Mr. Mitchell's Class

Trailer Requirements

2012-01-26T16:09:00.000-08:00

1:45-2:30 in length
Sound effects and music throughout
Text or narration to move the story along
Fade In/Out
Green Trailer Screen
Title
Tag Line
Credits or "Directed By" or "Starring"
Audience should decipher plot easily
Entertain us!

Movie Trailer Assignment

2012-01-05T09:18:00.000-08:00

A Movie Trailer according to Wikipedia:
A trailer or preview is an advertisement or a commercial for a feature film that will be exhibited in the future at a cinema. The term "trailer" comes from their having originally been shown at the end of a feature film screening.^[1] That practice did not last long, because patrons tended to leave the theater after the films ended, but the name has stuck. Trailers are now shown before the film (or the A movie in a double feature) begins.
Movie trailers have now become popular on DVDs and Blu-ray Discs, as well as on the Internet. Of some 10-billion videos watched online annually, film trailers rank #3, after news and user-created video.

Activity 1 (thanks to Mr. Powell of Tamanawis Secondary)

1. Please read The Top 10 Elements of a Good Movie Trailer
2. Using Apple Trailers or another movie trailer website, watch two trailers for movies that you want to see. They must be different genres (ex. action, sci-fi, comedy, romance, drama, horror)
3. Open text Edit. Analyze the two trailers that you have watched using the Top 10 Elements article as your lens. You may have to watch each trailer several times. See how many of the elements it includes (or doesn’t include).
4. On the same Text Edit document, write down whether the trailer makes you want to see the movie and why. Be specific.
5. Turn in the Text Edit Document named "Trailer Analysis" to the Classes Period 4/6 Folder on the Staff Server.

Activity 2: The Movie Trailer Treatment
This activity is done with up to two other partners should you choose to work win a group.

1. Open Text Edit
2. Describe the movie that you are going to make a trailer for. What genre is it? What is the title? Describe the whole story from beginning to end. Who are the two or three main characters? What is the conflict? In other words, what is the problem the characters are trying to overcome?
3. What are the three or four big scenes you will create? These can be action, drama, comedy, or a combination of all of the above.
4. What type of music will you use? Using two or three types of songs or "movie scores" is perfectly fine. What type of sound effects will you need to add?
5. What is the tagline for the movie? For example, In Jaws 2 the tagline was "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water..."
6. Turn in the document named "Trailer Treatment" to Classes Period 4/6 Folder on the Staff Server

Tuesday January 10 and Thursday January 12 are in-class shooting days. For this assignment students are required to shoot during this time. You can, with written permission, shoot off campus as needed. As usual, you can check out a camera after school to work at home.
Raw footage is due Tuesday January 17.
Edited Movie trailers are due Tuesday January 24.

Original Star Wars Trailer
Forrest Gump Original Trailer
Original Halloween Trailer
Pulp Fiction Trailer
Shawshank Redemption Trailer
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
A Christmas Story
Goonies
Fargo
The Usual Suspect s
Social Network

The Golden Trailer Awards are awards for the best trailers. Winners and nominees are listed here.

Washington high school students temporarily gave up Facebook and its brethren to reclaim time normally dedicated to virtual socializing.

2012-01-04T07:49:00.001-08:00

http://www.edtechmagazine.com/k12/article/2011/12/can-students-go-week-without-social-media
Yes, written by yours truly.

Video 2 Sequence Assignment

2011-12-08T10:10:00.001-08:00

Group 10-shot Sequence: A sequence is a series of shots connected together as part of a whole scene.

Example 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ClkYjyTh98

Example 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdy8KYUdEdA

Example 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXwR1J9WD50

Example 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57jV001rYo

· Back and Forth Dialogue

15-18 different shots

· Insert Shot

· Reaction Shot (cutaway)

Shoot a master shot of the whole sequence beginning to end

· Shoot every shot three different times from three different angles

· Raw Footage will be graded

· Edited video should include fade in/out, title, music, sound effects, and credits over black

No jump cuts

No continuity errors

Do not cross the Axis Line

All shots in focus.

To receive credit at all on this assignment you cannot have any errors. All groups must edit sequences individually.

Friday: Script and Storyboard
Monday: Shooting
Wednesday: Edit

Groups (Camera Operator listed first)

1. Sophie, Nicholi, Donavyn: Art Reflection Winners

2. Matt, Emma, and Randy:Art Expo Design Contest

3. Marcus, EJ, and Jessse:Yearbook

4. Keelan, Katie, and Corey: Indoor Soccer Open Gym

Short Movie Treatment

2011-11-17T12:49:00.001-08:00

Short Movie

The short movie a fictional story that has a beginning, middle, and end.

