2. I was able to use the program final cut pro
which is video editing software, the different
shots we film were merged together to form
one continuous sequence.
This project has educated me on a number of different hardware and
software equipment that are used in the production of media. In our
group we had roles but we decided to allow a certain level of flexibility
do everybody had a chance to input. I learnt how to use the final cut
pro editing software, and use the hardware, such as setting up the
camera. In the editing suite I had not used the final cut pro software
extensively so after the help from the media technician and input from Lilliput light
other teachers I got the hang of it. I learnt how the individual I used this type of
shots/takes done by the director are merged together on a timeline. powerful light for the
And I learnt how the transitional effects such as fade out can help first time during our
create a seamless flow of events. filming to produce deep
Whilst filming I learnt how to set up the tripod stand for the lights and shadows, that create an
the camera. I learnt that the more secure the tripod is the better the eerie atmosphere.
shot will be. Most of the progression in using this technology was During our shoots I got to
through trial and error. For example setting up a shot and the camera manipulate the camera and
slanting mid film. I realised just how powerful the lights were and what the tripod to create
deep shadows they could cast. In fact the lights were so strong they interesting angles that make
couldn’t be directly used in any of our shots, as they made it too bright. the scenes more interesting.