Video
Week 1 - Aug 29 - 31
Thursday:
Hello, tour, questions:
Some video production companies I'm involved with: Grit City Productions, Mariposa Productions.
How many of you: have taken a video or film class, have taken an art class, have made your own movies, have used video editing software (which?), are interested in filmmaking as a career, are just taking this class for a CTE credit? , have no idea why you are here? : )
Read the syllabus
Be sure you want to be in this class - this is a working place.
Anybody in Video 2?
Filmmaking overview (our process: Preproduction, Production, Post Production).
Assignment strategy: Read the assignment instructions, research, write/storyboard, shoot, edit. Leave yourself enough time to complete each step.
Read all links. Links are red text.
Notes - This is a note taking place. The goal is to learn things. That means being able to do something without any help.
File management. How to: save, move, delete, duplicate, rename, etc.
Online Website - Almost everything you do in class will be put on your Weebly website for critique and grading. We will go over how to do this in class. If you don't want your site to be able to be found on the internet I will show you how to do that.
Be sure to write down your user name and password somewhere. If you forget them you will need to rebuild the site - not fun.
Sample Here
Click here to get a Weebly account.
Setting up your site:
Creating pages: Click HERE
Assignment Page: Click HERE
POW (VOW for your class) Page: Click HERE
Calendar Page: Click HERE
Reel
Website Requirements - I want your navigation set up exactly this way: Assignments, VOW's, Calendar and Reel. We will go over how to do this in class. Your site address should be: firstnameLastnamevideo1.weebly.com. Example: bobpotaskyvideo1.weeble.com. If that name is taken see me for help. If you don't want your website to be searchable I'll show you how to set it up that way. No illegal images on your website. You can't use pictures from the internet (except research ideas). They do not belong to you. This is a professional website, not a personal website. It is a place for me to evaluate what you are learning and potential employers or colleges to see what you are capable of.
Some video production companies I'm involved with: Grit City Productions, Mariposa Productions.
How many of you: have taken a video or film class, have taken an art class, have made your own movies, have used video editing software (which?), are interested in filmmaking as a career, are just taking this class for a CTE credit? , have no idea why you are here? : )
Read the syllabus
Be sure you want to be in this class - this is a working place.
Anybody in Video 2?
Filmmaking overview (our process: Preproduction, Production, Post Production).
Assignment strategy: Read the assignment instructions, research, write/storyboard, shoot, edit. Leave yourself enough time to complete each step.
Read all links. Links are red text.
Notes - This is a note taking place. The goal is to learn things. That means being able to do something without any help.
File management. How to: save, move, delete, duplicate, rename, etc.
Online Website - Almost everything you do in class will be put on your Weebly website for critique and grading. We will go over how to do this in class. If you don't want your site to be able to be found on the internet I will show you how to do that.
Be sure to write down your user name and password somewhere. If you forget them you will need to rebuild the site - not fun.
Sample Here
Click here to get a Weebly account.
Setting up your site:
Creating pages: Click HERE
Assignment Page: Click HERE
POW (VOW for your class) Page: Click HERE
Calendar Page: Click HERE
Reel
Website Requirements - I want your navigation set up exactly this way: Assignments, VOW's, Calendar and Reel. We will go over how to do this in class. Your site address should be: firstnameLastnamevideo1.weebly.com. Example: bobpotaskyvideo1.weeble.com. If that name is taken see me for help. If you don't want your website to be searchable I'll show you how to set it up that way. No illegal images on your website. You can't use pictures from the internet (except research ideas). They do not belong to you. This is a professional website, not a personal website. It is a place for me to evaluate what you are learning and potential employers or colleges to see what you are capable of.
Friday: Write a treatment, THEN storyboard the first 6 shots of the first VOW. The treatment can be longhand or on the computer. For our class the treatment can be simpler than the linked example. Think of it as a way to describe your story to a friend or member of your filmmaking team. It can just be a paragraph.
Click here to watch the movie. Do a second one about this movie if you have time.
Some story board samples HERE.
Click here to watch the movie. Do a second one about this movie if you have time.
Some story board samples HERE.
Storyboard explained HERE.
When you are at home start noticing that what you watch on TV in made up of a series of shots. Pay attention to how long each shot is in seconds, what the camera is doing (is it static?, tilting up or down?, from side to side?, moving with the subject?), how much of the subject is shown (wide shot, close-up, etc.)?
Don't use copyrighted music.
Yes, your phone is good enough to make movies. It's not the gear, it's what's between your ears.
Shot with cell phones:
The Maker
Split Screen
Adventures of a Cardboard Box
Framed
The Painter of Jalouzi
5AM
BMX Businessman
Transfer my video files to your computer. Be sure to eject the flash drive before you pull it out.
Start putting together a sample movie with the files if we have time.
Watch THIS about using copyrighted music, or just believe me and don't do it.
After you are done with the treatment and storyboard, practice editing the running clips. We will start this together.
Put them in a logical order. Be sure the location of Adam id logical from clip to clip. Make the movie black and white (video effects, image control, black and white) with an adjustment layer. Add some black to the front, add some black to the end. Name the movie running man. Add "The End" to the end of the movie. Mute the location audio. Add some music from youTube. Throw it away and do the entire thing again, and again. Practice until you can do this without any help from anybody.
Yes, your phone is good enough to make movies. It's not the gear, it's what's between your ears.
Shot with cell phones:
The Maker
Split Screen
Adventures of a Cardboard Box
Framed
The Painter of Jalouzi
5AM
BMX Businessman
Transfer my video files to your computer. Be sure to eject the flash drive before you pull it out.
Start putting together a sample movie with the files if we have time.
Watch THIS about using copyrighted music, or just believe me and don't do it.
After you are done with the treatment and storyboard, practice editing the running clips. We will start this together.
Put them in a logical order. Be sure the location of Adam id logical from clip to clip. Make the movie black and white (video effects, image control, black and white) with an adjustment layer. Add some black to the front, add some black to the end. Name the movie running man. Add "The End" to the end of the movie. Mute the location audio. Add some music from youTube. Throw it away and do the entire thing again, and again. Practice until you can do this without any help from anybody.
