Exploring Final Cut: A Tutorial with an Accent!

Use the link at the bottom of this post to access a series of training tutorials for FCE beginners.

Initial setup

Final Cut Studio Overview | by Damian Allen

View this entire Final Cut Studio course and more in the lynda.com Online Training Library®.

View this entire Final Cut Studio course and more in the lynda.com Online Training Library®.

Calling all ZOMBIES!!! Casting Call, that is....

Casting Call: Last Summer Last Summer" is film about a group of friends who embark on a weekend camping trip that turns horrifying when zombies show up, only to find that the most unlikely member of their group eerily has powers that no zombie can match. Auditions will be held the week of September 5th. Filming is currently being scheduled for September 24-28. Please send resumes, head shots and contact information to lastsummercasting@gmail.com. Please include the following information: sex, age, phone number, and email address. We will contact you with audition dates and times. GWG Motion Picture Company, an up-and-coming Albuquerque independent film company, is currently looking to fill several different speaking roles for a horror/sci-fi short film scheduled to shoot later this summer. We are looking for male and female actors, ages 18-25, who are not afraid of running, screaming and getting tons of fake blood splattered on them. We have virtually no budget for this picture, but you will get meals during filming, and receive a DVD of the film when it is finished. To see the character breakdowns, go to nmfilm.com

OMG! It's FCE!

Yes, it's time to dive into Final Cut Express. An abbreviated version of the editing software used by professionals, Final Cut Express (FCE) offers lots and lots of editing power, but requires a methodical approach to learning the interface. We'll do this together, with demos, video tutorials, vocab, and lots of practice time! So put on your patient pants!

1. Grab your folder from the bin.

2. Retrieve your camera, SD Card, and a download cable.

3. Open Final Cut Express (FCE).

Final Cut Vocabulary

http://www.woisd.net/moodle/file.php/20/Final_Cut_Pro_-_Lesson_1_Vocabulary.pdf.

Director's Chair: Conference

Those with partners will get together today to discuss their taste in film, and begin by doing some research on the imdb.com website (link in "useful links bar" on this page). Begin by answering the following questions:

1. What kinds of movies do you enjoy? Why?

2. When you explain to people why you like a particular movie, what do you discuss or focus on?

3. Is there a particular type or style of movie you like more than others? Hate more than others?

4. Describe 3 things you enjoyed about a movie you recently saw.

Compare your answers with your partner's, and try to find some "common ground". Begin naming movies, actors, directors and/or genres that you find interesting. Come up with a list of 3 potential films to screen and conduct online research about those films. DON'T spend research time attempting to watch clips from the film; instead, look up important facts about the movie, read reviews (Roger Ebert's link is in the links bar on this page--check it out!), etc. You should have your choice narrowed down by the end of the 30-minute conference.

Welcome Back!

Good to see so many familiar faces return for DFP2! This year is going to be a lot different than your beginning film class; we'll focus more on the artistic and personal sides of filmmaking, and work to develop your "style" as a filmmaker!

Refer to the Syllabus for a complete schedule of fall semester projects and activities. Don't forget to pick up a copy of your Student Handbook so that you can go film!

Final Exam Review

You'll need a sheet of paper and a writing utensil to take notes. Please don't write on my review sheets, as I'll be using those for all of my classes today.