You will need to log onto 'vidstore' and copy over some files that you will need for your next editing assignment, "The Green Ball Debacle". This will be an introduction to editing in Final Cut.
You will need to "Connect to Server"
Connect to "vidstore"
Login: swvid1
Password: vidwood1
Choose: SW Video Classes
Choose: Video Production 1
Find and Drag the THE VIDEO 1 FINAL CUT ASSIGNMENT folder to your desktop on your computer.
When you have begun copying this folder, you have 2 very short articles to read today.
Click the links below and read the articles for each link:
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp022.htm
AND
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp023.htm
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Brainstorming and Storyboarding
BRAINSTORMING
As you now are reaching the creativity phase of your first project, here is what you need to be accomplishing:
1. Ideas for your Movie Trailer - If anything has popped into your mind when considering your Movie Trailer, prepare to write it down immediately. Don't ever hesitate when working the creative process. Hesitation is your creativity's worst enemy. It creates doubt.
2. Write those ideas down on your "Brain Paper". It doesn't matter what comes to mind, just WRITE IT DOWN!!!!
• Use as much paper as you need, but you MUST fill out a MINIMUM of one side of blank white paper.
• Include WHO might star in your film. (Friends, family, drama students?
• WHERE you could film to establish the most realistic and convincing environment for each of your scenes.
• WHEN could you film? Weekends? After school? Lunch? STAR?
Your "Brain Paper" is due on Monday at the beginning of class.
STORYBOARDING
• Always remember that the storyboard is not the end product itself. Students should not waste time making the storyboard perfect. Stick figures, circles, boxes, and other substitutes for figures or objects are fine for storyboards.
• It is important to note also that everything should be done in pencil for ease of editing the storyboard.
• Every scene contained in the storyboard should somehow contribute to the message/purpose of the video. It the scene doesn’t contribute anything, omit it.
• Storyboards depict major scenes. They are not a frame-by-frame recreation of the videotape.
Give Your Shot Selection Purpose
• Close-ups used to show details, expressions/emotions
• Medium shots usually involve one or two people at fairly close range; used to show interaction
• Long shots are used to set the scene and let the audience know where the action is taking place
Underneath each "Shot Square" on your Storyboard indicate what type of camera framing or angle might be best. Then, very briefly describe what is happening, and/or who is talking.
Your Storyboard is due by the end of class on Tuesday.
As you now are reaching the creativity phase of your first project, here is what you need to be accomplishing:
1. Ideas for your Movie Trailer - If anything has popped into your mind when considering your Movie Trailer, prepare to write it down immediately. Don't ever hesitate when working the creative process. Hesitation is your creativity's worst enemy. It creates doubt.
2. Write those ideas down on your "Brain Paper". It doesn't matter what comes to mind, just WRITE IT DOWN!!!!
• Use as much paper as you need, but you MUST fill out a MINIMUM of one side of blank white paper.
• Include WHO might star in your film. (Friends, family, drama students?
• WHERE you could film to establish the most realistic and convincing environment for each of your scenes.
• WHEN could you film? Weekends? After school? Lunch? STAR?
Your "Brain Paper" is due on Monday at the beginning of class.
STORYBOARDING
• Always remember that the storyboard is not the end product itself. Students should not waste time making the storyboard perfect. Stick figures, circles, boxes, and other substitutes for figures or objects are fine for storyboards.
• It is important to note also that everything should be done in pencil for ease of editing the storyboard.
• Every scene contained in the storyboard should somehow contribute to the message/purpose of the video. It the scene doesn’t contribute anything, omit it.
• Storyboards depict major scenes. They are not a frame-by-frame recreation of the videotape.
Give Your Shot Selection Purpose
• Close-ups used to show details, expressions/emotions
• Medium shots usually involve one or two people at fairly close range; used to show interaction
• Long shots are used to set the scene and let the audience know where the action is taking place
Underneath each "Shot Square" on your Storyboard indicate what type of camera framing or angle might be best. Then, very briefly describe what is happening, and/or who is talking.
Your Storyboard is due by the end of class on Tuesday.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
The Movie Trailer Project
Come up with a movie trailer for your fake movie. Spoof a famous movie you like or just invent a totally radical new idea for a movie. Make sure that the narrative of your fake movie is clearly conveyed in your movie trailer. There should be NO resolution to your conflict in your movie trailer, so do not add an ending. When was the last time you saw a movie trailer that gave away the ending? Make your fake movie trailer engaging by using quick cuts and a variety of different types of shots.
The Raw Footage for your Movie Trailer is due on Tuesday, April 12th.
Your completed project, edited and in the can, is due by the end of class on Tuesday May 3rd.
REMEMBER - YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. IT MUST BE BETWEEN 1 AND A HALF TO 2 AND A HALF MINUTES LONG.
2. IT MUST HAVE A VOICE-OVER, OR NAT SOUND BITES.
3. IT MUST HAVE A SOUNDTRACK. (IF YOU COMPOSE YOUR OWN EFFECTIVE SOUNDTRACK YOU WILL GET 10% EXTRA CREDIT)
4. YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST BE EFFECTIVE IN ALL AREAS, INCLUDING COMPOSITION, CONTINUITY, CAMERA FRAMING, AND ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE WITH IT'S CONTENT.
5. YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST HAVE A CLEAR VISUAL NARRATIVE WITHOUT A RESOLUTION.
The Raw Footage for your Movie Trailer is due on Tuesday, April 12th.
Your completed project, edited and in the can, is due by the end of class on Tuesday May 3rd.
REMEMBER - YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. IT MUST BE BETWEEN 1 AND A HALF TO 2 AND A HALF MINUTES LONG.
2. IT MUST HAVE A VOICE-OVER, OR NAT SOUND BITES.
3. IT MUST HAVE A SOUNDTRACK. (IF YOU COMPOSE YOUR OWN EFFECTIVE SOUNDTRACK YOU WILL GET 10% EXTRA CREDIT)
4. YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST BE EFFECTIVE IN ALL AREAS, INCLUDING COMPOSITION, CONTINUITY, CAMERA FRAMING, AND ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE WITH IT'S CONTENT.
5. YOUR MOVIE TRAILER MUST HAVE A CLEAR VISUAL NARRATIVE WITHOUT A RESOLUTION.
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