Video Editing

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Rotating Video

Rotate video clips from digital cameras using Streamclip, Quicktime Pro and Turn Clip in iMovie

If you are shooting video with a little digital camera like the Flip Video, it is real easy to rotate the camera ninety degrees when your are taking pictures. The problem comes later when you are editing and your video is sideways. What do you do?

If you just need to rotate the raw footage (.mpeg or .avi), then you can download the MPEG Streamclip utility. It is free! It allows you to rotate your footage. It even has the ability to restore sound to mpegs that don’t seem to have any audio when you play them on your mac. Did I mention it was free? Works in OSX and Windows.

Quicktime PRO can also rotate .dv footage.

If you are editing in iMovie, you can use the Turn Clip plug-in to rotate your footage. It is free.

Posted by Baynard on 11/15 at 09:56 PM
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Thursday, November 13, 2008

Trouble Capturing in Final Cut Pro

Troubleshooting Capturing in Final Cut Pro

Can’t Capture? Try this:

1. Quit Final Cut Pro HD.
2. Click the Finder icon in the Dock.
3. From the Go menu, choose Go to Folder.
4. Type: ~/Library/Preferences/
5. Click Go.
6. Drag the file named “com.apple.FinalCutPro.plist” to the Trash.
7. Double-click the folder named “Final Cut Pro User Data”.

There are four files to delete within this folder:

workstation>Mac HD>Users>Workstation>Library>Preferences>com.apple.FinalCutPro.plist

workstation>Mac HD>Users>Workstation>Library>Preferences>Final Cut Pro User Data>Final Cut Pro 6.0 Prefs

workstation>Mac HD>Users>Workstation>Library>Preferences>Final Cut Pro User Data>Final Cut Pro Obj Cache

workstation>Mac HD>Users>Workstation>Library>Preferences>Final Cut Pro User Data>Final Cut Pro Prof Cache

Posted by Baynard on 11/13 at 04:32 PM
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Friday, November 07, 2008

Ripping Video from the Internet & Free Online Conversion

Ever needed to grab a video from YouTube for an academic project?
Or convert between audio or video formats on the fly?
Compress a video?
Now there’s MediaConverter.org!
image converter screenshot
The free portions of this website allow you to grab videos from video portals like YouTube, convert them into common video formats, and download them onto your computer for editing and use in presentations. You can also use the site to convert audio, video, and text files already on your computer between common formats and compression sizes.  Check out their FAQ for more details.

Remember! It is a thin line between using videos online for academic purposes and stealing. When in doubt, consult the Fair Use Act and use your best judgment.

Posted by John on 11/07 at 12:18 PM
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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Converting VHS to DVD

VHS to DVD Conversion

In the Media Cloisters, we have a VHS to DVD converter and burner.
It is located in the back by the digital sender (the bulk emailer).

Instructions for Converting a VHS to a DVD

To download a pdf of these instructions with images, click the following link:
VHS_to_DVD_instructions.pdf

1. Turn on television and VHS to DVD converter.
2. Insert VHS and press “play”.
3. Pause video at point at which you want to start conversion.
4. Open DVD player and insert blank DVD. Close DVD player.
5. Press “dubbing” on the DVD player.
6. On the screen, select appropriate time limit for your conversion, highlight
“dubbing”, and press “enter” on the remote.
7. Allow video to play as the conversion happens.
8. When conversion if finished, press the “DVD/VCR” button to be in the DVD
mode.
9. On the remote, press “Home.”
10. Use arrow buttons on the remote to reach the “Easy Menu.” Highlight “Disc
Manager” and press “Enter” on the remote.
11. Highlight “Finalize” on the right, and press “Enter” on the remote.
12. Allow finalization to occur. Press “Enter” on the remote when finished.
13. Remove DVD and VHS. Your conversion is now complete.

Posted by Dev Darshan on 10/30 at 06:28 PM
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Wednesday, October 01, 2008

Vassar College YouTube Contest 2008-2009

2008-2009 Vassar YouTube Contest
Make the best “Life at Vassar” video to be featured on Vassar’s new YouTube Channel

Contest:
Make a 2-5 minute YouTube video about life at Vassar that best exemplifies the spirit and quality of life on the Vassar campus.

Deadline:
December 3rd, 2008

Entry Form & Contest Details:
Drop by the Media Cloisters or email Baynard Bailey or call at extension 7279.

Announcement:
Winners will be announced by February 1st, 2009.

Prizes:
1 Grand Prize
$600 gift certificate to the Vassar College Computer Store
4 Honorable Mentions
$50 gift certificate to the Vassar College Computer Store

Judges:
One student, One administrator, One professor
Brian Paccione - President of the Vassar College Filmmakers & Winner of the 2007 Insomnia Film Festival
Susan DeKrey - VP College Relations
Kathleen Man - Film Professor

Sponsors/Organizers:
CIS
College Relations
Media Cloisters

Eligibility:
All currently enrolled Vassar students.

Screening Event:
Next spring we’ll hold a screening of the best entries.

The rules so far....
1. 2 - 5 minutes
2. Videos will be submitted on a CD or DVD (specs are slightly different since Vassar has an enhanced channel).
3. The soundtrack must be comprised of non-copyrighted music or music that students have obtained the rights to use.
4. Participants will have to sign a form granting Vassar the rights to use the video for distribution and promotion.

Video Formats:
1. Videos should be less than 1 gigabyte in size.
2. Recommended format is MPEG4 video with MP3 audio
3. 30 Frames per second

Flickr Recommended Sound Resources:

Make sure you don’t use any copyrighted music.
Here are some online resources you might like to try for music available in the Creative Commons:
ccmixter.org
http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://www.jamendo.com/
http://www.musopen.com/

Forms and Envelopes are available in the Cloisters.
Make sure you clearly label your media and your envelope. 

