Thursday & Friday, November 14th & 15th

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Complete Sound Project 3.

Sound Project 3 Syncing Audio
• You will create two different shots - each shot should include the mic IN the shot so we can see where the mic is located as you make the shot.
• Shot 1- The Interview - topic can be about graduation plans, the DAA, advice for new DAA students...
- Setup the camera with the camera mounted mic. The person in the shot will use the H1 recorder as a mic for an interview, the interviewer should hold the H1 near them as they ask questions and then move the mic to the person answering the questions. Shoot about 20 seconds of questions and answers - be sure you go back and forth at least three times between the interviewer and the person answering the questions. Be sure to have someone clap their hands once you start shooting so you can sync the audio.
• Shot 2 - The Walk-up - Set up this shot with someone about 100 yards away from the camera with the H1 recorder and a lavalier mic. Once the recording starts the person in the shot should begin talking using the H1 to record their voice as they begin to walk towards the camera while speaking. Continue to walk towards the camera and continue to talk as you walk up to the camera. Once you are in front of the camera say a few more line and finaly have someone clap and then stop recording.

Be back in class by 11:15 with your clips

Sound Project 3 Syncing Audio - Post Production
• Syncing the Audio in FCP - you will need to import your audio from the H1 recorder so in FCP go to Import > File. Use the miniSD card adapter to plug the card into your computer and upload the audio file you recorded.
• Create a new project and add your video. Play the video and take note of where the hand clap occurs, there should be a clear spike in the audio level.
• Insert the audio clip into your project. Use the position option to move the imported audio so the hand clap spike of your imported clip lines up with the spike on your video clip. Now lower the volume of the video audio to 0 so you only hear the H1 recorded audio.
• Half way through the dialogue cut the H1 audio and revert to the camera audio so the viewer can hear the difference between the H1 audio and the camera audio. Put a label at that point so it is clear that you are now listening to the camera audio. Put a label at the beginning of the H1 audio section as well indicating the audio source.
Shot 2 - Add your video to the storyline and then copy it. For the first clip only use the camera audio and in the second clip only use the H1 audio. Make sure the H1 audio is in sync with the lip movement of the person in the video.
Include a title with music that fades in and out and closing credits with music that fades in and out.

Syncing Video with Audio

Correcting Audio Problems

Panning shots - Tripod Tricks

Tracking Shots - this is one long continuous tracking shot, here is another classic tracking shot.

Using your car to get a tracking shot or a push in (character dolly)

If only we had this equipment

Tilt Up - Tilt Down

Character Dolly vs Zoom

Contract Dolly (push in)

Remember to start and end shots in a stationary position - remember start recording at least 3 seconds before you start moving the camera and don't stop recording for at least 3 seconds after you stop moving the camera.

Project 11 - have fun with this one, try two new camera movement techniques such as the Monopod Tricks or the How to Dolly without a Dolly. Or try the doggy cam or snake cam or skateboard cam.

FCP Index

Homework

Continue to plan your music video.

What, Why, How

What: The use of the ECU, ELS and the RS shot are all common shots in current films and videos.

Why: The ability to choose the best shots for your video provides cuts that can effectivly convey your theme.

How: Be able to describe the different types of shots and the situations you would use them in.