Editing Blog

Today in class we learned a lot. We learned how to check out cameras how to use the camera and how to edit our footage. First to check out cameras you have to fill out a sheet of paper and bring it to the teachers desk to inform her that you are taking the camera. I’ll write down the number of the camera on the sheet. When filming we need to get a filming pass so that we are not in trouble while filming around campus. These passes are important so that the teacher knows who is outside of the  class in  case of an emergency. Each group is only permitted to check out one camera at a time. These cameras are very expensive and will cost a lot to repair.

When working with cameras we must always be careful. We must make sure that all the parts are handled with care. The camera and all the extra pieces will be in a separate bag to ensure that they are secure. The first thing they said is the tripod. It has three legs that helps keep a stand. There is an important lever that helps lower and raise the camera. when everything is safe and secure and locked on the tripod you can begin filming. You can each adjust the tripod to take different types of shots. for example, tilt, pan, and other types of shots from the tripod. The polls and the tripod must be fully contracted in. Lastly, there is an SD card that goes in and out of the small slot in the camera and saves all of the film recorded. 

After filming has come to an end you can begin editing. First you must transfer all the clips from your camera and put it onto the desktop. This process is called dumping when you move everything from the SD card to the computer. The program we use to edit is called pinnacle Studios. when importing the film it is called the raw footage which means it has not been edited at all.  there are three layers in this. They are called titles, film, and music. This system can be slow but it is very effective to edit. When the edited film is completed and needs to be exported this is known as rendering. once it is rendered it is ready to be able to be shown to the public.