Video Recording and Editing 1
Phil Cash Cash
Robert Elliot
Gwendolyn Hyslop
Karma Tshering
Rosa Vallejos
A four-day workshop during InField 2010 - University of Oregon
Dates: June 22-28
Time: Period I (10:00-11:45).
Place: Cinema Studies Lab, Knight Library
Description
In this workshop we introduce students to the various tools they will need to bring video into their linguistic documentation projects. Over the course of four days we will introduce students to a wide range of video cameras and formats. We will present the basics in terms of visuals (lighting, angles, etc), transfer to computer, data storage, and editing. The instruction is very hands-on, and we expect students to have a chance to practice with a wide range of cameras. Students will form pairs or small groups and will be assigned one camera from a wide range of cameras. The groups will use the same camera continuously over the course of the workshop and will be responsible for a presentation of the pros and cons of their cameras on the last day.
Schedule
Day 1, June 22:
After introductions and overview of the course, Phil will give a short lecture on point of view and Robert will present Flips, the most basic type of cameras. Students will be given time to practice recording interviews. The students will practice filming, uploading the data, and simple editing. At the end of the class, the students, in small groups, will pick one recorder (either their own or one of ours, that they will be using for the rest of the workshop.
Objectives:
Learn the basic camera types and overview of most basic process from filming to final product
Understand “point of view”
Video Task: Description of image
Day 2, June 23:
As linguists, we cannot neglect the importance of audio quality in video recording. Today is devoted to the various ways we can capture audio with video. We will also continue working with our individual recorders.
Objectives:
Identifying basic equipment for video documentation (focus on microphones)
Practicing video shooting with focus on sound quality (input level & noise)
Downloading video and extracting sound files from video recordings
Video Task: Interview
Day 3, June 24:
Today we focus on mid-range and higher end cameras. As the students practice using these cameras we discuss the basics in terms of lighting and angles. The students will be given a task of video experimentation and will report back to the group on what they learned.
Objectives:
Develop techniques to deal with various lighting scenarios
Learn to avoid common mistakes in filming
Continued practice and familiarity with one piece of equipment
Task: Free. Experimentation
Day 4, June 28:
We will discuss conversion of file formats, storage, and practice basic editing. The students will present the pros and cons of their video cameras to the class. There will be a showcase of some completed documentary projects at the end. We hope to have time to “mop up” and answer any outstanding questions.
Objectives:
Understand the different types of file formats, what it means to go from one to another, how to store data, and how to do basic editing and movie making.
Understand the gamut of products available and how to choose what is appropriate for one’s given field site.
Walk away with a sense of the overall process