Appendix 1

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Final Cut Pro Workfl ow
Figure i.7 The “spy truck” set on stage 2b. The set was built in an old panel van that could be driven
into the sound stage
The students also attended various workshops in Los Angeles on the camera systems to be used,
lighting systems, generators, sound gear, and support systems. They were also guided in scheduling,
getting insurance, working with municipalities gaining permits, and arraigning transport and
housing.
Most of the student crew members had an industry mentor working directly with them during production.
At times, the mentors would move from one set to the other checking on progress. A sound
team works together in the shot in Figure i.8.
Figure i.8 Students and mentors recording sound and recording video from the video tap on the
35 mm camera. By using a video tap on the fi lm camera, video can be viewed and re-viewed on set in
the area known as “video village”
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