Exporting from FInal Cut and using the Vidstore Server

Exporting From Final Cut to Quicktime and turning in to the server.
File>Export>Export using Quicktime Conversion>Select Apple TV in the Format section

Save the video using the naming convention and save it in the movies folder.

Next, turn in the project in the Vidstore Server

Go

Connect to server

Vidstore.shorelineschools.org    

Name: scvideo

Password:Outback23

SC video classes

Classes>Your Class Period

Video 2 Shooting Period

Options for today's class:

• Shooting: Sign out cameras as needed.
• Importing Music to Final Cut
• Importing Sound Effects from the Public Folder on the Vidstore Server
• Creating Titles in Live Type

 I will return at 11:30 to check on your progress. I will look at raw footage and Final Cut progress.

Edit Your Camera Skills Assignment

• Add a title with your name at the beginning over black
• Fade in at the beginning of your project and Fade Out at the end
• Name each shot with the proper shot title
• Add a filter to at least three shots. The filter can be anything you want (earthquake and fish eye etc)
• Add a song at a low volume level beneath the entire video
• two sound effects
• Fade in the song and fade out

If you need to grab a song from youtube, try dirpy.com to convert your song to mp3.

To Render a Clip in Final Cut
Red=Command R
Green=Control R

When you are finished, export your video to Quicktime.

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

Video 2: The Mockumentary Assignment

A Brief History of Mockumentaries

The Mockumentary Outline Assignment:

You will write a one to two page doubled that describes your mockumentary. This needs to be as detailed as possible. If your Outline is not detailed enough you will need to write a script.

Your names first...

Section I

Describe the two to three main characters. Include ages, habits, goals, ambitions, dress style, dialect, and motivations. What makes these characters interesting? Why would we want to watch a video about these characters?

Section II

Describe the plot in detail. What happens in the beginning, middle, and end? Why do the characters act the way they do? What is their motivation? Are there any twists or surprises? What is the conclusion?

What B-Roll will be needed?
This section should be at least 6-8 sentences long.


Section III

Why do you think this idea will work for a mockumentary? Although the actors are acting completely serious, mockumentaries are usually funny.
What type of humor will you use (situational, character, slapstick etc.)?  Do you need any costumes or props? What kind of music will you use?

Please list 10 different jokes. What will be said and what will be shown. Describe the scenario and explain why that scenario is funny.

Requirements

Documentary/Mockumentary
Requirements:
4-8 minutes long depending on the size of the group
Interviews with good audio
B-Roll video for EVERYTHING
No jump cuts or continuity errors
 Two pages of professional-style storyboards.


All projects must use the 30 Degree Rule, rule of thirds, proper headroom, leading the subject, framing, proper white balance, steady camera work, and show strong creativity. Also, please shoot and use many close-up shots, insert shots, and reaction shots as possible.

Important Dates:
2/17 Outline Due

First Week Reading Continued

http://cybercollege.com/tvp023.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp024.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp025.htm

Take notes!
:)

First Week Reading in Video

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

Live Video Production Club and Extra Credit Opportunity

Trailer Requirements

• 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

 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 Suspects
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.

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

Video 2 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

· 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

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?

a.

b.

c.

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

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

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

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

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

·  Connect to server

·  Vidstore.shorelineschools.org    

·  Name: scvideo

·  Password: Jetta23

·  SC video classes

·  Drop your file into Period 4 or 6

Music Video Activity

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:

1. What is the name and artist for the video?
2. 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).
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?

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqyc37aOqT0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOg5VxrRTi0&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7movKfyTBII&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAD6Obi7Cag
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLESpHrtvxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnAvTTaJjM&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJE_Sc1Wags&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbgKEjNBHqM&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS91knuzoOA&ob=av2e

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.

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

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

Video 2: Short Movie Treatment

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.

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?

a.

b.

c.

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

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.

1. What group have you selected as your subject?
2. Why did you select this group and why do you think you can make an interesting commercial for this group?
3. What is your original concept? How are you going to SELL your subject?
4. What will your tag line be? It needs to be something catchy and memorable.
5. What kind of music will you use in the background?
6. 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

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

Best 25 Sports Movies

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

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.

Reading For Today and Homework (Video 1)

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

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Live Video Production Class!

Social Experiment Documentary

Script Example

http://cybercollege.com/dram_flm.htm

Short Movie Homework over break

Short Movie Treatment Due April 25^th

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 as six.
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.

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?

a.

b.

c.

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

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

Music Video Assignment

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

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:

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?

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

SCNN Commercial Assignment 

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://schools.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/asb/index.php#list
School event Calendar



Treatment questions you must answer in COMPLETE sentences.

1. What group have you selected as your subject?
2. Why did you select this group and why do you think you can make an interesting commercial for this group?
3. What is your original concept? How are you going to SELL your subject?
4. What will your tag line be? It needs to be something catchy and memorable.
5. What kind of music will you use in the background?
6. 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

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

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

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.

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

Randy Hatfield's Social Experiment Documentary

Documentary Treatment Questions

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

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

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.

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

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

Social Experiment Documentaries/News Stories

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.

The Social Experiment: Back to the Future

The Social Experiment Movie Trailer

Shorecrest Weather Report 1 with Joe

Video 1 Important Dates

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

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

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

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.