MUSIC VIDEO getting set up in Final Cut

Steps for editing sample scene:

1. FILE>NEW>LIBRARY (eg Jasper Smiths, and rename the EVENT that defaults to the date as name).
2. CMD+N for new project file (eg Jasper Smiths sample1).
3. If you've backed up/shared any footage on the Media drive, copy to the Movies folder and import to FCPX from there - DON'T directly import from the Media drive.
4. You should save footage in specific folders - drag these from Finder to the event and let go; they'll import AND add keys (tags) which means you can narrow down the clips you're through to ones just from it. You might get a message saying 'can't import [these files] - click CONTINUE; the video files will import.
5. You need your track audio: rip the video and import it (move from Downloads to Movies before importing) http://mediatechtips.blogspot.lu/search/label/rip.
6. Select in FCPX, W to add to timeline.
7. Right-click: detach audio.
8. EDIT>INSERT PLACEHOLDER, with the playhead at the very start so this now goes first.    Move the audio layer so its connected to the placeholder.
9. Delete the video layer.
10. You're ready to go....

Remember, for sharing or backup, your footage, event/s, project file/s - ALL go into the Library. If you want to backup your work its the LIBRARY you need to copy (usually therefore a large file - which is why a portable hard drive is so helpful to own).

Live streaming video

http://mediatemple.net/blog/tips/options-live-streaming-video/

GoPro 5

TBC
A few pointers on using this hugely impressive but tiny camera...

Its not immediately obvious how to open it/separate from the protective cover - which is why there are so many guides online, such as this:


The top clip needs quite a lot of force to open - it needs to be carefully checked; I've seen comments online saying its been water damaged as a result of this or other port openings not being properly closed again.

You can view a manual online:

Capture looks like a really convenient smartphone app, but its up to you whether you use this or not. Reviews seem less favourable for iOS.

There are LOTS of videos talking you through the operation of the camera:

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Gimbal for smoother handheld shots

There are many variations of the 'steadicam' - from over-the-shoulder rigs (like that famously used in the long opening takes of the original Halloween) to simpler, cheaper handheld devices that seek to smoothen out handheld footage that otherwise tends to be unpleasant to view, and outside of certain contexts will most certainly slash the marks awarded for Media productions.

Below, Jonny and Kristian demonstrate how to use one example, the Afunta Stabilizer Pro - this type of device is known as a gimbal. (amazon link)

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Motion - titles and SFX software to supplement Final Cut

Motion has been installed on the Macs this week, so here's some quick links if you want to try it out, or just get a sense of what it can do:
Google: apple motion 5.3 guide (the current version, released Oct 2016)

 Apple's web page provides a useful initial overview of what it is:

FCPX: layering within a body

So long as you have a reasonably plain colour background you can achieve an advanced layering technique. The thought came to mind watching the original video for Sophie/Bronwen/Kristian's change of track, Bullet For My Valentine's Throne, as illustrated in the screenshot below:

Adel used this technique in her 2017 video;

It was easy to find both official Apple and user guides for this with a clear search phrase, something you should bear in mind whenever you see any FX you think you'd like to use. FCPX has its limitations, but it is still a very powerful tool.

I'll do a guide myself if I get time, but if you can ignore the 1D soundtrack, this kid did a decent job at explaining the process: