AV News 193 - August 2013
· If the sequence is of a floral style, occasionally include close-ups of the
individual blooms to make the sequence more interesting (and possibly
informative for any gardeners in the audience!).
· If factual information is required in the commentary, use a relaxing voice
with 'breathing space' between sound bites to give the audience time
to absorb what has just been said. Take care that any music finishes
smoothly and is not suddenly cut off at the end.
· Check that the title matches the content of the sequence and any
displayed text should be high enough in the picture to be visible to all
the audience and left there for sufficient time to be read. Ensure that
the text contrasts against its background.
· Avoid predictability in the sequence and use changes in pace to give
variety. Make use of the tools in sound reproduction, whether in Audition
or Audacity and even PTE in the latest versions. Also be aware of what
may sound OK on PC speakers may not sound the same when played
at a larger venue over a different speaker system.
The afternoon was given over to
our two guests whose sequences
certainly reflected the points made
in their earlier comments. They also
added a few others before
entertaining us with first class work.
They were:Not to overdo the dissolve
effects; Use different soft edge
wipes to direct the eye; Use the
mask tool in PTE to hide unwanted
parts of an image such as overhead
wires; By using a split screen, it's
Chairman
David Campbell-Burns
possible to put text on one side and
the relevant image
on the other; Sound effects can be handled more accurately in PTE 7.5 for
sound/image manipulation; Always back up a sequence regularly during
production as a .zip file:
Next came Jill and John's sequences, with relevant comments and
sometimes amusing anecdotes related to making a particular sequence.
'Children's Home' showed the work of a particular establishment and
highlighted a current problem of not being allowed to photograph children.
This was overcome by the skilful use of neutral images of the Home coupled
with suitable commentary to make a first class and poignant sequence. The
next enjoyable sequence entitled 'A Christmas Carol' told the fascinating
history of a carol that most of us sing during the Festive season.
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