SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Assignment Details Contents Title: Social Action & the Community Film This is your third assignment brief, covering

Learning Outcomes 1, 2, & 3. Included here is an Overview of the Unit, explaining the topic and outlining what is expected of you.You covered the Indicative Content in class so refer to it when doing your assignment.Make sure to read, understand and follow the Scenario and Tasks to complete the assignment.The criteria for Pass, Merit and Distinction are included. You are expected to achieve at least a Pass Grade.Tasks, 1 – LO1.1, 2 – LO1.2, 3 – LO1.3, 4 – LO2.15 – LO2.2, 6 – LO3.1, 7 – LO3.2, 8 – LO3.3

Assessors:Patsy Mullan School: Media, Multimedia & Performing ArtsProgramme level: 2 Assignment number: 2Issue date: 11/11/14 Interim hand-in (if

applicable): N/AFeedback: 9/11/14 Due: 11/12/14

IV: IV date: 9/9/14

Editing of film or video material is an essential part of any audio-visual production. Without the process of removing, adding and manipulating source material, all film and video would have to be shot in sequence and without mistakes.The process of editing involves making creative decisions about source material. It provides an opportunity for the creativity of the filming stage to be continued through to the finished product.Learners will be able to experiment with editing processes and use their skills in the production of their own film production. They should learn that editing is not merely a technical process, but also an aesthetic one and they should be able to demonstrate this understanding through both their practice and the articulation of principles.OverviewThis assignment aims to develop learners’ skills in short film production using the moving image and sound technologies currently employed in the industry. It will develop learners’ understanding of how visual and audio sequences communicate ideas and information and develop their technical skills in film production. Learners will be introduced to a wide range of techniques and technologies to enable them to record image and sound.

This assignment is designed to develop learners’ ability to underpin knowledge and understanding of a range of film and video editing techniques.

Scenario

BRIEFStudents are to work in teams to devise, shoot and edit a ’10 minute film’ on a social action and the community project. The purpose of this project is to let you experiment with the camera to record video and audio material and to gain knowledge and skills of how to combine visuals and audio to produce a film narrative. It is also about getting to know the Applemac Computer Suite to edit using either Final Cut pro 7.2 or Adobe Premier C6.Be as creative and resourceful to make an interesting film production. It is important that you gain knowledge and skills in using the camera to capture vision and audio and develop an understanding of the technology and processes involved in editing. Produce a portfolio of work that deals with learning three outcome and reference material that is appropriate for each assessment criteria being covered up to distinction level in this film assignment. Refer to portfolio of evidence included with assignment brief.

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Tasks Pass CriteriaLO1.1 Development: in-camera editing; following the action; multiple points of view; shot variation; manipulation of diegetic time and space; film, video; analogue; digital.Task 1. Provide a written report to explain your understanding of the above media terms, also provide written details about camera and audio equipment you use to record production work. P1 M1 D1LO1.2 Purposes: storytelling, eg engaging the viewer, development of drama, relationship to genre, creating motivation; combining shots into sequences; creating pace.Task 2. Describe how the above media terms are important to moving image productions. Give an account of how you are intending to employ editing techniques and processes to tell your story? P1 M1 D1LO1.3 Conventions and techniques: seamless; continuity; motivated; montage; jump-cutting; parallel editing; 180o rule; splicing; transitions, eg cut, dissolve, fade, wipe; cutaways; point of view shot; shot-reverse-shot; providing and withholding information; editing rhythm; crosscutting; cutting to soundtrack.Task 3. Provide a written report to explain what the above editing conventions and techniques mean and give an account of the editing techniques you plan to use in your production. P1 M1 D1LO2.1 Preparation techniques: checking material for faults; marking up a script; labelling tapes; storing tapes or film; producing an edit decision list; creating bins; clarifying the purpose of the work with a client.Task 4. Write about and describe the editing terms and processes mentioned above. P2 M2 D2LO2.2 Preparing to edit: importing clips; bins; timelines; storage and folder management; online and offline editing; formats; resolution.Task 5. Provide screen shots of the editing techniques used. Command – Shift – 4 and select the relevant material on screen.Screen shots of clips, bins, timeline, etc. P2 M2 D2LO3.1 Editing technology: software applications; hardware, eg non-linear, linear; high definition; standard definition; tapes; hard disc; data transfer rates; exporting productions; file types, eg mov, avi, flv; compression.Task 6. Describe what editing techniques you used to produce the work and provide a list of all editing equipment employed in production process. P3 M3 D3LO3.2 Editing process: use appropriate techniques, eg seamless, continuity, motivated, montage, jump-cutting, parallel editing; use appropriate transitions, eg cut, dissolve, fade, wipe; use appropriate conventions, eg cutaways, cutting on action, creating juxtapositions, intercutting; pace effectively; convey information effectively; use sound to create impact; synchronise sound and vision; mix soundtracks; overlap sound; offline edit; online editTask 7. Describe editing techniques used and provide screen shots of editing techniques employed. P3 M3 D3LO3.3 Post-production tools: on screen text; image editing; audio editing Assessment and grading criteria.Task 8. What credit and title techniques, audio techniques and music clips did you use. P3 M3 D3

