Final Cut-Pro at Hurtwood House in run on G5 Mac. It is a non-linear editing package and is timeline based. We started the lesson learning about the Final Cut server which is a system that allows work to be 'checked out' of the server and then once cutting and editing is complete it can be 'checked in' to a separate server. This is safe and reliable and therefore minimizes the chance of losing files. We were then taught how to 'log rushes' which is selecting, separating and taking the best shots and takes from our filmed material and putting it into a 'logged bin'. We then selected the best take (as we had many options) by marking an "in" point and an "out" point. We then placed the shots chronologically on a timeline. We then trimmed and cut to create the illusion of a simultaneous event. We then could add sound and create special effects. I have used various other basic editing software which allows non-linear editing however I actually found Final Cut-Pro easier to use once I had learnt how to use it.
It was easy to edit our preliminary due to the introduction to Final Cut-Pro. We started with a close up shot of the subject, cutting to an over the shoulder shot once the second actor entered the room, cut to a long shot of the whole set, cut to an over the shoulder shot of the second actor and then finally an over the shoulder shot of the first actor. As it easy to pick up Final Cut-Pro, as a group we did not find this challenging.
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