1st Editing Lesson

In our groups we used Final Cut Pro, an editing software, to edit the footage we shot last week for our prelim task. Remembering we needed to have 5 different shots, we carefully selected which footage we wanted in our final sequence. With the shots we wanted we were able to drag them into the correct 'bins' which we learnt to create in the lesson. These bins help organise what raw footage is being used and what footage isn't. By dragging the footage from the rush bin onto the timeline, we were then able to experiment with which parts of the footage we wanted by using the blade tool (shortcut B) and the In and Out (I and O) keys to easily cut. 

Prelim Task

For our prelim task we were set into groups to shoot a basic story board scene. In this scene we covered 5 different shots: a WIDE SHOT, 2 different CLOSE UPS, and 2 different OVER THE SHOULDER shots. Our scene was set in my classroom, which meant that the use of lighting, props and set was limited.  During the filming process we did have a problem, unfortunately some of the earlier shots, such as the wide shots and close ups,  were not focused which meant that we had to start from the beginning again to make sure that we had covered each shot properly. Overall,  I highly enjoyed the filming experience, and I felt that my team worked well together.

First page of our story board scene

Week 1

In our first lesson with working with the cameras we first learnt how to set up a tripod. We changed the height by locking the nuts on the legs, then bubbled the trip to balance it, and then attached the camera securely by locking it in place.

Once the tripod and camera were set up, we started to learn the basics of how to use the camera. I learnt how to focus the frame, by zooming in on an object and adjusting the focus ring. We also experimented with lighting, to show the difference between indoor and outdoor light temperatures, and how to expose the camera correctly in reference to the light.

About Me

Hi, I'm Katie McLady, I'm 16 and I am currently taking AS Media Studies, English Literature, Geography and Theatre Studies at Hurtwood House. I am addicted to watching Breaking Bad and my favourite film of all time is Back To The Future (1985). Media Studies is a new subject to me and I am excited about everything I am going to learn over the course of the year.

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