Assessment and grading criteria.In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: P1 describe the development and principles of editing with some appropriate use of subject terminology

P2 apply editing preparation techniques with some assistance

P3 apply editing techniques working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance. [CT]

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Merit Criteria Distinction CriteriaTo achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to: M1 explain the development and principles of editing with reference to detailed illustrative examples and with generally correct use of subject terminology

M2 apply editing preparation techniques competently with only occasional assistance

M3 apply editing techniques to a good technical standard showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner isable to:D1 critically assess the development and principles of editing with supporting arguments and elucidated examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly

D2 apply editing preparation techniques to a technical quality that reflects near- professional standards, working independently to professional expectations

D3 apply editing techniques to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards, showing creativity and flair and working independently

Guidance Further Guidance & SourcesLibrary Books and Ebooks

Wohl, Michael

Apple pro training series: Final cut pro 7 advanced editing

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Wohl, Michael

Apple pro training series: Final cut pro 7 advanced editing

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1) 778.593

Rumsey, FrancisMccormick, Tim

Sound and recording. Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1) 621.3893

Wolsky, Tom Final Cut Express 4 editing workshop.

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1) 006.6

Dancyger, Ken

The Technique of film and video editing : history,theory and practice.

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1) 778.535

Wohl, Michael

Editing techniques in Final Cut Pro5.

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1)

778.5930

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Wohl, Michael

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro5, Disk Two

Issue Desk NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1)

778.5930/DVD

Wyatt, HilaryAmyes, Tim

Audio post production for television and film: an introduction to technology and techniques.

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778.52344

Levin, C. MelindaWatkins, Fred P

Post: The Theory and Technique of Digital Nonlinear Motion Picture Editing

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778.535

Holman, Tomlinson Sound for film and television.

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778.5344

Balmuth, Bernard Introduction to Film editing

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778.535

Millerson, Gerald

The Technique of television production.

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (2)

791.45

Wolsky, Tom Final cut express 4 editing workshop

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1)

006.6/CD

Wohl, Michael

Advanced Editing Techniques in Final Cut Pro5, Disk One

Issue Desk NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1)

778.5930/DVD

Brierton, Tom

Stop-motion filming and performance: a guide to cameras, lighting and dramatic techniques.

Main library NORTHLAND, Standard Loan, Available (1) 778.53

Hardy, Paul

The pocket essential filming on a micro budget [E-book] 791.43023

Research material sourced about film at;URL http://classes.yale.edu/film-analysis Cyber College for notes on film Editingwww.filmsite.org.uk - for film genres, narrative structure and codes and conventions,www.screenonline - for TV drama genres, narrative structure and codes and conventions

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10British Film Institute Resources at WWW.bfi.org.uk British Film Institute Magazine at WWW.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound

Copy and paste this into a word document and write your report to address all the tasks.

Portfolio of Evidence to be presented by each student for:Unit 16: Film and Video Editing Techniques SOCIAL ACTION & THE COMMUNITY FILM ASSIGNMENT

Name: ________________________________________Please provide a written comment that deals with all the italicized tasks below. You don’t need to write about all of listed content but it essential that you write about a minimum of two of the sub headings for the learning outcomes.Unit content LO1. UNDERSTAND THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRINCIPLES OF EDITING LO1.1 Development: in-camera editing

In-Camera Editing is a technique where, instead of editing the shots in a film into sequence after

shooting, the director and cameraperson instead shoots the sequences in order. The resulting 'edit' is

therefore already complete when the film is developed.

There was one time in which I used this method, it was not a part of a project with this course, it was

part of another outside course that I was taking part in. As we had very little camera and editing

equipment we had to use this technique in order to get the best result possible.

following the action

When there is a big scene for example a car chase a camera on a tripod doesn't work in order to shoot

this scene so a camera needs to be able to move. There is different equipment used to film scenes like

these. A dolly shot or tracking shot is when a cart is on a track and is then moved along it to record a

shot. The camera is mounted on the cart to film all the footage. Most dollies also have the ability to

move vertically to capture footage that maybe high up or in some cases they can be fitted with cranes

so footage at a higher level can be captured easily and successfully. This method is normally used in

high budget action films and takes a good bit of time to set up and pull off. When using a crane to get

the shot it also adds to the cost of the making of the film.

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Filming the Alamo (2004)

multiple points of view

shot variation;

Manipulation of diegetic time and spaceManipulation of diegetic time and space is when an edit is made to make it seem like a person, environment or object is changing over a period of time,it gives the appearance of the person or environment aging, getting older or younger looking. This is used is many different films, it allows the audience to see a time changed visibly. Even though I myself have not used this technique a good example of this in use would be ‘The Time Turner scene’ from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban film. ; film, video; analogue; digital.

Task 1. Provide a written report to explain your understanding of the above media terms, also provide written details about camera and audio equipment you use to record production work. P1 M1 D1

LO1.2 Purposes: storytelling, eg engaging the viewer, development of drama, relationship to genre, creating motivation; combining shots into sequences; creating pace.