The movies can be as short as three minutes or as long as eight.
You may work with a partner or four people can create a PART 1 and PART 2 of a specific story.

One twelve-shot sequence
No Jump Cuts or Continuity Errors
Full Script
Two pages of full, professional-style storyboards
Include title sequence, music, fade in/out, and credits
Videos will be filled with sound effects and music as needed.
At least one "song" will be created in Garageband.

1. What genre will you shoot? Action? Suspense? Comedy? A combination?
2. Describe at least three characters in great detail. Examples: age, hair color, personality traits, occupation, and disposition. What motivates your characters?

3. What students (or other actors) will play these characters?

4. Describe the plot of your movie from beginning to end. Use three to four sentences to describe each section. Please describe shot locations within each section.

a. Intro

b. Conflict: All stories have some form of conflict. What are the characters trying to do or achieve?

c. Conflict Resolution

5. Will you work with anyone in class? Who?

6. Where does the story occur? What are the specific locations where you will shoot? Will you need to shoot after school or on weekends?

7. What sound effects will you use? You will need to add sound effects throughout your video. Try to list 10-15 sound effects if possible.

8. What music or musical score will you use?

Next step: Write the script
http://cybercollege.com/tvp006.htm
Example: http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

The 21 Most Surprisingly Creepy Music Videos in Rock 'n' Roll History

2011-10-28T10:30:00.001-07:00

http://www.spinner.com/2011/10/26/scariest-music-videos/

2011-10-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

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 1st and 3rd. You of course can shoot outside of class.
Video should have at least one eight-shot sequence.
Raw Footage is due on November 8 at the beginning of the period.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment to the classes period 4 or 6 folder. Please use Text Edit to write and make sure you 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.

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.

Worst music videos of all time

2011-10-27T10:42:00.001-07:00

http://www.grantland.com/blog/hollywood-prospectus/post/_/id/36214/youtube-hall-of-fame-the-worst-music-videos-of-all-time

Export from Final Cut to Quicktime and drop into the Vidstore Server

2011-10-20T11:34:00.000-07:00

Exporting From Final Cut to Quicktime

Make sure there are NOT any extra clips at the end of your project.

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

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

· Go

· Connectto server

· Vidstore.shorelineschools.org

· Name:scvideo

· Password:Jetta23

· SCvideo classes

· Dropyour file into Period 4 or 6

Music Video Activity

2011-10-20T10:36:00.000-07:00

Music Video Activity

Today I want you to pick three of the music videos listed below and then watch each one.
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 4 at the end of the period.

The questions to answer for each video:

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

You can get college credit for Video 1 and Video 2!

2011-10-19T16:13:00.000-07:00

Click on http://sers.techprepwa.org/ to register. You must register by Dec 2nd.

Video 2: Short Movie Treatment

2011-10-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

Starting next week you will have two class periods (at least) to shoot a short movie. You will also need to shoot at least one day away from class.
Movies can be as short as three minutes or as long as eight.
You may work with a partner or four people can create a PART 1 and PART 2 of a specific story.
Simply put, this should be the best fictional story you have created.
You will be required to edit at least once during TAP or after school.

3. What students (or other actors) will play these characters?

4. Describe the plot of your movie from beginning to end. Use three to four sentences to describe each section. Please describe shot locations within each section.

a. Intro

b. Conflict: All stories have some form of conflict. What are the characters trying to do or achieve?

c. Conflict Resolution

5. Will you work with anyone in class? Who?

6. Where does the story occur? What are the specific locations where you will shoot? Will you need to shoot after school or on weekends?

7. What sound effects will you use? You will need to add sound effects throughout your video. Try to list 10-15 sound effects if possible.

8. What music or musical score will you use?

Next step: Write the script
http://cybercollege.com/tvp006.htm
Example: http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

SCNN Commercial Assignment

2011-10-04T10:11:00.001-07:00

Professional Example 1

Professional Example 2

Professional Example 3

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:

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.

Steps for assignment:

1. Answer Treatment questions below.

2. Email Treatment questions to the adviser asking permission to shoot a commercial for the club, sport, or event. Introduce yourself and ask if they would like to meet in person.

Commercial Treatment

You will write a detailed commercial treatment and send it to the coach or advisor of your club/activity/sport etc. You will ask for their permission to make a commercial and also for suggestions. You will also send me a copy (CC) of this email.

List of advisors:
http://learn.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/sasb/index.php
School event Calendar

Treatment questions you must answer in COMPLETE sentences.

