Video Productions

REVISED DUE TO SNOW WEEK and NEW END OF SEMESTER

For the first few minutes of class, so I can take attendance and deal with any announcements you will work on your final journal.  The rest of the period is work time for films.

JOURNAL 40:  Class Reflections/Thoughts/Feedback
Respond to the questions below on the designated day–journals will be collected and graded on Friday!!!

• MONDAY:  What were the two best assignments?  What projects should I change or not include in video 1?
• TUESDAY:  What do you suggest to get students in this class to develop plans faster to ensure greater shooting time?
• WEDNESDAY: journals collected after warmup—
• What would get you to do viewing notes weekly?
• List three things you think coulde be done to improve this class–turn in journal when done

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

• viewing notes 13 will be due Tuesday 1/24
• viewing notes 14 will be extra credit–due TUESDAY 1/31
• you have all week to complete your short film
• completed plans and completed daily notes with director reports are due FRIDAY EOC
• films will be late after 1:00 on TUESDAY 1/31
• late films can be completed by 3:00 on Friday 2/3/2012 for 60%

JOURNAL 39:  Project Planning and Progress (weds-fri)
For the next three days you will be answering reflective questions, designed to help you be more successful on the short film.  Today, respond to the following:

• List 5 thhings that you and your group can do to ensure success on this project.
• List 2 things that you need from Mr. Faulkner to succeed

While you work, I will show another short film.  You will have the rest of the period to work on plans.

By now you should have a basic idea for your short film.  We will watch and discuss a few examples, then go over some tools for story development.  You will have about 15-20 minutes to talk in your group between films.

For the rest of the week, and next week, you will have short warm-up activities involving watching short films and/or writing in journals, but most of the class period will be time for you to work.

Today we will begin discussing story concepts for short films and watch some examples.

Here is the PROJECT OVERVIEW with a collection of RESOURCES

For the first 10 minutes of class watch the short film,Toy Doll,and complete the following journal.

JOURNAL 37:  Character Description
Using one of the story ideas you wrote yesterday, write a detailed character description for the main two characters–don’t just include basic traits, but tell about their life history and such

During the rest of the period finish news reports and turn in.

DIRECTORS—complete rubrics and director reports!!!

You have the next 3 days to complete your ENG reports–use your time wisely!!

RESOURCES AND REQUIREMENTS HERE

Reminder–other high school news viewing notes due on Wednesday

TEST TOMORROW

After a quick test review you have the remainder of the period to work on your News packages.

JOURNAL 33:  Criteria for News Value
There are a number of factors that news teams consider when deciding what stories to put into a newscast.  Read about them from the following 2 sites:

News Value on Wikipedia   and  Understanding the News Values, then in your journals explain each of the following and give an example of a story that uses that criteria.

• audience
• timeliness
• proximity
• prominence
• conflict
• impact
• human interest
• unusualness

We will take a few minutes to discuss this, grouping for the next project,  and then you will begin working in planning groups for your next project—

ENG REPORT ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW AND RESOURCES

At the end of the period I will assign your next viewing notes assignment.

You have the first 20 minutes to type up a 30-second script and print it out.   Be sure it meets the following:

• different subject than anyone in your group
• exactly 30 seconds
• strong lead
• deliver with expression and clarity

At 2:00 you will have some rehearsal time, then you will record the stories live to the computers.

Another group will grade your work during the last 10 minutes of class.

Today you will have the first half of the period to finish reading the ENG packets and complete questions 4-7.

We will start journal 31–Types of News, by listing as many news shows as you can think of

We will then finish working on the vocab from journal 28-29-30 as well as watching a few PSA’s if time permits.

For the next three weeks, you will be working to develop skills in news production, beginning this week with an overview and writing workshop.

Today, we will begin a journal on terminology and watch a newscast with viewing notes.  Also, you will start thinking about ideas for your next production.

JOURNAL 28:  Intro to News
use wikipedia or find other sites to define or explain the following terms:

• news
• newscast
• news channel
• network
• affiliate
• broadcast station
• cable station
• story
• ENG report or “package”
• anchor
• reporter
• b-roll

JOURNAL 29:  Your ideal QTV newscast
Describe the structure and format for a QTV newscastthat you would create if you were in charge. 

JOURNAL 30:  NEWS STORY IDEAS
List 10 specific ideas for news stories.

For the first part of class today and Friday, we will discuss advertising techniques and graphic design.  Both days you will have the second half of class to work on your PSA’s.  You will have all period Monday.

JOURNAL 27:   DESIGNING AND ADDING GRAPHICS
Take note as we discuss the following aspects to creating good graphics for video:

• tools to make graphics–pros and cons
• requirements for your PSA’s
• 5 rules for good television graphic design
• how to get into FCP projects

YOU MAY BEGIN SHOOTING WHEN YOU PRESENT A COMPLETE PLAN FOR GRADING:

• planning sheet with full responsibilities and complete timeline
• typed, completely developed script
• detailed storyboard with 12 or more shots included
• updated daily notes

Here is the project overview. for your reference

Today you will be making your PSA pitch in groups and evaluating each others ideas.

I will also talk about advertising techniques and assign your next set of viewing notes.

