FILM 250 Editing Exercise

Each pair of students should edit a sequence of 50-60 seconds (including title and credits) using the rough footage provided on the computers in the Editing Rooms. Think about using (or breaking) the conventions of continuity, as well as structure, pace, and the relationship of sound and image. The sound should consist of one, or a maximum of two, pieces of music, which can be edited to a length of 50-60 seconds.

To prepare to edit, follow the instructions in Introduction to Final Cut.

To edit your sequence:

1. Drag your music selections from audio CD's or MP3's to QuickTime in the Dock. Export them as QuickTime movies. Click Options and change the Sound Settings to Linear PCM at 48.000 kHz. Save them with a new name to your hard drive.
2. In Final Cut, Select File/Import and import the music tracks into your project
3. Select File/Import Folder and import the "250 Editing Exercise" folder found on the desktop
4. Trim and Insert the music and video clips
5. Save your project whenever you like its current state
6. Add a title and credits using the Text Generator in the Viewer window
7. Add transitions and sound fades where necessary
8. Other visual effects can be used if you feel they are appropriate
9. Select Sequence/Render All/Both to render your effects

To put your project on a DVD, follow the instructions in Burning Your Final Cut Project to DVD.

The exercise is due on a DVD in the Lab on 21 October, and is worth 5%. The DVD and its case should be labelled with the title, and the names of the group members should be on the case.

FILM 250 Editing Exercise

Each pair of students should edit a sequence of 50-60 seconds (including title and credits) using the rough footage provided on the computers in the Editing Rooms. Think about using (or breaking) the conventions of continuity, as well as structure, pace, and the relationship of sound and image. The sound should consist of one, or a maximum of two, pieces of music, which can be edited to a length of 50-60 seconds.

To prepare to edit, follow the instructions in Introduction to Final Cut.

To edit your sequence:

1. Drag your music selections from audio CD's or MP3's to QuickTime in the Dock. Export them as QuickTime movies. Click Options and change the Sound Settings to Linear PCM at 48.000 kHz. Save them with a new name to your hard drive.
2. In Final Cut, Select File/Import and import the music tracks into your project
3. Select File/Import Folder and import the "250 Editing Exercise" folder found on the desktop
4. Trim and Insert the music and video clips
5. Save your project whenever you like its current state
6. Add a title and credits using the Text Generator in the Viewer window
7. Add transitions and sound fades where necessary
8. Other visual effects can be used if you feel they are appropriate
9. Select Sequence/Render All/Both to render your effects

To put your project on a DVD, follow the instructions in Burning Your Final Cut Project to DVD.

The exercise is due on a DVD in the Lab on 21 October, and is worth 5%. The DVD and its case should be labelled with the title, and the names of the group members should be on the case.