Below are listed some of the main areas of
interest for students new to digital video production. You can also link
to any of these elements via the main menu at the very top right side
of this page [e.g. Concepts, Technology etc.] or from any other web page!
New to Video
Production [ Views - Reviews ] If you
are a DV neophyte, you can listen to two of last year's MAFT students
who undertook the CM594 module for the very first time, describing
the processes involved. None had any previous experience of video
production, so their insights apply to both undergraduate and postgraduate
work.
Getting to Grips with the
DV500 Camcorder [ Technology - Hardware ] Learning
how to use the the DV500 camcorder can seem intimidating at first,
but a little knowledge goes a long way. Visit the Technology section
where Damien Hickey will assist you!
Framing and Compositon [
Concepts - Pre-Production ] This section
lists the various types of shot you need to consider for inclusion
in your video project. There is also an interactive 'shot index' and
a short illustrative movie.
Thinking about Thesis [
Views - Thesis Reflection ] If you
are thinking about undertaking a production-based thesis, try listening
to some advice from multimedia students who have used video in their
final projects.
Understanding Apple's Final
Cut Pro/X Interface
[ Technology - Software ] You can gain
an insight into the various application windows and functions of FCP/X
by visiting this interactive page. Useful for those just starting
to learn the programme.
Lighting Dimensions [ Concepts
- Production ] What is 'three-point
lighting' and what does it look like? Well you can view examples in
the Concepts sections.
Video Viewing [ Examples
- Students ] Want to know what video
productions previous students have undertaken? Then there are some
examples of their work in the appropriately named 'Examples' section.
There is also a sub-menu at the top of the page for linking to a few
Non-Commercial videos and some Commercial companies' showreels.
Video Menu [ Home - Video
Index ] The Video Index (left menu)
lists and can link to all the movies directly. The page may take a
few seconds to load.
New to the Mac [ Offsite
] If this is your first time to use
an Apple Macintosh computer, or you need a quick refresher course,
you may like to view a handy introduction to the Mac interface by
visiting the following link: http://www.apple.com/ie/support/mac101/
Try exploring the various links in the menu bars above
- you never know what you might find!
