Deadline of final project submission: May 7, 2012 (Monday) 5pm
You are allowed to borrow equipment for 3 times.
Please contact us should there be any problem.
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Monthly Archives: March 2012
Sequence shooting and mid-term project – Grades and comments
Comments and grades on the phone/newspaper sequence exercise and mid-term project can be found by downloading the following word documents:
News Package Formula
News Package Formula Download Here
Project Submission Guidelines
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. Put it under the right folder.
Timeslots for filming in Reading Room
We have reserved these timeslots for filming in Shum Wai Yau Reading Room. The room will be open during these periods:
March 15: 1600-1800
March 19: 1600-1800
March 20: 1000-1500
You can use the room to film your mid-term project, on first-come-first-serve basis.
No filming in JMSC office
Important: Please do not film your projects in the JMSC office. The sitting area is for newspaper reading and meeting. There also maybe confidential documents in the office. You are welcome to film in DM Lab and Post-production suite.
Mid-Term Test Q&A
Dates for the mid-term test:
JMSC0052 – March 23 (Fri) 2pm
JMSC6093 – March 17 (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.
FCP Sound Mix Guide
A Final Cut Pro sound mix guide has been uploaded for your information. You can download it below.
Mid-term Project: Mock-up Story
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
You are allowed to borrow equipment twice, unless you have a special reason.
Project Submission – refer to Project Submission Guideline.