Tasks and Techniques
The three depths of shot we can use are...
Wide, medium and tight
Describe what a sequence is...
Name the one window at the bottom of the FCPX user interface.
Timeline
Command + I will allow you to do what?
Import Media
True or False. Color correction is used to create a certain aesthetic.
False. Color Grade.
This shortcut key will let you undo your last action.
Command + Z
The speed at which a video’s plot unfolds or the spacing between lines of dialogue is called...
Pacing
Name the three windows across the top of the FCPX user interface.
Browser, Viewer, Inspector
What shortcut key will allow you to export media?
Command + E
Name one way you could use Color Grade to effect the look or feel of a video.
This kind of edit will make room in the timeline by moving clips already in the timeline for the clip you are inserting
Insert edit
True or False. Audio tracks you add on top of your footage to enhance or support the mood or message your video is trying to convey are called soundtracks.
False. Sound Effects
Our dongle is used for what?
Importing media
False. Browser.
Name one way you could use Pacing to effect the look or feel of a video.
Quicker clips could give a feeling of excitement or action, while slower clips or long paused could give a dramatic feel.
This kind of edit will place the clip you are inserting into the timeline on top of any clip that is already there.
Overwrite edit
This can be told through a sequence of events, narrator or even thought the characters.
Story
On the camera zoom switch, these two letters tell you the way to move the switch to zoom in and out?
T and W
True or False. The Inspector is where you assemble your finished video.
False. Timeline.
Name one way you could use Sound Effects to effect the look or feel of a video.
Deeper/slower music could be emotional or sad, while upbeat music with a fast pace could be energetic and happy. Suspenseful could also be used to add drama.
List four shortcuts and their actions
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This shortcut key will give you the blade tool.
B
To get a more stable shot you would use this piece of equipment.
Tripod
We plug this piece of equipment into our dongle to import footage.
SD card.
This depth of shot can be used at the beginning of a sequence to set the scene of where everything is taking place.
Wide