005 – Info on THE Test, Intro to Final Cut Pro

Warm Up

As far as digital technology is concerned, which invention do you think has improved peoples lives the most? Write a paragraph to explain your answer.

Learning Objectives

  1. Clarify THG Test, date, time, format. etc
  2. Develop understanding of how Final Cut works

THG Test

  • Date: Tuesday, March 3
  • Time: 50 mins
  • Format: view and analyse
  • Revision: the film, process for writing about film, process for taking notes, key terminology cover in class (C.A.M.E.L.S, etc)

Final Cut

  • Short cuts 
    • Cut   =   Command + B
    • Undo   =   Command + Z
  • Process
    • Delete flawed shots
    • Position good shots on timeline
    • Cut shots to appropriate length ie. short shots for fast, intense moments in the narrative

 

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