Assignment 1
8/29-- 8/31
Opening Activity: Watch the following clip and discuss the angles and movements



8/29- Discuss one incident where you saw the world through a "Camera Shot"





8/30- Write a mini-script using close up, dolly, pan, tilt in a logical manner





8/31 - Write a mini-script using dolly zoom











Goal: Students be able to incorporate camera directions and angles into an original production


Students will incorporate camera movement and angles into their scripts and planning
Students will understand script writing and format

Assignment 1:

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 story board and script using the format discussed in class
(the template is in shared - journalism II - info folder)

4. Students will pick a selection of music for the video and print out lyrics

Project:
1. You will create an interactive scene utilizing several camera shots and movements.
Project: Staging

1. Review video sample

2. Discuss established shots. Create secondary storyboards

3. Discuss shots and sound effects



Directions:

1. Open with a wide shot. Include both characters in one shot from one side. Stick with this side for this shot.

2. Hold the established shot and let characters interact with each other.

3. Practice so everyone knows where each person is working and acting
4. One sound effect must be used
5. You must include the following:


180 rule
Eye line Match
Over the Shoulder Shots
Action Shots
Dolly zoom


High Angle/ Low Angle


Close Up and ECU


-Title Crawl Tutorial

5. -You must memorize all steps and actions.



** 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.






Due Dates
8/29


Students will brainstorm ideas and create a paragraph with ideas for a storyboard

8/30 Scripts and Story Boards are due



**Students will create storyboards, meet with Mrs. Christian
Once approved, students will create initial scripts



8/30-9/2 - taping days



8/30-9/2 Tutorials (must be completed by Friday)

1. Basic Instructions
2. Title Crawl





Closure Activity:





Since you are venturing into new territory, please indicate something that is going well in your project. You may also indicate any problems or questions.





1.1.11H Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of nonfiction 1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced