Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Wednesday in Video 2

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.

Tuesday, October 05, 2010

Group Outline Assignment

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

Monday, October 04, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

Video 2 Brainstorm Assignment

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.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Export to Quicktime and Dropping into the Vidstore 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 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

Friday, September 17, 2010

Video 2 10-shot Sequence

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

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Editing your Sequence Assignment

  • 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.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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

Thursday, September 02, 2010

Friday's Class Work

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

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 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.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Final Video Project 2010

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

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Tuesday, June 01, 2010

Shorecrest Lip Dub Pop Culture Scavenger Hunt

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

Thursday, May 27, 2010