Shorecrest and Shorewood Lip Dub Links

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/34557327#34557327

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2010577949_shortlist27.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34511834/ns/technology_and_science-tech_and_gadgets/

http://theladiesroom.movin925.com/2009/12/23/video-showdown

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2010577949_shortlist27.html

http://www.king5.com/news/local/Rival-Shoreline-schools-in-YouTube-music-video-battle-79679497.html

http://www.surfingtheapocalypse.net/forum/index.php?id=233474

http://sorryafk.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/hey-ya-you-make-my-dreams-come-true/

http://wwwpyrawww.wordpress.com/2009/12/23/crazy-good-high-school-youtube-rivalry/

Shorecrest and Shorewood Lip Dub Videos on the Rachel Maddow Show!

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Lip Dub Mania

Introducing Keira Rachelle Mitchell

Here is the latest addition to the Mitchell family, Keira.

Video 2 Documentary Due Today

Good morning,

Against my better judgment, I've decided to give you the entire period to finish your documentaries. These are due in the vidstore server as QT files at 11:50. I will not even look at videos turned in after this time.
Please adjust all audio levels, add titles from Live Type, use transitions (cross dissolve) when going from B-Roll to interviews etc., and add narration as needed.
Good luck.
As you know I was disappointed in your rough drafts because I know you can do better. This extra class period to edit should help you make an interesting documentary.

Mr. M

Video 1 Documentary Peer Edit: Due at the end of period Wednesday

You will edit until 9:15 today.
At 9:15, please partner up with someone who has NOT seen your video.
Watch your partner's video two times and answer the questions below using text edit or Word. When you finish writing, please conference with your partner and discuss both videos in gret depth. Please be as critical as possible.
After the conference, turn in your work to the STAFF server, classes, period 1.

1. Is there an introduction that explains the documentary subject? Is it effective, why or why not?
2. Are the interview sound bytes kept between eight and fifteen seconds in length? Do the interviews move the story along? Are the interviews free of background noise?
3. Is there narration in the video? If there is no narration, are there titles that further the story? Are either of these an effective way to help tell the story?
4. Is the enough B-roll in the video? Does the B-Roll enhance the story or is it just filler? Could adding any pictures from the Internet help the story? Does the B-Roll need transitions?
5. Is the project three-six minutes in length?
6. What music is used? Is there enough variety? Could more music be helpful?
7. Can you hear all of the interviews OK? In other words, are there any TCP errors? TCP errors (Technical Continuity Problems) are inconsistent audio levels or video glitches.
8. Finally, what would you do to improve this video? Give three specific examples.

Hey Ya Links

http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/archives/185272.asp#extended

http://www.q13fox.com/news/mornings_with_kaci/kcpq-111709-shorecrestvideo,0,7524410.story

http://ritadivamae.blogspot.com/2009/11/hey-ya-shorecrest-hs.html

http://awspblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/hey-ya.html

http://shoreline.komonews.com/content/shorecrest-youtube-video-gains-popularity

http://www.king5.com/on-tv/Evening20091116-shorecrest-music-video-70235882.html

http://teentix.blogspot.com/2009/11/shorecrest-lipdub-succeed.html

http://www.chicagotribune.com/topic/kcpq-111709-shorecrestvideo,0,2414648.story

Hey Ya on Evening

More Hey Ya!

http://blog.seattlepi.com/thebigblog/archives/185272.asp#extended

Places to send the Hey Ya Link

http://technorati.com/blogs/top100

http://bloggasm.com/the-50-most-popular-newspaper-blogs

Video 1 Music Videos

Edited Video 1 Music Videos are due at the end of the period on November 18.
If you are behind you will need to work during TAP and after school to catch up.

Hey Ya!

Documentary Outline

First, read this section on interview techniques here.

When you are done, please turn this assignment into the classes folder on the staff server using the naming convention_narration assignment.