One place to get legal music is from YouTube. You can get some HERE.
Low tech music video - nice. Click HERE.
You will have a syllabus test next Thursday.
Website check Monday next week (week3). You should have the website made, and something on the calendar (like the syllabus test, POW, and the website check).
Website check Monday next week (week3). You should have the website made, and something on the calendar (like the syllabus test, POW, and the website check).
Week 2 - Sept 4 - 7 :: Monday - No School
Monday: We need to do what you didn't do last week because it was a short week.
Premier Pro basics. I'll give you some video and audio files and you will practice some basic editing. Edit the running footage and the Lamp Light footage.
Add a title and music.
Premier Workspace: With Premier open go to : WINDOW>WORKSPACE>EDITING for basic project editing. If you need to adjust color go to WINDOW>WORKSPACE>COLOR. Use the Lumetri Color Panel for adjusting the color. See next week for a link.
Syllabus test tomorrow (Wednesday). Be sure you have a pencil or pen.
Premier Pro basics. I'll give you some video and audio files and you will practice some basic editing. Edit the running footage and the Lamp Light footage.
Add a title and music.
Premier Workspace: With Premier open go to : WINDOW>WORKSPACE>EDITING for basic project editing. If you need to adjust color go to WINDOW>WORKSPACE>COLOR. Use the Lumetri Color Panel for adjusting the color. See next week for a link.
Syllabus test tomorrow (Wednesday). Be sure you have a pencil or pen.
Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise.
VOW - Share, Care, Joy - Watch the film. Answer these questions. Include the questions and answers in your VOW section. Include the questions in your answers (just copy and paste them). Include a small screen shot of the movie and the title in your VOW section. Click here to see the example.
Click here to watch the movie.
What was the title of the film?
About how many shots were there (some longer shots might have been split, pretend they weren't)?
What was the story?
How long was the film?
About how many shots were there (some longer shots might have been split, pretend they weren't)?
What was the story?
How long was the film?
Listen and believe one of the masters of editing - Walter Murch
Mr. P's tutorials:
A good basic overview
Creating a scratch disk The scratch disc is a folder that contains all of the parts for your movie (movie file, footage, still pictures, music. Anything that is included in your project).
The Premier Pro Cs6 interface
Editing clips
Adding sound
Good color correcting video
Creating titles:
A good basic overview
Creating a scratch disk The scratch disc is a folder that contains all of the parts for your movie (movie file, footage, still pictures, music. Anything that is included in your project).
The Premier Pro Cs6 interface
Editing clips
Adding sound
Good color correcting video
Creating titles:
Thursday: syllabus test
Friday: Be sure to reflect on what you learned. Write at least 25 words describing what you learn each week. This will go on the "Journal" section of your web site. Use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Be sure the VOW is done for this week.
Art Institute here.
Be sure the VOW is done for this week.
Art Institute here.
Week 3 - Sept 10 - 14
Editing Practice Project 1 - Running Man: Create a scratch disk on your desktop. Put all assets in the folder (video, audio files, externally created titles). Open Premier, select your scratch disk, save your project file in the scratch folder. Make a logical story from the footage and audio files you have. And a song file. Have the song get quieter during some portion of the movie for a few seconds. Have the music fade in at the beginning of the movie and fade out at the end. Add a title at the beginning and a closing credit that says: "Edited by___________________." Repeat until you can do this without any help from anybody. The tutorials below will help.
Editing Practice Project 2 - Lamp Light: Same as above.
Video Basics Presentations - Due Wednesday, February 28.
You need to know these things:
1 Framing: Click here
2 Camera Moves: Click here
3 Camera Angles: Click here
4 Transitions: Click here
5 Crossing the Line: Click here
6 Color Correcting/Color Grading with Lumerti: Click here
Break up into 6 groups. Introduce yourselves. Do a little research about your topic. Decide what software you will use for your presentation. Research your topic. Decide who will do what. Put the project together. Considering finding YouTube videos that illustrate your topic, this is a video class. When you think you are done, run your project by me first. Then you will present to the class.
You need to know these things:
1 Framing: Click here
2 Camera Moves: Click here
3 Camera Angles: Click here
4 Transitions: Click here
5 Crossing the Line: Click here
6 Color Correcting/Color Grading with Lumerti: Click here
Break up into 6 groups. Introduce yourselves. Do a little research about your topic. Decide what software you will use for your presentation. Research your topic. Decide who will do what. Put the project together. Considering finding YouTube videos that illustrate your topic, this is a video class. When you think you are done, run your project by me first. Then you will present to the class.
Davin Lynch talking about filmmaking. Give what he has to say some thought. Click HERE.
Story board examples and info HERE. Also, Google "storyboards film" and you will find a lot of examples. In our class I want illustrations, a shot description and a short description of the action. We will go over this in class. I'll provide the storyboards to use.
Story boards are crazy important in film making.
Story board cheat sheet and storyboard below.
Story boards are crazy important in film making.
Story board cheat sheet and storyboard below.
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VOW - Memories - Watch the film. Write a treatment for the movie. Include a small screen shot of the movie and the title in your VOW section.
Click HERE to watch the movie.
Click HERE to watch the movie.
Good example of a treatment for a class project.
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Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise.
One place to get legal music is from YouTube. You can get some HERE.
First graded project: Running Man Final or Lamplight
Black, dissolves to title, "Running Man Final" or "Lamplight", dissolves to black, dissolves to first clip, second clip, third clip, forth clip, etc. dissolves to black, dissolves to "The End" or "Edited by..."credit, dissolves to black. Make the shadow clip darker with adjustment layer. "Have music that fades in and fades out."
Raise your hand and I'll come over to grade it.
Black, dissolves to title, "Running Man Final" or "Lamplight", dissolves to black, dissolves to first clip, second clip, third clip, forth clip, etc. dissolves to black, dissolves to "The End" or "Edited by..."credit, dissolves to black. Make the shadow clip darker with adjustment layer. "Have music that fades in and fades out."
