Editing lesson blog

Today in class we learned about the procedures of checking out cameras and equipment in class, as well as the procedure of how to transfer footage and edit it. We were taught how to use the program pinnacle studios which is the software we will be using for the majority of the year. While editing our footage we learned that we have to layer it. For example, text has to go on the first track because you want it to be seen, the footage goes on the second track, and the music goes on the third because it will be “under” the footage. I never realized that this is why you put it in that order and thought it was very interesting.
   The camera procedure in our class is quite simple although there may be many steps. We must sign an agreement firstly, to insure we are responsible for the camera when we take it out. Then we will go collect our camera equipment in the back. We were taught the logistics of how to use the camera and tripod in class today too. This will help us work efficiently when our filming day comes. We also learned how to use the SD card reader which was new to me. Today was a successful day because we learned a lot in the amount of time that we were given and it was very important in the aspect of working on our recent project of a commercial.
  The process of importing footage was very complex because there were a lot of steps. First you have to put the SD card in the SD card reader correctly. Then you go on the computer and open pinnacle studios. Next, you insert the SD card reader into the USB port on the computer and click on it. You can then save your footage from pinnacle studios onto a personal desktop folder. Because this was a new system it was very helpful to learn instead of our teacher leaving us to do it independently. Overall, today we learned the personal sign out procedure for our class's camera equipment, how to import footage from the cameras, and how to edit and save/export our footage.