Intro
Write three to four sentences describing topic in great detail . Give crucial information and history as needed. Feel free to use documented statistics.
For example, if you are doing a piece on gas prices then find out how expensive gas has been over the last twenty years. Why the change? What are the factors etc? Do cars get more or less miles per gallon?

Next, list at least five specific examples of of B-Roll you will use. Provide dates, locations, and shot type of the footage.
Will you use any footage from sources other than your own camera? If so, what will they be?

Again, if you are doing Gas prices you might want to show people filling up at the gas station, a shot or two of gas price signs, people driving cars, and money exchanging hands etc.

Body
Narrate or use text to move from one interview to the next. If you do your interviews well, the interviews will tell the story and your narration will be minimal.
For today’s assignment, pretend you have three different examples and interviews for your topic.
What will you cover in this section? What will the audience learn? Please list the people who have interviewed or will interview and also list the B-Roll that will play underneath those interviews.

Closing
What did you conclude from your documentary (using both sides of course)? You aren't trying to prove a point here as this is more of a recap of what we saw in the body of your documentary.
What should the audience know that ties all the information together? What is next for your subject or subjects?
Your closing narration should be at least three to four sentences.

Again, drop this assignment in the classes folder. Hopefully this helps you organize your documentary.

Documentary

Documentary Questions

1. What is your documentary subject?
2. Why did you choose this subject? Why would this be interesting for us to watch(two-three sentences)? Why is this subject important to you? How is it personal?
3. What do you think your audience can learn from your documentary? (one-two sentences)
4. What type of B-Roll will your video need (three-four specific examples)
5. How will you make sure you can cover all sides of this subject? Who will you interview and where will you interview them? (two-three sentences)?

Music Video Treatment

Music Video Treatment

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).
You can have class time on November 4 and November 6. You of course can shoot outside of class.
Video should have at least one eight-shot sequence.
Raw Footage is due on November 9.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment to the classes period1 folder. Please use the naming convention.

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 following 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?


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.

Star Wars Uncut

Star Wars: Uncut Trailer from Casey Pugh on Vimeo.

Friday Music Video Activity

Today I want you to watch 10 of the 12 music videos listed below. You pick which ten to watch.
I want you to answer a series of questions (in complete sentences) after you watch each video. Please use Text Edit or WORD for this assignment. Please drop your assignment into the STAFF server Period 1 at the end of the period. This is due today and late work will not be accepted.

The questions to answer for each video:

1. What is the name and artist for the video?
2. What is the concept of the video? Please use three to four sentences to explain the story and/or concept. (Dance video? Lip sync? Concert footage? Literal adaptation? etc).
   
3. What are three or four things that you like about the video? Be very specific.
4. What did you not like about the video?
5. What do you think the budget was? Small, medium, large? Why?
   
6. Is there anything in the video you would like to try in your own music video assignment?

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNT7uZf7lew
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhWenfOe8uA
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqyc37aOqT0
4) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mVEGfH4s5g
5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvIw5ZqC1ms
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo
7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMRTOZExfJA
8) you guys will love this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQbZRMLKozk
9) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AXNBR2smPY
10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLESpHrtvxs
11) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x9CRogsSfY
12) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=muP9eH2p2PI

Hey Ya

Group Video

Paste a link to your song in the comment section.
Please make sure your name is in the post.

Video Contest

Short Video Assignment

Directions:

Make a 3-4 minute-movie that showcases the camera shots and skills you have learned in Video Production the first few weeks.

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 n this project, but you each need to edit your own version of the video.

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

Due Dates:

Raw Footage is due at the end of the period Monday Oct. 5th

I am looking forward to seeing your videos. I will provide you with class time to shoot and edit your projects. Therefore, please try to plan ahead as much as possible. For example, if you are shooting at school remember to bring all your costumes and props etc. Always remember your tapes as well.

