Winter Break Reading and Test Info

The test next January will cover Cybercollge 54.55,63, and 64 plus anything we cover in class.

http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp054.htm
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp055.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp063.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp064.htm

You will need to read these chapters over break. Yes, that means you have homework over the break.

Documentary Assignment for Video 1 and 2

Documentary
Requirements:
3-6 min long
Interviews with good audio
Narration (voice over)
B-Roll video (video shown while we hear interview or narration)
No jump cuts or continuity errors
Documentary will need a full page of interview questions , project goals, and scripted narration.

All projects must use the 30 Degree Rule, rule of thirds, proper headroom, leading the subject, framing, proper white balance, steady camera work, and show strong creativity. Also, please shoot and use many close-up shots, insert shots, and reaction shots as you can.

Due Dates
January 2nd: List of 20 questions and project goals.
January 5th: Scripted Narration
January 9th: Raw Footage
January 23rd: Final Video Project


Mr. Mitchell’s 4 Hints to create better documentaries
1. Keep the camera rolling
2. Research your topic…become an expert
3. Come prepared at interviews with a list of questions
4. Avoid bias in your story. Tell the facts and avoid taking sides.

Capturing Video in Final Cut Pro or Express

1. Before you Capture you need to quit Final Cut
2. Put camera into VCR mode and plug in firewire
3. Open Final Cut
4 File>Log and Capture
5. Cue up Video to five seconds BEFORE the section you actually need and press play on the camera
6. PressCapture Now (note: you can name or describe your clip in this section)
7.Press Escape when you are done with each clip and repeat as needed

Clips wil show up in the project Bin

Commercial Treatments

Please answer the following questions in COMPLETE sentences and email them to me at trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org

Next, email the advisor of this group to get permission to make this commerical.

1. What group, sport, or activity would you like to make a commercial for?
2. What is your idea or concept for this commerical? Be specific and detailed (2-3 sentences)
3. What will be your tag line or slogan? Why do you think your tag line wil be effective?
4. How will you assure that your commercial is 'high-energy' and engaging? What specific shots and what type of editing technique will you use?
5. When will you shoot your commercial? Keep in mind raw-footage is due next Thursday.
6. What music will you have in the background?
6. Do you need to check out a camera?

Please see the commerical requirements below for more details and be sure to browse the other links for slogan ideas.

SC Activity and Club info

http://schools.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/asb/index.php

100 Best Tag Lines

http://taglineguru.com/survey05.html

Commercial Slogan Quiz

http://www.angelfire.com/fl2/thisnthat/games/gamecomm1answ.html

School Related Commercial Assignment

You will make a thirty second professional style commercial for a school related group, sport, club, or after-school function etc. Your commercial should be shot and edited in a high-energy style that encourages the other students in the school to either participate in and/or support your chosen group. You will have time during class to shoot the video, or you can shoot before or after school. Each student must do their own commercial.


Commercial Assignment Requirements:

You must use Final Cut Express.
Fade In and Fade Out.
Commercial must be exactly thirty seconds
12 shot minimum-like music videos, most commercials use shots only two to five seconds in length.
Use music appropriate for the commercial and school group.
Use text in your commercial to emphasize in writing what you are trying to sell.
Create a nifty slogan or catch phrase. VERY IMPORTANT!
Use a variety of shots.
Shoot at least two complicated shots. For example, a ‘zoom in and pan’ or a ‘zoom out and truck’ etc.

We will work on treatments/emails to advisors/storyboards this Thursday Dec 1st.
Raw Footage is due the beginining of class Thursday the 8th.
Commercial is due at the end of the period on Ddecember 15th.

This is a very quick assignment so please do not fall behind. You CAN start working on this now.

The next project after this is a documentary. Winter break is a GREAT time to start shooting.Commercial Assignment

Peer Editing For Music Videos

Peer Editing Questions for Music Video:

1. How is the pacing? Slow? Fast? What could improve?
2. Are the shots steady or do some shots need work? Be specific.
3. How many jump cuts (if any) does the video have? All jump cuts will need to be re-edited or even re-shot.
4. Is the video edited on subject or camera movement?
5. Do the edits go to the beat of the song?
6. Is the story or concept easy to follow?
7. Overall what would you suggest to make this video better? Please list three detailed items.

