Exporting on Fianal cut pro

There are three different types of exporting. The first way is to export as a self contained movie, this way allows the file to only be opened with final cut pro and other Macs with final cut pro. The second and third way allows a choice in the files format, however there is a difference between the second and third ways of exporting. The second way allows a choice in the file format so that it can be played on any computer and the third way of exporting allows you to customise and can also be made into a disc format.

Before exporting you should mark in the begining of the sequence and out at the end of the sequence this is so the computer doesn't export anymore of the file than is needed. You should also check for any audio peaks and check the brightness of your video work, you should do this so that you are aware of the fact that here are broadcasting regulations given when working in broadcating professionally and also so that your work doesn't look bad. Once all the above is ok, you have to de interlace your work, this should only be done if you know that the work is definetely finished and no re- touches are going to be done. However before you de interlace your work you should copy your work just in case. You can deinterlace your work by highlighting create a filter and then selecting de interlace or by going into effects and then favourites, option one is for if you can not find the de interlcae copy in your favourites file.

Once the de interlace has been done you can proceed with the next step of exporting your file, by going to file qick time conversion (for the second way of exporting) choosing the file type, selecting on all frames and choosing the size, once this is all done your file will then be exported.

Filming Evaluation

Our thriller was filmed over a period of three days and various locations. The first day of filming was done on a Sunday around my house, were we filmed a majority of the stalker shots. The shots in the opening scene of the thriller were filmed in my Mum’s bedroom, where I had created a collage of pictures of my friend whom was playing the part of the victim. We didn’t have lighting equipment and instead used a lamp to light the area we were filming, which made the shot more effective and better than if we had used professional lighting equipment. We each took turns to film the shots of the stalker adding to the pictures he had already collected and stuck on the stalker board of the victim, doing this enabled us to be able to choose from a variety of different shots in Final Cut Pro.

Day two of filming was done around Rebecca’s house; Rebecca played the part of the victim in our thriller. Priscilla and I did the filming. Priscilla filmed the shots of Rebecca quickly opening the door to where the character in the film lives, and I filmed the close ups and extreme close ups of the character getting to the house phone and dialling out the police. An extra camera would have been beneficial for us if we had been allowed extra equipment, as it would have helped with the continuity shots, but instead we had to keep redoing shots from different angles to maintain the continuity.

Day three of filming was done in two different locations. The first location being the cafe by Selhurst train station. We were missing a team member on that day but managed ok still. Toni Leigh had to do all the filming by the cafe, as I had to direct and signal to the actor in the thriller when to run, for a special shot in the thriller we were doing, where the victim in the thriller is in the cafe and looks up to see her stalker but then a bus passes and he disappears. The actor and Actress who agreed to play the characters in our thriller worked professionally and took any directions giving to them well. The next few shots were filmed by Norwood Junction train station. The shots were done in a way that would portray the camera as the eyes of the stalker watching Rebecca’s every move, which later in the scene audiences would realise that not only was he stalking her he had taken pictures to add to his stalker board of the victim.

I feel that the filming for our thriller went well, as there were no major problems that caused us to have to re film and we had a lot of footage which we were able to upload. However we didn’t use the camera to its full potential by doing using different filters on the camera or any fancy techniques. If I had a chance to re film I would just do a few more continuity shots to make transitions in the thriller smoother, but overall I’m happy with the amount and quality of the footage we filmed.

3D and Internet TV

Story Boards

Thriller Synopsis

My opening for the thriller video pieces is about a 16 year old girl called Rebecca who is a self conscious girl whom realises that she is being stalked. Scared and Frightened she turns to the police, who are unable to help her. Rebecca realises that she will need to action into her own hands. unbeknownst to Rebecca is the fact that the man stalking her is a family man from a nice home, who believes that Rebecca is his soul mate from a previous life.Who is this stalker and what are his plans for the Rebecca? What will Rebecca uncover in her quest to find out who her stalker is?

My opening film will start with the stalker putting up pictures of rebecca on his wall in a closed of room in his house, which is always kept locked. I will build suspense by keeping the identity of the stalker hidden in the opening sequences of the thriller, and the audience will only be able to see the stalkers hands in a pair of see through gloves. The music will be carefully selected to ensure that it builds up tension and creates suspense, the music will most likely be slow and have an airy feel to it. The lighting in the film willl be well lit, especially the scenes in the dark where the stalker is putting up the pictures.

Video Project Location, Equipment and Prop List

Location:
• Norwood Junction in the Alley near train station
• Nikita’s house
• Cafe by Selhurst
Rebecca's house
Equipment and resources list:
• Booking Form
• HD camera
• Tripod
• Boom Mic
Tapes
Props: 
Mug, ripped pictures, digital SLR camera, blue tack
Pictures are to be done in black and white.
Location shots for blog
Filming Schedule:
Sunday night around Nikita's house
Monday around Rebecca's house
Tuesday by cafe selhurst

Thriller Conventions

• Black and White text in a plain font- adds to the simplicity of the film and makes sure attention from the shots in a scene doesn't draw the attention of the audience.
• Static- to focus on detail in what's going on in the film
• Fast cuts - often confuses the audience to build on suspense and tension
• Suspense- Often in thrillers peoples identities are kept hidden for a certain period of time in the film
• Mystery-Thrillers create mystery by not revealing the full story of the film e.g. twists in films, were the person who we thought was the killer in a film turns out to be different character
• Tension - Tension is built in thrillers through the low key lighting, minimal dialogue and suspenseful music.
  
• Low key Lighting- This lets the audience not see everything clearly in frame and leaves more to the mind.