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).
Students may work with one other person, but everyone must edit their own version of the video.

Students must turn in a one-page typed treatment.

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 follwing 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?

Please email me your responses. Please include Video 1 in the subject line.


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.

Raw footage is due immediately April 7. I will check a few cameras out to multiple groups of students.

Exporting Your Voice/Dialog From Garageband to MP3

•  Record your audio in Garageband 
• Plug in headsets and click "Yes" when asked if you want to use C-Media USB Audio Device 
• Choose vocals you want to use
• Make sure you select C-Media USB in the Input
• 

• Record your vocals by clicking red circle at bottom
•  Record multiple tracks if needed.
• Click Share at the top of the screen
• Select "Save to Disk"
• Change Format to MP3
• Name sound and save it to Desktop or Music Folder
•  Add your audio in Flash using File>Import to Library
• Make sure all of your sounds are on different layers.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Music Video Activity

Music Video Activity

Today I want you to watch the music videos listed below and then write about two of them.
I want you to answer a series of questions (in complete sentences). Please use Text Edit for this assignment. Please drop your assignment into the Vidstore server Period 2.

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?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIb6AZdTr-A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOg5VxrRTi0&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAD6Obi7Cag
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otCpCn0l4Wo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbgKEjNBHqM&ob=av2e
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS91knuzoOA&ob=av2e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLulP9EErc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djV11Xbc914
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOnqjkJTMaA 
 

Next, add a link to one video of your choice in Text Edit and answer the same questions listed above. Include all questions and answers and turn them in as one assignment.

Exporting From Premiere and Dropping Into the Vidstore Server

Exporting From Adobe Premiere Pro to Quicktime

These are the settings to export HD Quality Video

File>Export>Media

Format=Quicktime
Preset=HD 1080i 29.97

Video Codec H.264

Name your file in the Output Name. 

Make sure you look where you are saving the file. 

Click Export
Find your project in the area you saved it on the computer.

Next, drop your video in the Vidstore Server. Don't forget to use the Naming Convention: 2-mitchellt-Sequence: "period #_lastname first initial_project name"

Click on desktop background
Select Go in the menu up top

 

Select Connect to server

 

Type Vidstore

 

Name: scvideo

Password: Outback23

 

Select SC Video classes

 

Place video in Period 2 or 4

Edited Sequence Requirements

• A continuous action
• At least 10 different shots, 1:00 in length.
• Sequence is entertaining to watch.
• All shots are focused, steady, and have proper lighting.
• Sequence contains insert shots and cutaways.
• Title
• Credits
• Fade in and fade out
• Music and sound effects required
• All dialogue is clear 
• No jump cuts 
• Axis Line is not crossed

Sequence Reading and Examples

Jump Cuts Reading and Sequence Requirements

Before you edit please read the articles below and take notes. We will have short quiz next week.

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/editing/transition/jump-cut.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn4rgpLTGew

20 Steps for Shooting Great Video 

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

10-12 different action oriented 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.

Edited Camera Skills Assignment:

1. Put the shots in order.

2. Trim the ends using In and Out points in the viewer BEFORE dropping clips into the timeline. Do not leave in any extra or unsteady footage.
3. Create Assignment Title "Camera Skills" over black with your name.
4. Fade out title.
5. Fade in to first shot.
6. Show each shot for 4-5 seconds
7. Create Titles for each shot.
8. Add titles before or above each shot in timeline.
9. Place on special effect on at least one clip.
10. Add music g(et music from YouTube using Dirpy.com or another converter site if needed)
11. Fade out at the end

Importing Videos and Placing Clips Into Adobe Premiere

Finish shooting your Camera Skills assignment.

Please make sure you have all of your Camera Skills shot correctly with proper composition and steadiness. All shots need to be in focus with the frame filled.

 Place your card in the SD slot behind the machine on the right hand side.
Import your clips to the computer using the Image Capture program. 

Open Image Capture

Select the clips you want to import

Make sure you know where you are saving your clips.

Change pictures to desktop or pictures in the lower left hand corner.

Click import

 Open Adobe Premiere CS6. It is in the Applications folder or you can search for it in the upper right had corner.
Create a New Project and name it Cameras Skills. Hit OK.

Then select the Digital SLR HD 1080p30 frames setting.

Go to Workspace and change the workspace to Editing 5.5.

File>Import your files into Premiere. Select on the clips you want to add to the timeline.

Place one clip into the Premiere timeline.

When Premiere asks you if you want to Match Sequence Settings to Clip Settings "Change sequence settings to match clip settings." You want to change sequence settings to match clip.

Watch the Tutorials below and then start placing your clips in the timeline.
Place the clips in the same order as on the Assignment Sheet.
You can trim clips by grabbing the front or back of a clip and dragging left or right.
You can divide a clip by hitting C and then clicking the area in the clip you want to divide.
Add titles for each clip. Command-T is the short cut to create titles (Apple-T).
Add a fade in at the beginning and a fade out at the end.