Music Video Assignment

Music Video Project
Video Production
Mr. Mitchell

Raw Footage Due Nov. 10
Final Project Due Dec 1

Requirements:
Students will shoot a music video that is no longer than five minutes.
Music videos must have a theme or story (not 100% lip-syncing).
Students may work with up to three people, but everyone must edit their own version of the video.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment.
Most videos have an interesting concept such as a fake TV show, a backwards video, a dance video, a live performance video, or simply an interesting story. Your treatment should explain in detail your concept and how you plan to make this concept come to life. Your treatment should answer the follwing questions:
1. What is your story or concept in great detail? Don't forget costumes, editing and shooting style etc.
2. Who are you working with on this project (inside or outside of class)
3. When will you shoot?
4. Do you need class time to shoot?
5. What song are you using?


Videos must have one at least one eight-shot sequence.
Storyboards of the sequence will be required.

Videos shots must use proper technique discussed in class: good headroom, proper white-balance, leading the subject, focus, and steadiness. Grading of these shots will be more difficult than the last project.

Most shots in music videos are only 1-4 seconds long, please keep this in mind when planning your shots. Plan your shots ahead of time. A three-minute video should have at least 60 shots unless your concept requires something different.

Remember your target audience: the class and myself.

Exporting From IMOVIE to Quicktime

Exporting from IMOVIE to QUICKTIME
1. File>Share
2. Select Quicktime
3. Select Full Quality
4. Click Share
5. Double check title of movie and make sure to remember where you are saving it

Exporting From IMOVIE to Tape

Exporting from IMOVIE to Tape

(Your camera needs to be on and in VCR mode)

1. File>Share
2. Select Video Camera
3. Select 5 seconds of black before and after video
4. Click Share

Final Cut Exercise for Video 2

Get in groups of three.
Shoot two seperate ten shot sequences. One sequence will be action orinted and the other will be a sequence with two people talking.
Please make sure to use the 30 degree rule when shooting and to vary your shots (LS,MS,CU,POV,OTS,DOLLY, Heads in/Tails Outs, and trucking etc).
Import your footage into Final Cut.
Edit your footage.
Add a title at the beginning of the video and credits at the end.
Begin and end the video with a fade transition.
In the dialogue section please add one split screen shot.
Add music underneath the action sequence.
Export your videos to quicktime.

Each person edits their own video.
You have until 8:45 to shoot.

Don't forget that raw footage is due for the re-create a scene next Wednesday.

Luna needs to meet with Britt at 9:00 in regards to SCNN.

Video 1 First Video

Directions:
Make a 3-5 minute-movie that showcases the camera shots and skills you have learned in Video Production the first two weeks. Do not go over five minutes in length.

Requirements
Videos must be creative and original.
All shots must be white balanced.
Story must have a beginning, middle, end and contain dialogue.
All shots must be in focus.
All shots must be steady with proper headroom.
You must have at least one six shot sequence. I will explain this in class.
You must include the Rule of Thirds, Leading the Subject, and Framing where appropriate.
You can work with one other person on this project, but you each need to edit your own version of the video.
When you are done with your project you will upload your video to MiniDv tape and we will have an in-class screening day.

The following shots must be used at least once to receive an A grade :
CU, MCU, MS, LS, ELS, Steady Trucking, Steady Panning, POV, Steady Dolly, and Heads in Tails Out.

Extra Credit Shots:
Selective Focus
Rack Focus
Zoom In and Dolly Out

Treatments Due Sept 26th
Storyboards are due October 3rd
Raw Footage Due Beginning of the period October 6th (you can have time in class to shoot next week)
Final Project Due beginnning of class October 18th

Video 2

SCNN is priority number one.
The broadcast will air a week from Friday.

Read and take Quiz

http://cybercollege.com/tvp001.htm

http://cybercollege.com/tvp001-2.htm

Information in these two chapers will be on your first test.

Video 1 Assigment 1

Camera Skills Assignment 1
Mr Mitchell
Video Production 1

Directions:
1. Make a slate or piece of paper with your name on it and record it at the beginning of your segment.
2. White balance.
3. Zoom in and focus for every shot before you record.
4. Record each shot for 10 seconds. The only thing that should be on your tape is the shot itself, followed by the next shot.