Cool music Video

Coming up in Video

Monday: Export Sequence Videos to Quicktime at 8:20. Watch examples in class.
Wednesday 30th: Finish watching sequences. 45 minutes to work on scripts. Scripts are due on Friday.Watch short movie examples.
Friday 2nd: All class shooting day or JAWS.
Monday 5th: All class shooting day or JAWS. Short Movie raw footage is due at 9:25.
Wednesday 7th: Edit short movies.
Monday the 12th: Edit short movies. Create music in Garageband.
Wednesday the 14th: Edit short movies.
Friday the 16th: Finish editing short movies.

Sequence Assignment

12-20 Shots of a continuous action

Remember to white balance and keep the camera steady.
Shoot in manual mode and focus.
Avoid jump cuts and continuity errors. Videos with jump cuts will not be accepted.

Please include:

• Cutaway Shot
• Insert Shot
• As many of the other shots you learned last week as you can: OTS, trucking, POV, Heads in/Tails Out, MCU, MS, LS, Pan, and Tilt etc.

Finally, make this sequence interesting to watch.
Please ask Kollin if you have questions.

Exporting to Quicktime and Dropping In Server

Exporting From Final Cut to Quicktime

File>Export>Quicktime Movie>
Save the video using the naming convention and save it in the movies folder.

Next, control-click (right-click) on the file in your movies folder and select get info'. Please make sure that everything under details and ownerships and permissions is set to 'read-write'.

Next, log onto to Vidstore.shorelineschools.org and drop it in the period one or four folder.

name:scvideo
password:outback

Video 1 Treatment

Treatment

Please answer the following questions using abi word, text edit, or Word on your laptop. Send the answers to me and put them in my classes period 1 or 4 folder on the STAFF server. Please use complete sentences.
See below for further instructions.

1. What genre or type of video are you going to make? Why?
2. Will you need class time to shoot or are you working outside of class?
3. Please describe your project in four to five sentences. What is the storyline from beginning to end? What is the source of conflict? How will you resolve the conflict? Who are the main characters etc?
4. Who will act in your project? Do they have time to shoot on weekends and after school?
5. What type of music will you create in Garageband?

Final Cut Editing Assignment

• Put all your shots in order on the timeline
• edit out the shots you don't want
• make sure all shots are white balanced, steady, and in focus
• add Fade in and Fade Out
• add music
• One video effect added
• credits at end over black
• titles for each shot
• Make sure you have all of the shots for the proper 5-10 second length.
• New terms for next week:
• Jump Cut
• Sequence
• Axis Line

Importing Video Into Final Cut Pro

• Turn on camera
• Put camera into VCR mode
  
• Rewind Tape
• Cue it to Correct Spot
• Plug In Firewire
• Open Final Cut
• Go to File>Log and Capture
• Hit Play on Camera
• Hit Capture Now on Final Cut
• Press esc to get out of Log and Capture
• Your clips will show up in the upper left hand corner of the screen in the clip bin.

Script Link

Film Script Link

Make sure to include camera angles, dialogue, character description, action, and setting.
Scripts will be roughly one page per minute of video.

Video 1 Reading During Class and Homework

Composition:
Please take notes.
http://cybercollege.com/tvp023.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp024.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp025.htm

Treatment

Please answer the following questions using abi word, text edit, or Word on your laptop. Send the answers to me and put them in my classes period 4 folder on the STAFF server. Please use complete sentences.
See below for further instructions.

1. What genre or type of video are you going to make? Why?
2. Will you need class time to shoot or are you working outside of class?
3. Please describe your project in four to five sentences. What is the storyline from beginning to end? What is the source of conflict? How will you resolve the conflict? Who are the main characters etc?
4. Who will act in your project? Do they have time to shoot on weekends and after school?
5. What type of music will you create in Garageband?
6. How will you make sure that this project is better than anything else you have done in Video Production? What two or three things are you going to focus on to make sure you improve?

Next, continue reading about the history of film. Look for a short quiz Monday.

http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv004.htm
http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv005.htm
http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv006.htm

Be sure to take the quizzes after each section.

