Monday, September 29, 2008

Projects

10/1-10/14

Project 1: All about me
Please follow rule from the previous blog

All projects must be exported by Tuesday

View and complete Tutorial:
Keyframes
1. Students will log on and go to the TV studio server

2. Create a new Adobe Project : Place it in a folder called: Keyframe Quiz 1
(Make this folder in YOUR folder.)

3. Save your Save your project in this new folder

4. Use the background located in the folder entitled "Dropped Video"

5. Using your name, Create a new title

6. Make it a new color

7. Using keyframes

A. Make your title spread and grow twice it's size

B. This will occur in the middle of your project

C. Your title will remain in it's original size at the beginning and end of the video

D. Your video must pause in the middle (Use two keyframes in the center to accomplish this.

E. Your title must fade in and fade out

F. Export your completed project to your new folder and call it "Final Quiz 1"

**This is due on Wednesday, 10/8

Next project:
Music Video
They say making a video is like making magic..........
............So, here's a chance to jump into a new world.


Today we are going to begin our first real project
1. Students will review the elements of a music video
2. Each student will pick out their favorite song
3. Students will create storyboards and write a paragraph to illustrate their ideas for approval
4. Students must turn in the lyrics to the song (Remember, Mrs. C. IS listening!!)
5. Storyboards and paragraphs Must be turned in by Thursday, 10/2 (10 pts. each)
6. All Filming MUST be planned and completed on school property

WHEN VIDEO TAPING, STUDENTS MUST ABIDE BY THE VIDEO LAWS!

7. Students will review the Music Video score sheets and discuss requirements
8. All formal scripts must be turned in by Friday, 10/3 (20 pts.)
9. We have 6 video cameras, so students will need to sign up to video tape.
10. Students will be able to video tape between Friday- Wednesday (10/6-10/8).

11. During this time, students will create a new folder for their projects (Entitled: Name Music Video) -All work must be saved in this project
12. each time you film, you will be responsible for importing your footage

13. Tuesday, 10/7- MUST BRING YOUR MUSIC (20 pts.)
-Students will learn to use the Sound Forge program

14. During the filming period, one video tutorial must be completed: Keyframes
-Complete this while you are waiting for others to film

15. All footage must be dropped and exported to your folders by Thursday, 10/9

16. The project must be completed and exported by Wednesday, 10/15

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Project 1

Thursday - Monday - 9/11 - 9/15

1. Students will create a script using the format discussed in class on Friday
(the template is in shared - journalism II - info folder)

2. Students will pick two selections of music for the video and print out lyrics

3. Students will tape on their assigned tapes

Project:
I am _____?
1. Students will video and edit one 30 second scene
2. Students will create a video entitled: I am ______ (fill in your name)

** There must be a theme and purpose for the music selected for the video. In other words, the video must serve a purpose and be easily understood by any viewer


Specifics
ALL STUDENTS MUST USE A REGULAR TITLE AND A CRAWLING TITLE IN THEIR VIDEO
1. No jumpy or sloppy footage
2. Clean, purposeful cuts
3. Only one type of transition (ex. Fade)
4. 3 seconds of black in the beginning --Use the title maker to create a tag for your video
(In the bot. Left corner, include your name, period, title of the video and the two songs)
5. 3 seconds of black at the end of the video
6. There must be clear purpose for the video / music
7. All filming must be completed in approved locations or the student will lose their filming privileges for the year.

Monday, September 08, 2008

Exploring titles

Tuesday, 9/9 and Wednesday 9/ 10
Titles


Students will learn to create and manipulate titles for video

Students will watch the tutorial entitled: Title Crawl

After viewing the video, students will create a "crawling title"
Students will create 5 original titles exploring gradients and textures

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Assignment 1

9/2-9/9

Students will finish reading the packet: Lights, Camera, Action

Students will discuss script writing and format

Assignment 1:
Objective: To introduce students to basic script writing.

1. Students will create an overview paragraph with their ideas for the project
2. Students will illustrate their ideas using a storyboard
3. Students will create a script using the format discussed in class on Friday
(the template is in shared - journalism II - info folder)

4. Students will pick two selections of music for the video and print out lyrics

Project:
I am _____?
1. Students will video and edit one 30 second scene
2. Students will create a video entitled: I am ______ (fill in your name)

** There must be a theme and purpose for the music selected for the video. In other words, the video must serve a purpose and be easily understood by any viewer

Specifics
1. No jumpy or sloppy footage
2. Clean, purposeful cuts
3. Only one type of transition (ex. Fade)
4. 3 seconds of black in the beginning --Use the title maker to create a tag for your video
(In the bot. Left corner, include your name, period, title of the video and the two songs)
5. 3 seconds of black at the end of the video
6. There must be clear purpose for the video / music
7. All filming must be completed in approved locations or the student will lose their filming privileges for the year.

9/2
Students will brainstorm ideas and create a paragraph with ideas for a storyboard

9/3
Students will create storyboards, meet with Mrs. Christian
Once approved, students will create initial scripts

9/4 & 9/5 Tutorials

1. Basic Instructions
2. Title Crawl