You will be graded on the following criteria:
All shots must be steady, in focus, and correct in composition to receive credit. When you are panning or trucking, remember to us two hands if that helps. Also, for each shot please consider the Rule of Thirds, Framing, Proper Headroom, and Leading the Subject where they apply.

Shots
1. MCU
2. MS
3. LS
4. XLS or establishing shot (no zoom)
5. Truck Right slowly with subject
6. Slow Pan Left to object
7. Slow Tilt up to object
8. POV (set up shot first)
9. Selective Focus with two objects
10. Slow Dolly in from LS to CU of subject
11. Heads in Tails Out
12. OTS

When you are finished with your shots it is your responsibility to get Mr. Mitchell to watch the tape and grade it. Please cue your tape accordingly.

Group Final

1. You will get into groups of 3-5 people.
2. You will decide on a short 2-3 min video to make. You should pick a genre and then come up with a storyline. Something fast paced usually works best.
3. You can do as much pre-production as you would like. This includes script writing, storyboarding, and making and using costumes etc. The video MUST have one 12-shot sequence.
4. You will shoot and edit your video next Monday/Tuesday during class. Basically you have 90 min to shoot and edit your WHOLE video. Dont' forget a title, credits, music, and sound effects.
5. We will watch the videos the last day of class.

Videos will be graded based on entertainment value, editing skill, use of music, and camera work etc. No jump cuts allowed of course!

Putting A File In My Drop Box

Go to Go on the main screen
Connect to Server
Server address: staff
Connect
Guest...Connect
Staff
Scroll to Mitchell
Open the Mitchell folder
Drag your file to the drop box

Exporting From Final Cut To Quicktime

File
Export
Export to Quicktime
Re-name and save in your Movies Folder

Test,Film Festival, and due dates

Good morning,

First of all I wanted to remind you about the test on Thursday and Friday. This test wil cover cybercollege modules 54,55,63 and 64 plus anything we have discussed in class like Best in Show and Doggtown and Z-Boys. Please pay special attention to the bold face words in the chapters.

Shoreline Film Festival entries are due today, however, last year they accepted entries that were one day late. You will receive extra credit for entering any of your projects.

More info: http://shorelinearts.net/app_filmfest.html

Final Projects are due June 14th and 15th. I will not be accepting late work for this assignment. Please use your time wisely in class.

Feast

According to Aint It Cool News:
-- "Feast," director John Gulager's horror film, which was the subject of Bravo's "Project Greenlight 3," will open Jan. 20.

Next Lesson

http://cybercollege.com/tvp063.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp064.htm

The next reading section is Cybercollege 63 and 64.

The test next Thursday/Friday will cover Cybercollge 54.55,63, and 64 plus anything we covered in class.

Bad Trend

I mentioned this to 5th period yesterday, but due to students not meeting deadlines on the Raw Footage, script, and storyboard assignments the average grade in my four video classes dropped about 4.5%.

Please make sure you catch up soon because it is almost impossible to pass Video Production without turning in a final project. Seniors please make special note of this.

Extra Credit Reminder: You can receive extra credit by entering a video in the Shoreline Arts Festival. Entries are due by Juune 1st.

Storyboards and Scripts

All Video students:
Please bring your storyboards and scripts (even if I looked at it) to class on Monday to turn in. Also, please remember raw footage is due on Monday and it's worth 20% of your grade.

Have a great weekend.

Mr. Mitchell

Local Star Wars Reviews

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2002278140_starwars18.html

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/224635_starwars18q.html

1st Period Shorecrest

Good morning everyone,
I will be out today until lunch time. The sub will hand out storyboards and you will have 30 min to work on them before Project Greenlight. What you don't finish will be homework. When Preject Greenlight is over please read Cybercollege 54 and 55 (see below). There will be a quiz on Friday over this material.

Storyboards: No stick figures and please make sure they correspond to your script. On Friday you wil hand in your script and storyboard together at the beginning of the period for me to look at.

I will hand out Star Wars tickets after school.

Thanks!
Mr. Mitchell

Cybercollege Quiz

Please read Cybercollege 54 and 55 as homework. We will discuss and have a quiz during our next class.

