Editing Lesson Blog

On October 14th, 2019, the AICE Media Studies class was introduced to the editing process of the film. The class as well was taught about the features of each equipment and how to use each item properly. The main point of being taught how to first ask for any equipment properly is to avoid any disorganization from brewing. Not only to maintain the peace, but an organized way of asking for the equipment is set in motion to avoid any pieces or tools from going missing. When the class learned how to sign out for the equipment, the next lesson focused on the functions and features of each tool. The main point of teaching each feature and function embedded onto the equipment is so that each person can have a easier time dealing with the tools given without being confused and stuck. Right after the class was taught both the functions and features of the equipment, a lesson was delivered on the editing process of each take. The editing process was shown so that each student can have an idea on where to go to edit any takes. Furthermore, the editing process showed each student how to import and export footage from the camera, it showed students how to add text and cut unnecessary scenes, and it showed students how to add transitions and save their work. Overall, the whole class engaged in a lesson that introduced the basics of how to operate and work for a film without getting stuck all the time.

First, the teacher organized a clean method for receiving the necessary equipment needed for a particular project. Each step was given to the class so that each tool can be given out in a orderly fashion and not be lost along the way. The first lesson of the class were steps needed to be taken so that each student can receive a tool needed for their projects. When the teacher briefly explained the steps, the next lesson flowed right into the features and functions of the class equipment. Each feature of the camera and tripod, specifically, was explained in details so that each student can have a brief understanding on how to assemble and use the items. The lesson was explained in a concise manner in which each student can understand what each feature of the camera does. The teacher was able to provide a visual demonstration of how to assemble the camera onto the tripod in a moderate rate. The teacher as well used the camera physically to point to areas of the tool that was a key feature. After the teacher showed each little part of the camera and the tripod, the next lesson jumped right into the editing process. In the end, the students prepared themselves to be exposed to the editing process by having their notebooks out for any notes to be taken.

The lesson on the editing process began which was transitioned swiftly from the previous lesson. The teacher provided the lecture on a screen so that every student can receive an equal opportunity to visually witness the lesson. The teacher used a software named “ Pinnacle 18” to demonstrate how to do each edit of a take. The first step that took place was how to dump footage from an SD card to a folder on the desktop. The next step taught was how to import footage from the folder of the desktop and transfer it to the software. Once when the teacher accomplished these tasks, students was shown basic edits that could be made to the raw footage imported onto the software. Specific edits that was shown was how to cut a scene, how to add text within the footage, how to delete any audio from a footage, and how to do basic transitions. The last lesson given within the editing process was how to properly save your project and export the finished product. When the lesson came to an end, most students would now obtain the basic knowledge on how to edit raw footage and how to properly work a camera. Overall, the lesson gave the students the necessary push needed so that each person can be aware of what needs to be done and how to get a project done properly.