Sequence Assignment
Fade In/Fade Out
Add three transitions between clips.
Add three effects on the different clips.
Add music/or sound effects in two spots.
Add a title at the beginning.
Add credits at the end of the video.
Make sure audio fades in and fades out (adjust levels).
Get creative!!
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Video 2 Schedule
9/20 SCNN Prep, Email Teachers, Edit Mockumentary
9/22 Full Period For Mockumentary Shooting
9/25 Raw footage Mockumentary due
9/27 Mockumentary editing
9/29 SCNN shooting all period
10/2 Raw Footage SCNN Due and editing
10/4 SCNN editing
SCNN Commericals due at end of period
Mockumentary editing
10/6 Mockumentary editing
Three-minute movie treatments
10/9 Mockumentary Due
9/20 SCNN Prep, Email Teachers, Edit Mockumentary
9/22 Full Period For Mockumentary Shooting
9/25 Raw footage Mockumentary due
9/27 Mockumentary editing
9/29 SCNN shooting all period
10/2 Raw Footage SCNN Due and editing
10/4 SCNN editing
SCNN Commericals due at end of period
Mockumentary editing
10/6 Mockumentary editing
Three-minute movie treatments
10/9 Mockumentary Due
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
Music Video Assignment
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 concept,theme, or story (not 100% lip-syncing).
Students may work with one other person, 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. Your answer should be 4-5 sentences.
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? How long is the song?
Please email me your responses. Please include Video 1 in the subject line.
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.
Thursday, September 14, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
Video II Outline Assignment
You will write a one to one and a half page outline doubled spaced that describes your mockumentary. This needs to be as detailed as possible. If your Outline is not detailed enough you will need to write a script.
Your names first...
Section I
Describe the two to three main characters. Include ages, habits, goals, ambitions, dress style, dialect, and motivations.
Section II
Describe the plot in detail. What happens in the beginning, middle, and end? Why do the characters act the way they do? What is theit motivation? Are there any twists or surprises? What is the conclusion?
This section should be at least 5-7 sentences long.
Section III
Why do you think this idea will work for a mockumentary? What type of humor will you use (situational, character, slapstick etc.)? Give examples of this humor. Do you need any costumes or props? What kind of music will you use?
When you are done email me your assignment.
In the subject line please put: Video 2 Outline
Your names first...
Section I
Describe the two to three main characters. Include ages, habits, goals, ambitions, dress style, dialect, and motivations.
Section II
Describe the plot in detail. What happens in the beginning, middle, and end? Why do the characters act the way they do? What is theit motivation? Are there any twists or surprises? What is the conclusion?
This section should be at least 5-7 sentences long.
Section III
Why do you think this idea will work for a mockumentary? What type of humor will you use (situational, character, slapstick etc.)? Give examples of this humor. Do you need any costumes or props? What kind of music will you use?
When you are done email me your assignment.
In the subject line please put: Video 2 Outline
Friday, September 08, 2006
This is Spinal Tap
The Video 2 class will be watching one of my favorite movies next week. This Is Spinal Tap is rated R, but I believe the material is OK for most upper classmen in high school. This film is a great example of a "mockumentary" which is the student's first assignment.
"This satire about a fictional heavy metal group named Spinal Tap spoofs nearly every facet of rock 'n' roll -- from vacuous modern songwriting to half-baked album promos to pyrotechnic concerts. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer portray the washed-up, aging British rockers whose tresses and egos outstrip their talent. Chronicling the band's evolution and its calamitous comeback tour is filmmaker Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner)."
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"The satire has a deft, wicked touch." .
James Rocchi, Movie Reviewer
"Mock "rockumentary" is wildly funny and deeply influential."
Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that Spinal Tap is a fictional band, and this humorous “mocumentary” about them highlights their failure. There are moments when the language gets a bit heavy with curse words, but these are short and sporadic.
Parents: Please contact me at trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org if you have any concerns.
"This satire about a fictional heavy metal group named Spinal Tap spoofs nearly every facet of rock 'n' roll -- from vacuous modern songwriting to half-baked album promos to pyrotechnic concerts. Michael McKean, Christopher Guest and Harry Shearer portray the washed-up, aging British rockers whose tresses and egos outstrip their talent. Chronicling the band's evolution and its calamitous comeback tour is filmmaker Marty DiBergi (Rob Reiner)."
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"The satire has a deft, wicked touch." .
"Mock "rockumentary" is wildly funny and deeply influential."
 | 14+ |
Parents need to know that Spinal Tap is a fictional band, and this humorous “mocumentary” about them highlights their failure. There are moments when the language gets a bit heavy with curse words, but these are short and sporadic.
Parents: Please contact me at trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org if you have any concerns.
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Video Assignment 1
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.
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