Final Cut Pro questions and answers

Questions 

1. Name 3 ways to open up Final Cut Pro? 
2. What are the 4 modifier keys? 
3. How do you access the short cut menu? 
4. In what main menu can you find the import command? 
5. Identify 3 ways to open a clip on the viewer?
6. Other than clicking the play button which key on the keyboard can you press?
7. Which keys move the play head back and forward one frame at a time? 
8. How do you mark the in or out points on a clip? 
9. What button in the canvas window do you press to insert edit a clip? 
10. What visual indicator in the viewer lets you know your in the last frame or first frame? 
11. Identify 3 ways to create a bin?
12. What are the keyboard short cuts to save, hind and quit Final Cut Pro?

Answers

1. You click the Final Cut Pro icon on the dock, Go to the finder, or go to data and go to your save file.
2. ctrl, cmd, shift.  
3. ctrl and right click. 
4. You go to file.
5. Double click on the film icon, ctrl click on a clip, drag and drop it in. 
6. The Space Bar. 
7. The left arrow key moves back and the right arrow key moves forward. 
8. The I marks in and the O marks out. 
9. The yellow icon on the canvas window. 
10. The film strip will be on the clip in the viewer.
11. cmd+b, ctrl right click, file+new bin.
12. Save: cmd+s,  Hind: cmd+h,  Quit: cmd+q. 

Final Cut pro

Analysing of three music videos

Video 1: Guns N' Roses - Sweet child o' Mine 

Genre Characteristic 

Rock n' Roll. 

Band wearing leather and with longer hair. 

What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals?

There are little links between the lyrics and visuals because you see images of people in the band with one woman at a time which links to the woman they are all singing about. 

What is the relationship between music and visuals? 

They link because you hear the drums and the guitar as you see the band play it. 

Are there close ups of the artist and star image motifs? 

Yes there are lots of close up's of the singer, Axl rose, also lots of close ups of him doing the jumping around on stage that he is famous for. Also you have the guitarist, Slash, see lots of close ups of him like Alx rather than the rest of the band. We see Slash in his famous hot hat and leather clothing doing his guitar solos. 

Is there reference to the notion of looking? 

There are some notion of looking when the different people in the band are with a woman. For example when Alx looks at the woman then kisses her on the cheek 

Are there intertextual references?

No there are no intertextual references. 

Is it performance based, narrative based or concept based? how much of each? 

Its mostly performance based. Showing the band being filmed for a music video, in side a music video. 

Video 2: Rolling Stones - Paint it Black 

Genre Characteristic 

Rock N' Roll 

Band wearing leather and with longer hair. In this music video there are no genre characteristic in this video.

What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals? 

There are no links between the lyrics and visuals only just the link of the colour the video is very dark and mostly black.

What is the relationship between music and visuals?

 The music and visuals link in a way that the music type links to an old horror film which the video is set out as.  

Are there close ups of the artist and star image motifs?

No the artist or the band are not in the video.  

Is there reference to the notion of looking? 

There are no notion of looking in this video. there is only one women in this video at the first and the end who plays a mum. 

Are there intertextual references?

The only intertextual reference that is in this video is that of a old horror film such like the addams family.  

Is it performance based, narrative based or concept based? how much of each? 

In this video its just narrative based because it does have a story however it doesn't link to what is in the lyrics.






Video 3: Tenacious D - Tribute


Genre Characteristic 
Comedy Rock
Same as rock n roll but more comedy to it so basically poking fun at rock n roll bands.

What is the relationship between lyrics and visuals? 
The lyrics fit into the narrative that show parts of what he is singing about.

What is the relationship between music and visuals? 
You dont see many links to music and visual but you get the sense that its rock cause of the narrative. However at the start before the drums kick in you just hear a guitar and singing which you do see at the start of the video.

Are there close ups of the artist and star image motifs?
There are close ups of the singer and guitarist this could be because they are meant to in a small space and not much room left.

Is there reference to the notion of looking? 
There is no notion of looking because there are no women in the video unless the old lady at the end.

Are there intertextual references? 
The intertextual reference is the film that they are both in called ' the pick of destiny'

Is it performance based, narrative based or concept based? how much of each? 
In this video its mostly performance based but has a narrative behind it. 

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Fill out of risk assessment form

Filled out Reece checklist

Risk assessment

A risk assessment form is a table of all different risks that could be there at the location. Its there to reduce the risks to an minimum. For example if a fire could start its a risk and action needs to be taken. For this all to be in one place there are tables that you have to put all the risks in one place. 

Location Recce Checklist

Things that you need to make should you have covered and gone over before filming takes place. Things on this list will have to be complied every time you go to a new location.  

Things that you will need to take to the location will be:

A camera so you can take photos of the location and go back to show the directer and actors incase the location doesn't look the way they thought it would.

risk assessment forms to make sure you have made a note of all the things that could be harmful to crew while working and make sure you are covered if things go wrong. 

A brief so you know what you are going to do and make sure you understand what will be happening on the day. 

Notebook and pens to make notes on little details about the location to tell the directer before shooting takes place. 

Maps and directions so every member of the crew and cast know where they are going and it saves time. 

People you will need to talk to before shooting:

Confirm ownership so if you are filming in a place that someone owns, you got them to sign a form to give you the right for you to film there.

Discuss fees and contracts must be place before filming so that there are no problems when filming does take place and every one in a shot in the film has given there permission to be filmed.

Exchanged details are important because if you are planning to film at an location and something at the location is wrong the owner can then call you to tell you about the problem and that will give you enough time to find somewhere else if possible. 

Copyright issues are a big thing that need to be put in place right away. Copyright issues could be linked to music, companies shown in the scene also any logos.

Children's details are important because by law you cant film anymore under 18 unless you have parental permission. 

Transport/access: 

Risk of trespass needs to be thought about because if you are going to your location and to get there you are going through private land you will need permission to walk through when filming starts. 

Internal access could be a problem because if you cant get into the location for example doors locked are you still able to get into the location it self.  

Sound: 

Listen to hear what the sound is like at the location on a normal day.

If schools are close make a note of it because the sound will change when school is open, finishing and on break times.