What group have you selected as your subject?
Why did you select this group and why do you think you can make an interesting commercial for this group?
What is your original concept? How are you going to SELL your subject?
What will your tag line be? It needs to be something catchy and memorable.
What kind of music will you use in the background?
Please email the advisor or coach of your commercial subject. Schedule a time to shoot with this person. Include me on this email.

Sequence Assignment

2011-09-28T07:54:00.001-07:00

VIdeo 1 Sequence Assignment

Group 10-shot Sequence: A sequence is a series of shots connected together as part of a whole scene.

Example 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ClkYjyTh98

Example 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdy8KYUdEdA

Example 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXwR1J9WD50

Example 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57jV001rYo

· 10 different shots

· Insert Shot

· Reaction Shot (cutaway)

Shoot a master shot of the whole sequence beginning to end

· Shoot every shot three different times from three different angles

· Raw Footage will be graded

· Edited video should include fade in/out, title, music, sound effects, and credits over black

No jump cuts

No continuity errors

Best 25 Sports Movies

2011-09-28T07:52:00.001-07:00

Best 25 Sports Movies

2011-09-19T14:09:00.001-07:00

Importyour footage to Final Cut Pro with these simple steps:

Turn on camera
Put tape in camera
Put camera into VCR mode
Rewind Tape
Cue it to Correct Spot
Plug In Firewire to camera and computer
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.
Save Final Cut Project
Disconnect firewire and camera
Quit Final Cut
Restart Final Cut

Hints For Success In This Class

2011-09-14T09:25:00.000-07:00

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 scene and then shoot close-ups after.
5. Make every shot count. Do not shoot random footage.

2011-09-14T09:22:00.001-07:00

Reading For Today and Homework (Video 1)

This is reading for today and Thursday. 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

Get college credit for this class! Sign up for Tech Prep now!

2011-06-07T09:06:00.001-07:00

https://secure.techprepwa.org/createAccount.aspx

Live Video Production Class!

2011-05-19T09:20:00.001-07:00

Social Experiment Documentary

2011-05-19T09:17:00.001-07:00

Script Example

2011-04-26T11:12:00.001-07:00

http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

Short Movie Homework over break

2011-04-15T09:44:00.000-07:00

Short Movie Treatment Due April 25^th

4. What students (or other actors) will play these characters?

5. Describe the plot of your movie from beginning to end. Use three to four sentences to describe each section. Please describe shot locations within each section.

a. Intro

b. Conflict: All stories have some form of conflict. What are the characters trying to do or achieve?

c. Conflict Resolution

5. Will you work with anyone in class? Who?

6. Where does the story occur? What are the specific locations where you will shoot? Will you need to shoot after school or on weekends?

7. What sound effects will you use? You will need to add sound effects throughout your video. Try to list 10-15 sound effects if possible.

8. What music or musical score will you use?

Next step: Write the script

Live Music Video

2011-04-04T10:23:00.001-07:00

Can't see the stream on your mobile device? Click here.

Music Video Assignment

2011-03-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

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 March 29 and 31. You of course can shoot outside of class.
Video should have at least one eight-shot sequence.
Raw Footage is due on April 4.
3 Page Storyboard.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment to the classes period 4 folder. Please use Text Edit to write and make sure you 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.

Music Video Activity

2011-03-22T10:08:00.001-07:00

Today I want you to watch the three music videos listed below.
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 4 at the end of the period. This is due today and late work will not be accepted.

The questions to answer for each video:

What is the name and artist for the video?
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).
What are three or four things that you like about the video? Be very specific.
What did you not like about the video?
What do you think the budget was? Small, medium, large? Why?
Is there anything in the video you would like to try in your own music video assignment?

3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqyc37aOqT0
6) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo
10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLESpHrtvxs

Next, add links to two of your own videos in Text Edit and answer the same questions listed above. Include all questions and answers and turn them in as one assignment.

SCNN Commercial Assignment

2011-02-28T09:26:00.000-08:00

SCNN Commercial Assignment

Professional Example 1

Professional Example 2

Professional Example 3

1. Answer Treatment questions below.

2. Email Treatment questions to the adviser asking permission to shoot a commercial for the club, sport, or event. Introduce yourself and ask if they would like to meet in person.

Commercial Treatment

You will write a detailed commercial treatment and send it to the coach or advisor of your club/activity/sport etc. You will ask for their permission to make a commercial and also for suggestions. You will also send me a copy (CC) of this email.

List of advisors:
http://schools.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/asb/index.php#list
School event Calendar

Treatment questions you must answer in COMPLETE sentences.

What group have you selected as your subject?
Why did you select this group and why do you think you can make an interesting commercial for this group?
What is your original concept? How are you going to SELL your subject?
What will your tag line be? It needs to be something catchy and memorable.
What kind of music will you use in the background?
Please email the advisor or coach of your commercial subject. Schedule a time to shoot with this person. Include me on this email.