Video 2 Reading

Video 2 reading

Please read the following chapters before you begin brainstorming and writing your treatment for your silent movie. Some will be review, other material will be brand new.

http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv011.htm
http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv012.htm
http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv013.htm
http://cybercollege.com/frtv/frtv014.htm
http://cybercollege.com/makeup.htm

Your first assignment this semester is a short movie. It does not HAVE to be three minutes in length, but I think three-five minutes would be optimal. Your homework this weekend will be to brainstorm your idea: decide on actors, locations, makeup, and classmates you would like to work with.
You will write treatments on Tuesday.
On Tuesday we will also assign SCNN duties.

Reading For Today and Homework (Video 1)

This is reading for today and over the weekend. Please take out a piece of paper to take notes on all bold faced words.
Please take the quiz at the bottom of each section. We will discuss all terms in class and you will be quizzed on the material shortly.

http://cybercollege.com/tvp001.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp001-2.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp017-2.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp022.htm

Hints for Success in this class

1. Use your time at home with a camera wisely. Having your own camera is very helpful, but if you need to check out a camera from me make sure you plan your video shoot ahead of time.
2. Do not rely on your friends. Your friends are not receiving a grade and therefore are not as motivated as you are.
3. Do not wait until the last minute to shoot. Procrastination will hurt you in this class.
4. Shoot multiple takes of your shots from different angles so you have more to work with when you edit. It is highly recommend to shoot a wide "master shot" of the whole scence and then shoot close-ups after.
5. Make every shot count. Do not shoot random footage.

Due Wednesday

• Academic Plan
• Class Expectations
• Lab Fee to Ms. Veile (show me receipt)

Email Me Please

Send me an email to trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org and answer the questions below. Also, please CC one or both parents or guardians on this email so I can contact them via email as needed.

First, make sure you you tell me your complete name. Also include Video 1 or Video 2 in the subject line.


1. Why did you sign up for this course?
2. What experience do you have with Video Cameras?
3. What kind of movies and TV shows do you like?
4. What experience do you have with video editing? iMovie or Final Cut perhaps?
5. Are you familiar with Live Type, Motion, or Soundtrack Pro?
6. What kind of music do you listen to?
7. List two or three things I should know about you so I can help ensure you do well in this class.

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Music Video Treatment and Requirements

Music Video Treatment

Requirements:
Students will get into groups of three-four.
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).
You can have class time on May 5 and May 7. You can of course can shoot outside of class, but you MUST shoot your videos on those days during class.
Video should have at least one eight-shot sequence.
Raw Footage is due at the end of the period on May 7.
Three full sheets of storyboards are required. You will have class time on May 30th to work on these.

Groups must turn in a one-page typed treatment to the classes period 4 folder. Please use the naming convention.

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.
Answer the following in 5-7 detailed sentences:

• What is your story or concept in great detail?
• What happens in the beginning, middle, and end?
  
• Please list costumes, editing and shooting style etc.
• What song are you using? How long is the song?
• Why will this be entertaining for our class?Be specific.

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.
Please use multiple insert shots and cutaway shots.

Editing Time

I watched quite a few of your videos over the weekend. Most of them are too long and are also lacking music.
(Don't just use pop music. "Soundtrack music is OK" too.
Use the entire period to edit your videos.

Bad Day Treatment

1. What genre or type of video are you going to make? Why?
2. Please describe your project in four to five sentences. What is the storyline from beginning to end? What is the source of conflict? How will you resolve the conflict? Who are the main characters etc?
3. What is your shooting schedule? Do you need to shoot off campus Thursday?
4. What costumes or props do you need?
5. What music would fit your video?

Group Video Assignment: Bad Day

Your assignment is to create a 3-4 minute sequence of a continuous event with at least 100 shots. The shots all must relate to one another but your scene does not necessarily have to be an "action" scene.
Your scene should be FILLED with insert shots and cutaways, but you will also need to have a long shot every four or five shots to make sure the audience can follow the action.
Raiders of the Lost Ark did a great job of showcasing this technique.