Raise your hand and I'll come over to grade it.
Week 4 - Sept 17 - 21
Class Cameras: If you want to use a class camera you need to learn how to use it first. We will go over things as a group, then I will check off each person individually.You can't check out a camera before you have been checked off.
If you want to use the Canon T5i to shoot your video, check out a camera and watch these 2 videos. Be sure everyone in your group understands how to set the camera up and shoot.
Video 1, Video 2,
Some things to remember:
You break it you buy it.
Always use the camera strap.
You can't check out a camera when it's raining unless you shoot in the room.
Don't take of the camera and hand it to someone else when you are out shooting.
Use the camera strap.
The person who checks it out is responsible for the camera.
You will need to check a variety of settings each time you use the camera. The photo students will be changing the settings when they use them. Check each time you shoot.
Use the camera strap.
You can't use the cameras after school, just during our class time.
Don't put the camera on anything when you shoot.
We have some tripods coming you will use with the dedicated cameras.
Do a quick test shoot before you start your project. Record a few seconds of video, transfer it to the computer, put it in the timeline and save it.
Render it out and upload it to YouTube.
If you want to use the Canon T5i to shoot your video, check out a camera and watch these 2 videos. Be sure everyone in your group understands how to set the camera up and shoot.
Video 1, Video 2,
Some things to remember:
You break it you buy it.
Always use the camera strap.
You can't check out a camera when it's raining unless you shoot in the room.
Don't take of the camera and hand it to someone else when you are out shooting.
Use the camera strap.
The person who checks it out is responsible for the camera.
You will need to check a variety of settings each time you use the camera. The photo students will be changing the settings when they use them. Check each time you shoot.
Use the camera strap.
You can't use the cameras after school, just during our class time.
Don't put the camera on anything when you shoot.
We have some tripods coming you will use with the dedicated cameras.
Do a quick test shoot before you start your project. Record a few seconds of video, transfer it to the computer, put it in the timeline and save it.
Render it out and upload it to YouTube.
Friday: Be sure you feel comfortable doing the basic editing things we went over in class.
Week 5 - Sept 24 - 28
Continue on group presentations. See week 3 for instructions. Due this Wednesday.
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE. These are required, graded assignments.
Adding Voice-over with USB mic CLICK HERE. This is a little complicated, but once you do it once, it will be easier.
Zooming in on a shot in Premier Pro 6. Sometimes you will need to zoom in on a shot. It is always better to do this with the camera or your feet. This WILL degrade the quality of your footage. Watch this tutorial.
Thursday: Group presentations.
Friday: Work on current project.
Week 6 - Oct 1 - 5
If you want to use the Canon T5i to shoot your video, check out a camera and watch these 2 videos. Be sure everyone in your group understands how to set the camera up and shoot.
Video 1, Video 2,
Video 1, Video 2,
Watch THIS about turning your phone sideways : )
How To Video - Your mission is to make a short (really short, under 2 minutes) "how to" video. No goofy videos. Edit in class with Premier.
Things you need to include: title, music, cut-ins, cut-aways, and credits. You need at least 10 shots not including any titles.
A person should be able to watch the video and then - KNOW HOW to do whatever it is you are showing them how to do. That's the point of a how to video.
I have a grade sheet for your assignment. Be sure you have me check and initial each step.
Idea - come up with an idea that you can easily do (research "how to" videos on the internet).
You Tube might not be the best place to come up with ideas. Try: howcast.com, or purewow.com, or monkeysee.com, or Valentines Day Truffle, or ?
Treatment - write a short treatment (pretend you are telling a friend what the movie is about, include your group members names, movie title and a short description.)
Additional treatment info HERE. Show the treatment to me before you make the storyboards.
Treatment example:
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Things you need to include: title, music, cut-ins, cut-aways, and credits. You need at least 10 shots not including any titles.
A person should be able to watch the video and then - KNOW HOW to do whatever it is you are showing them how to do. That's the point of a how to video.
I have a grade sheet for your assignment. Be sure you have me check and initial each step.
Idea - come up with an idea that you can easily do (research "how to" videos on the internet).
You Tube might not be the best place to come up with ideas. Try: howcast.com, or purewow.com, or monkeysee.com, or Valentines Day Truffle, or ?
Treatment - write a short treatment (pretend you are telling a friend what the movie is about, include your group members names, movie title and a short description.)
Additional treatment info HERE. Show the treatment to me before you make the storyboards.
Treatment example:
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Script (maybe) - If there is dialogue you will need to write a script. The script will contain the words the talent is saying. If no one is talking you wont ned a script.
Storyboards - Create a storyboard the same way you did in class with the practice project. Include a the shot names (wide, close-up, etc.). Also include camera moves (panning, tilt, dolly, etc.). There should be one storyboard panel for each shot. This project needs at least 10 shots, so that would be at least 10 panels.
Storyboards - Create a storyboard the same way you did in class with the practice project. Include a the shot names (wide, close-up, etc.). Also include camera moves (panning, tilt, dolly, etc.). There should be one storyboard panel for each shot. This project needs at least 10 shots, so that would be at least 10 panels.
Storyboard example:
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Equipment List - These are the things you will need to shoot your video.
Equipment list example:
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Shoot and Edit - Shoot your project. Be sure to include cut-ins and cut-aways. Shoot at least 5 seconds before the action and 5 seconds after the action. Transfer video to the computer, and edit. Include a title, credits, and least one transition, and music. We have done all of these things in class.
Leave all paperwork in class, so your group can work if someone is absent (treatment, storyboard). No one uses the lockers at the back of the class.
Present - You will show the finished project to the class.
On this first project I'm most concerned about the process. Give a man a fish you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish...
If I were you I'd just use the in camera audio on this first project, but it is your call.
Leave all paperwork in class, so your group can work if someone is absent (treatment, storyboard). No one uses the lockers at the back of the class.
Present - You will show the finished project to the class.
On this first project I'm most concerned about the process. Give a man a fish you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish...