Posted by madison on 10/01 at 10:14 AM
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Friday, September 26, 2008

Common Rendering Error in Final Cut Pro

If a pop-up alert that reads “File Error: Access Denied,” appears when attempting to render in Final Cut Pro, it is often an error relating to Scratch Disks. Checking your scratch disk and making sure that it is set to the proper location in the hard drive should allow you to render.

Posted by lodegraffenreidt on 09/26 at 02:36 PM
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iMovie Support for Digital Filmmaking

The Media Cloisters is available for iMovie workshops and training.

Many students and teachers use iMovie to create digital films for classes.
The Media Cloisters will happily provide tutorials or workshops.
We have develops an iMovie guide to assist you in your iMovie projects.
If you look at the Staff Schedule, you can see when students are available to assist you.

Posted by Baynard on 09/26 at 02:43 PM
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Library Video

The new student orientation committee and the Media Cloisters collaborated to create a library orientation video for the class of 2012.

This video was created with the help of many wonderful Vassar students, the new student orientation committee and the Media Cloisters.

2008 Vassar Library New Student Orientation from Baynard on Vimeo.
If you have any feedback you’d like to share, please contact Marisa Goudy or Baynard Bailey.

Posted by Baynard on 08/26 at 07:32 PM
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Monday, May 05, 2008

iMovie Import Guide

This is a great handout for getting started importing video into iMovie.

Please view this tutorial to get started importing video into iMovie.
This guide was put together by Stacey ‘10.

Posted by Baynard on 05/05 at 03:29 PM
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Monday, April 14, 2008

Vassar College Youtube Contest

College Relations, CIS and the Media Cloisters have organized a YouTube contest for Vassar students.


2008 Vassar YouTube Contest
Make the best “Life at Vassar” video to be featured on Vassar’s new YouTube Channel

Contest:
Make a 2-5 minute YouTube video about life at Vassar that best exemplifies the spirit and quality of life on the Vassar campus.

Deadline:
May 6th

Entry Form & Contest Details:
Drop by the Media Cloisters or email or call at extension 7279.

Announcement:

Winners will be announced by May 16th.

Prizes:

1 Grand Prize
$600 gift certificate to the Vassar College Computer Store
4 Honorable Mentions
$50 gift certificate to the Vassar College Computer Store

Judges:
One student, One administrator, One professor
Brian Paccione - President of the Vassar College Filmmakers & Winner of the 2007 Insomnia Film Festival
Susan DeKrey - VP College Relations
Kathleen Man - Film Professor

Sponsors/Organizers:
CIS
College Relations
Media Cloisters

Eligibility:
All currently enrolled Vassar students.

Screening Event:
Next fall we’ll hold a screening of the best entries.

The rules so far....
1. 2 - 5 minutes
2. Videos will be submitted on a CD or DVD (specs are slightly different since Vassar has an enhanced channel).
3. The soundtrack must be comprised of non-copyrighted music or music that students have obtained the rights to use.
4. Participants will have to sign a form granting Vassar the rights to use the video for distribution and promotion.

Video Formats:
1. Videos should be less than 1 gigabyte in size.
2. Recommended format is MPEG4 video with MP3 audio
3. 30 Frames per second

Flickr Recommended Sound Resources:

Make sure you don’t use any copyrighted music.
Here are some online resources you might like to try for music available in the Creative Commons:

http://ccmixter.org/
http://search.creativecommons.org/
http://www.jamendo.com/
http://www.musopen.com/

Forms and Envelopes are available in the Cloisters.
Make sure you clearly label your media and your envelope.

Posted by Baynard on 04/14 at 10:52 AM
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Wednesday, April 09, 2008

Embedding Quicktime Video into Powerpoint on a Mac

This short tutorial shows how to get quicktime movies to play inside a powerpoint presentation.

You can do similar things on a PC, but it is generally more complicated.



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Posted by Baynard on 04/09 at 09:45 AM
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Tuesday, April 08, 2008

Getting Started With Final Cut Pro

Are you new to Final Cut Pro? Have you used to program once or twice but are not quite sure how to set up a project at the Cloisters?

Here is a short introductory tutorial which covers:
1. Why use FCP
2. Preventing your files from getting lost by setting up your project correctly
3. Quick and Easy way to Import footage
4. Basic Editing

Getting Started With Final Cut Pro

Posted by madison on 04/08 at 03:04 PM
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Cloisters YouTube Video Shoot

Come participate in the video shoot April 19th!

We’re planning a Cloisters YouTube video shoot for April 19th.

Please try and reserve Saturday April 19th, from 10-6.

We’d like as many of you as possible to be in the video. We’ll need everyone’s help and energy.
Brian will be supervising the production, but he needs a lot of help.

He’ll be sending out more details shortly about specific positions.

This video will be showcased on our website and featured on the Vassar Youtube channel.

This is an exciting and fun opportunity so I hope you’ll be involved!

- Baynard

Roles:

Supervisor - Brian
Director - Stanton
Camera - Olivia
Editors - Jane

Needs:
1 more director/writer
1 more camera person
1 more editor
Actors
Production Assistants

Costume Manager

Monday Organizational Meeting:
6:00 Cloisters

Secure loose positions by Monday.

Posted by Tian An on 04/08 at 02:40 PM
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Friday, April 04, 2008

How to be a Super Media Cloisters Team Member


This training video describes how to be a Media Cloisters “super achiever” by being attentive, responsive and visible.

This was a student produced Video Team Production.

See it on our Media Cloisters YouTube channel.
Cast:
Jane ‘11
Madison ‘11
Brittany ‘09
Becca ‘08

Voices:
Alex ‘08
Small Children (less)
Published March 27, 2008

Posted by Baynard on 04/04 at 03:44 PM
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