Apple Cinema Tools 3 - Manual (Page 17)

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Before You Begin Your Project
Start planning your project early to ensure its success.
Successful film production requires thorough planning well before exposing the first
frame. Besides the normal preparations, additional issues must be considered when
you intend to edit the film digitally. These issues may affect the film you use, how you
record your sound, and other aspects of your production.
This chapter provides basic information on many of the issues you will face:
 which film to use
 choices for transferring the film to video
 frame rate issues between the film, your video standard, and your editing timebase
 sound issues such as which recorder and timecode to use, and how to synchronize it
with the video
 issues with Final Cut Pro such as selecting a sequence timebase and using effects
Note: Much of this information is very general in nature and is not intended to serve as
a complete guide to filmmaking. Please be aware that the digital filmmaking industry
changes rapidly, so what you read here is not necessarily the final word.
Before You Shoot Your Film
Before you begin your project, be sure to discuss it with all parties involved in the process:
 those providing equipment or supplies used during the production
 those involved during the actual production
 the facility that will develop your film, create workprints, and create the release print
 the video transfer facility
 the editor using Cinema Tools and Final Cut Pro (if it is not you)
 the negative cutter
 the audio postproduction facility
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