If I were you I'd just use the in camera audio on this first project, but it is your call.
How to check-off list:
All paperwork checked off?
Is it under 2 minutes?
Does it have at least 10 shots?
Does the video fully explain how to do whatever it is you are doing?
Does it have cut-ins?
Does it have cut-aways?
Does it have: title, transition, credits, music?
All paperwork checked off?
Is it under 2 minutes?
Does it have at least 10 shots?
Does the video fully explain how to do whatever it is you are doing?
Does it have cut-ins?
Does it have cut-aways?
Does it have: title, transition, credits, music?
If you are not working on your group project, work on one of these additional projects. I'll keep adding to this list as we go through the semester.
Want to incorporate a freeze frame in your project? Check out this TUTORIAL.
Note About Earbuds - If someone is taking to you, take them out. Not one , both. I'm surprised I need to talk about this, but...
read THIS.
read THIS.
Week 7 - Oct 8 - 12 :: Monday - No School
Monday: Go back through the last 5 weeks. Watch every video you haven't seen and read the info. on every link. They are all important.
Do all of your journal entries.
Tuesday:
Watch these videos about microphone polar patterns. Video 1. Video 2. Know what omni, cardioid, hypercardioid and shotgun patterns are.
List and define those terms (omni, cardioid, hpercardioid and shotgun) in your journal this week instead of just writing about what you learned in general.
If you are using the class camera, use a Canon T5i. Numbered 14, 15, 16 on top, Set the focus to AUTO, set image stabilization to ON. To focus, press the shutter half way until the camera focuses. You can now let go of the shutter. Be sure camera audio is set to AUTO. Use the short shotgun mic in the hot shoe. Be sure it is plugged into the mic jack on the side. Have all the switches on the mic pushed UP. Turn the mic off when you are done (third switch on the right pushed DOWN).
Do all of your journal entries.
Tuesday:
Watch these videos about microphone polar patterns. Video 1. Video 2. Know what omni, cardioid, hypercardioid and shotgun patterns are.
List and define those terms (omni, cardioid, hpercardioid and shotgun) in your journal this week instead of just writing about what you learned in general.
If you are using the class camera, use a Canon T5i. Numbered 14, 15, 16 on top, Set the focus to AUTO, set image stabilization to ON. To focus, press the shutter half way until the camera focuses. You can now let go of the shutter. Be sure camera audio is set to AUTO. Use the short shotgun mic in the hot shoe. Be sure it is plugged into the mic jack on the side. Have all the switches on the mic pushed UP. Turn the mic off when you are done (third switch on the right pushed DOWN).
Importing pictures or video from your iPhone? Click HERE to see how.
If you have an Android phone, download this ap to transfer your pictures. Click HERE.
Install the ap on your desktop not the applications folder.
Plug in the phone and open the ap. It should find your phone and show you the folders in it. Find the folder with your pictures or videos. Drag a copy of them to an assignment folder on your desktop.
If you have an Android phone, download this ap to transfer your pictures. Click HERE.
Install the ap on your desktop not the applications folder.
Plug in the phone and open the ap. It should find your phone and show you the folders in it. Find the folder with your pictures or videos. Drag a copy of them to an assignment folder on your desktop.
If you are not working on your group project, work on one of these additional projects. I'll keep adding to this list as we go through the semester.
Two movies edited with Premier Pro
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Week 8 - Oct 15 - 19
If you are not working on your film, open a clip in Premier and experiment with adjustment layers. This video will show you how.
Make the clip black and white. Also experiment with different video effects.
Also adjust the speed of the clip. Experiment with slowing it down and speeding it up.
Click HERE to see how.
Make the clip black and white. Also experiment with different video effects.
Also adjust the speed of the clip. Experiment with slowing it down and speeding it up.
Click HERE to see how.
When everybody is done editing the first assignment we will go over color correcting.
Interesting interview on Vimeo HERE.
You should be shooting your video. If you don't have all of your paperwork or have footage to edit, start on one of these additional projects.
Week 9 - Oct 22 - 26
Online Adobe products - If you want to find out how to use the online version of our Adobe products, - CLICK HERE.
I'm guessing doing this with movie files would be pretty tough, but who knows.
Deleting or muting an audio track - CLICK HERE.
Three Point Lighting: Know what it is and use it.
I've seen a lot of strange things going on in the studio. There are right and wrong ways to do things. Learn to light people the correct way.
Watch these videos:
Video 1 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 2 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 3 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 4 Using window light.
I've seen a lot of strange things going on in the studio. There are right and wrong ways to do things. Learn to light people the correct way.
Watch these videos:
Video 1 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 2 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 3 You can also use a reflector for a fill light (that is what we have).
Video 4 Using window light.
Use this style of lighting unless you have a really good reason not to.
3 Point Lighting - Click thumbnail
3 Point Lighting
If you shoot in the studio with a DSLR you need to use a custom white balance for the camera. Do it, it is much better than trying to fix it in Premier.
Click HERE and HERE to see how. These videos aren't the best. You can shoot a gray or white card. The card needs to be in the exact same light as the person you will be filming. Have the card fill the frame. It doesn't need to be in focus.
Click HERE and HERE to see how. These videos aren't the best. You can shoot a gray or white card. The card needs to be in the exact same light as the person you will be filming. Have the card fill the frame. It doesn't need to be in focus.
Watch THIS about turning your phone sideways : )
Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
(Treatment, storyboards, Interview Project - With Cutaways and Cut-ins - Pick a topic. I'll give you more topic guidelines before we start. Try to make it school related in some way. It would be easier to do during class that way. If you have a different interview idea, run the idea by me before you start with any paper work. Edit in class with Premier. Do a lot of research. Find out how other filmmakers do this. Always remember, filmmakers are storytellers.
Interview one or more people. Carefully consider the environment for the interview. Be sure it doesn't detract from the message. You must include some cutaway and cut-in shots. Those shots should illustrate or reinforce the story. You must also include: title, credits, music. Use a tripod unless you have a good reason not to.
Like all projects you need to do the paperwork and have it checked off by me before you shoot. Include a title, credits, and music.
