Editing Lesson Blog

  Today in class, we learned everything it takes to editing a good video. She began to teach us the proper etiquette behind the used of the camera. The camera is to be used solely for AICE media purposes only. Before students can use school equipment, they have to sign a form to ensure they are responsible for their equipment. We learned how to edit, cut, and export. These are all the foundations for making a good video. We also used how to use a tripod and camera. We learned how to attach the tripod to the camera and connect the adapter.

Raw footage is when footage is uncut and not edited. However, the key to a good video is to edit the footage. When editing, students have to move their footage to a SD card, in a DCMI folder. If the footage isn't their then the students must go to private, which is called, an AVCHD, in order to find their footage. To import a file the students must get a picture from the computer and pinnacle studios. Students must also highlight their footage and put it on a desktop, to dump it. To import students need to open pinnacle studios and click import then desk studios. There are certain AV tracks for certain things. AV Track 1 is for titles, AV track 2 is for building, and AV track 3 is for music.

Today in class we also learned how to cut. To do this students must put their playbar where they want to cut. After this they must go to razor blade and split their clips. We learned that effects editor allows students to create transitions and effects onto their video or file. This also allows students to change speed, mute their video, create a voice-over, or delete some of their footage. Students can then type what they want and place it into AV track 1. To export students must go from the program to desktop and make sure it is on mp3. Something important to remember is to make sure everything turns out smooth and looks professional.