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FMTV 124 | Computer Tools 1 | Assignment 1
Dialogue Scene Edit
Cutting for Conversation
DETAILS
Worth: 15% of Final Grade (Marked out of 100)
Where to Submit: Please Submit to this link class Dropbox link.
Due: Week 6 (October 10-16) – Due the day of your class at Midnight.
Project Format Settings: 1280×720 | 23.97 Fps
Files Available Here
OBJECTIVES
You got your first editing gig! You’re working on Monk, the hit show for NBC | Universal. You
need to assemble this scene for the director on set, they need to see it put together to make
sure that they have all the footage they need and don’t need any pickups.
In this assignment, you will edit a scene [footage provided] with dialogue between 2 people.
Follow the Shot-Reverse-Shot approach and editing techniques we discussed in the previous
classes. The project will be done over three classes. Your instructor will demo the process and
then give you time to attempt it on your own. For editing, you will receive a work period with
your instructor present. This will give you a chance to edit with someone there to answer all
your questions.
If you are comfortable using Avid, you are more than welcome to move ahead outside of class
time.
FMTV 124 | Computer Tools 1 | Assignment 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
You will develop an understanding of a basic workflow for your projects and how to get footage
into Avid, Edit, and out of Avid. You should understand the different parts of the Avid system,
how to audition footage, select footage, and edit it into the project. You’ll learn how to use the
traditional Shot-Reverse-Shot and three camera set up to tell a basic story within the scene.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
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Submit a H.264 video file
Titled: Last_Name_First_Name_Section_#_Assignment 1.mov
The raster dimension (Aspect Ratio) should match the project 1280×720
The frame rate should match the project 23.976
EXPECTATIONS OF YOUR CUTS
I expect to see:
• Butt Cuts
• Clean cuts on the dialogue, No dialogue double ups or pops
• The story should be straight forward and follow the traditional structure
• You should follow the Shot-Reverse-Shot structure we talked about in the first two
classes
• You should get into the scene and out of the scene properly
I do not expect to see:
• J-Cuts or L-Cuts
• Continuous ambience track
• Music
• Push-ins on the shots to hide the lights (I know they’re there, this is for you to get use to
Avid before we get rid of that stuff)
FMTV 124 | Computer Tools 1 | Assignment 1
MARKING CRITERIA
Marking Criteria
Grade
Cuts
Your cuts are clean, there are no jarring cuts that would distract the viewer.
no dead frames, pops, etc.
Dialogue Audio
Is the dialogue smooth and follows proper order. Edits avoid pops on the
track?
Structure
Does the scene have a clear beginning, a middle and an end? Does dialogue,
pacing transition us into and or out of the scene?
Use Shot-Reverse Shot & Continuity
Is consideration given to using all the coverage (i.e., not just staying in a
single angle/take). Are particular significant moments underlined with the
use of a close up, or a camera move? Do the cuts/action match from cut to
cut?
Technical Aspects
Frame Rate, Aspect Ratio, Codec, general (It’s viewable, and works) I should
be able to go to air with this, no dead frames, no black frames, no bad edits,
etc. Is the project setup properly?
Final Mark
/20
/20
/20
/20
/20
/100
FMTV 124 | Computer Tools 1 | Assignment 1
LATE POLICY
Assignments are due at the end of day [11:59 PM] of class on the due date as assigned.
Assignments turned in after the designated time, are considered late and will receive a 25%
grade reduction penalty. An additional 10% grade reduction penalty for each day they are late.
Any submissions more than five calendar days late will receive a zero grade.
EXTENSION REQUESTS
Extensions asked after the due date will not be given out, if you need an extension, you must
request it before the due date.
If you ask for an extension 24-48hrs before you will not receive it unless you have an illness
documented with a doctor’s note. Please make sure to give yourself enough time to tackle any
potential technical issues that may arise.
PROJECTS WITH TECHNICAL DEFICIENCIES
If a project is submitted and it has technical deficiencies you will not be given the opportunity
to resubmit. It is up to you to view your files and documents before submitting them to your
instructor. In the industry it’s called doing a QC check, a Quality Control Check. It is important
that you get into the process of doing a QC before submitting a project.