Final Cut Pro lesson 1 review

Questions:

1) Name three way of opening final cut pro.

• Click on the app on the Doc. 
• Use the search icon at the top right hand of the screen.
• Go into the computers drive and look up the app. 

2) What four modifier key are often used in conjunction with key board short cuts?

• Command 
• Control
• Shift
• Alt

3) How do you access a short cut menu?

• Control then click/Right click. 

4) In what main menu can you find import command?  

• File

5) Identify three ways to open a clip in the viewer. 

• Double click.
• drag and drop the clip in
• select it by clicking on it then press enter

6) besides clicking the play button, what keys can you press on your key board can you press, to play a clip or sequence forward? 

• Space bar 
• L key

7) Which keys move the play head forwards or backwards one frame at a time?

• Use the arrow keys

8) How to you mark and inpoint and an outpoint, on a clip? 

• Use I key and O key 

9)  What button in the canvas window, do you click to edit a clip?

• Yellow insert
• Red overwrite 
• Blue replace. 

10) Identify three ways to create a bin.

• File new bin
• Right click in the browser and click create new bin
• Command B

11)  What are the key board short cuts to save, hide and quit final cut pro?

• Command H-Hide
• Command S- Save 
• Command Q -Quit

12) What visual indicator in the viewer lets you know, you are the first frame or the last frame in the clip. 

• A small film strip marker will appear on the left if it is at the start and on the right if its at the end. 

Sound

Sound.

Sounds when we had silence in the class.

Voices from outside.
Door opening.
Chairs creaking.
keys.
Foot steps.

Types of sound:

• Ambiant 
• Live sound
• Music
• ADR/Looping
• V.O (Voice Over)
• Folly
• Editing. 

Types of mic:

• Clip mic
• Camera mic
• Hand mic
• Boom mic

Film idea for a character made from our imagination

The Bingo Fiasco

Genre - Comedy

For the people of Beverly Hills retirement home in Southend, Bingo is just a fun day out. For Margaret Willow however it is a way of life. To keep up her 3 year unbeaten streak she decides to rig the bingo machine in her favour. When the other residents catch onto her cheating they call in American cop-for-hire Mark O'Connor to suppress the bingo terror. What results is a clash of wit and minds as they fight over control of the bingo hall. 

Final Cut Pro Interface.

Basic controls of Final Cut Pro.

Treatment.

What a Treatment Is.

The treatment is the development of your idea from the proposal. It should include:

An indication of the size and content of the product. DONE

An initial script/storyline. DONE

An estimated cost for production. (Use word grid.)

An idea of the personnel involved in the project. Word grid cast and crew)

A contingency plan. (word grid, what might go wrong, how to deal with it.)

Any research carried out for the production. (any aditional information.)

Introduction:

This is a short opening paragraph that summarises the original proposal and the approach that you will take to development the idea. Use this opening section to sell your idea.

Outline script:

In order to understand what actual resources you may need, and the timeline of your work, you will need to produce an outline script.

This brings together your ideas into a format that clearly demonstrates how the product will progress, and what it will look like when it is finished.

Have a clear picture of you media product.

Outline budget:

It is essential that you understand the budgetary requirements of your planned project. You will have to produce a realistic budget for the product that you are producing. You must use real examples of equipment hire and other costs when developing your budget.

Talent:

Who is doing what, mention who is doing what in your film-acting, voice-over, presenting, this will give the client a clear understanding how your film look and who is going to be involved.

Production staff:

Who’s working on the project-breakdown of crew

Contingency:

Things can go wrong, so it is vital you prepare a back-up plan-various reason things go wrong-ask class first what those reason are.

1. Client changes their mind about the content of the product after agreement has been reached.

2. The price of materials or equipment changes once production has started.

3. An actor is ill or they can’t make it due to other commitments.

4. Equipment breaks down during shooting.

5. Severe weather conditions/or just change of weather means continuity is difficult to maintain.

Contingency planning is extremely important-it is there, as a safety net when things go wrong-All productions must include a contingency plan.

Research:

Include any conducted research.  This might links to similar products that you have looked at, online research of articles or surveys carried out.

Thank you for accepting my short film idea. This is the bigger picture/outline of the film idea.

Proposed length: Short film (7 minutes)
Genre: Action (shoot out)
Working title: College shoot out.

Script.

The Final Stand.

         Ext. Daytime. Afternoon.

                               CASTIEL SANTIAGO mid 40s dressed in a bastardised military uniform, short geld back black hair with stubble. 

Watches as the last remaining squad member dies as he is SHOT. 

He then takes cover behind a small wall. He looks at his gun clip and realises he has ONE SHOT left.  