Length of project: 6 to 10 questions.
Have a list of at least 6 questions. I want to see them and give you feedback before you start. Decide how you will include the questions in the finished project. If just have answers with no questions your audience won't know what is going on. You will need to redo the assignment. The finished project will have 6 to 10 questions (with the answers : ).
You have basically 3 choices:
1. Probably the best - Have your subject state the question in the answer. Example question: "What is your favorite food? Example of the question in the answer: "My favorite food is pizza." You will need to coach the person how to do this. You will probably need to shoot the answers multiple times until they get it right. It needs to be correct.
2. Have the question on the screen before the person answers the question
3. Film both the interviewer and the person being interviewed. Probably the most difficult way to do this unless you do a lot of planning, multiple cameras, multiple mics, etc. Possible problems: How are you going to get good audio on both people? Who are you going to film, when, do you REALLY want to be in the shot? This can work, it will just take more planning and practice.
Another consideration, what direction will the person look? Often the interviewer is off to the side, so the person will be looking at that person and not the camera.
Consider using J and L edits. Cutaway info. HERE, Some info about jump cuts and interviews. Jump cuts are usually bad. Good example of cut-ins and cutaways.
J and L edits. These will allow the audience to watch the cutaway while listening to the person who is talking.
The audio will be important on this. Be sure to film in a quite area. Do some tests before the actual interview.
Camera audio vs wired lav. Watch THIS.
Rule of thirds example HERE. Another HERE. And HERE.
Some samples:
Joe Bratton
Jess
David What is wrong with this interview?
Michael What is wrong with this interview?
Group info. - Have a director, DP, someone writing the interview questions, someone doing the storyboard, and a sound person if you are using a hand held mic. If you are doing this alone, YOU are doing all of these jobs. People don't usually storyboard interviews but I want you to for this. You don't have to storyboard every shot, just some representative shots. Include the basic interview location, and some possible cutaway shots.
I want everyone to edit their own version of the project. Copy the footage to each person in the group's, computer. We will do this for all projects going forward.
Director tip of the day - When you are ready to shoot, Say, "Camera?" that cues the DP to start recording. When the DP starts recording he or she should respond, "rolling". Then the director should call out, "action". That cues to talent and everybody else working on the shot to start. Wait 3-5 seconds to call "action" after the camera starts rolling. When the shot is done, call out, "cut". That means the shot is over and the DP will stop recording. Call out "cut" 3-5 seconds after the action in the shot is over. This will leave enough room for any transitions. I know this feels a little funny, but this will solve a LOT of potential problems.
Know the difference between a shot, scene, and sequence.
Interview check-off list:
All paperwork checked off?
Does it have 6 to 10 questions/answers?
Are the questions included with the answers?
Does the video tell the complete story?
Did you use a tripod? If not, why?
Does it have cut-ins?
Does it have cut-aways?
Does it have: title, credits, music?
Did each person edit a version of the project?
Interview one or more people. Carefully consider the environment for the interview. Be sure it doesn't detract from the message. You must include some cutaway and cut-in shots. Those shots should illustrate or reinforce the story. You must also include: title, credits, music. Use a tripod unless you have a good reason not to.
Like all projects you need to do the paperwork and have it checked off by me before you shoot. Include a title, credits, and music.
Length of project: 6 to 10 questions.
Have a list of at least 6 questions. I want to see them and give you feedback before you start. Decide how you will include the questions in the finished project. If just have answers with no questions your audience won't know what is going on. You will need to redo the assignment. The finished project will have 6 to 10 questions (with the answers : ).
You have basically 3 choices:
1. Probably the best - Have your subject state the question in the answer. Example question: "What is your favorite food? Example of the question in the answer: "My favorite food is pizza." You will need to coach the person how to do this. You will probably need to shoot the answers multiple times until they get it right. It needs to be correct.
2. Have the question on the screen before the person answers the question
3. Film both the interviewer and the person being interviewed. Probably the most difficult way to do this unless you do a lot of planning, multiple cameras, multiple mics, etc. Possible problems: How are you going to get good audio on both people? Who are you going to film, when, do you REALLY want to be in the shot? This can work, it will just take more planning and practice.
Another consideration, what direction will the person look? Often the interviewer is off to the side, so the person will be looking at that person and not the camera.
Consider using J and L edits. Cutaway info. HERE, Some info about jump cuts and interviews. Jump cuts are usually bad. Good example of cut-ins and cutaways.
J and L edits. These will allow the audience to watch the cutaway while listening to the person who is talking.
The audio will be important on this. Be sure to film in a quite area. Do some tests before the actual interview.
Camera audio vs wired lav. Watch THIS.
Rule of thirds example HERE. Another HERE. And HERE.
Some samples:
Joe Bratton
Jess
David What is wrong with this interview?
Michael What is wrong with this interview?
Group info. - Have a director, DP, someone writing the interview questions, someone doing the storyboard, and a sound person if you are using a hand held mic. If you are doing this alone, YOU are doing all of these jobs. People don't usually storyboard interviews but I want you to for this. You don't have to storyboard every shot, just some representative shots. Include the basic interview location, and some possible cutaway shots.
I want everyone to edit their own version of the project. Copy the footage to each person in the group's, computer. We will do this for all projects going forward.
Director tip of the day - When you are ready to shoot, Say, "Camera?" that cues the DP to start recording. When the DP starts recording he or she should respond, "rolling". Then the director should call out, "action". That cues to talent and everybody else working on the shot to start. Wait 3-5 seconds to call "action" after the camera starts rolling. When the shot is done, call out, "cut". That means the shot is over and the DP will stop recording. Call out "cut" 3-5 seconds after the action in the shot is over. This will leave enough room for any transitions. I know this feels a little funny, but this will solve a LOT of potential problems.
Know the difference between a shot, scene, and sequence.
Interview check-off list:
All paperwork checked off?
Does it have 6 to 10 questions/answers?
Are the questions included with the answers?
Does the video tell the complete story?
Did you use a tripod? If not, why?
