Video Production 30S
- 2024 ONLINE CLASSROOM LEARNING -
Mr. Halstead
PTSD Email: [email protected]
Slot 1 - Lab 105
Editing Techniques: The Split Screen
Editing Techniques: Video Effects
Editing Techniques: The Scene Transition
Editing Techniques: The Jump Cut
Passion Project 1 and 2:
Each student will create two films from the topics for film projects below:
1. Recreating a Scene from a Film
2. Narrative Music Film
3. Stop Motion
4. Podcast Interview
5. Memory Narrative
6. Documentary
7. Teaching a Skill
8. Tribute Film
9. Cultural Exploration
10. Short Film
11. Student Initiated Idea*
1. Recreating a Scene from a Film
Recreating a scene from a film or tv show involves trying to shoot a scene you have chosen, as close to the original as possible.
The scene that you have selected needs to be shared with Mr. Halstead on Edsby and approved prior to pre-production planning.
Once your scene has been approved, create a shot list of all the shots you need to film.
Find costume, props and a suitable filming location. Identify all the character parts that you require talent to perform as you cast your film.
The scene that you have selected needs to be shared with Mr. Halstead on Edsby and approved prior to pre-production planning.
Once your scene has been approved, create a shot list of all the shots you need to film.
Find costume, props and a suitable filming location. Identify all the character parts that you require talent to perform as you cast your film.
2. Narrative Music Film
Narrative Music Film Instructions
3. Stop Motion
You can decide what objects you would like to animate but it must be an object, not a person or living thing.
Use any device that takes video or photos can be used. For stop motion, you will need approximately 10-15 images for every second of film (900 images for a 1 minute film).
-You will complete all pre-production and production at home and post-production will be completed in class.
-Create a script for your film and upload to Edsby prior to filming.
*Hint: You will need to compose your shots in a similar manner to your regular films (changing angles every 3 seconds is the general rule - so every 30-45 shots should be when the tripod and camera are moved). This will also minimize the effects of lighting during your film.
-Include a minimum of 3 foley sound effects you've created yourself and have video of you creating the sounds.
-Include additional sound effects that you cannot create on your own (for example, car sounds, explosions, etc.) using web sites with free sound effects (I will provide some options to use for these).
-Include a soundtrack for your film (details to follow).
Use any device that takes video or photos can be used. For stop motion, you will need approximately 10-15 images for every second of film (900 images for a 1 minute film).
-You will complete all pre-production and production at home and post-production will be completed in class.
-Create a script for your film and upload to Edsby prior to filming.
*Hint: You will need to compose your shots in a similar manner to your regular films (changing angles every 3 seconds is the general rule - so every 30-45 shots should be when the tripod and camera are moved). This will also minimize the effects of lighting during your film.
-Include a minimum of 3 foley sound effects you've created yourself and have video of you creating the sounds.
-Include additional sound effects that you cannot create on your own (for example, car sounds, explosions, etc.) using web sites with free sound effects (I will provide some options to use for these).
-Include a soundtrack for your film (details to follow).
4. Podcast Interview
This assignment is a short film using the documentary genre and can be told using a journalism and narrative story structure in the form of a podcast interview and long form conversation.
The film should include:
-An interview of a family member or someone in your household.
-The interview could be an interesting story or it could be a similar to a video time-capsule of a series of questions that could be valuable to your family and extended family in the future.
-You can create your own questions or if you prefer, I have added some questions you could use (with more to be added in soon...)
-Refer to the interview film I filmed several years ago as an example for this film project, you don't need to watch the entire video, just enough to get an idea of what to do.
The interview should be a minimum of 5 minutes in length, there is not a time limit maximum.
The film should include:
-An interview of a family member or someone in your household.
-The interview could be an interesting story or it could be a similar to a video time-capsule of a series of questions that could be valuable to your family and extended family in the future.
-You can create your own questions or if you prefer, I have added some questions you could use (with more to be added in soon...)
-Refer to the interview film I filmed several years ago as an example for this film project, you don't need to watch the entire video, just enough to get an idea of what to do.
The interview should be a minimum of 5 minutes in length, there is not a time limit maximum.
Watch the short video below on filming an interview. You are not required to do everything in the video example, for example, using an external mic, but It will be helpful as everyone should understand the basic process involved in filming an interview.
Questions for The Interview - Film Assignment
5. Memory Narrative
This assignment is a short film using the topic of a biographical memory that is important to you and can be told using a narrative story structure.
The film should include:
-Film that is abstract or re-enactment of the story of the memory
-Recorded audio using narrative voice to document the story (in essence this is a short film documentary)
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (if possible, links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-Refer to the memory narrative film below as an example for this film project.
The film should include:
-Film that is abstract or re-enactment of the story of the memory
-Recorded audio using narrative voice to document the story (in essence this is a short film documentary)
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (if possible, links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-Refer to the memory narrative film below as an example for this film project.
6. Documentary
This assignment is a short film using a documentary narrative style for either documenting current events or documenting self improvement over time.
For example, you could document current events of what is happening on the news and how life has changed. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
An example of documenting self improvement over time would be learning to play an instrument, exercise, cooking, painting, etc. and filming your progress from day 1 up until you've decided you've reached a significant level of improvement.
The film should include:
-Footage that is interesting and helps to tell the story (for example, not looking for you to just film 5 min straight of the news on TV - let me know if you have questions...)
-Recorded audio using narrative voice to document the story (in essence this is a short film documentary)
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-Refer to the short documentary film below as an example for this film project.
For example, you could document current events of what is happening on the news and how life has changed. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
An example of documenting self improvement over time would be learning to play an instrument, exercise, cooking, painting, etc. and filming your progress from day 1 up until you've decided you've reached a significant level of improvement.
The film should include:
-Footage that is interesting and helps to tell the story (for example, not looking for you to just film 5 min straight of the news on TV - let me know if you have questions...)
-Recorded audio using narrative voice to document the story (in essence this is a short film documentary)
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-Refer to the short documentary film below as an example for this film project.
7. Teaching a Skill
Teach a skill online - anything from cooking family recipes to playing an instrument to demonstrating how-to videos.
This assignment is a film using an instructional narrative style for teaching a skill or demonstration of a how-to video as an online resource.
For example, you could teach the skill or film someone in your household that could teach the skill. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-Clear steps in a logical process - for example, a recipe has to be followed in order or the recipe won't work as intended.
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of cooking shows or tutorials online.
This assignment is a film using an instructional narrative style for teaching a skill or demonstration of a how-to video as an online resource.
For example, you could teach the skill or film someone in your household that could teach the skill. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-Clear steps in a logical process - for example, a recipe has to be followed in order or the recipe won't work as intended.
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of cooking shows or tutorials online.
8. Tribute Film
Weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, retirements, funerals, other celebrations or special events are often using a combination of film, photographs and music to make a tribute film.
This assignment is a film using a tribute narrative style for an important occasion.
For example, you could make a tribute film for a family member by collecting home video, scanned and/or digital photos and music to tell a story. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-A sensible timeline - for example, a good tribute usually has a resemblance of a timeline and not just random order of video and photos from a person's life.
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
This assignment is a film using a tribute narrative style for an important occasion.
For example, you could make a tribute film for a family member by collecting home video, scanned and/or digital photos and music to tell a story. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-A sensible timeline - for example, a good tribute usually has a resemblance of a timeline and not just random order of video and photos from a person's life.
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
9. Cultural Exploration
A few years ago, one of the film projects was to make a film titled "Here's My Canada" and what Canada means to them. We even submitted some of them for the Canada 150 contest.
If you select this topic for one of your projects, you can either educate your audience using the "Here's My Canada" or choose to educate your audience on your cultural background.
This assignment is a film using a narrative style for educating an audience about various aspects about your family history and cultural background.
For example, you could teach your audience about your cultural background using any or all of these topic ideas geographic location of origin, cultural history, foods, customs, interview someone in your household, etc. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-A clear introduction
-Narrative voice explaining the details
-Relevant photos of your subject
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of history or travel shows online and on TV, the example below is an example of the "Here's My Canada" contest description.
If you select this topic for one of your projects, you can either educate your audience using the "Here's My Canada" or choose to educate your audience on your cultural background.
This assignment is a film using a narrative style for educating an audience about various aspects about your family history and cultural background.
For example, you could teach your audience about your cultural background using any or all of these topic ideas geographic location of origin, cultural history, foods, customs, interview someone in your household, etc. Be mindful of guidelines for staying at home, you are not expected to film anywhere beyond your home.
The film should include:
-A clear introduction
-Narrative voice explaining the details
-Relevant photos of your subject
-Royalty-free music from Ben Sound, YouTube Audio Library or Premium Beat by Shutterstock (links to come...).
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of history or travel shows online and on TV, the example below is an example of the "Here's My Canada" contest description.
10. Short Film
Make your own short film!
If you select this film project you will make your own original film, from writing to directing, to tell your story.
This assignment is a film using a film genre of your choice and should be at least five minutes to a maximum of ten minutes in length.