Task 2. Describe how the above media terms are important to moving image productions. Give an account of you are intending to employ editing techniques and processes to tell your story? P1 M1 D1

LO1.3 Conventions and techniques: Seamless 'Seamless' is a technique used in the editing process, it is the transition between shots that make up an entire scene. Using the seamless technique is the idea of editing in film and t.v being 'invisible art' meaning that the editing is something that is not noticed because of the good quality.

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

continuity;

motivatedThe motivated editing technique is a simple way to transition from one shot, to the next shot. Making a natural looking shot can be tricky, the best way to make an edit look good is to make a motivated edit because it is not jumpy and will not affect the audience and how it is viewed.

MontageMontage is a technique in film making where a number of short shots are taken and editied into a sequence to condensed sections of time and information. It is normally used to suggest the passage of time but can also be used for things such as music videos. During this course I have used this technique in order to show different shots and pictures that were taken during the set up before and after filming to show the progress of filming set up.

jump-cuttingJump cutting is a cut in film editing when two shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that vary only slightly. This type of edit causes the subject of the shots to appear to "jump" position in a discontinuous way. I myself have not yet used this technique myself there is a lot of good examples where this technique has been used to its full advantage.

parallel editingParallel editing is a technique of alternating two or more scenes that often happen simultaneously but in different locations. If the scenes are simultaneous, they occasionally culminate in a single place, where the relevant parties confront each other. Parallel editing is often referred to as cross cutting.

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

180o ruleThe 180-degree rule of shooting and editing keeps the camera on one side of the action. As a matter of convention, the camera stays on one side of the axis of action throughout a scene; this keeps characters grounded compositionally on a particular side of the screen or frame, and keeps them looking at one another when only one character is seen onscreen at a time. The technique allows for an expansion of the frame into the unseen space offscreen. It is referred to as a rule because the camera, when shooting two actors, must not cross over the axis of action; if it does, it risks giving the impression that the actors' positions in the scene have been reversed.

; splicing; transitions, eg cut, dissolve, fade, wipe; cutaways; point of view shot; shot-reverse-shot; providing and withholding information; editing rhythm; crosscutting; cutting to soundtrack.

Task 3. Provide a written report to explain what the above editing conventions and techniques mean and give an account of the editing techniques you plan to use in your production. P1 M1 D1

LO2. BE ABLE TO PREPARE MOVING IMAGE MATERIAL FOR EDITING LO2.1 Preparation techniques: checking material for faults; marking up a script; labelling tapes; storing tapes or film; producing an edit decision list; creating bins; clarifying the purpose of the work with a client Task 4. Write about and describe the editing terms and processes mentioned above LO2.2 Preparing to edit: importing clips; bins; timelines; storage and folder management; online and offline editing; formats; resolution Task 5. Provide screen shots of the editing techniques used. Command – Shift – 4 and select the relevant material on screen.Screen shots of clips, bins, timeline, etc. LO3. BE ABLE TO EDIT MOVING IMAGE MATERIAL

LO3.1 Editing technology: software applications; hardware, eg non-linear, linear; high definition; standard definition; tapes; hard disc; data transfer rates; exporting productions; file types, eg mov, avi, flv; compression Task 6. Describe what editing techniques you used to produce the work and provide a list of all editing equipment employed in production process. LO3.2 Editing process: use appropriate techniques, eg seamless, continuity, motivated, montage, jump-cutting, parallel editing; use appropriate transitions, eg cut, dissolve, fade, wipe; use appropriate conventions, eg cutaways, cutting on action, creating juxtapositions, intercutting; pace effectively; convey information effectively; use sound to create impact; synchronise sound and vision; mix soundtracks; overlap sound; offline edit; online edit

SUB DIPLOMA Creative Media Production – Film & Television - Y1

Semester 1- 2014-15Unit 16: Film and Video Editing TechniquesLevel: 3. Credit Value: 10

Task 7. Describe editing techniques used and provide screen shots of editing techniques employed LO3.3 Post-production tools: on screen text; image editing; audio editing Assessment and grading criteria. Task 8. What credit and title techniques, audio techniques and music clips did you use. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING CRITERIA In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.

To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to:

P1 Describe the development and principles of editing with some appropriate use of subject terminologyP2 Apply editing preparation techniques with some assistance P3 Apply editing techniques working within appropriate conventions and with some assistance. [CT]

To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:

M1 Explain the development and principles of editing with reference to detailed illustrative examples and with generally correct use of subject terminology M2 Apply editing preparation techniques competently with only occasional assistance M3 Apply editing techniques to a good technical standard showing some imagination and with only occasional assistance.

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:

D1 Critically assess the development and principles of editing with supporting arguments and elucidated examples, and consistently using subject terminology correctly D2 Apply editing preparation techniques to a technical quality that reflects near- professional standards, working independently to professional expectations D3 Apply editing techniques to a technical quality that reflects near-professional standards, showing creativity and flair and working independently.