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Basic Video Editing Concepts

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Camera & Tripod

Watch this short video on the operation of our cameras.

Watch this short video on the operation of our tripods.

Basic Video Rules

There are tons of rules to follow and break in regards to making good video. We'll start with some of the basics.

Rules to take good video start with the same rules that we use for taking good quality photos. You'll get a refresher with this presentation.

In addition to the composition, there are some Video Shooting Techniques that are specific to video.

Video Scavenger Hunt

Requirements:

  • ALL shots  must be taken with the camera attached to the tripod
  • Each shot should have action that lasts a minimum of 5 seconds
  • At the beginning of each shot, the videographer should announce which shot is being recorded before the action begins
  • Make sure you allow extra time before and after the action when recording so you don't accidentally cut off the action
  • TAKE TURNS filming  - every group member should film an equal number of shots
  • Use the checklist to keep track of who filmed what
  • Do NOT disturb classrooms
  • Be back in the class 10 minutes before the bell for EACH group member to download files
    • Create a folder on the DESKTOP called: Video_Scav_Hunt to save your files to
    • The last person to download should delete videos from the camera
    • I will not write passes if you do not keep track of time
  • I'll give you TWO class periods to shoot

Editing

Each member of your group will be editing the same clips. If you were absent, get a USB to get missing files from your group. Don't forget the one video from a partner group for the 2 Shot Interview.

REMEMBER - you are working from your desktop for video. The video programs do not do well over a network. When you are setting up your Premiere Pro file, make sure you are saving it to the Video_Scav_Hunt folder on your desktop. When you've completely finished the project, you move your folder over to your One Drive.

Watch these videos to learn about the tools you'll need to complete the editing of this video:

Requirements:

  1. Trim the excess video from each clip, being careful not to cut from the action.
  2. Right click on the clip > Speed Duration > 200% to speed the clip up
  3. Make sure there are no gaps between clips
  4. Add transitions between each clip
  5. The clips should be in the order that they appear on the scavenger hunt paper.
  6. The 2 shot clips should be edited so that the interview goes back and forth between the 2 cameras that were used
  7. Put readable text over each clip that shows what the clip is
  8. Title at the beginning (5 seconds): My Video Scavenger Hunt
  9. Credits at the end (5 seconds): Your first and last name
  10. Export the movie as H.264 (if you get an error, switch it to AVI)  #_lastname_video_scavenger_hunt

 Project Rubric

Turning it in...

Remember that you have 4 grades for this assignment to turn in.

  1. MINOR:  Turn in your Shot List with your name on it, detailing who shot what
  2. MINOR:  Did your group shoot each of the clips required using good composition?
  3. MINOR: Uploading it to your Canvas ePortfolio with questions answered
  4. MAJOR: The edited, exported video
  1. Turn in your exported file to the Campus Share Drive > Samuelson_Drop > Video_Intro folder. Make sure you've checked it and it's named properly before turning it in. Tell me once you've turned it in so that I can upload it to my YouTube channel.
  2. Write about the assignment at the top of the Video page of your ePortfolio
    • Title
    • Complete these questions?
      1. Explain  the challenges you had when shooting your video?
      2. Explain the challenges you had when editing your video?.
      3. What errors did you make that you need to work at eliminating for your next video?
    • Once it's uploaded, you'll need to find it on my channel, and get the Embed Code to put in your post on your ePortfolio.
  3. Save it, check to make sure it works, and then show me your finished post.