Using Apple’s revolutionary editing software, Final Cut Pro, participants will learn the basics of nonlinear editing, including logging, digitizing, editing shots together, adding transitions (dissolves, wipes), and outputting to digital videotape. Session includes a brief break. Pre-requisites: Working knowledge of video editing and Macintosh operating system.

TWO IDENTICAL SECTIONS

Get under the hood of the software's capacity to improve workflow, deliver a more professional product and increase your proficiency. Topics are: working with prosumer HD tapeless workflows; advanced user preference settings; customizing Final Cut Pro's keyboard and screen layouts; introduction to filters, motion effects, and keyframing techniques; Final Cut Pro's color correction tools; media management; prepping your edit for online editing or for collaboration with sound mixers/composer; film finishing and introduction to the digital intermediate workflow. Participants may work from their own footage or use online stock footage. Pre-requisites: DIGITAL VIDEO EDITING or general proficiency in Final Cut Pro.

You can’t create and/or update a portfolio reel, apply for grants, show your work, or keep a general record of your DV accomplishments if you don’t know how to collect, migrate, and otherwise manage your media. Learn how to select, format, organize, and back up an external drive. Store files so they can be accessed later for re-editing, or outputted to formats such as tape and disc. Save your work for different applications (e.g. Web, DVD). These skills will make it possible to rebuild a project in the event of a system crash or other catastrophe.

Ready to try some nonsync shooting but don’t know where to start? Or need a refresher in basic 16mm camera operation? Learn to use the Film Center’s Bolex and Arri cameras, veteran workhorses for silent nonsync shooting. Emphasis will be on loading, exposure, light meter techniques, accessories, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Handling of the cameras will be extensive.

Learn basic sound recording techniques by becoming familiar with the Film Center’s sound recording gear, including the Marantz PMD-660, as well as the Sound Devices 702 Digital Audio Recorder, Mix-Pre, and 302 field mixers. Students will also receive a general overview of microphone types and uses, from lavaliers to shotguns.

This camera is the indie standard in digital video shooting. Learn the basics of shooting at a 24p frame rate (which aligns with film). Workshop also covers inputs, settings, troubleshooting, aspect ratios (4x3, 16x9, squeeze function), proper use of external microphones, adapters and batteries, and white balancing. Handling of the cameras will be extensive.

Make your demo reel into a memorable calling card by creating a DVD that shows off your work to best advantage. Using Apple's authoring software, DVD Studio Pro, participants will learn the basics of DVD authoring, including: file preparation, custom navigation, menus, chapters, slideshows, alternate audio tracks, and preparation of projects for both home DVD burning and professional duplication. Pre-created video and graphics to be provided. Pre-requisites: Knowledge of the Macintosh operating system and Photoshop highly recommended.