Mid-term Project: Mock-up Story

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Script of “Bungling Botanist” story

You have to work in pair – one plays the Botanist and the other plays the Scientist. You will film each other. Then edit your own version with the same source footages.

The VO is provided for you: Botanist_VO

To use the VO file: 1. Unzip the downloaded file; 2. In FCP: File -> Import -> Import File

Montage – It is basically layering of video clips, with a music background and also slowing-down/speeding-up of videos. You can take some long-panning shots/rack-focus shots to build your montage.

Update: Here is a piece of classical music for the montage part. You can also pick up a music that you like.

You are allowed to borrow equipment twice, unless you have any special reason.

Project deadline: Oct 28/29 in class  Nov 4 (Friday)

Project Submission – refer to Project Submission Guideline.

 

Mid-Term Test Q&A

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Dates for the mid-term test:

JMSC0052 – Oct 28 (Fri) 2pm

JMSC6093A – Oct 28 (Fri) 6:30pm

JMSC6093B – Oct 29 (Sat) 10am

Q1: What kind of questions will there be in the mid-term test?

A: Good question. The questions will be about your shooting knowledge and editing principles, which we have covered so far in our classes. They are more practical rather than technical – e.g. We won’t test you on the colour temperature of daylight. Instead we will ask e.g. What’s the significance of having correct white balance?

Q2: How should I prepare for the mid-term test?

A: Another good question. You can study the “Shoot Yourself” and “Glossary” handouts. However, there is no need to memorize those definitions. They are just for your reference. If you have attended every class and understand what we have taught, then you should be quite well-prepared.

Q3: How long will the test take?

A: It will take about 40 minutes.

Q4: What is the format of the test?

A: It will consist of both multiple-choice and longer form questions.

Q5: How about if I cannot attend the test?

A: Contact us at rob@robmcbride.com or kahong@hku.hk or alibunao@hku.hk.

Project Submission Guidelines

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To submit the your project, please prepare the following:
i. A QuickTime (mov) video of your edited project
ii. A screenshot of your Final Cut Pro timeline
Name  the  files  in  this  format:  subclass_name_project  title  (e.g.  6093A_john_phone.mov, or 0052_mary_newspaper.mov)
Procedures of exporting QuickTime video in Final Cut Pro:
i. Make sure you are on the timeline window
ii. Press  “Shift‐Z”  to  view  the  whole  timeline.  Clear  the  unnecessary clips/gaps in your edit
iii. Clear the in/out points on your timeline (Mark -> Clear In and Out)
iv. Change  the  audio  settings  to  mixed  mode  (Sequence  ->  Settings  -> Audio Outputs -> Stereo Mix)
v. Render your sequence if necessary (Sequence -> Render All -> Both)
vi. Choose “File” -> “Export” -> “Export QuickTime Movie”
vii. Name your file and choose the destination to save. Make sure you have checked “Make Movie Self‐contained” option, so that you are exporting an independent QuickTime movie
viii. View  and  check  your  exported  file  by  “Right‐click”  ->  “Open  with QuickTime Player”

Procedures of creating a screenshot of your FCP timeline:
i. In Final Cut Pro, press “Shift‐Z” to view all the clips on the timeline.
ii. Press “Command‐Shift‐3” on the keyboard to create a screenshot. You will hear shutter‐release sound.
iii. A screenshot will appear on the desktop as “Picture 1”. Rename it.

Submitting your assignment:
i. Name  and  double‐check  the  files  properly.  Put  them  in  a  folder with your name.
ii. Submit  your  folder  to  a  harddrive  located  on  the  shelf  of  the  Post‐Production Suite.