READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCEPTING THE ASSIGMENT
In this activity, you will review terms and concepts described in your workbook and respond to the reading questions. This week, we will explore the more technical aspects of filmmaking. You will actually begin shooting and editing the audio for your final film project according to the storyboard and script you created last week. Before you begin those activities, we will cover terminology and best practices to help you successfully produce your video.
By the end of this assignment, you will be able to identify and understand foundational concepts of the filmmaking practice.
Read pages 2-6 as well as the additional articles linked on page 7.
3. Write your responses to the following reading questions in the submission field below. Your answers should be 3-5 sentences each:
- Describe one term you had never heard of before the reading and explain what you learned.
- Describe one term you were already familiar with before the reading and explain if you learned anything new about it or if you have any further information to share that wasn’t covered in the reading.
- Explain your biggest takeaway from the reading and how it will apply to your work in this class.
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MCM230-3.2Reading.pptx
3.2 Reading — Audio & Camera Terms
MCM 230: Digital Audio & Video Production
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Overview
This week, we will explore the more technical aspects of filmmaking. You will begin shooting and editing the audio for your final film project according to the storyboard and script you created last week. Before you begin those activities, we will cover terminology and best practices to help you successfully produce your video.
On the following slides, you will learn how to shoot video with your iPad and record audio with your Yeti. You will also review two glossaries of helpful terms.
MCM 230 — ASSIGNMENT 3.2 — READING
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Using Your iPad to Film
The iPad camera makes it simple to record high-quality video. Read these tips before you begin shooting your final film project.
Getting Started
Open the camera app and select the record button.
Practice zooming in and out by pinching the screen.
Practice focusing on a subject by tapping it on the screen.
Filming
Set up your composition.
Point your iPad camera at your composition in landscape (horizontal).
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Using Your iPad to Film
Filming
Either hold your iPad steadily or rest it on a stand to stabilize it.
Press record to begin shooting.
Once you are finished with the scene, press the record button again to stop.
Sharing Clips
You can share your clips directly to your laptop to begin the editing process.
Select the clips you would like to edit.
Airdrop the files to your laptop.
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Using Your Yeti to Record
Most of your audio can be recorded on your iPad, but if you would like to add additional narration or sound effects, your Yeti microphone is a great tool to use.
Yeti microphones simply connect via USB to your laptop.
Once the microphone is connected, open Adobe Audition to record your audio.
Make sure to use a pop filter and keep a few inches between you and the mic while recording. A pop filter will shield your microphone from popping sounds.
Keep fans off and limit intrusive noises as much as possible.
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Audio Decibel Ranges
We will review this again when we begin editing audio in Adobe Audition, but please note the following standard decibel (dB) ranges for various types of audio.
Dialogue: -6 dB to -15 dB
Overall Mix Level: -12 dB to -20 dB
Music: -18 dB to – 20 dB
Sound Effects: -14 dB to -20dB
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Audio & Camera Terms Glossary
Read the following glossaries of terms to gain insight on the technical aspects of audio recording & camera technology.
Audio Terms Glossary
Video Terms Glossary
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