Tuesday reading in Video 1

2011-02-07T21:16:00.000-08:00

Please have the students start the day by reading and taking notes on these chapters in Cybercollege:
http://cybercollege.com/tvp050.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp051.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp052.htm

The students should read each section, take notes, and make sure they do the quizzes at the end of each section.

Please review your notes and study hard because we have a quiz Thursday!

VIdeo 1 Sequence Assignment

2011-02-03T13:30:00.000-08:00

Group 10-shot Sequence: A sequence is a series of shots connected together as part of a whole scene.

Example 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ClkYjyTh98

Example 2:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kdy8KYUdEdA

Example 3:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXwR1J9WD50

Example 4:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M57jV001rYo

· 10 different shots

· Insert Shot

· Reaction Shot (cutaway)

Shoot a master shot of the whole sequence beginning to end

· Shoot every shot three different times from three different angles

· Raw Footage will be graded

· Edited video should include title, music, sound effects, and credits

No jump cuts

No continuity errors

Editing Requirements in Final Cut:

Fade in and fade out.
Title over black at the beginning.
Credits over black.
Music
One Filter
Fade In/Out Audio

Import your footage to Final Cut Pro with these simple steps:

Turn on camera
Put tape in camera
Put camera into VCR mode
Rewind Tape
Cue it to Correct Spot
Plug In Firewire to camera and computer
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.
Save Final Cut Project
Disconnect firewire and camera
Quit Final Cut
Restart Final Cut

Hints For Success In This Class

2011-02-01T08:18:00.001-08:00

Reading For Today and Homework (Video 1)

2011-02-01T08:17:00.000-08:00

This is reading for today and Thursday. 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

Randy Hatfield's Social Experiment Documentary

2011-01-19T07:48:00.001-08:00

Documentary Treatment Questions

2011-01-18T13:06:00.001-08:00

Documentary Peer Editing

Please answer the following questions on a piece of paper. Discuss your answers with your partner and then turn in this sheet at the end of class.

1. Is there an introduction that explains the documentary subject? Do people explain the 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?

3. 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?

4. Is the project 2:30-5:00 minutes in length?

5. What music is used? Is there enough variety? Could more music be helpful?

6. Can you hear all of the interviews OK? In other words, are there any TCP errors?

7. Finally, what would you do to improve this video? Give three specific examples.

8. Is there a title, fade-in, fade-out, and credits?

Video 2 Winter Break Short Movie Homework

2010-12-17T08:29:00.000-08:00

When you get back from break you will have two class periods (at least) to shoot a short movie for the SC/SW Film Festival. You will also need to shoot at least one day away from class.
Movies can be as short as three minutes or as long at eight.
You may work with a partner or four people can create a PART 1 and PART 2 of a specific story.
You may start shooting over winter break.
Simply put, this should be the best fictional story you have created.
A mockumentary style movie is OK.
You will be required to edit at least once during TAP or after school.

Please answer the following questions in great detail. This document is due the first day back from winter break.

1. What genre will you shoot? Action? Suspense? Comedy?
2. Describe at least three characters in great detail. Examples: age, hair color, personality traits, occupation, and disposition. What motivates your characters?
3. Describe the plot of your movie from beginning to end. Use three to four sentences to describe each section. Please describe shot locations within each section.
a. Intro
b. Conflict: All stories have some form of conflict. What are the characters trying to do or achieve?
c. Conflict Resolution

4. Will you work with anyone in class?

Documentary Outline

2010-12-16T13:10:00.001-08:00

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. This is due today.

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.

Video 1: Documentary Treatments are Due Today.

2010-12-14T10:19:00.001-08:00

Please put them in the classes folder (period 6) on the STAFF server.

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)?

The Social Experiment Trailers and Media

2010-12-08T08:29:00.001-08:00

http://www.shorelinesocialexperiment.blogspot.com/

Social Experiment Documentaries/News Stories

2010-12-03T07:40:00.000-08:00

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

Documentary Questions

First, read this section on interview techniques here.

1. What angle will you take on The Social Experiement? A first-person, school wide, or SC vs. SW angle?
2. Who will you interview and why? If you are doing a first person story you can interview more than just yourself.
3. Please list five questions you can ask three different people (or different types of people). 15 questions total.
4. Now list the B-Roll video that can go along with these questions.
5. What can you do to make this news story interesting for a general audience?
6. How can you become an expert on this subject? What type of statistics can you find?
7. What day or days next week would you like a camera?

Documentary Treatments are Due Today.
Please put them in the classes folder (period 4) on the STAFF server.

