Film/Coms 27a and b
Digital Film Video Production
Office Hours Tuesday: 1:30-3
Wed: 11:30-1
jenstark@csus.edu
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Final Cut Pro Handout 1
Final Cut Pro Handout 2
In Final Cut Pro:
File>Export>Quick Time Movie>Make sure "Make Movie Self Contained" is selected
Title the movie this way: projectnamestarkj.mov
Upload Files:
Go>Connect to Server
Enter the following address
afp://files.al-lab.csus.edu
Click on Groups
ComS 27a
Drag file to Dropbox
Remember: Project files don't work, you must drag an exported movie to the server
Course Description and Objectives:
Students will be expected to understand: camera operation, basic
directing, lighting, and editing. Students will also be expected to
learn the terminology of video production/post-production and use
this terminology competently. Students enrolled in Com S 27A must
be concurrently enrolled in Com S 27B. There are no exceptions to
this requirement.
This course also provides practical, hands-on experience in video
production. Students will be expected to become proficient in all
production roles: camera operation, audio control, basic directing,
lighting, and editing.
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Text:
The Bare Bones Camera Course For Film and Video, by Tom Schroeppel
Publisher: Tom Schroeppel; 2nd Rev edition (June 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0960371818
Please find the text online at the above link.
Required Supplies:
Choose one of the following camera packages:
Camera Package 1:
Flip Video Camera or Kodak Playsport
Tripod
SD Card suggested by Amazon
There are also some really cheap cards that can be purchased from Walmart:
Camera Package 2:
Canon Vixia
Lavalier Mic
Tripod
SD Card suggested by Amazon
There are also some really cheap cards that can be purchased from Walmart:
Camera Package 3:
Panasonic HMC 40
Lavalier Mic
Tripod
SD Card suggested by Amazon
Specialty Package (Digital SLR)
Nikon D90
Tripod
SD Card suggested by Amazon
Tripod Alternatives:
Provista
Manfrotto 1
Manfrotto 2
Other Cameras I like in a higher price range:
(They all record on mini dv) The XHA1 and the V1U have XLR inputs, so they will require a professional mic
Canon XHA1
Sony V1U
Sony HDR-FX7
If you bring in any other hard drive video camera not listed here, I may be unable to help you convert your files to work with in Final Cut Pro. FYI: Sony Hard Drive Cameras are really good, but cause a lot of problems in this arena. They also don't have separate mic inputs.
If you have access to any camera that records onto a DV tape, you are welcome to use that. Keep in mind that sometimes lower quality cameras can make it difficult to get a sense of your ability as a videographer. You will be responsible for figuring out all of the various functions of the camera. I will help you with capturing as long as you bring your 4 to 9 pin firewire.
We also have five camera packages available to Film Studies students who are unable to buy their own cameras. If you are in any of the production fields: Digital Media Minor, Digital Video, Digital/Film Video Production, you need to purchase one of the above camera packages.
4 to 9 pin Firewires will be needed if you will be capturing from a DV camera that uses mini DV tapes. Can be purchased from Amazon local electronics stores like Best Buy or Fryes.
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100 Points Total for Both Lecture and Lab
Quick Writes and Quizzes 20 pts
Exam #1 15 pts
Exam #2 15 pts
5 Quizzes worth 4 points=20 pts
Exam #3 (Optional) Can replace either Exam 1 or Exam 2
Production Components:
Camera Angles and moves 15
Final Cut Pro Competency Exam 5 (Study Guide)
From Storyboard to Screen 15
1 Minute Movie 15
Total Possible 100 points (27a and b)
93-100 = A
89-93 = A-
86-89 = B+
82-85= B
80-81= B-
77-79 = C+
75-76 = C
70-74 = C-
Below 70 D
Below 60 F
Quick Writes and Daily Quizzes will be given the first fifteen of the class. Door will be closed 5-10 minutes after class has begun.
No make up quizzes will be given.
Classroom/Lab Etiquette:
Cell phones should be turned off in classrooms or in the labs. If a cell phone is
mistakenly left on, please turn it off as soon as possible if it rings. Under no
circumstances should the student pick up the cell phone and speak
while that student is a classroom or lab. Not even on the way out of the classroom.