Don't forget your storyboards and scripts for Thursday and Friday.

http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp054.htm
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp055.htm

Store Wars

http://www.storewars.org/flash/index.html

Dogtown and Z-Boys

Questions to ask while students watch documentaries:
1. How is music used? What time period or style is it?
2. How are pictures used? What do the pictures show? How are they used in a ‘non-boring’ manner? Explain the Ken Burns Effect.
3. How is Dogtown and Z Boys edited? What are some of the effects? Does this work? Why or why not?
4. Who are the interview subjects? What role do the interviews play? Do they move the story along?

Wanna See Star Wars?

Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Ballew are organizing a trip to see Star Wars Episode III on opening night next Thursday the 19th at the Oak Tree Cinema in North Seattle. The show starts at 7:00, but you need to get there about 6:00 or so to make sure you get a good seat.

Mr. Mitchell is going to buy the tickets in advance so you need to bring your money Tuesday or Thursday if you are interested in going. Tickets are $9.

Please let Mr. Ballew or Mr. Mitchell know if you are interested in attending ASAP.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/star_wars_3/

Shorecrest Video Students

Mr. Ballew is in today and I have asked him to help me keep everyone focused on the final project. Treatments are due at 8:20 for first period and at 1:05 for 5th period. After you are done, you need to start on your script. The script format link is located below.

For the rest of the semester anyone caught playing games during class time will lose a point off of their final grade every single time it happens. No excuses and most likely I won't even tell you I saw you. Mr. Ballew will begin enforcing this today.
To pass this class you all must pass your final project because it is worth double the amount of points as any other project. Therefore, it is in your best interest to stay ahead at all times.

Thanks for being cooperative today. We will watch commercials Wednesday.

Mr. M

Link to Script Format

http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

Exporting From Final Cut Express

1. Save your Work
2. Quit Final Cut
3. Plug in camera. Put it in 'VCR' mode
4. Open Your project in Final Cut Express
5. Select File... then Print To Video... then click 'OK'
6. Make sure your tape is cued and hit record on camera.
7. Click OK on Final Cut Express

Make sure you can see your video in the camera monitor when you are exporting.

Treatment Questions

1. Which project are you going to do?
2. Will you need class time to shoot or are you working outstide of class?
3. Please describe your project in three or four sentences: What is the storyline from beginning to end? What is the source of conflict? Who are the main characters etc? If you are doing a documentary, what are you hoping to show or tell?
4. Who will be in your project?

New Superman Movie: Behind the Scenes Footage

http://www.bluetights.net/video_large.php?id=10

Final Video Project Requirements

Final Video Project

Option 1

Original Short Movie
Requirements:
4-8 min long
one twelve-shot sequence
No Jump Cuts or Continuity Errors
Full Script
Two pages of full, professional-style storyboards
Include title sequence, music, and credits

Option 2

Documentary/Mockumentary
Requirements:
3-6 min long
Interviews with good audio
Narration (voice over)
B-Roll video
No jump cuts or continuity errors
Mockumentary needs a full script and two pages of professional-style storyboards.
Documentary needs a full page of questions to be asked and project goals.

All projects must use the 30 Degree Rule, rule of thirds, proper headroom, leading the subject, framing, proper white balance, steady camera work, and show strong creativity. Also, please shoot and use many close-up shots, insert shots, and reaction shots.

Due Dates
Full One-page typed Treatment: May 9
Script Work Day: May 10/11
Script (one-page per minute of video time): May 12/13
Storyboards: May 17/18
May 19/20 will be optional in class shooting days
Raw Footage Due Date one: May 24/25
Hitting the Raw Footage Due Date will be 20% of your final grade
Final Project Due June 14/15

One warning for the final project: Do not turn anything in late. To pass this class you must pass this assignment.

Extra Credit Opportunity and Film Festival

The Shoreline Film Festival takes place at the end of June. You can enter up to two films (videos). The videos can be as long or short as you wish.

More information can be found here http://shorelinearts.net/app_filmfest.html.

I will give significant extra credit to any student who enters a video. You can modify your first projects if you would like.

Deadline for entries is June 1st.

Friday and Wednesday Schedule For Shorecrest

Good morning everyone. I just wanted to remind you all to bring any commercial material to class on Friday. I will be giving you time to shoot as needed. If you don't shoot Friday, please remember that raw footage is due next Wednesday. We will be importing your footage to FINAL CUT EXPRESS this time.

