they thought it was a real train coming towards them. They reacted this way because it was something new and very strange to them.
Who is the "father of cinema"? Why?
Louis Lumiere is known as the father of cinema because it was him who invented the cinematographe (The first machine which helped project films onto a screen to show an audience.
Who was the first film star? Why?
Auguste Lumiere was the first film star, he was staged in one of te first ever films.
What else did he do?
Auguste Lumiere made many contributions, he helped with the invention and construction on the cinematography.
Who saw no futurre for cinema?
Although he played a big part in the begining of cinema, Auguste Lumiere saw no future in cinema.
What film did George Meliees make in 1902?
La Voyage Dans La Lune (A Voyage to The Moon.)
What developments was Melies known for?
He discovered the 'Stop Trick' - in 1896. He used multiple exposures, TimeLapse photography and Dissolves.
Which American rock band used Melies as their insperation? How?
The Smashing Pumpkins used George Melies as thier insperation by naming the ship in their video 'Tonight Tonight' 'Melies'.
Who directed 'The Great Train Robbery' in 1903?
Edwin Stanton Porter directed 'The Great Train Robbery'.
Describe the film and why was is to successful?
In this film a train gets robbed by some highjackers. It was so succesful because it was the longest film yet, it was shot in different angles, and shot inside and out.
What is a Nickelodeon?
A nickelodeon is an olden day theatre which cost a nickle to get into.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Introduction to Editing.
Editing is the process where people collect different shots and put them together to create a story. Elliptical editing is when images are put together to condense time, it allows the audience to fill in the gaps of what has happened between two shots for example if a girl is sitting looking tired and then we skip to a shot where she is waking up we know that she has been asleep for a few hours without actually seeing it. Non Diagestic Sound is when music starts to play but it is for the audiences benefit and the character on screen cannot hear the music, it helps set the mood and put the audience in the right frame of mind. In the video we watched, we know that the woman is bending down to pick up the ring because we first see her looking towards the ground then it cuts to a close up of the ring on the floor and her picking it up, the shots that were used were close ups so we can see the woman's facial expressions and the ring.
Over Head Establishing Shot's set out the space of where the scene is taking place and what characters are there. Shot Reverse Shot shows who is talking to who and what they can see, it shows the facial expressions of the characters. Eye Line Matching is when the characters are looking in the direction of the other person so the audience know they are talking to each other. We cut to other members of the group so the people watching can see their facial expressions and reactions to what is being said. A Wipe is a slick transition of which moves the action to a different time and location. Using Quick Cuts creates a fast rhythm and keeps the audience on their toes.
Editing builds up tension and pace by putting loads of shots together in cutting then from one another quickly it adds to the tension and gives it a fast rhythm, music and lighting are also used to set the tone of the scene. Cross Cutting is when the shots cut back and fourth from one person to another. Reaction Shots capture the reaction of other characters on the screen when they are watching something. Seamless editing is when there is so much action happening on screen the audience are distracted and don't pay attention to how it was made. A flashback takes the audience from one point in time to another to show a significant point in time that is relevant to what is happening in the present. Editing is often used poetically, two images are put together to make the audience think about the connection between the two.
Over Head Establishing Shot's set out the space of where the scene is taking place and what characters are there. Shot Reverse Shot shows who is talking to who and what they can see, it shows the facial expressions of the characters. Eye Line Matching is when the characters are looking in the direction of the other person so the audience know they are talking to each other. We cut to other members of the group so the people watching can see their facial expressions and reactions to what is being said. A Wipe is a slick transition of which moves the action to a different time and location. Using Quick Cuts creates a fast rhythm and keeps the audience on their toes.
Editing builds up tension and pace by putting loads of shots together in cutting then from one another quickly it adds to the tension and gives it a fast rhythm, music and lighting are also used to set the tone of the scene. Cross Cutting is when the shots cut back and fourth from one person to another. Reaction Shots capture the reaction of other characters on the screen when they are watching something. Seamless editing is when there is so much action happening on screen the audience are distracted and don't pay attention to how it was made. A flashback takes the audience from one point in time to another to show a significant point in time that is relevant to what is happening in the present. Editing is often used poetically, two images are put together to make the audience think about the connection between the two.
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Three Point Lighting
Name of Light - Key Light
Light Function - The Key Light brings the most light it is the primary light in the three point lighting.
Position of Light - Camera Left, Shooting down at usually a 45 degree angel.
Name of Light - Back Light
Light Function - Ther Back Light cuts the person on the screen out of the background, withut it, it looks like the person is part of the backgroud.
Position of Light - At the back of the set at the top, shining down at usually a 45 degree angel.
Name of Light - The Fill Light
Light Function - The Fill Light fills in all the details without it parts of the persons face are in shadow.
Position of Light - Camera Right, usually shining down at a 45 degree angel.
Light Function - The Key Light brings the most light it is the primary light in the three point lighting.
Position of Light - Camera Left, Shooting down at usually a 45 degree angel.
Name of Light - Back Light
Light Function - Ther Back Light cuts the person on the screen out of the background, withut it, it looks like the person is part of the backgroud.
Position of Light - At the back of the set at the top, shining down at usually a 45 degree angel.
Name of Light - The Fill Light
Light Function - The Fill Light fills in all the details without it parts of the persons face are in shadow.
Position of Light - Camera Right, usually shining down at a 45 degree angel.
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