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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