Does it have cut-ins?
Does it have cut-aways?
Does it have: title, credits, music?
Did each person edit a version of the project?
Week 10 - Oct 29 - Nov 2
Monday: Keep working on current assignment
Tuesday: Keep working on current assignment
Wednesday: Keep working on current assignment
Friday: Keep working on current assignment
Tuesday: Keep working on current assignment
Wednesday: Keep working on current assignment
Friday: Keep working on current assignment
Week 11 - Nov 5 - 9
Monday:
How to do an Old Film effect:
A black and white adjustment layer that makes the entire movie black and white.
Put an old film movie overlay over the entire project.
Create a slow frame rate using the Posterize Time effect
Click HERE to watch a tutorial.
Overlay movies HERE.
Some old style film leaders HERE. If you need to scale them, do it proportionately.
A black and white adjustment layer that makes the entire movie black and white.
Put an old film movie overlay over the entire project.
Create a slow frame rate using the Posterize Time effect
Click HERE to watch a tutorial.
Overlay movies HERE.
Some old style film leaders HERE. If you need to scale them, do it proportionately.
Tuesday:
Click HERE for tips about steadying some slightly jittery video footage. This is a very helpful technique.
Week 12 - Nov 13 - 16 :: No school Monday
Monday:
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE. These are required, graded assignments.
Info. about the Olympic College film program HERE.
Friday:
Week 13 - Nov 19 - 20 :: Wed - Friday - No school
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE. These are required, graded assignments.
If you want to use the Canon T5i to shoot your video, check out a camera and watch these 2 videos. Be sure everyone in your group understands how to set the camera up and shoot.
Video 1, Video 2,
Video 1, Video 2,
Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Commercial Project: Create a treatment, and storyboard before you start. Show them to me.
Must include, moving pictures, a song, credits, NO bloopers. Must be 15, 30, or 60 seconds in length - exactly. A commercials function is to get someone to buy or do something. Must be classroom appropriate. You need to shoot all of the footage. Be sure your project can be completed with people in class if you are shooting at school. Make this look as professional as possible. You can work in groups or individually. Everyone must edit their own version of the assignment. As always, the director has the final say.
By this time everything should be good: picture, sound, composition, titles/credits, etc. If not, you will ned to redo that portion of the assignment. The sound is super important. Test before you shoot. Never assume anything.
Make a treatment and storyboards. I need to OK them before you shoot.
Some examples. They don't have all of your requirements. Read the directions.
Converse
Walking
School Commercial
Must include, moving pictures, a song, credits, NO bloopers. Must be 15, 30, or 60 seconds in length - exactly. A commercials function is to get someone to buy or do something. Must be classroom appropriate. You need to shoot all of the footage. Be sure your project can be completed with people in class if you are shooting at school. Make this look as professional as possible. You can work in groups or individually. Everyone must edit their own version of the assignment. As always, the director has the final say.
By this time everything should be good: picture, sound, composition, titles/credits, etc. If not, you will ned to redo that portion of the assignment. The sound is super important. Test before you shoot. Never assume anything.
Make a treatment and storyboards. I need to OK them before you shoot.
Some examples. They don't have all of your requirements. Read the directions.
Converse
Walking
School Commercial
The school commercial would have looked much better if they had used a tripod. Only hand hold shots if it is an effect that helps to tell the story, not because you are too lazy to use a tripod.
Good example of a treatment for a class project.
| commercial_treatment.docx |
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE. These are required, graded assignments.
Super cool music video HERE. Worth a watch.
Friday: I'm gone. No camera checkout today. If you can't work on your project work on one of the extra assignments HERE.
Week 14 - Nov 26 - Nov 30
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE.
You need to have AT LEAST 3 finished, complete videos by the end of the semester to get an A. If you have time, you need to do more. If you don't you will get an F for the missing one(s). They need to be shot by you and edited in class with Premier by you. No old videos or footage. Also, no stock footage unless you check with me first.
Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Ken Burns Slideshow: Create a slide show with still pictures using cross dissolve transitions, the Ken Burns effect on each picture, title , credits and appropriate music.
Preproduction: research the Ken Burns effect. This is an individual project.
Some good tips: For the Ken Burns effect, you will usually want the effect to start on the first frame of a clip and end on the last frame of the clip.
This is an easy way to go this starting on the first clip (or picture). To move the playback head to the first frame, use the up and down arrow keys.Those keys will move you between the first frame of each clip. To get to the last frame of the previous clip, use the left arrow key.
Choose this sequence setting for your slide show. DON'T use a picture to determine the sequence size.
This is NOT an HD size. The smaller the project size, more options you will have with scaling your pictures, especially the small images you get from the internet. We will over the different presets a little bit today.
Click on thumbnail to see larger version.
Preproduction: research the Ken Burns effect. This is an individual project.
Some good tips: For the Ken Burns effect, you will usually want the effect to start on the first frame of a clip and end on the last frame of the clip.
This is an easy way to go this starting on the first clip (or picture). To move the playback head to the first frame, use the up and down arrow keys.Those keys will move you between the first frame of each clip. To get to the last frame of the previous clip, use the left arrow key.
Choose this sequence setting for your slide show. DON'T use a picture to determine the sequence size.
This is NOT an HD size. The smaller the project size, more options you will have with scaling your pictures, especially the small images you get from the internet. We will over the different presets a little bit today.
Click on thumbnail to see larger version.
Do get all of your pictures in the timeline, select them all in your project window and drag them to the timeline. To insert the pictures in a particular order, select the first picture, hold down command and select the second one, third one, etc., THEN drag them to the timeline.
Put the Ken Burn effect on each picture, THEN apply transitions. Use the dissolve transition.
Apply the effects in a logical way. If clip A goes from big to small, clip B should probably go from small to big. This is just a general rule.
Mix up effects. Your options are zooming in and out, lefy to right, and up and down, or any combination of those things.
Put a title on the project. Have it fade to black at the end (a different transition).
Add some appropriate music.
Put the Ken Burn effect on each picture, THEN apply transitions. Use the dissolve transition.
