Session8: Studio Production: Lighting, Audio, Sets

Three Point Lighting

• Key Light: This is your primary light source. Always start with this light.
• Fill Light: This will fill in the shadows. It should be softer than the key light.
• Back/Hair Light: This lights is used to create separation
• Tools: Lights, stands, diffusers, cookies, flags, umbrellas, softbox, foil, C47’s
• Media College: Lighting Tutorials

Background

• Materials
• Texture
• Lighting

Audio

• Wired vs wireless (lapel microphone)
• Monitoring

Camera

• Eye level
• Use a tripod
• Set white balance and exposure (zebra stripes)
• Composition – Rule of thirds, natural cut offs, lower third (title)
• Record Black

Other Considerations

• Filming in progress sign
• Room Noise
• Interview clothing
• Props
• Dramatic lighting (silhouette, harsh shadows, colored gels)
• Roles
  • Camera operator
  • Lighting operator
  • Audio operator (also takes notes/model release)
  • Director/Interviewer

Basic Video Editing with Adobe

In this session you will learn about video editing with Adobe Premiere Elements. It is a full featured video editor with a simple and detailed view.
Hardware: Video Editing is one of the most computer intensive applications you and your students will work with. I recommend a fast computer, with as much RAM as you can get and a very fast video card. A second hard drive of at least 200 GB is essential to keep all the video you will use. In my computer lab we will be using the “Project” drive which is a separate 250 GB hard drive dedicated to multimedia projects.

Project Setup                                                                       12:30

File Management: Set up a new folder for this project. Then copy any images you have into this project using the Adobe Photoshop Elements Downloader. I would tag them while you are at it. Launch Adobe Premiere and save the project into this folder. The tutorial may ask you to save it somewhere else (don't listen to that part!)
Connecting your camera: Watch this tutorial for how to connect your camera to the computer.
Capture Video:Capturing your footage is a great time to review and take notes. Put your headphones on and watch carefully.
Importing Assets: This tutorial will show you how to import any images, video or sound files you have into your project.
Record Narration: Get out your script and record your narration. You can use Adobe Soundbooth or do it directly in Adobe Premiere Elements. Make sure to use one of the USB microphones for the best quality.
Rough Cut: Start by laying out your narration and interview. Then layer on the Broll to make a rough cut.
Broll: Adding and editing overlay clips (time stretch, fade, opacity) (5:30)
Basic Titling: Keep your titles simple during the rough cut stage
Share your rough cut with the instructor or another group member.
** Getting Help – Remember that you can always ask “Manny” or go to the help menu when you are not sure how to do something. I also like the “3 before me” concept of asking students to explore three ways of getting an answer before asking the instructor.