Setting Up and Workflow overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7yehgBr2PU
Editing in the Timeline: http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-premiere-pro-cs6/editing-clips-into-the-timeline/
Add Titles, Fades, and Music http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-premiere-pro-cs6/add-a-simple-title-some-fades-and-music/
Using Trim and Ripple Edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXC2CUzifuU
Keyboard Shortcuts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjDqv6L9NPY&list=PL38648D595F475331
Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGaxkMyz-w&list=PL38648D595F475331 
Color Correcting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARQRByM6PYI&list=PL38648D595F475331
Titles and Effects:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrzzDy9BeT8

Video 1: Note Taking

http://cybercollege.com/tvp001.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp001-2.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp017-2.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp022.htm
http://cybercollege.com/tvp023.htm
Rule of Thirds Video
Leading the Subject (pretend that these pictures are videos)

Hints For Success In Video Production

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. 
6. Most importantly, attend class every day. A majority of the work in this class is done during class time. Students who are in class everyday usually receive a good grade.

Video Production Academic Plan

Classroom Daily Rules and Expectations

Classroom Daily Rules and Expectations

1.             Be on time to class.

2.             Show up ready for the job. Have paper, pencils, pens, cameras, USB Cables & any related material you need to do class assignments everyday.

3.             Food & liquids are not permitted in the computer labs.

4.             You will rarely need ipads in this class.  Only take them out when I give permission. Do not test me on this.

5.             Clean up your station area before you leave.

6.             Return equipment to its proper place.

7.             Keep cell phones in your bag or on your person.

8.             Use headphones to monitor sound. Bring headphones to class everyday.

9.             Games on the computer are not except in Game Design Class.

10.          Listen respectfully. You will be given the same respect when you speak.

Other Film Festival Info

Seattle Times Three-Minute Movie: Date TBD
NWHS Film Festival: Projects due April 22nd, Field Trip May 17
SLFF: Projects due May 18, Film Festival at SW on May 25

Renton Film Festival Info

Documentary Requirement Checklist

Documentary Checklist:

·                  10-20 second intro to documentary with creative title

·                  Interviews with subjects with excellent audio.

·                  8-15 second interview sound bytes

·                  B-Roll that matches audio and/or enhances story

·                  Appropriate Music

·                  A conclusion: what is final or what is next?

·                  Credits: interview subjects, music, camera operator, and names of anyone who gave you photos or footage.

SCNN Commercial Treatment

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.

Raw footage for the commercial is due at the end of the period on Thursday, January 14.

You can use class time on the 12th and 14th to shoot commercials.

You can also shoot during lunch, after school, and during Highlander Home.

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 adviser asking permission to shoot a commercial for the club, sport, or event. Introduce yourself. 

Please ask if they would like to meet in person to discuss the commercial. 

Please CC me in the email.

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 
http://learn.shorelineschools.org/shorecrest/sasb/clubs-and-student-groups



Answer treatment questions in COMPLETE sentences. 

My email address is trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org.

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. When would you like to record this commercial? Do you need class time?

Documentary Peer Edit Questions

Documentary Peer Editing

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences on a piece of paper. Discuss your answers with the creator/editor and then turn in this sheet to me.

1.  Is there an introduction to 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? What other B-Roll footage is needed?
5. Is the story as a whole both interesting and engaging? Why or why not?
6. What music is used?  Is there enough variety?  Could more music be helpful?
7. Please list three suggestions to make this documentary more engaging.

Premiere: Export Video Settings

Video 1: Process Video

My Video/Process Video                                 

For this assignment you have two options:
1. You will show or explain to how to do, make, or create something interesting. This should be a process you are familiar with or an activity that engages you or for which you have a large amount of passion.
2. You will make a more abstract or arty video that emulates the passion derived from participating in an activity.

You can add narration or you can edit the shots to music (or both). Feel free to use the Haircut video and Auto Videos as  templates for this assignment.

Challenge: how can you make the process or activity interesting for an audience?

Requirements:

• Video should be 1-2 minutes in length.
• 15-25 shots total
• All shots are focused, white balanced, and steady.
• Camera angles are diverse and unique.
• Video edits are made on movement and there is proper pacing.
• B-Roll is both interesting and used effectively with audio.
• Rule of thirds, proper headroom, and leading the subject used throughout video.
• Audience can hear all music and any narration throughout video.
• Narration is easy to hear.
• Narration is effective and well written.
• Video fades in and out.
• Overall, the video is entertaining to watch.

Raw Footage is due at the beginning of the period on Tuesday December 8th. Tuesday the 1st and Thursday the 3rd are shooting shooting days if necessary. 

You may work with multiple classmates on this project, but everyone shoots and edits their own Process Video.
You can leave campus  on the first or third to record footage if your parents send me an email telling me it is OK.

You can use a cell phone or iPad to shoot this project.

Process Video Treatment

Please copy and past the text below and email the answers to me today. Please send email to trent.mitchell@shorelineschools.org.

Please list your subject:  ___________________________
1. Why are you choosing this subject? Please answer this question in two-three detailed sentences.
2. Is this something you can shoot in class? If not, you need to shoot outside of class and turn it in next Thursday at the end of the period.
3. Who will help you with your video? Or will you do it all yourself?

4. What kind of music would compliment this activity?

5. Will you add narration listing instructions or explanations?
6. Finally, the video will be at least 15 shots. Please break your video down into separate shots and describe the first 15.