Today you will create a list of 30-40 documentary questions that you will ask at lest four to five people involved with your subject.

Kylee trains for the Iditarod.

2010-11-23T12:47:00.000-08:00

The Social Experiment: Back to the Future

2010-11-23T08:36:00.000-08:00

The Social Experiment Movie Trailer

2010-11-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

Shorecrest Weather Report 1 with Joe

2010-11-23T08:34:00.000-08:00

Video 1 Important Dates

2010-11-18T20:13:00.000-08:00

Tuesday Nov. 22nd:
All Day Music Video Editing

Tuesday Nov. 30:
All Day Music Video Editing
Due: Music Videos at end of the period

Thursday Dec. 2:
Watch Music Videos
Prepare for SCNN Commercials with examples etc.

Monday Dec. 6:
Write SCNN Commercials in Class
Due: SCNN Treatments

Tuesday Dec. 7:
Shoot SCNN Commercials during class and after school
Thursday Dec 9: Finish shooting SCNN commercials and start editing
Due: SCNN Commercial Raw Footage

Monday Dec. 13:
Edit SCNN Commercial

Tuesday Dec. 14:
Finish Editing SCNN Commercial
Due: 30 second SCNN Commercial

Thursday Dec 16:
Documentary Prep

Video 2 Important Dates

2010-11-18T20:03:00.000-08:00

FridayNov. 19
Due: Spirit Video and Menu items
Work in Class: SCNN

Tuesday Nov. 22
Due: SCNN Raw Footage
Work In Class: Edit SCNN Videos

Thanksgiving Break:
Talk to one local business about donated a prize for The Social Experiment
Watch The Social Network for Extra Credit
You will need to answer five questions about the movie to receive extra credit.

Tuesday Nov. 30
Due: SCNN Videos Edited
Work in Class: Social Experiment Prep

Music Video Assignment

2010-11-02T13:08:00.000-07:00

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 12 and November 16. You of course can shoot outside of class.
Video should have at least one eight-shot sequence.
Raw Footage is due on November 15.
3 Page Storyboard.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment to the classes period1 folder. Please use Text Edit to write and make sure you 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.

Wednesday in Video 2

2010-10-19T21:13:00.000-07:00

Check out to shoot videos at the very beginning of the period. Write down destination and camera number.
Shoot through TAP if necessary.
Import TODAY. Raw footage is due at the very beginning of class Friday. I am grading your raw footage based on "Three Shots from Three Angles" which we have discussed multiple times in class.
If you finish shooting early, please edit videos, add sound effects, orcreate music in Garageband.

Any footage not completed today should be shot Wednesday or Thursday away from the Video 2 class.

Good luck. I am very excited to watch your videos.

Viral Video: Atomic Tom's Guerilla-Style iPhone Performance Rocks the B Train

2010-10-18T09:19:00.001-07:00

A cool Live Video to take a look at...

Youtube conversion links

2010-10-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

http://www.flv2mp3.com/

http://mediaconverter.org/

http://www.video2mp3.net/

Group Outline Assignment

2010-10-05T12:36:00.000-07:00

Answer the questions below in your group. Then start on your script.

Short Video Outline

1. What is your video title?

2. Who are your characters? Please list character descriptions such as age, sex, clothing, attitude, and personality. Please include as many details as possible.

3. What students (or other actors) will play these characters?

4. What is the story? How are we introduced to the characters? What is the main conflict? How is the conflict resolved? (This description section should be five to six sentences long).

5. Where does the story occur? What are the specific locations where you will shoot? Will you need to shoot after school or on weekends?

6. What sound effects will you use? You will need to add sound effects throughout your video. Try to list 10-15 sound effects if possible.

7. What music will you use?

Next step: Write the script

Scripts!

2010-10-04T13:32:00.001-07:00

Please read both links below.

http://cybercollege.com/tvp005.htm

http://cybercollege.com/tvp006.htm

Script Example: http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

Video 2 Brainstorm Assignment

2010-09-24T07:43:00.001-07:00

You will create ideas for three different short movies that can be shot both during and outside of class. Please describe your movie by answering the questions below using Text Edit on your computer.

1. Action Movie
Who are the main characters?
What is the conflict?
How is the conflict resolved?
What techniques will you use as a director/videographer to make the action exciting?

2. Comedy
Who are the main characters?
What is the conflict?
How is the conflict resolved?
Why will this movie be funny? Slapstick? Puns? Visual gags? Smart humor?

3. Drama
Who are the main characters?
What is the conflict?
How is the conflict resolved?
How will you use lighting for effect?
What techniques will you use to make this movie suspenseful? Music? Sound effects?

