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Human Computer Interaction: CPSC 544
UBC Computer Science - Fall 2009


   Video Preparation/Readings


Class #1

The objective of this class is to introduce you to the use of video in HCI studies. You'll become familiar with video equipment and will learn how to use and setup a video camera.

Before the class, you will need to:

Class #2

The objectives of this class are to familiarize you with basic non-linear video editing techniques.

  • Within Adobe Premier Elements 2.0 you will be able to:
    • Import clips
    • Cut and move clips
    • Add a title title
    • Add a transition
    • Add audio to video
    • Export Clips
  • In addition, you will gain some intuition regarding what makes a good vs. bad video.

Before this class, your group will need to:

  • Pick one of your videos from the first class to use in this class (if you shot more than one video). One person in the group will need to be responsible for bring in the video (on mini DV) to class. You will also need to bring headphones, two pairs would be ideal.
  • Start thinking about how you want to organize your ~1 minute edited video. If you want to add music to your video you will need to bring it to the tutorial as an mp3.

Before the class, you will need to:


CS544 Human Computer Interaction - McGrenere 09/10