If a student continues to use their cell phone during class for any purpose (even texting) they will lose 15 points off of their final grade.
Students are not permitted to use the Internet during lectures or
student presentations. Any work on computers in class should
relate directly to classroom activities. Internet messaging, games,
etc are not permitted during class. Unfortunately this eliminates
the possibility of students looking up subjects that arise in the lecture.
This is only permitted if I invite the class to do so.
If you want to surf the internet or talk on the phone you should just stay at home.
There should be no talking during lectures and student
presentations.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
1/24-26
Lecture
Class Introduction
(Questions for Daily Quiz on pages 1-16 in online text)
Daily Quiz given the Following Week
Lab
Signup/Pictures
1/31-2/2
Lecture
Quiz on pages 1-16 of Online Reading
Additional Reading:
Video vs. Film
Film Education
Lecture on pages 1-16
Presentation 1
Daily Quiz Questions for following week on pages 17-42
Tutorial Rule of Thirds 1
Tutorial Rule of Thirds 2
Camera basics
Final Cut Pro (Intro)
2/7-2/9
Lecture
Pres 2
Quiz 2 Camera Basics Continued and Basic Cinematography (17-42)
Additional Readings:
The Camera and Eye
Shot Sizes
Camera Angles
Quiz Questions for Quiz 3 (72-79 and online reading) Quiz on (2/21-2/23)
Online Reading 1
Online Reading 2
Online Reading 3
Only read what is on these pages (you do not have to purchase the continued article)
Lab
Camera Angles/Camera Moves Assignment Given:
Editing of Camera Angles:
3 seconds of black
Title (indicating which camera angle)
One second of black
10 seconds of shot
3 seconds of black (repeat above)
15 frame cross dissolves on each shot
Cameras and Capturing
Camera Introduction and Test (Bring Cameras, Tripods and manuals)
We will break up into groups and look over your cameras together
I will speak with each individual group to go over your cameras with you
I will also go over your assignments (one on one)
Final Cut Pro: Editing Basics
Video 1
Video 2
2/14-2/16
Lecture
Continued Lecture on Screen Balance and Framing
PPT
PPT2
Lab
Final Cut Pro Tutorial
2/21-2/23
Lecture
Quiz 3 72-79 and Online Reading 1,2 and 3
photography / Screen Balance
Lighting 1
Lab
2/28-3/1
Lighting2
Lecture
Cinematography/Lighting (Review with movie clips)
High Key vs. Low Key Lighting Explained
Lab
Final Cut Pro Editing Continued
Continued Critique of Camera Test
3/6-3/8
Three Point Lighting Video (Bring your cameras charged and ready to go)
Three Point Lighting Demo
Final Cut Pro Demo
Review for Midterm
Lab
3/13-3/15
Midterm Review
Questions for Quiz 4 for reading (42-72)
Camera Angles Due
Storyboard to Screen Assignment Given
Select groups and work on storyboards
Lecture
Lab
3/20-3/22 (Spring Recess)
3/27-3/29
Midterm
Final Cut Pro Demo
Lecture
Screen Direction and Camera Movement
Quiz 4 for reading 42-72
PPT Shooting to edit 42-72
Questions 5 (72-89 and online readings below)
Online Reading 1 Read through page 5
Online Reading 2
Reading 3
Reading 4
4/3-4/5
Lecture
Shooting to Edit
Screen Direction & Camera Movement
Lab
4/10-4/12
Lecture
Quiz 5 on 72-89 of book and Online Readings 1-4
Movie Clips #1 Continuity (Basic and advanced) vs. Montage
Kuleshov Effect
Montage and Mise en Scene
Final Cut Pro: Effects, Color Correction and Basic Motion
Audio Mixing in Final Cut Pro
4/17-4/19
Final Project Given
Lecture
Montage Continued
Movie Clips #2 Non Diagetic vs. Diagetic Sound
Experiments with Audio
Lab
4/24-4/26
Storyboard to Screen Critique
Final Cut Pro Competency Exam
Open Lab
5/1-5/3
Review for Final Exam
Open Lab
5/8-5/10
Final Exam (Non-Cumulative)
Optional Cumulative Final: TBA
Final Projects Due: TBA
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