Next you will get into groups of my choosing to discuss your ideas. After five minutes or so we will switch groups for more discussion. The idea is to pick the best for ideas from the class. The directors for this assignment will be the students whose ideas are selected as a class.

Export to Quicktime and Dropping into the Vidstore Server

2010-09-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

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 six folder.

name:scvideo
password:Jetta 23
SC Video Class
Period 6

Video 2 10-shot Sequence

2010-09-17T08:56:00.000-07:00

Group 10-shot Sequence

· 10 different shots

· Insert Shot

· Reaction Shot (cutaway)

· Overlapping dialogue

· Shoot every shot three different times from three different angles

· Raw Footage will be graded

· Edited video should include title, music, sound effects, and credits

· Bonus points if you make a video about Lockdown Procedures

Group 1: Mara, Brandon, and Josh

Group 2: Joe, Dakota, and Stephan

Group 3: Jerome, Nathan, Laurisa

Group 4: Patrick, Ky, Sam

Group 5: Ben, Eimanne, Nicholi, and Daniel

Group 6: Randy, Corey, and Jesse

Editing your Sequence Assignment

2010-09-16T12:58:00.000-07:00

Fade in and Fade Out both video and audio
Two sound effects added (get sound effects from the public folder on the Staff server)
Music
Two Video Filters added
Credits at end over black
Live Type Title at beginning of video

When you are finished please export to Quicktime, File>Export>Quicktime Movie.
Drop the video into the vidstore server period 6.

2010-09-14T14:00:00.001-07:00

Import your footage to Final Cut Pro with these simple steps:

Turn on camera
Put tape in camera
Put camera into VCR mode
Rewind Tape
Cue it to Correct Spot
Plug In Firewire to camera and computer
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.
Save Final Cut Project
Disconnect firewire and camera
Quit Final Cut
Restart Final Cut

Monday Video Production Reading

2010-09-13T13:03:00.000-07:00

http://cybercollege.com/tvp050.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp051.htm

Friday's Class Work

2010-09-02T13:03:00.001-07:00

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

2010-09-02T13:02:00.001-07:00

Email Me Please

2010-09-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

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 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.

Period 3 Photo Websites

2010-06-16T09:42:00.000-07:00

venicerose.weebly.com

http://zrob.weebly.com/

http://kathrynhedges.weebly.com/

Final Video Project 2010

2010-06-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

Final Video Project: One minute (or less) Movie

Requirements:
· Groups of three-four

· You have one hour next Tuesday to shoot

· You have 45 minutes Tuesday and 30 minutes Friday to edit

· 20 shot minimum, 30 recommended

· Compose challenges

· Action Sequence with sound effects or comedy video

· Full Storyboards

· Shot List

· Background Music

· Fade In/Out

· Title and Credits in Live Type

· Edit as team with a designated audio, credits, and sequence person

Today and Friday: Meet in Groups, Storyboard, and create shot li

Shorecrest vid kids at it again, dance through time

2010-06-03T06:31:00.000-07:00

The SC Lip Dub Scavenger Hunt

2010-06-02T00:10:00.000-07:00

Shorecrest Lip Dub Pop Culture Scavenger Hunt

2010-06-01T14:18:00.001-07:00

Who can you find in the Lip Dub Scavenger Hunt Video?

Al Capone
Aretha Franklin
Barbara Eden (as Jeannie)
Banana King
Batgirl
Beaker from the Muppets
Bob Dylan
Bob Hope with hat and golf club "playing through" the entire video
Bruce Willis in white shirt from Die Hard
Charlie Brown
David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust
Eminem with white t-shirt etc.
Jane Fonda doing Jazzercise
Jimi Hendrix
Judy Garland/Dorothy From Wizard of Oz
Julie Andrews/ Mary Poppins or Sound of Music
Superman
SW T-Bird Mascot
Sylvester Stallone/Rocky or Rambo
Tupac Shakur
Alice Cullen (Twilight)
Andrews Sisters
Animal House John Belushi
Aretha Franklin
Audrey Hepburn 1960
Barack Obama
Bat Girl
Beyonce
Blue Man Group
Bob Marley
Bonnie & Clyde
Brad Pitt in Fight Club
Britney Spears
Bruce Springsteen
C3P0
Cameraman Ben from KOMO News
Captain Jack Sparrow
Captain Kirk
Charlie Chaplin
Chris Cornell from Soundgarden
Darth Vader
Diana Ross
Dr Benjamin Spock
Easter Bunny
Eddie Vedder
Elisa Jaffe from KOMO News
Farrah Fawcett
Ferris Bueller
Garth Brooks
Ghostbusters
Good Witch of the West
Hannah Montana
Harry Potter
Hermione from Harry Potter
Jabba Walkies
Jason from Friday the 13th
Jeff Probst with a "Survivors Ready?" sign
Jim Morrison
Johnny Cash
Ke$ha
Kurt Cobain
Lady Gaga
Link from Zelda
Lucille Ball
Luke Skywalker
Margaret Thatcher
Marilyn Monroe
Marty McFly
Mary Tyler Moore throwing hat into air
Max from Where the Wild Things Are
MC Hammer
Michael Jackson (Jackson 5)
Michael Jackson Thriller
Minnie Mouse
Mister Rogers
Monica from Friends
Monopoly Man
Mudkip from Pokemon
Napoleon Dynamite Dance
Navy Service Member
Paris Hilton
Power Rangers
Rainn Wilson
Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde
Rick Astley
Rocky
Salt and Pepa
Simba from Lion King
Snookie
Snow White
The Blues Brothers
The Cat in The Hat
The Joker from Batman
The Terminator
Two Avatar Navi's
Vanilla Ice
Waldo
Woody Guthrie
Yellow M&M
Yoda
Yoko Ono
Young Beatles