You will plan your scene beginning with a one-page outline that is due today.

You may start this project as soon as you wish. You will have class time to shoot and/or edit Tues,Wed, Friday, and Monday (Yes, that means some of the shooting and editing will be homework. Sorry). You may import/edit after school on Wednesday or Friday if you need to.

You will all shoot master shots which are shots that last the length of the shoot. You will then shoot insert shots and cutaways from multiple angles. I want this to be the most professional looking video you have ever made.

• Plan ahead.
• Storyboard.
• Get creative. Move the camera and edit on action.
• Never let the audience lose track of the main objective or goal in the scene.

Requirements:
100 shots: Vary the Angles
Two Separate ten-shot sequences
3-minute minimum, 5-minute maximum
Creative Title in Live Type
Fade In/Fade Out
Music
Sound effects are included effects as needed
Dialogue
One Dolly In/Zoom Out Shot
Each Person Will edit their own video


Group 1: Tyler A, Zoe, Devon, Mike R, Mike U,

Group 2: Alex L., Cody, Chris G, Zach R., Richard W,

Group 3: Natalie P, Alyson, Joe. G, Derek R., Joe V

Group 4: Jordan M, Matt C, Mason, Haley,

Group 5: Scott P, Ryan D, James H, Brandon,Maddy

Group 6: Austin B.,Venice, Kollin, Josh S.

Three Minute Movie Instructions and Info

Due Dates For 3 Min Movie

March 2nd:Treatment
March 3rd: Script
March 9th: Raw Footage
March 16th: Edited Video

3 min Movie

* You will make a three-minute movie that has a full story from beginning, middle, and end. You will also create music for your project in Garageband or Soundtrack Pro.
* Your video can be a comedy, drama, romance, or action film (or a combination of those).
* All videos will be entered in the Seattle Times Three-Minute Movie competition in the Spring.
* I will give two periods of class time for you to shoot your video. You will need to return off-campus permission forms if you would like to shoot away from school.
* You can work with one other person in the class on your project, but you must edit separate videos.


Please answer the following questions using abi word, text edit, or Word on your laptop. Send the answers to me and put them in my classes period 4 folder on the STAFF server (do NOT email me your treatments). Please use complete sentences.


1. What genre or type of video are you going to make? Why?
2. Will you need class time to shoot or are you working outside of class?
3. Please describe your project in four to five sentences. What is the storyline from beginning to end? What is the source of conflict? How will you resolve the conflict? Who are the main characters etc?
4. Who will act in your project? Do they have time to shoot on weekends and after school?
5. What type of music will you create in Garageband?
6. How will you make sure that this project is better than anything else you have done in Video Production? What two or three things are you going to focus on to make sure you improve?

YOU CAN SHOOT OVER BREAK IF YOU WANT!

SCNN

SCNN Today

Talk to the faculty advisor about the SCNN assignment. Email is OK.

Brainstorm your idea. Include advisor suggestions as needed.

Write a three to four sentence explanation of your commercial concept. Then create at least 10 interview questions and/or include details on exciting sequences or montages you will have in your commercial. Drop this in my STAFF server period 4.

Start shooting if you can shoot today. If not, shoot over break.
Raw footage is due the end of the period on March 24.

Exporting and dropping to Vidstore

Export and Drop

Exporting From Final Cut to Quicktime

File>Export>Quicktime Movie>
Save the video using the naming convention and save it in the movies folder.

Next, control-click on the file in your movies folder and select get info'. Please make sure that everything under details and ownerships and permissions is set to 'read-write'.

Next, log onto to Vidstore.shorelineschools.org and drop it in the period four folder.

name:scvideo
password:outback

Due on Thursday

Academic Plan
Classroom Expectations
$15 lab fee

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