Workshops/Photo log (Camera/Editing Skills)

In this first tutorial Mr. Taylor explains the basics of how to open up and begin using Premier Pro. He then goes on to explain how to import files (footage) onto Premier Pro and how to export them also. How to unlink audio files and video files are also explained and lastly the basics of editing chunks from videos through cutting and pasting using the letter 'i' and 'o'.



In this tutorial Mr Taylor shows us how to use effects in Premier Pro. He first explains video transitions and goes through the different types that are available and shows us how they look. He then moves onto effects and goes on to explain more technical details such as how to change the gradient in order to extend or shorten the effects. He uses the solarize effect to show how you can pick and choose where to use the effects. He also briefly shows how you can change the lens flare and make the video brighter or dimmer.



This last tutorial is on the basic features of the media HD camcorders the Panasonic HCX 900. Mr. Taylor goes through the buttons which explains what each one does such as the zooming button and the still image button which allows you to take a still image while filming. He also talks about the microphone which can be attached to the top of the camera and the buttons on that such as the volume adjust button and the on and off button.