The film must include:
-A written script
-A storyboard is a great learning experience but completely optional
-Soundtrack using Garageband or royalty free music.
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of short films online, search Vimeo for many examples of quality short films.
If you select this film project you will make your own original film, from writing to directing, to tell your story.
This assignment is a film using a film genre of your choice and should be at least five minutes to a maximum of ten minutes in length.
The film must include:
-A written script
-A storyboard is a great learning experience but completely optional
-Soundtrack using Garageband or royalty free music.
-Must include various effects and transitions.
-As with every film assignment; keep in mind the use of composition, editing, title/credit, script, audio and video transitions, and overall level of difficulty.
-There are many examples of short films online, search Vimeo for many examples of quality short films.
Narrative Music Film Instructions
Narrative Music Film Rubric
Course notes 4 (29 minutes): |
Course notes 3 (13 minutes): |
ADDING TO YOUR NOTES, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING:
1. STATIC 2. PAN 3. WHIP PAN 4. TILT 5. PUSH IN 6. PULL OUT 7. ZOOM 8. CRASH ZOOM 9. DOLLY ZOOM 10. CAMERA ROLL 11. TRACKING 12. TRUCKING 13. ARC 14. BOOM 15. RANDOM MOVEMENT / CAMERA SHAKE |
ADDING TO YOUR NOTES, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING:
1. LOW ANGLE (LA) 2. HIGH ANGLE (HA) 3. OVERHEAD 4. DUTCH ANGLE 5. EYE LEVEL 6. SHOULDER LEVEL 7. HIP LEVEL 8. KNEE LEVEL 9. GROUND LEVEL |
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Course notes 2 (15 minutes): |
Course notes 1 (15 minutes): |
ADDING TO YOUR NOTES, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING:
1. SINGLE 2. TWO SHOT 3. THREE SHOT 4. FOUR SHOT 5. FIVE SHOT 6. CROWD SHOT 7. OVER THE SHOULDER (OTS) 8. POINT OF VIEW (POV) 9. INSERT SHOT |
USING THE PAPER PROVIDED, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, BRIEFLY EXPLAIN THE FOLLOWING:
1. ESTABLISHING SHOT 2. MASTER SHOT 3. WIDE SHOT (WS) 4. FULL SHOT (FS) 5. MEDIUM FULL SHOT / COWBOY 6. MEDIUM SHOT (MS) 7. MEDIUM CLOSE UP (MCU) 8. CLOSE UP (CU) 9. EXTREME CLOSE UP (ECU) |
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HOW TO SIGN OUT A CAMERA AND TRIPOD:
Step 1: Find the camera class sheet for the sign out/in.
Step 2: Write down all group members using the camera.
Step 3: Write down
-the camera number that you have,
-the date and
-location where you are going to film
Step 4: Check off the OUT column to indicate you have that camera.
Step 5: Get a camera from Mr. Halstead.
Step 6: Set your timer or alarm on your phone to give you 15 minutes before class ends to return to the room and upload your clips.
Step 7: Go to your location and film.
Step 8: Return to the room, upload your clips to each mac (Eject SD card properly from the Mac, put the SD card back in the camera).
Step 9: Return the camera to Mr. Halstead to put away.
Step 10: Check off the IN column in.
Guidelines for filming this semester:
-THIS IS YOUR ONE WARNING TO FOLLOW ALL EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT BEHAVIOUR WHILE OUT FILMING.
-Set a timer on your phone to return to class with 10-15 remaining in class. -No running within the school. -Never walk backwards. -No mock fighting (unless pre-approved and choreographed). -No weapons used. -No students (friends) can be pulled from other classes to be used in filming. -No filming in the front hallway by the office. -Noise kept to a minimum while classes taking place. -If a teacher asks you to move, you must move to another location to film. |
AE Film Studio Intro Project Rubric
Use the following site for your logo for your film production studio:
Vecteezy
Film Project 3 - Film Production Studio Intro
Films are created by film production companies and these film companies are recognized prior to the film beginning.
Create an brief intro for your own Film Production Company that you can use for all of your remaining film projects in this course.
What makes a good production company intro?
What name would you like to use for your production company?
What images or logo would you like to use for your production company?
What types of sounds would you like to use for your intro for your production company?
Use the videos and templates link below (cannot use the same as anyone else in the class) to create your own Film Production Company Intro.
The rubric will be posted next week.
Create an brief intro for your own Film Production Company that you can use for all of your remaining film projects in this course.
What makes a good production company intro?
What name would you like to use for your production company?
What images or logo would you like to use for your production company?