The New SC Video: A sneak peak!

2010-05-27T20:10:00.001-07:00

The Pop Culture Character List

2010-05-02T19:11:00.001-07:00

The Pop Culture Character List

A trip through time

2010-04-27T10:54:00.000-07:00

Song Suggestions For a New Lip Dub (or related video)

2010-04-26T11:34:00.001-07:00

Please list songs along with a youtube link the comments section. I highly recommend picking a positive, uptempo song with a catchy chorus or melody, a song that people would enjoy whether they are six or sixty.

Pearl Jam: The Fixer
The Fixer Lyrics

Modest Mouse Float On

Depeche Mode: Just Can't Get Enough

Van Halen Jump

Modern English Melt With You

Queen: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Stray Cats: Rock This Town

The Mask Swingdance Scene

SC Video Classes in the news!

2010-04-08T09:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.school-video-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=642:shorecrest-high-school&catid=19:high-schools&Itemid=34

Script

2010-04-06T10:31:00.001-07:00

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.

Short Movie Treatment

2010-04-05T11:23:00.000-07:00

Please answer the following questions using Text Edit.
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. Who are you working with?
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? Anyone from outside of class?
5. What type of music will you create in Garageband? Everyone is required to make a portion of their music 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?

Class shooting days are Thursday April 8th and Monday April 12.
You may check out cameras over the weekend if necessary.
Raw Footage is due Wednesday April 14th.

Peer Edit Commercials

2010-03-29T22:20:00.000-07:00

Please answer the questions via text edit and turn the responses into the STAFF server. Fix any problems with your video BEFORE the end of class.

1. Did the editor avoid jump cuts and continuity errors?
2. Do you think the pacing is too slow, just right, or too fast? If you thought it was slow, what specifically needs cutting down?
3. How is the camera composition? Is it too shaky at times? Is the frame filled?
4. Is there a slogan in the video made in Title 3D or Live Type?
5. Does the video fade in and fade out?
6. Is it clear what the director wants the audience to do?
8. Does the video fade out right around 30 seconds (or 45 if allowed)?
9. Is the video edited to the music (i.e. to the beat)?

Music Video Peer Edit

2010-03-18T19:57:00.000-07:00

1. Did the editor avoid jump cuts and continuity errors? If not, where are the mistakes?
2. Do you think the pacing is too slow, just right, or too fast? If you thought it was slow, what specifically needs cutting down?
3. How is the camera composition? Is it too shaky at times? Is the frame filled?
4. Is there a music video title, song title, and director's name (like on MTV)
5. Does the video fade in and fade out?
6. Is the video interesting? Are you entertained? Why or why not?
7. What would you do to improve the video?
8. Is the video edited to the music (i.e. to the beat)?

Please partner up with someone (outside of your music video group) and answer the questions above in COMPLETE sentences using Text Edit.
When you are finished, conference with your partner and discuss your views.
Please turn in your assignment into the STAFF server, Period 4. Please use the naming convention make sure both your name and your partner's name is on the document.

Lip Dub Songs?

2010-03-15T08:57:00.001-07:00

Here is a link to a list of happy songs. People like happy songs.
Perhaps there are a few that would make good lip dub songs?

Fledgling filmmakers, phone it in: The Three Minute Masterpiece digital film contest returns

2010-03-15T08:44:00.000-07:00

The Three Minute Masterpiece (3MM) digital-film contest is back — this year with a mobile twist.

