Stacy Laiderman, Producer

See3 Communications, www.see3.net

Introductionto Video

Contact

stacy@see3.net

773-784-7333

STEP 1:

Pre-Production

1. What are your goals?

2. Who is your audience?

3. How will you measure success?

4. How will you share this?

5. It there a look and feel you want to achieve?

6. What is your timeframe/budget?

Ask These Questions:

1. Production Schedule

2. Determine your format and gear.What format is best for you?

3. Interview questions

4. Script/Shot list

5. Do you have any pre-existing media?

Preparing for Production:

STEP 2:

Production

1. Find your frame

Before you press record:

Close up shoot (CU)Medium close up (MCU)

2. Set your white balance, focus, and Iris

3. Check your audio levels

4. Place interviewer close to the camera

5. Run 15sec of black or color bars at the beginning of the tape

6. Process your environment, B-Roll

Step 3:

Post-Production

Workflow and Process:

• Import and organize your media• Render out clips for transcription if needed• Paper Edit• String Out• Rough Cut• Fine Cut• Final Cut

Technical Resources:• Lynda.com• Creative Cow• Mac Online

Editing Software Recommendations:

• Final Cut Express (MAC)• Avid Express (PC and MAC)• Adobe Premier (PC and MAC)• MPEG Streamclip (PC and MAC)• InqScribe (PC and MAC)

DiscussionAny Questions?

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