To his left he has the train station and to his right he has the university building, making him blocked in so he cannot escape.

There is broken glass and blood all over the floor. 
The college windows have been smashed and the front reception is a mess. 

 Int. Daytime. Afternoon 

                              
POWEL POLISVASKI mid 40s Polish, tall, big build, short brown hair with hazel eyes. 

He is with three others, THUG 1, THUG 2, THUG 3. They are shooting out of the college building at CASTIEL behind his cover. 

                                       POWEL POLISVASKI
                                   You're on your own now Cas all your friends are gone, just pop your head up there so i can shoot it off for you huh?

                                       CSTIEL SANTIAGO 
                                   Not a chance Powel. 

Powel indicates for Thug 2 To walk outside and deal with Castiel. 

 Ext. Daytime. Afternoon.

As he steps outside the college. Castiel roles out from his cover and SHOOTS him in the head with his LAST BULLET.

 Int. Daytime. Afternoon.

                                      POWEL POLISVASKI 
                                      I believe now your out of ammo yes?

Powel then Points to THUG 1 and THUG 3 to go outside and surround Castiel. 

 Ext. Daytime. Afternoon. 

The two Thugs leave the college and circle around Castiel. 

Castiel runs up to Thug 1 and takes the gun from him, and gets behind him and puts him into a dar lock strangle.

Castiel then SHOOTS through Thug 1 and KIlls Thug 3 

                                      CASTIEL SANTIAGO
                                    Looks like your friends are dead to now Powel, guess this makes us even.




                 
      
This is a summery of the budget I will be spending

What I am buying	Cost
Camera hire	Free from the college
Train ticket	£7:30
Actors	Free as they are friends doing me a favour
Maybe order a few a Pizza’s if we work later than usual	£10:00
Lunch	£5:00
TOTAL	£22:50

   

This table shows who I have working on the project and what their designated role is 

Crew	Budget	Role
Joshua Bates	£0:00	Director
Camera operator	£0:00	Lesley Cross
Actor	£0:00	Thomas Standfield
Actor	£0:00	Sam Summerson
Actor	£0:00	Pat Higgins
Actor	£0:00	Paul Burch
Actor	£0:00	Mark O’connor
Runner	£0:00	Connor Sadler

                        

The contingency plans.

1.      There may not be a camera to book out.	Book well in advance to the shooting of the film, or ask a friend if they have one to borrow.
2.      The crew/cast may phone in sick.	If this happens you might have to delicate people more roles for one day, or in the case of the actors, shoot a different scene than the one planned.
3.      Weather changing, or not the weather we were expecting	Buy rain macs, and make sure there is cover for your crew/cast and the equipment. Also make sure there is hot food and drink to keep them warm.
4.      Equipment failure	Make sure you have back up equipment

                              

        Other research.

I have completed a risk and location assessment.  

Location Recce Checklist and Risk assessment

A location Recce is when you scout out for the ideal location for your film/short film.

After you have found the location you need to take a Location Recce Checklist with you. This checklist has all the details you need to fill in about that location for example.

• Things you will need to take while checking out a location e.g: Camera, Mobile phone, Notepad and pen ect.  
• What you will need to discuss with the owner of your location or the general public who might also use that location e.g: Confirm ownership, explain your intentions, are passes required for you to use this location ect.
• The transport/access of the location, is the location easy to get to, does it have public transport near it? Can vehicles access it? Are there toilets on site? Ect. 
• Make sure the camera and the lighting is not impaired e.g: Position of the sun, is the sun in front of the camera? Is the sun in the eyes of the actors making them unable to work? Is there a secure place to place you equipment? 
• Is there background sound that might interfere with the filming e.g: Traffic/roadworks, are there roadworks that will impair your hearing or the camera. Is the wind interfering with the microphones? 
• Things for the director. This is what the director should take into account e.g: any backgrounds that could be in the shot. To take photos of the site/sites you might be using (a whole shot of the site) 
• Last is the food and accommodation, is there accommodation for the actors and crew to stay in? How much will it cost? What time is lunch or breaks and what is there duration?  

Name of location South Essex College Southend Plaza.