I am still waiting for a treatment from a few of you. They are now late.

Friday:
Shoot Commercial if needed
Watch Music Videos
Look at commercial examples
Project Greenlight if time

Wednesday:
Import raw footage
Final Cut Express tutorial
Project Greenlight

Remember: 60 seconds exactly for the commercial. No exceptions.


Ever see a commercial and wonder what song was in it? This site can tell you.

Help Mr. Mitchell save his favorite show!

A shameless plug to help keep my favorite show around for one more season.
Click here to vote.

Thanks!

Commercial Treatment Due Tues/Wed

Good morning everyone, I hope your break was wonderful. We are going to work on commercials this week. Please answer the following questions in COMPLETE sentences and email them to me tomorrow (Tues for SW and Wed for SC). I will give you 20 minutes at the beginning of class, but if you are done with your music video please start now.

1. What is your product or event?
2. Why did you choose this product?
3. Who is your target audience?
4. What is your tag-line/slogan?
5. Please use two or three sentences to describe your commercial in great detail.
6. Raw Footage is due April 26th for SW students and April 27th for SC students. When will you shoot your commercial? Do you need class time?

Commercial Assignment

Requirements:
Fade In and Fade Out.
Commercial must be exactly one-minute.
Fifteen shot minimum-like music videos, most commercials use shots only two to five seconds in length.
Use music appropriate for the commercial and school group.
Use text to emphasize in writing what you are trying to sell. Create a nifty slogan or catch phrase. VERY IMPORTANT!
Use a variety of shots.
Shoot at least two complicated shots. For example, a ‘zoom in and pan’ or a ‘zoom out and truck’ etc.

You will need to know your product and tag line as soon as you get back from Spring Break.

Have a great time on vacation.

Cool Article about a young local director

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2002233278_harris07.html

Music Video Due Dates

The last day to work on music videos in class is Monday April 18th. This will be the export day.
We will watch the music videos on the following days:
Shorewood April 19th
Shorecrest April 20th

Your next assignment is a 60 second commercial. Usually this is a school related assignment, however, I am leaving the product or event open-ended this time. In other words, you can choose anything that is school appropriate.
Your commercial must be exactly 60 seconds.
School-related commercials are still my preference.
Please start thinking about what you would like to create because this assignment moves along very quickly.

Sabotage Assignment

Camera Movement and Exciting Editing Techniques

Directions: Get into groups of three or four. Quickly decide on an action-oriented storyline that you can shoot fairly fast and on the go. Next, please shoot the following groups of shots together as listed below. When you are finished, please import your shots into IMOVIE and assemble them in any order you wish (as long as the groups of shots themselves stay the same). Each person in the group should import onto their own computer. Next, add intense or high-energy music to your clips and export. We will watch a majority of these videos in class.

Grading: To achieve an A on this assignment you must not have any jump cuts. Also, please make sure each shot has proper headroom, leading the subject, and rule of thirds etc.

Purpose: To practice effective camera steadiness and composition.

• Group 1: LS to MS to CU of one subject (also called the 1,2,3 formula)
• Group 2: pan right to tilt up to CU and then zoom out to MS
• Group 3: Dolly out from one subject and truck right to moving subject
• Group 4: Shoot LS of main action, then an ECU, and then a CU of a reaction shot
• Group 5: Zoom out on a moving object from CU to LS
• Group 6: Pan right with moving subject, POV of subject, place camera on ground and have subject move towards camera
• Group 7: Have two subjects in a simulated discussion. Cut back and forth between the two subjects using OTS, POV, CU, MS, LS, and CU Reaction shots
• Group 8: Combine four shots of your choice together

You CAN add more shots if you wish.

(If you are stuck without an idea, just think of creating a high-energy video like Sabotage)

Raw Footage For Music Video

Raw Footage is due on Monday the 28th.

Treatment

What is the name of your song?
Who is the artist?
Who are you working with?
When will you film?

Give me a 2-3 sentence description of your story/concept.

Email your treatment to trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org

First Period Test Re-take on Wednesday

Study hard!!!

Your favorite music video

Your homework this weekend is to watch as many videos as you can on ITUNES, MTV, MTV2, VH1, or Fuse. I want you to try and come up with an interesting concept for your music video and watching some other videos might help you create something excellent. Please be ready to describe your treatment next week in class.

