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Film, Television & VideoEditing Techniques • Video Editor/Screen Editor/Production ManagerCrisis On CampusCrisis On Campus is an exciting editing exercise from theproducers of “The Hold Up.” It is specifically designed forbroadcast journalism students, but will be useful for allstudents of editing technique.This realistic simulation of a major breaking newsstory is played out by the students, faculty and staffof the University Of New Orleans, SWAT Team andprofessional crews from two local TV stations. Thecore of “Crisis On Campus” is 40 minutes of rushes,which students can use to edit their own version ofthe story. The footage includes complete coverageby the two news teams, aerial footage from theBestSellerhelicopter and “shaky-cam” coverage from thehome video camera. Interviews include theUniversity Chancellor, the Director of CampusPolice, the SWAT Team coordinator and PublicInformation Officer, friends and relatives of the perpetrator and the hostages andstudents caught in the crossfire. Voice-over and stand-ups by reporter NoelOsigian are also provided. To make the exercise most meaningful and realistic, itis recommended that each student editing Crises On Campus create and record hisor her own story and stand-ups. Editing possibilities are virtually limitless and willdepend heavily and realistically on the “time slot” allotted to the story by theinstructor.The Crises On Campus package also includes a 12-minute introductory videohosted by former ABC foreign correspondent and anchor Richard Anderson,that presents the basic situation and uses the Crises On Campus material todemonstrate the best use of video coverage, sound bites, reaction shots,stand-ups and natural sound. 40 min.F916DVD $159.00Features of the ProgramPresents two ways the rushes could be edited:• As a breaking story for the six o’clock news, featuring live coverage from thescene.• As a wrap-up on the eleven o’clock news after the crises has been resolved.Basics of EditingU.S. International Film and Video Festival Creative ExcellenceAward WinnerAn introduction to basic linear editing concepts for students. This video providesa general understanding of how to create a story, avoid jump cuts and edit like apro. 28 min.F1132DVD $99.95Editing with Final Cut ProWinner of an International TellyAward. Designed as part of an introductoryseries on the technical andaesthetic aspects of video productionand post-production, these programshave been classroom tested!Geared toward the novice editor, this programintroduces editing practices using Apple’s FinalCut Pro editing software. Learn the basics of editingfrom logging and capturing your footage, to printing to tape and everythingelse in between. Filled with shortcuts and tips, this program follows a post productionproject from beginning to end. 45 min.F1173DVD $99.95Adobe Premiere 5.1Video Editing Made EasyJam packed with valuable information, this video is the way to get a head start inthe field of non-linear editing. If you’re a current Premiere user, this video will bean invaluable asset to keep you fresh or to train others.Covers: System connections & set up, editing in the construction window, editingtransitions & special effects, editing titles & graphics, slow and fast motion, usingfilters, editing audio, outputting to videotape and motion graphics. 150 min.VHS: F996 $69.95Adobe Learning Premiere 6.5 Tutorial CDLearn Premiere 6.5 & DVD Authoring with DVDit!The following tutorials will help students master ADOBE Premiere 6.5 and teachyou how to make DVD’s from your edited productions. Includes nine comprehensive,easy-to-follow lessons on one CD-ROM and all the video clips, audio clipsand images you’ll need to master the tutorials.10F1310CD $99.95Digital Video Production“Everything you need to know about making a “digital”movie. Over 6 hours of technical tips and tricks, explained assimply as you’re gonna get it.” - Lorenzo Semple Jr., ScreenwriterThis collection will not only get you started with PremierePro, it’ll get you finished!This Windows-based tutorial features Adobe’s “Premiere Pro” editing softwareand over 6 hours of instruction on 3 DVD’s. Whether you want to produce anddirect your own Movies, make Music Videos, Commercials, or any VideoProduction, this “How-To” will guide you through the entire process. The setincludes five hours of Editing with Premiere Pro, 45-minutes with theMini-DV Camcorders, along with additional segments on Lighting, Directing, andmore. The tutorials are now updated with “Premiere Pro 2” Software. 6 Hours.3 DVD Set: F1175DVD $149.00Location Sound For Video with Wes CavalierFor Students in the Field of Location SoundThis program teaches the basic techniques used formixing and recording quality location sound for today’sdigital video cameras - 8mm, Mini DV and DVcam.Learn the techniques and equipment you will use toget quality sound for your video production. 30 min.Program Contents• Using handheld dynamic mics • Using shotgun mics& boom poles • Lavalier & Wireless Mics • Audio Mixer& Mixing Multiple mics • Troubleshooting handheld mics• Troubleshooting Shotgun mics • TroubleshootingLavalier & wireless mics • Troubleshooting Audio Mixer &Multiple Mic Mixing F1158DVD $49.00Location Sound RecordingVeteran recordist Bill Linton uses animation and demonstrations to illustratethe various microphone types and pickup patterns.Included are examples of microphone selection and operating techniques fordozens of location situations, from press conferences to strolling interviews;from parties to phone booths; from noisy streets to pastoral settings.The special problems of lavaliere and radio microphones are covered in separatesections. 37 min. F708DVD $149.00Introduction To Floor ManagingCertificate of Special Recognition for Educational TelevisionThis program dramatizes the duties of the floor manager in a multicamera studiointerview including such topics as, the role of the floor manager in establishingmood on the set, cueing and time signals plus communication with the director.The second half of the program demonstrates the floor manager’s duties in asimple dramatic situation through several rehearsals to the final take. 25 min.F705DVD $149.00AD: Organizing The FilmsetWith a low budget and tight schedule plus setbacks and disasters ranging fromthe arrest of the caterer on day one of production tosudden schedule changes, actor illnesses and almostconstant rain, this is the role of the AD in real-worldproduction. 50 min.F324DVD $149.95How To Use A C-StandThe “century stand” is probably the single most usefulaccessory on the set. In just six minutes this entertainingprogram demonstrates over one hundred tips forthe safe and efficient use of this versatile tool. 6 min.F634DVD $49.95