DSLR FILMMAKER'S WORKFLOW (with video format H.264)
Image quality is great on DSLR, but there are a few steps before you could surf in Final Cut Pro. VIDEOGRAPHY BASIC
Learn the basic - video tutorials on white balance, exposure, focus, shutter speed, different types of microphone
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Dolly Tips - how to set upCAPTURE AND EXPORT MOVIE IN FCP
Easy Setup in FCP - No More Pain when capturing DV tapes
Same setting for Clips and Sequence - Double Double Check
Export your final cut
Add a title slate with 'Cut' and 'Paste' in QuickTime 7
burn DVD
Using external hard disk
reformat, Scratch Disks set up, Missing Disks WarningEDITING
Multiclip Editing in FCP
(the tutorial is for FCP 7 but it works similarly on FCP 6)
The Art of Editing - TRIMMING in FCP
Using Green Screen
Steps in FCP
Steps in Motion (the tutorial is for both FCP 7 (we are using FCP 6) and Motion)
SPECIAL EFFECTS
Learn from Indymogul
Pleasantville Effect - make a video black & white except certain colors
Timelapse effect - taking stills pictures from DSLR and create a sequence
SMOOTH slow motion effect
SOUND
To obtain good sound quality for interview, use wireless mic