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$5.00 USMUSIC VIDEO 101 Home Camcorder ProductionCopyright © 1993 - 2006 Timothy Dwelle. All Rights Reserved.All Rights Reserved. No Part Of This Publ

camcorders. The video gear was distributed at a concert, and the fans shot it! Then, the video footage was transferred to broadcast videotape, and edi

pictures.Full-sized VHS home camcorders are designed to rest on a person’s shoulder during hand-held operation. They use regular size VHS cassettes, a

tape.CREDITS - Some camcorders have a built-in Character Generator, which creates electronic lettering on the videotape. If your camcorder has flying

2) A CAMCORDER OPERATOR - I assume it’s you! Like anything else, the more you practice, the better your camcorder work will be. Hand-held camcorder op

INDOOR LIGHTS - The more lights, the better. Choose a location with lights mounted on the ceiling, shining downward. Try not to mix different types of

INSTRUMENT/LIP SYNC (To Be Or Not To Be) - Many performers don’t know how to Lip Sync properly. The secret is to breathe normally. They can’t be lazy,

If needed, secondhand clothing stores, yard sales, and flea markets are ideal places to find an inexpensive and/or unusual wardrobe. If the budget all

track, such as recording 3 background singers with a microphone, on one track.Once all of the tracks are recorded, the multi-track tape is played back

of the audio recording devices specified in Requirement 6 - Master Audio, Option A (earlier in this Chapter) could be used as the audio playback machi

Overhead View - The Lead Singer should be closest to the camcorder. Before taping, Zoom Out wide, and move the camcorder position forward orbackward t

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the footwork with a camcorder in advance, and walk softly.* * *When shooting inside a room - Remove furniture and furnishings. Use 3 of the wa

before they get crushed, and thrown into the trash.Large sheets of Styrofoam are available at most hardware stores and lumber yards. Styrofoam can be

MySpacehttp://www.myspace.com/timtv2Chapter 2 PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING FOR SHOOTING AND EDITINGHow To Find An Editing FacilityThe Easiest ApproachEditi

Find and talk with an editing facility before shooting, so you’ll know what tape format to shoot with. An edit system will have 2 VCRs - a Playback VC

When shooting instrument/lip sync scenes, the camcorder records visuals and Reference Audio, which is referred to during editing. Reference Audio wil

Take 3 - Begin 250 End 374This should eliminate any confusion about which Take to use when making a copy for the sync/shoot, or transferring the Mast

actresses to help tell a story. You shouldn’t have any problem finding family members, relatives, and friends who will volunteer to be part of the act

portion of the audience area. These are the most important shots, and an audience will create unwelcome distractions. SCHOOL - If the band has its ow

Plain flood lights are excellent, and available at local hardware stores. They’re also available in different colors (red, green, blue, etc.) for colo

Filters - For special effects, check with a nearby photography store, and ask about the availability of camcorder filters. A filter mounts in front of

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purpose, it should occur at the same time, and be moved to the same place, during each Take. After each Take, it must be returned to the original posi

and your music video talents. If you don’t live in the same city as the cable operator, you might not qualify for the training and free equipment use.

and edited onvideotape.I know that someone will have an old home movie film camera tucked away in the attic, and will want to experiment. There’s a ce

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Chapter 3SCRIPTWRITING & STORYBOARDSBeat Sheet StoryboardBlank Beat Sheet FormShot DescriptionsScene DescriptionsCamera AnglesCutFadeHeadroomTakeC

cassette of the song, a copy of the lyrics, and photocopies of the Beat Sheet form.To print a blank Beat Sheet, visithttp://www.timtv.com/mv101/beat.p

A Wide shot of a stage would show the entire stage, and all of the band members. A Wide shot of a performer would show the person from head to toe.A M

gradually disappears to Black. If your camcorder has the Fade from/to Black option, it’s possible to create the Fades when shooting the first and last

CAM. POS. TAKE 1 1 Static Wide shot of the entire performance area. 1 2 Wide shot of each performer. Give each person 1/3 of the song. 2

The previous examples represent plenty of Source footage. The actual number of Camera Positions and Takes will depend on the number of performers, and

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* * *TAKE SHEETA Take Sheet is like a scorecard that’s filled out as the shoot is in progress. It’s important for someone to keep accurate T

that occur before or after the music, use a stopwatch or watch with a second hand, and write down the running time (minutes and/or seconds) of each Ta

Camcorder Position Number, then refer to the Take Sheet, and see how many Takes took place from the position. Look at the Shot/Scene Descriptions and

Power Requirements (batteries, AC outlets, extension cords)_______________________Props_______________________________________________________________

Equipment PhotosPausing A VCRFreeze-FrameEditing Random Shots Without Syncing Visuals To Vocals and MusicEditing In Sync With Vocals and MusicDigital

CONTROL TRACK - The VCR refers to the Control Track on a videotape to determine where each frame begins and ends.BLACK - Before editing begins, Crysta

use a Color TV.)Save The Source Tapes! Who knows? In the future, you may decide to use a better editing facility, or transfer the footage to broadcast

SONY RM-450 EDIT CONTROLLERPhoto courtesy of the Sony Corporation

PANASONIC AG-7500 Super-VHS Edit/Record VCRPhoto courtesy of PanasonicBoth the Playback and Edit/Record VCRs can play back audio and video. As a tape

beat.When searching for a shot, you may assist the Editor by snapping your fingers on the correct beat. However, don’t offer to press the pause

Table Of ContentsCHAPTER 1 - THE LEAST EXPENSIVE METHODThe Difference Between Film And VideoMajor Music Video CostsHome Camcorder ConnectionList: Seve

the VCRs will continue to roll for another second or two, then each VCR will pause. After reviewing the edit, the In Points of the next edit are deter

Preview, go ahead. However, the In Points will have to be entered again before making the edit.Regardless of whether or not an edit system is slipping

first sound on both VCRs, and Pause both machines. Determine how long you want the Fade to last, from Black to 100% video.Example: Let’s say that you

Director can concentrate, and communicate without unnecessary interruptions. Everyone else should remain quiet.Editing ChecklistTo print this checklis

being routed through the effects gear. Use the new tapes as the edit Source tapes, and edit with a Cuts-Only system.* * *An early success story in the

processing device that must be used during the transfer and editing process.The least expensive broadcast tape formats for editing include Super-VHS a

multi-track audio recording tape is sold. Broadcast tapes will have the word Broadcast on the packaging and labels. Some broadcast video cassettes com

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(Diagrams)Shooting Inside A Room (Diagram)Building An Outdoor "Room"Plastic SheetingPlastic Garbage BagsBalloonsStyrofoam And CardboardProdu

Take SheetSlateAfter The ShootChecklist For The ShootBlank Take Sheet FormCHAPTER 4: BASIC EDITINGVideo-Only Insert EditsCuts-Only EditingFrames Per S

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Requirement 5 - Performer(s)Instrument/Lip Sync Practice Tips For PerformersClothingRequirement 6 - Master AudioAudio Recording OptionsLive Performanc