What types of sounds would you like to use for your intro for your production company?
Use the videos and templates link below (cannot use the same as anyone else in the class) to create your own Film Production Company Intro.
The rubric will be posted next week.
After Effects Free Logo Templates
Film Production Studio Intro Examples:
What are there similarities?
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Introduction to After Effects:
Welcome to the Introduction to After Effects unit. We will be looking at some advantages to using After Effects to make graphics that are used in your film projects look more professional. We will start with some in app tutorials, starting with the basics.
The Basics:
Complete the following tutorials in After Affects 2024:
1. Learn the Basics 2. After Effects overview 3. Animate a logo 4. Get started with visual effects After Effects: Skills and ProjectsComplete the following tutorials in After Affects 2024:
1. 3D Animation from a 2D design 2. Animation Fundamentals 3. Create reusable Motion Graphics 4. Design a Motion Graphics package for social media |
Composition Rubric
Credits to include at the end of your film:
Directed by: your full name
Edited by: your full name
Executive Producer: Mr. Halstead
Assistant Producer: Mr. Manness
Camera Operator: your full name and those that contributed
Music: identify the song you used and artist performing
Edited by: your full name
Executive Producer: Mr. Halstead
Assistant Producer: Mr. Manness
Camera Operator: your full name and those that contributed
Music: identify the song you used and artist performing
How long should Film Project 2 be?
Each clip should be three seconds in length. Therefore, about 64-70 seconds.
-18 clips x 3 seconds = 51 seconds plus;
-title (3 seconds) and;
-credits (10-15 seconds, depending on how many different credits you listed)
How to change speeds, add lower third titles with backgrounds
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Film Project 2 - Composition
In cinematography, composition refers to the frame of the image and how the elements captured appear in it.
Composition guidelines must be observed when telling stories visually, as in filmmaking.
Composition guidelines must be observed when telling stories visually, as in filmmaking.
Instructions:
1. Create a new sub folder for FP2 - Composition
2. Using your notes from the three videos, create a shot list for the types of shots that you could use for your examples in your film.
3. Complete your shot list for your pre-production for your Composition film.
The types of examples you need to include from each video:
-Camera Size (7 of 9)
-Camera Framing (5 of 9, cannot all be from the first 1-5)
-Camera Angles (5 of 9)
4. Use lower third titles to display the different names of each type of camera size, framing or angle.
5. Watch the video on How to Add Lower Third Titles.
6. Include the title - Composition
7. Include credits.
8. Make sure to rename the video file to Your First Name FP2.
9. AirDrop to macair3000 to hand in.
Due Tuesday Feb. 27th, 2024
1. Create a new sub folder for FP2 - Composition
2. Using your notes from the three videos, create a shot list for the types of shots that you could use for your examples in your film.
3. Complete your shot list for your pre-production for your Composition film.
The types of examples you need to include from each video:
-Camera Size (7 of 9)
-Camera Framing (5 of 9, cannot all be from the first 1-5)
-Camera Angles (5 of 9)
4. Use lower third titles to display the different names of each type of camera size, framing or angle.
5. Watch the video on How to Add Lower Third Titles.
6. Include the title - Composition
7. Include credits.
8. Make sure to rename the video file to Your First Name FP2.
9. AirDrop to macair3000 to hand in.
Due Tuesday Feb. 27th, 2024
How to Export and AirDrop your Project (to macair3000):
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PROJECT 1 - FILM RECOMMENDATION DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16
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Premiere Pro - Workspace - Editing:
Start a Film Project in Adobe Premiere Pro (Film Project 1 - Film Rec)
In class, watch the video below and follow along to learn how to start a film project in Adobe Premiere Pro.
Import one of the film trailers you downloaded first and use to build your sequence.
FOLLOW THE VIDEO BELOW, CREATE YOUR FIRST PREMIERE PRO PROJECT AND SHOW MR. HALSTEAD ONSCREEN ONCE FINISHED.
Import one of the film trailers you downloaded first and use to build your sequence.
FOLLOW THE VIDEO BELOW, CREATE YOUR FIRST PREMIERE PRO PROJECT AND SHOW MR. HALSTEAD ONSCREEN ONCE FINISHED.
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PRE-PRODUCTION:
1. Complete your script using the paper provided to you and use the film recommendation instructions as a guide for what to say.
