JMSC0052/6093 Video News Production

FCP Sound Mix Guide

ajlibunao — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:02:44 +0000

A Final Cut Pro sound mix guide has been uploaded for your information. You can download it below.

FCP sound mix guide P.1

FCP sound mix guide P.2

FCP sound mix guide P.3

Botanist Comments

ajlibunao — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:18:01 +0000

Comments and grades on the botanist assignment can be found by downloading the following word document

Friday afternoon (0052/6093mix)

Friday night (6093A)

Saturday Morning (6093B)

Final Project

kahong — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 06:34:24 +0000

Deadline of final project submission: Dec 5, 2011 (Monday)

Format: You will work in pair in shooting (except PTC, which is optional). Then write your own script, edit your own version (with the same set of materials), and record your VO. Duration: 2.5min – 3min.

Project Submission – refer to Project Submission Guideline.

Simple Guide to Radio Mic

robmcbride — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:47 +0000

To get familiar with the operation of radio/wireless microphones, here is a simple step-by-step Guide to Radio Mics.

Mid-term Project: Mock-up Story

kahong — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:35:15 +0000

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.

‘Uzbek’ Editing Exercise comments

kahong — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:08:33 +0000

These are Rob’s comments on your Uzbek editing exercise:

Uzbek Edit 0052

Uzbek Edit 6093A

Uzbek Edit 6093B

Sequence Comments

kahong — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 06:26:29 +0000

These are the comments by Rob on your phone and telephone sequences. The total mark is 5.

JMSC0052 Sequence comments

JMSC6093A Sequence comments

JMSC6093B Sequence comments

If you find your grade missing, please let us know.

Mid-Term Test Q&A

robmcbride — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:00:29 +0000

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.

News Package Formula

kahong — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:06:56 +0000

News Package Formula Download Here

Project Submission Guidelines

ajlibunao — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 22:00:25 +0000

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.