I also have one more question:
What is your favorite music video and why? Please answer this questions in a few sentences. Click on the COMMENT link down below. This is an easy way to get some participation points.

Music Video Assignment

Music Video Project
Video Production
Mr. Mitchell

Requirements:
Students will shoot a music video that is no longer than five minutes.
Music videos must have a theme or story (not 100% lip-syncing).
Students may work with up to three people, but everyone must edit their own version of the video.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment.
Most videos have an interesting concept such as a fake TV show, a backwards video, a dance video, a live performance video, or simply an interesting story. Your treatment should explain in detail your concept and how you plan to make this concept come to life. Your treatment should also explain who you are working with, when you will shoot, and if you need class time to complete your project.

Videos must have one at least one eight-shot sequence.
Storyboards of the sequence will be required.

Videos shots must use proper technique discussed in class: good headroom, proper white-balance, leading the subject, focus, and steadiness. Grading of these shots will be more difficult than the last project.

Most shots in music videos are only 1-4 seconds long, please keep this in mind when planning your shots. Plan your shots ahead of time. A three-minute video should have at least 60 shots unless your concept requires something different.

Remember your target audience: the class and myself.

Test Hint

Lets see who bookmarked this site on their home computer. Tomorrow's test has a bonus question that involves this year's Best Picture winner.

Friday First Period

Good morning everyone. Britt is going to sub for me today while I am at the doctor's office. Here is the agenda:
1. Import and Edit your videos until 9:15.
2.At 9:15 please open this page back up and begin reviewing for Monday's test. You can find everything you want to know on Cybercollege.com.
Also, Dan and Liesel should be able to answer any questions on terms you are not quite sure about.
Have a great day!
I will be here 5th period and at the end of the day if you need to check out a camera.

Mr. Mitchell

Sign Up For Video 2 and 3 For Next Year

Don't forget to register for more video. Video 3 is a studio course taught by Mr. Ballew.

Final Edited Video Projects Due March 13th

This is for both schools. Please use your class time wisely. If you fall behind, please come in during TAP or STAR.
Mr. M

Unit 1 Test Next Monday

Study hard. The questions are listed down below in the review section.

Axis Line Article

http://www.digitalproducer.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=28082

First Video Assignment

Video Project 1

Mr. Mitchell

Directions:
Make a 3-5 minute-movie that showcases the camera shots and skills you have learned in Video Production the first two weeks. Do not go over five minutes in length.

Requirements
Videos must be creative and original.
All shots must be white balanced.
Story must have a beginning, middle, end and contain dialogue.
All shots must be in focus.
All shots must be steady with proper headroom.
You must have at least one six shot sequence. I will explain this in class.
You must include the Rule of Thirds, Leading the Subject, and Framing where appropriate.
You can work with one other person on this project, but you each need to edit your own version of the video.
When you are done with your project you will upload your video to MiniDv tape and we will have an in-class screening day.

The following shots must be used at least once to receive an A grade :
CU, MCU, MS, LS, ELS, Steady Trucking, Steady Panning, POV, Steady Dolly, and Heads in Tails Out.

Extra Credit Shots:
Selective Focus
Rack Focus
Zoom In and Dolly Out

Unit 1 Review

Video Production Unit 1 Review

Name two things the director does.
Name the three elements of production.
Editing is done in what stage of the production process?
What stage of the production process is scriptwriting done?
Name the three types of talent we spoke about in class.
What is a boom mic?
What is the thirty-degree rule?
What does P.A. stand for and what does he or she do?
What is a target audience?
Who is in charge of making sure that all items stay consistent from one shot to the next on a video shoot?
What is a sequence?
What is an insert shot?
What is a cutaway shot and what is another name for one??
List three pieces of information a script contains.
Explain the Rule of Thirds
Explain Leading the Subject.
Explain the composition term ‘framing’.
How do you white balance the camera and why do you do it?
What do you twist on the camera to make sure your subject is in focus?
What is a jump cut? Give an example.
What is crossing the axis line? Why do you not want to cross the axis line when you are shooting video?
What information is in a treatment?

Know the following shots:
CU
MCU
MS
LS
ELS
Trucking
Panning
POV
Steady Dolly
Heads-in Tails-Out.
Selective Focus
Rack Focus