Apply the effects in a logical way. If clip A goes from big to small, clip B should probably go from small to big. This is just a general rule.
Mix up effects. Your options are zooming in and out, lefy to right, and up and down, or any combination of those things.
Put a title on the project. Have it fade to black at the end (a different transition).
Add some appropriate music.
Step 1: Pick a topic.
Step 2: Find at least 10 pictures for your slideshow. Don't have any games as your topic. Find high resolution pictures.
Step 3: Find some music.
Step 4: Create the project including the requirements above.
Step 5: Save as a Quicktime movie to put on Vimeo or YouTube.
Friday: Work on slide show.
Step 2: Find at least 10 pictures for your slideshow. Don't have any games as your topic. Find high resolution pictures.
Step 3: Find some music.
Step 4: Create the project including the requirements above.
Step 5: Save as a Quicktime movie to put on Vimeo or YouTube.
Friday: Work on slide show.
Click HERE to see how film making was invented (one possibility anyway : )
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE. These are required, graded assignments.
Week 15 - Dec 3 - 7
Things to do if you aren't working on your video project (can't get in the studio, members missing, waiting for other groups to finish, etc.). Click HERE.These are required, graded assignments.
Filmmaking Process
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Do this for all assignments:
1. Read the instructions carefully. Follow them.
2. Create a treatment for the project. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the storyboards.
3. Create the storyboards. Have them checked off by me BEFORE you start the script or equipment list if no script is required.
4. Write a script if there is dialogue. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start the equipment list.
5. Create an equipment list. Have it checked off by me BEFORE you start shooting.
6. Decide and test how you will do the audio. Don't assume what you will be doing will work - always test.
7. Use a tripod unless there is a reason to hand hold the shot (other than being too lazy to use the tripod : )
8. Edit - Don't throw away your projects until the end of the semester. You will probably need to revise. Edit with Premier in class.
Music Video (optional) - Find a classroom appropriate song. Make a music or lip-sync video. Illustrate it with video footage you shoot. Do a lot of research. There are a lot of different ways to make a music video.
Before you start this project find the lyrics online and be sure every word is classroom appropriate.
Before you start this project find the lyrics online and be sure every word is classroom appropriate.
Some old, free, legal, footage can be found HERE.
Lip sync video example HERE
Some ideas: Rachels Song, Song title, song title, song title
Watch this video about containers and codecs.
Continue working on current video assignment.
Week 16 - Dec 10 - 14
Work on current assignments.
Useful videos:
The importance of B-Roll HERE.
Five ways to make better videos HERE.
The importance of good audio HERE.
How Peter McKinnon makes YouTube videos HERE.
A way to export as a stand alone move HERE. See me for more information.
Edit to the beat with markers HERE.
Good Premier tips HERE.
The importance of B-Roll HERE.
Five ways to make better videos HERE.
The importance of good audio HERE.
How Peter McKinnon makes YouTube videos HERE.
A way to export as a stand alone move HERE. See me for more information.
Edit to the beat with markers HERE.
Good Premier tips HERE.
Week 17 - Dec 17 - 19 :: No School Thursday and Friday
Work on current assignments. Finish any old unfinished assignments.
I'm looking for some sample stuff. Please upload your best stuff. Folder HERE
Week 18 - Dec 24 - 28 - No School
Friday: This is the last day of the semester to leave class to video tape..
Work on current assignments. Finish any old unfinished assignments.
Dual credit - To register try this link - Click HERE
Information about the program, click HERE.
You need to do this by Wednesday June 6. You need at least a B in class to get the credit at Clover Park Technical College.
From the person in charge of the program:
For students to post their dual credits to college transcript they will need to e-mail me at gelgar@pc3connect.org.
I'd write down his email somewhere.
Dual credit - To register try this link - Click HERE
Information about the program, click HERE.
You need to do this by Wednesday June 6. You need at least a B in class to get the credit at Clover Park Technical College.
From the person in charge of the program:
For students to post their dual credits to college transcript they will need to e-mail me at gelgar@pc3connect.org.
I'd write down his email somewhere.
Please CLICK HERE to take a survey about the class.
I'm looking for some sample stuff. Please upload your best stuff. Folder HERE
Week 19 - Jan 2 - 4 :: Monday and Tuesday no school
To save your Premier movie as a stand alone movie you can upload to YouTube, or watch on another computer, watch THIS.
Screenplay Assignment - Optional assignment. Only do this if everything else is caught up.
Do this individually. Be sure it is formatted correctly. You do not have to shoot it.
Do this individually. Be sure it is formatted correctly. You do not have to shoot it.
Do the screenplay AFTER you finish any old assignments. Do the old assignments first.
Click HERE to download information about writing a screenplay. More info. HERE.
Download and unstuff this file for more info. Click HERE.
Write one. You won't be shooting this in class. Take your time and do a good job. Search for more information if you need it.
This needs to be formatted correctly.
Another link HERE.
A video about formatting HERE.
A program that might work. Check it out HERE.
This needs to be at least 5 minutes long. Screenplays are on average a page a minute. That means you need at least 5 properly formatted pages.
More info: If I were doing this (and I have), I would approach it like this:
1. Come up with a good idea. The idea is everything. A lot of screenplay writers imaging a blank screen in their head, and IMAGINE the entire movie on that screen.
2. Start making a written outline of that imaginary move. Now work on that written outline. Try to create a good three act structure. Some info about that HERE. A video about the 3 act structure HERE.
3. Turn your outline into a treatment, this will be closer to the screenplay.
4. Turn the treatment into the screenplay.
5. Reread, rewrite, reread, rewrite, 'til done.
6. Show it to some people for feedback.
This is a slow process. Some screenplays take years to write.
Click HERE to download information about writing a screenplay. More info. HERE.
Download and unstuff this file for more info. Click HERE.
Write one. You won't be shooting this in class. Take your time and do a good job. Search for more information if you need it.
This needs to be formatted correctly.
Another link HERE.
A video about formatting HERE.
A program that might work. Check it out HERE.
