Eigenplus Video Production and Recording Guideline
1. Pre-Production Planning
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sound:
- Place microphones appropriately to capture clear audio.
- Monitor audio levels throughout the recording.
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Monitoring:
- Continuously monitor video and audio quality during recording.
- Address any issues immediately to avoid re-shoots.
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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
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Create a New Project:
- Open DaVinci Resolve and create a new project.
- Name the project according to the naming convention:
ProjectName_Date.
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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.).
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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
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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.
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Detailed Editing:
- Refine the cuts and transitions between clips.
- Sync audio with video where necessary.
- Incorporate B-roll, graphics, and other supplementary visuals.
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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
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Adding Effects:
- Incorporate visual effects using the Fusion page.
- Use transitions, text animations, and other effects to enhance the video.
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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
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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
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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
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Consistent Naming Conventions: - Use consistent naming conventions for projects, sequences, and media files to maintain organization.
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Regularly Save and Backup:
- Frequently save the project to avoid data loss.
- Regularly backup the project and media files to multiple locations.
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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.
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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
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Motion graphics for beginners in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXU8iIQ3ahs&pp=ygUXcmVzb2x2ZSBmdXNpb24gdHV0b3JpYWw%3D
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Keyframe easing in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A28BP1y-y_k&pp=ygUOcmVzb2x2ZSBlYXNpbmc%3D
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Free animation tools for Davinci https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvGB3M7Xmo0
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How to write on top of videos using ipad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kovGit0HIxE&t=257s
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Animate lines in Davinci resolve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BW0NnKd8PQ&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D
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Animate Graphs in fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW0nZC8yIEU&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D
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How to animate object along a path https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx_Qlo3UP3Q&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D
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11 important nodes in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiRXYuj1GIE&pp=ygUcZnVzaW9uIGRhdmluY2kgcmVzb2x2ZSBsaW5lcw%3D%3D
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Easing in animation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urKzi_5a2jQ \
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Why easing is important? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbAoKzx7NvU
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How inputs work in fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKV-2C2qMro
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How to use Spline panel in Fusion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceDOFQ6ZwW8
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Automatic Subtitles in davinci resolve https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Btcia6PMir8