PRODUCTION:
1. Find a suitable location
2. Set up your recording device (phone, tablet, camera and tripod, etc.). Check to make sure it's in focus while recording
4. Record 3 takes of your film review
5. Bring recording device (phone, tablet, camera and tripod, etc.) to class to upload your video of your three takes
POST-PRODUCTION:
1. Upload footage to your PROJECT 1 FOLDER
2. Preview each clip to ensure video is in focus (if not, go back and re-shoot your review)
3. Download your trailer to your PROJECT 1 FOLDER (watch the video below how to use CLIPGRAB)
4. Open Adobe Premiere Pro (video instructions posted later this week).
1. Complete your script using the paper provided to you and use the film recommendation instructions as a guide for what to say.
PRODUCTION:
1. Find a suitable location
2. Set up your recording device (phone, tablet, camera and tripod, etc.). Check to make sure it's in focus while recording
4. Record 3 takes of your film review
5. Bring recording device (phone, tablet, camera and tripod, etc.) to class to upload your video of your three takes
POST-PRODUCTION:
1. Upload footage to your PROJECT 1 FOLDER
2. Preview each clip to ensure video is in focus (if not, go back and re-shoot your review)
3. Download your trailer to your PROJECT 1 FOLDER (watch the video below how to use CLIPGRAB)
4. Open Adobe Premiere Pro (video instructions posted later this week).
How to download using ClipGrab:
Located in the DOCK or in FINDER - APPLICATIONS - locate CLIPGRAB
- double click to open CLIPGRAB
***IF THIS APP IS NOT WORKING, IT USUALLY REQUIRES AN UPDATE - ASK MR. HALSTEAD FOR HELP WITH THIS.
- copy your YouTube link URL
- paste in CLIPGRAB
- select which quality you want -USE MPEG 4 (720p) is ideal
- click GRAB THIS CLIP!
- locate your folder you'd like it to download to (for example, Film Project 1 - Film Recommendation)
- double click to open CLIPGRAB
***IF THIS APP IS NOT WORKING, IT USUALLY REQUIRES AN UPDATE - ASK MR. HALSTEAD FOR HELP WITH THIS.
- copy your YouTube link URL
- paste in CLIPGRAB
- select which quality you want -USE MPEG 4 (720p) is ideal
- click GRAB THIS CLIP!
- locate your folder you'd like it to download to (for example, Film Project 1 - Film Recommendation)
ClipGrab |
This is the icon for the ClipGrab application: |
YouTube Channel Film Review Assignment
Pre-Production
Instructions:
1. You will receive a long, blank sheet of paper to use as your script and a pencil.
2. Watch the video review below of the film, Barbie. This is a typical example of a YouTube channel review.
3. Click on the link below called Film Recommendation (in orange) to get ideas on what you might want to say in your script.
4. Write your name at the top of your script and what film or show you are recommending.
5. At the end of class, hand in your script paper and pencil.
6. You will have more time to complete later in the week.
1. You will receive a long, blank sheet of paper to use as your script and a pencil.
2. Watch the video review below of the film, Barbie. This is a typical example of a YouTube channel review.
3. Click on the link below called Film Recommendation (in orange) to get ideas on what you might want to say in your script.
4. Write your name at the top of your script and what film or show you are recommending.
5. At the end of class, hand in your script paper and pencil.
6. You will have more time to complete later in the week.
Film Recommendation
Example of a film and show review:
Creating a Film
Storytelling is the conveying of events in words, sound and/or images, often by improvisation or embellishment. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation, and instilling moral values.
It's best to think of it as three distinct stages: planning and getting ready to film (pre-production) filming (production), and. completing the film and getting it ready to show (post-production).
Pre-Production - Production - Post Production
Pre-Production:
The pre-production phase of a project is where all the planning takes place before the camera rolls. Whether its Scripting & Storyboarding – this planning phase sets the overall vision of the project. Pre-production also includes working out the shoot location and casting. You’re in pre-production mode the moment you start writing down a few points to cover in a video even if it is a short piece made for a blog. As your projects become more ambitious you can start to storyboard the project. Storyboards can really smooth out the post-production process when it’s time for editing. This will really be useful if there are multiple people working on the project.
Production:
Production begins once the footage is recorded. This process will capture all the scenes and information captured in the pre-production process. During the production process you apply various the lighting requirements, framing and work on composition. Some projects will also shoot B-Roll during the production process. B-Roll is supplementary footage that can be included in the finished product.
Post-Production:
The post production process begins after all the footage has been captured. This is actually one of my favourite parts of the video making process. Graphics can be added along with images, music, colour correction and special effects. If you are producing your own video content there will be a bit of a learning curve at first, but it will be really rewarding. Post-production is like putting the last coat of paint on in a room and it will be well worth the time to learn the basics. This is where your video project will really come to life.