This needs to be at least 5 minutes long. Screenplays are on average a page a minute. That means you need at least 5 properly formatted pages.
More info: If I were doing this (and I have), I would approach it like this:
1. Come up with a good idea. The idea is everything. A lot of screenplay writers imaging a blank screen in their head, and IMAGINE the entire movie on that screen.
2. Start making a written outline of that imaginary move. Now work on that written outline. Try to create a good three act structure. Some info about that HERE. A video about the 3 act structure HERE.
3. Turn your outline into a treatment, this will be closer to the screenplay.
4. Turn the treatment into the screenplay.
5. Reread, rewrite, reread, rewrite, 'til done.
6. Show it to some people for feedback.
This is a slow process. Some screenplays take years to write.
Friday - Periods 1, 2, and 3 finals. We will watch some of your movies for the final. Fill out a grade slip to get partial credit for any incomplete assignments.
CW
Week 20 - Jan 7 -11
Monday - Periods 4, 5, and 6 finals. Fill out a grade slip to get partial credit for any incomplete assignments.
Tuesday - Last 1/2 day!!!!!!!!
Wednesday: Gone
Thursday: Gone
Friday: Gone
Tuesday - Last 1/2 day!!!!!!!!
Wednesday: Gone
Thursday: Gone
Friday: Gone
Week 21 - Jan 14 - 18
Monday: To be updated
Tuesday: To be updated
Wednesday: To be updated
Thursday: To be updated
Friday: To be updated
Tuesday: To be updated
Wednesday: To be updated
Thursday: To be updated
Friday: To be updated
Week 22 - Jan 22 - 24 Last day of semester - Jan 25 :: 0ff
Monday: To be updated
Tuesday: To be updated
Wednesday: To be updated
Tuesday: To be updated
Wednesday: To be updated
Notes for next semester:
On the first video assignment, I write the treatment. I could give each group a different idea, or they all get the same treatment. The groups will do the storyboards.
Why? This project is more about process. By giving them the treatment I can be sure it is doable and easy enough for a first project. They are spending too much time coming up with ideas. I create the groups. Why? When I let them do it, almost everybody did it individually. They need to learn to work as a group. Also this needs to be shot at school. Why?. They aren't shooting at home in a timely manner, Taking days and weeks for some.
Do things like:
Good Deed Video 1
Kid is sitting against the wall. It looks like he is sleeping. Two kids walk buy talking and laughing, throw a piece of trash toward the garbage can but it misses. The kid against the wall wakes up, throws the trash away, and goes back against the wall, closing his eyes again.
In a few seconds, you see another kid or kids miss the can. You see the wall kid start to get up or maybe just a close-up of his eyes opening.
The end.
Good Deed Video 2
Kids cleaning up after other kids in the lunch room.
Good Deed Video 3
Maybe I can make the treatments and story boards for the first project.
Don't let the students pick groups. Just randomize them. Make different groups for each project.
Limit projects with props - people tend to forget them. Limit shooting out of school, people tend not to get together.
Do an animation assignment where they animate picture size and location, and animation a visual effect like black and white to color. Reference the wizard of oz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yUrWMVLTGQ
More ideas:
Make sure most projects are done in teams.
Have the students rotate jobs.
Be sure everyone edits their own version of the footage.
Require certain equipment for projects. Don't always give them audio or camera options. They often don't use the best too.l They are using the easiest tool.
Each group needs to cycle through the cameras and microphones.
Require at least one project to be shot in the studio.
Green screen
Phtoshop titles
After Effects
Check off items:
Using DSLR, dedicated video camera, cel phone for video
Using a tripod
Using studio lights
Using reflector outside
Microphones: pick-up patterns, types and appropriate uses. Be sure they know how to use: the mic on the camera, short shotgun on camera, shotgun off camera, lavalier, wired and wireless if you can get one. Make a comparison video. Shoot it with on camera mic and a wired lav.
Mark down project for not using the appropriate tool. Why didn't they use a tripod, lav, etc.?
More performance and gear tests.
Why? This project is more about process. By giving them the treatment I can be sure it is doable and easy enough for a first project. They are spending too much time coming up with ideas. I create the groups. Why? When I let them do it, almost everybody did it individually. They need to learn to work as a group. Also this needs to be shot at school. Why?. They aren't shooting at home in a timely manner, Taking days and weeks for some.
Do things like:
Good Deed Video 1
Kid is sitting against the wall. It looks like he is sleeping. Two kids walk buy talking and laughing, throw a piece of trash toward the garbage can but it misses. The kid against the wall wakes up, throws the trash away, and goes back against the wall, closing his eyes again.
In a few seconds, you see another kid or kids miss the can. You see the wall kid start to get up or maybe just a close-up of his eyes opening.
The end.
Good Deed Video 2
Kids cleaning up after other kids in the lunch room.
Good Deed Video 3
Maybe I can make the treatments and story boards for the first project.
Don't let the students pick groups. Just randomize them. Make different groups for each project.
Limit projects with props - people tend to forget them. Limit shooting out of school, people tend not to get together.
Do an animation assignment where they animate picture size and location, and animation a visual effect like black and white to color. Reference the wizard of oz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yUrWMVLTGQ
More ideas:
Make sure most projects are done in teams.
Have the students rotate jobs.
Be sure everyone edits their own version of the footage.
Require certain equipment for projects. Don't always give them audio or camera options. They often don't use the best too.l They are using the easiest tool.
Each group needs to cycle through the cameras and microphones.
Require at least one project to be shot in the studio.
Green screen
Phtoshop titles
After Effects
Check off items:
Using DSLR, dedicated video camera, cel phone for video
Using a tripod
Using studio lights
Using reflector outside
Microphones: pick-up patterns, types and appropriate uses. Be sure they know how to use: the mic on the camera, short shotgun on camera, shotgun off camera, lavalier, wired and wireless if you can get one. Make a comparison video. Shoot it with on camera mic and a wired lav.
Mark down project for not using the appropriate tool. Why didn't they use a tripod, lav, etc.?
More performance and gear tests.