Today we will wrap up the discussion from yesterday and you will have 20-25 minutes to work on your pitches.

WRITING A PITCH

1. topic and position( message you want to convey) and your reason for choosing the topic
2. research–at least 3 facts or ideas you could use in your PSA
3. treatment—a brief but detailed description of what will happen in your PSA
4. graphic design—final slide(s) that has slogan, images, logos, etc—this must look good as it will be integrated into your PSA

Today you will select a general topic for your PSA and begin gathering information.

JOURNAL 26:  PSA Research
With yor topic, look for facts and information online, and take notes in your journal. 

• Find at least three sources
• copy the URL
• list 3 or more facts or ideas from each site you find

We will also watch and have final discussuions for 3 of your interviews

AVOIDING THE CLICHE
The last 15 minutes will be spent looking at 4 anti-smoking PSA’s and discussing them

Today you should have your completed plan graded and shoot your entire interviews. 

I will discuss three techniques for shooting, A-B roll,  film style and news style during the first 10 minutes of class.

Most of class today will be spent doing viewing notes, then the rest of the week will be devoted to your next video project–the 2 person interview.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND RESOURCES ARER HERE

For a completed plan, you will need the following by the end of class tomorrow:

• Completed planning sheet
• 3-page script (intro–questions–closing)
• Up to date daily notes on timeline form
• Storyboard with 10 or more shoits including credit ideas

I will quickly show you how to add music to final cut, then you have the period for editing.

Today, once your plans and scripts  are completed and approved you need to shoot interviews for your man in the street videos–you should also shoot your intro and closings.

If you have permission to go into other rooms, you may do so during class.  Otherwise use other groups in this class as subjects.

SCAVENGER HUNT OBJECTIVE:  students will work together to get a variety of good camera shots, evaluate their work on compositional techniques, and learn basic editing skills.

This week, you will begin using Final Cut Pro to edit your scavenger hunts.  Each day there will be an objective that you will need to meet after a demonstration.  Once you finish that task, you can get more shots.

• MONDAY:  logging and capture/transfer of clips
• TUESDAY:  create sequences and add clips (you need to have 3)
• WEDNESDAY:  time to work
• THURSDAY: titles, transitions, final sequence assembly

This week, we will be working in journals learning some basic terminology about camera shots and operation to prepare you for your next project–a video scavenger hunt.

Here is a rundown of the journals and some resources for you to use:

REVIEW–JOURNALS 1-10  We will take most of the period Monday t0 review and finalize some things from last week.  I want you to make sure you have a good understanding of the Production Process, so begin by reading VIDEO 101 with PROFESSOR MONKEY.  Then we will looking at some Maps—which one looks the most accurate?

• Peter’s Map
• Aussie Map

JOURNAL 10:  Jobs in Television/Film
Go to the Wikipedia site on Filmaking, and look at all the jobs involved in filmaking.  Choose one and read about what the job entails from two different sources.  As you read, take notes in your journal—2or more facts or ideas from each source.    You will do this for 3 different jobs this week.

Here are some good sites:

• Entertainment Careers.net
• Photography and Film Career Guide
• TVJobs.com
• Get Into Hollywood
• Essential Film Crew Positions
• BLS Occupational Handbook
• Media College–Jobs in Film

JOURNAL 11:  Format
We will look at camera angles, lighting and composition today.  Take notes on each of these topics.

JOURNAL 12:  Camera Movements
There are 6 basic ways a camera can move.  Each term is listed on the board.  In your groups, use the following sources to define and explain each term so you are  ready to demonstrate the movement next week.

• TPT 49-52
• VCS 60-64
• WEB:

• Camera Moves
• The Shoot
• Video Shooting Basics
• Composition and Camera Movement

JRL 13:  Basic Camera Shots
Define the 15 different basic camera shots from the board with your groups. If you come across any more I will give extra credit!!!

For each one list abbreviation, terms, definitions and explanations in your journals (see example on board).  Here are some resources that have good info:

• BGVC 13-16
• VCS 54-55
• WEB:
• Camera Shot definitions
• Directing–Camera Shots
• Camera Shots

JOURNAL 14:  Using the Cameras
Take notes from my lecture and follow directions on the basics of using the cameras in this class.

JOURNAL 15 :  Composition Tips
PART 1: Today you will spend the first 20 minutes of class reading from the books and sites below SILENTLY.  As you read,  look for tips you think are helpful and take notes in your journal.   Also, divide up the reading so each person reads from 1 book and 2 websites(some overlap is good)–read more if you have time.   Here are the pages and sites:

• VCS: 56-59
• TPT: 57-64
• Composition and Camera Movement
• Cybercollege:  mods 22-25
• Video Camera Course
• Video Composition Rules
• Framing your shots for good compositions

PART 2: Take the next 10 minutes to discuss composition in your groups.  Make a final group list of what you think are your top 10 tips for good camera composition—these need to be turned in!!!

JOURNAL 16:  Rule of Thirds
Read about the rule of thirds from both sites below, then explain the rule of thirds in your journals using your own words.  Be sure to explain how it is used, what is it does for composition,  and draw an illustration or picture to support yourexplanation.

• Rule of Thirds
• another rule of thirds site