Eigenplus Video Production and Recording Guideline

1. Pre-Production Planning

  1. Equipment Preparation:

    • Prepare and check all necessary equipment (cameras, microphones, lighting, ultra wide monitor, etc.).
    • Ensure all the equipments have a decent amount of battery
    • Clean the tables and all the items visible in the frame
  2. Schedule and Shot List:

    • Make sure all the elements and object that will be visible in the frame are available.
    • Develop a shot list outlining (angles, duration, etc.).

2. Recording Setup

  1. Equipment Setup:

    • Set up cameras in front of the table
    • Handle the microphone to kamal sir for audio recording.
    • Make sure to connect the transmitter of the microphone to the iphone
    • Perform sound checks and lighting tests.
  2. Camera Settings:

    • Set camera resolution to 4k 30fps and shoot in cinematic mode.
    • Make sure turn on the grid from the camera settings to ensure the frame is straight
    • Ensure cameras are properly focused and framed.
  3. Lighting:

    • Position both the soft box lights to the left side make sure the lights are not in frame.
    • Avoid harsh shadows and ensure even lighting on subjects.
    • turn off all the tube lights and any other lights other than the studio lights.
    • Make sure to avoid external sun lights as this will affect the infinity dark background effect.
  4. Sound:

    • Place microphones appropriately to capture clear audio.
    • Monitor audio levels throughout the recording.
  5. Monitoring:

    • Continuously monitor video and audio quality during recording.
    • Address any issues immediately to avoid re-shoots.
  6. Data Management:

    • Regularly transfer and back up recorded footage to a secure location.
    • Organize files systematically for easy access during editing.

Video editing

Eigenplus youtube channel's Video Editing Guideline Using DaVinci Resolve:

1. Project Setup

  1. Create a New Project:

    • Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.
    • Name the project according to the naming convention: ProjectName_Date.
  2. Import Media:

    • Import all the necessary media files (video, audio, graphics) into the media pool.
    • Organize media into bins (e.g., Raw Footage, Audio, Graphics, etc.).
  3. Project Settings:

    • Set the timeline resolution and frame rate according to the final output requirements.
    • Ensure color management settings are configured appropriately for the project

2. Editing Process

  1. Assembly Cut:

    • Create a rough cut by arranging clips in the timeline in the correct sequence.
    • Trim and adjust clips to create a basic flow of the video.
  2. Detailed Editing:

    • Refine the cuts and transitions between clips.
    • Sync audio with video where necessary.
    • Incorporate B-roll, graphics, and other supplementary visuals.
  3. Audio Editing:

    • Clean up and enhance audio using the Fairlight page.
    • Adjust levels, add effects, and ensure audio clarity and balance.
    • Include background music, sound effects as needed
    • use the noise reduction effect from the effcts menu and drag & drop the effect onto the audio in the timeline.
    • use voice isolation from the right hand side of the timeline if using davinci resolve studio.

3. Color Grading

  • use luts to colour correct the footage recorded from the iphone.
  • Link to download the Filmic pro lut - "https://www.filmicpro.com/products/luts/"
  • To add the lut pack in the luts folder refer to this video - "https://youtu.be/miKPJGgnIIE?si=xo6t9rnzbSPOg5tD"

4. Effects and Graphics

  1. Adding Effects:

    • Incorporate visual effects using the Fusion page.
    • Use transitions, text animations, and other effects to enhance the video.
  2. Graphics and Titles:

    • Design and animate titles, lower thirds, and other graphics.
    • Ensure consistency in style and alignment with the brand guidelines.

6. Exporting and Delivery

  1. Export Settings:

    • Choose the appropriate export settings based on the final output requirements (e.g., YouTube, social media, broadcast).
    • Ensure high-quality settings for resolution, bitrate, and format.
    • change the timeline resolution from the settings page to 4k to export or render video in 4k for youtube & in 1080p for shorts and linkedin videos
  2. Export Process:

    • Export the final video and review the output for any issues.
    • upload the video to youtube with visibility set to unlisted.
    • copy the link of the video uploaded and send it to kamal sir for reviewing purpose.

7. Best Practices

  1. Consistent Naming Conventions: - Use consistent naming conventions for projects, sequences, and media files to maintain organization.

  2. Regularly Save and Backup:

    • Frequently save the project to avoid data loss.
    • Regularly backup the project and media files to multiple locations.
  3. Maintain Quality Standards:

    • Ensure high-quality standards are maintained throughout the editing process.
    • Double-check for any technical issues like audio sync, colour consistency, and smooth transitions.
  4. Stay Updated:

    • Keep up with updates and new features in DaVinci Resolve.
    • Continuously improve skills through tutorials and training.

By following this guideline, the video editing process will be efficient, consistent, and produce high-quality results.

Video editing tutorials

  1. Motion graphics for beginners in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXU8iIQ3ahs&pp=ygUXcmVzb2x2ZSBmdXNpb24gdHV0b3JpYWw%3D

  2. Keyframe easing in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A28BP1y-y_k&pp=ygUOcmVzb2x2ZSBlYXNpbmc%3D

  3. Free animation tools for Davinci https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvGB3M7Xmo0

  4. How to write on top of videos using ipad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kovGit0HIxE&t=257s

  5. Animate lines in Davinci resolve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW0NnKd8PQ&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D

  6. Animate Graphs in fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW0nZC8yIEU&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D

  7. How to animate object along a path https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx_Qlo3UP3Q&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D

  8. 11 important nodes in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiRXYuj1GIE&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D

  9. Easing in animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urKzi_5a2jQ \

  10. Why easing is important? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbAoKzx7NvU

  11. How inputs work in fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV-2C2qMro

  12. How to use Spline panel in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDOFQ6ZwW8

  13. Automatic Subtitles in davinci resolve https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Btcia6PMir8