The Seattle Times and Seattle International Film Festival invite you to shoot a short film on your phone. The best reader-submitted movies (as selected by our panel of judges) will see their entries shown at SIFF in May.

Here's how it works: Use your cellphone to make a film on any subject you like, as long as it's suitable for a family-newspaper audience. (No sex, violence or bad language, please.) It must be 3 minutes or less.

Here's how you enter: Make your movie with your phone (you may edit it on a computer), then visit www.seattletimes.com/3mm2010 for details on how to upload your video.

Register For Tech Prep

2010-03-08T15:03:00.001-08:00

How OK Go made their video

2010-03-07T00:22:00.001-08:00

2010-03-06T21:00:00.003-08:00

OK Go This Too Shall Pass Version 1

2010-03-06T21:00:00.001-08:00

1980's Music Video Project

2010-03-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

Group 80’s Music Video Project

· Use a short song between two and four minutes (or fade out early)

· Pick an interesting concept, something we would all want to watch

· Costumes Required! Get in character. No costumes=No Grade

· Experiment with audio speeds (practice for new all-school video)

· Include at least one ten-shot sequence

· Your concept should be something you can shoot in one and a half-days. Raw Footage is due 11:00 next Tuesday

· Use a wide variety of steady shots with strong composition

· Video 2 Students have final say on major decisions

Group 1: James, Mara, Trevor, and John W.
Group 2: Zora, Sam, Michael, and Jesse
Group 3: Bryce, Haley, Gabrielle, Brannen,
Group 4: Garrett, Vinnie, Cory, and Jerome
Group 5: Tyler, Daniel Olson, Emily, and Anthony
Group 6: Nathan, Gary, Nicholi and Nicole,
Group 7: Kollin, Daniel Cook, and Ky, and Jacob

Trent Mitchell
Video Productions and Photography
Shoreline School District

Accessing the Vidstore server for music

2010-02-09T10:39:00.000-08:00

go >
connect to server >
type vidstore.shorelineschools.org >
user name = scvideo
password = Jetta23
root = SC Video classes
folder = public

Drag music into iTunes and convert the files to aiff files. Import into Final Cut.

Super Bowl Commercials

2010-02-08T09:17:00.001-08:00

http://mashable.com/2010/02/08/super-bowl-ads-2010/

Dave and Jay and Oprah

2010-02-08T09:16:00.001-08:00

Video 1 Reading

2010-02-03T09:12:00.001-08:00

This is reading for today and Thursday.
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

The Documentary Makes it to the Paper

2010-01-25T08:09:00.000-08:00

Video 2: SCNN Commercials are due today at 11:00

2010-01-18T20:22:00.000-08:00

Please edit your commercials, have someone proofread the text, and then have Tyler and Zora approve the final version. If they don't like it, keep editing.
Videos are due at 11:00.
After you turn in your project you can grab a camera and start shooting SCNN 2.

SCNN Commercial Assignment Video 1

2010-01-13T08:01:00.000-08:00

SCNN 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:

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.

This is a very quick assignment so please do not fall behind. You CAN start working on this now (as in after school today...reserve your camera pronto)

SCNN Commercial Treatment

2010-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

Commercial Treatment

You will write a detailed commercial treatment and send it to the coach or advisor of your club/activity/sport etc. You will ask for their permission to make a commercial and also for suggestions. You will also send me a copy (CC) of this email.

List of advisors:
http://schools.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/asb/index.php#list

Treatment questions you must answer in COMPLETE sentences.

What group have you selected as your subject?
Why did you select this group and why do you think you can make an interesting commercial for this group?
What is your original concept? How are you going to SELL your subject?
What will your tag line be? It needs to be something catchy and memorable.
What kind of music will you use in the background?
Please email the advisor or coach of your commercial subject. Schedule a time to shoot with this person. Include me on this email.

Shorecrest and Shorewood Lip Dub Links

2009-12-24T00:07:00.000-08:00

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!

2009-12-22T20:21:00.001-08:00

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

Lip Dub Mania

2009-12-19T00:13:00.001-08:00

Introducing Keira Rachelle Mitchell

2009-12-17T08:33:00.000-08:00

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

Video 2 Documentary Due Today

2009-12-17T08:30:00.001-08:00

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

2009-12-15T13:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-17T21:01:00.001-08:00

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

2009-11-16T22:43:00.001-08:00

More Hey Ya!

2009-11-16T13:32:00.000-08:00

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

Places to send the Hey Ya Link

2009-11-10T10:16:00.000-08:00

http://technorati.com/blogs/top100

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

Video 1 Music Videos

2009-11-09T08:21:00.001-08:00

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!

2009-11-06T08:39:00.001-08:00