Editing Lesson Blog

  Today, we discussed how to properly use our cameras/tripods, as well as editing using Pinnacle Studios. In our class, we will be using Cannon cameras to film. We were taught how to turn them on and off, how to do takes, and how to set them up on our tripods. The first thing we were taught to do before starting our editing is to dump all our footage. We would start by right-clicking our desktops and creating a folder for all our footage. Next we would put all our footage into this folder. The  person who logs in the first time we do this, must log in every other time because all of our footage would be on their desktop. The definition of dumping is: taking all the footage from your camera or SD card and move it to your computer. The easiest way to find your footage folder would be to go to the DCIM; If that fails, you would be able to go to private and find all the footage that was dumped from your camera with the same date and time. The dates and times of all footage must be checked to be sure it is ours.
  Next, we logon to Pinnacle Studios and switch to the editing screen. To start editing, we must import all of our desired footage into pinnacle. After clicking on the plus button, you highlight all the footage you want to use and check that the dates and times are correct. Double-check that all your footage is checked and then import it. There is a section for your raw or original footage and then a section for the footage that has been edited. There are also three slides: Titles, Films, and Music; The different elements must be under the correct slides to work appropriately. To start editing the clips, highlight the ones you want to use at the moment and slide them down to the track. Wait until the yellow line has turned green, that means your clip has fully-loaded. To split your clip, you must click the razor blade once (on the section you want to cut) and it will automatically split.
  One type of editing is color enhancement. This can be used to adjust the lighting on your clips, or to add cool color effects. Another type of editing includes transitions. Standard transitions include: zooms, wipes, and fades. We also learned how to detach audios. If you want to do a voice-over, you must film the speaker for their voice and detach the video instead of the audio. Another effect you can use while editing are titles. When you click on a title, the words your text here pop up and you can enter the name of your title. You can adjust your title by size, shape, color, and direction. When you have your final product you must export it. The project should be saved at "sd best quality", exported to mp4, and saved with the desired title. After you check to see that your project was properly exported, you can close Pinnacle and turn in the assignment.