Things to take:	Complete	Notes
Camera	Mobile
Mobile phone	yes
Notebook, pen, PDA	yes
Programme risk assessment form	yes
Maps/directions	no	Not needed.
Student ID card	yes
Brief	yes
Checklist	yes
Talking to people:	Complete	Notes
Confirm ownership	yes
Exchange details	yes
Explain intentions	yes
Discuss fees/contract	not needed
Editorial policy	Educational
Are passes required?	Yes
Availability and timings	Available all day
Local events	No
Dress code	No
Copyright issues	No
Children’s details	yes	College students.
Transport/access:	Complete	Notes
Landmarks for directions	Yes	University, train station, pub.
Neighbour disturbance	Yes	Pub/train station.
Risk of trespass	Yes	Could walk into the university.
Internal access	yes
Vehicle access	yes
Toilets	yes
Traffic control needed?	No
Shelter	yes
Safety for hazardous environments	yes
Tidal waters	No
Boats/safety	No
Camera/lighting:	Complete	Notes
Position of the sun	behind clouds.
Window direction
Power supply	no
Size of location	large
Strobing	No
TV/computer screens	No
Is floor level?	No	Slight slope
Secure place for kit	No
Cables	No
Smoke alarms/sprinklers	No
Sound:	Complete	Notes
Listen
Traffic/roadworks	Yes    No
Aircraft	Yes     No
Electrical hazards	Yes     No
Schools	Yes     No
Weather	Yes      No
Background music/PA system	Yes     No
Air conditional/fridges	Yes     No
Wooden floors	Yes     No
Things for director:	Complete	Notes
Take photos	Yes	A wide shot of the plaza
GVs/top shots	No
Cutaways	Yes	of the students sitting around
Backgrounds	Yes	College entrance. Train station.
Events	No
Additional contributors	No
Food/accommodation:	Complete	Notes
Eating	Yes
Hotels	Yes

Risk assessment forms. 

You have to fill out a risk assessment so that you have a plan on how to deal with any risks that may occur during the making of your film. 

RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

Production Name & Number -

Shoot Dates -

Production Manager -

Producer -

Guidance:

1. Assess whether a hazard will be present, write YES or NO.  Then for each hazard that you have said YES to do the following:
2. Rate each risk on a Severity scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S), Very severe (V)
3. Rate each risks Likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very likely (VL)
4. Determine the Risk Factor from the table overleaf.

P = Present / S = Severity / L = Likelihood / R = Risk Factor

	Hazard	P	S	L	R
1	Alcohol/drugs	YES	S	P	3
2	Animals/insects	No
3	Audiences	No
4	Camera cable/grip equipment	Yes	L	P	2
5	Confined spaces	No
6	Derelict buildings/dangerous structures	No
7	Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies)	No
8	Fatigue/long hours	No
9	Fire/flammable materials	No
10	Hazardous substances	No
11	Heat/Cold/extreme weather	Yes	L	P	2
12	Laser/strobe effects	No
13	Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist	No
14	Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials	No
15	Night operation	No
16	Noise – high sound levels	No
17	Non standard manual handling	No
18	Public/crowds	Yes	L	VL	3
19	Radiation	No
20	Scaffold/Rostra	No
21	Smoking on set	No
22	Special effects/explosives	No
23	Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced)	No
24	Specialised rescue/first aid	No
25	Stunts, dangerous activities	No
26	Tall scenery/suspended ceilings	No
27	Vehicles/speed	No
28	Water/proximity to water	No
29	Weapons	No
30	Working at heights	No
31	Working overseas	No
32	Other risks	No

5. Calculate the Risk Factor:

	Very Unlikely	Unlikely	Possible	Likely	Very Likely
Very severe	3	4	4	5	5
Severe	2	3	3	3	5
Moderate	2	2	3	3	3
Low Risk	1	2	2	3	3
Negligible	1	1	2	2	3

6. Decide the action to take:

5	Very severe	Take immediate action
4	Severe	High priority
3	Moderate Risk	Programme for action
2	Low Risk	Action may be required
1	Negligible	Probably acceptable

7. Then list each risk identified

Hazard Number:	4
Description of Hazard:	Cables and equipment.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Crew and Cast.
Action to take:	Tape the cables down, or put covers over them.
Person/company responsible for action	Director: Josh
Hazard Number:	11
Description of Hazard:	Heat/Cold/extreme weather
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Crew and Cast
Action to take:	Make sure there is cover for people and that rain coats and water proof clothing is available
Person/company responsible for action	Director: Josh.
Hazard Number:	18
Description	Public/crowds.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Crew, Cast and Public.
Action to take:	Rope/tape off the area and send runners out to warm people
Person/company responsible for action	Director: Josh
Hazard Number:
Description
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Action to take:
Person/company responsible for action
Hazard Number:
Description
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )
Action to take
Person/company responsible for action

To be completed at agreed later date -
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	N	Agreed action taken? (y/n)	N	Risk removed? (y/n)	N

Completed by: Joshua Bates Position: Director

Signature Date: 3rd October 2013