Art Video A2 Assessment - Handout

A2: ASSESSMENT - W/B 9th November Art Video

ASSESSMENT You will have approximately 5 hours in which to complete a full edit with titles and sound of your Unit 3 Project: Art and the Moving Image. You will also need to export your finished film as a high quality QuickTime file. The mock exam will give you a feel for the exam you will be taking next year, whilst also allowing you a concentrated period in which to focus on your practical project. Below is a guide as to how to approach the sessions.

Session 1: Mon 2.15 – 3.30 

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Set up your workspace correctly for Pal DV or PAL DV anamorphic (depending on whether you have shot in widescreen). Organise your workspace, saving and labeling all your folders: Unit 3 Practical. Log and capture your footage. Pre-planning – You should write out a rough plan or diagram of how you are going to approach the editing of your project. First Edit - Organise your footage into a rough structure.

Session 2: Tue 3.30 – 5.30  

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Watch through your first edit. Watch through and edit to create a logical and interesting structure. Watch through and edit whilst thinking about the pacing or rhythm of your cuts. (Does the rhythm need to change or is it constant? Are shots too long/too short?) Watch through and add any necessary joins (Fades/dissolves). Watch through and add any effects. Watch through and check contrast and colours (Is it too bright/dark? Do I need to enhance any colours?)

Session 3: Fri 9.00 – 11.00 

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Watch through your edit again and make any necessary changes. Add any sound effects (Freesound) or music.

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Mix and balance your audio tracks. Add any audio transitions between cuts (Effects – audio transitionscross fade). Add titles/text. Watch through one more time. Export.

REMEMBER TO SAVE EVERY TEN MINUTES!!