Monday, December 17, 2012

Tutorials

Students will complete a series of skill buidling tutorials:


Remember all tutorials must be in their OWN folder.




1. Lips Through- Must be completed by the end of class on Monday

2. Timing- Must be completed by Thursday (timing, sparkle, and blur)

3. Sparkle

4. Blur

Monday, November 26, 2012

Holiday BASH- studio productions

News Package Assignment 2



Bell Ringer:
Watch a daily news package and ANSWER the following questions:
1. What is the main point in this package?
2. How did the reporter begin and end?
3. Were there varying shots?


http://mycooljournalism3.blogspot.com/2011/11/news-package-1.html

Goal: Students will create timely/ holiday news packages/ shows
Students will produce all aspects of the project
1. All planning sheets must be turned in for a grade by Thursday, 11/29.....I will put zeros in my grade book
2. Filming and importing- Monday, 12/3-Wednesday, 12/5
3.Editing must be completed by 12/10
4. Grading- 12/12.....no exceptions



NEWS PACKAGE:
1. Students are to produce a news package.

2. The topic of the package must be relevant after the taping and submission date (EX. don't work on a package that will "be old news" by the time it airs)


**Students are reminded to turn in their check list when the project is completed

PLANNING SHEET -

NAME:______________________________

1. PACKAGE TOPIC:

2. Angle: (What EXACT point do you hope to accomplish?)

3. PEOPLE TO BE INTERVIEWED (TELL WHY...THEIR CONNECTION TO YOUR PROJECT

4. FILMING LOCATIONS:

5. INTRO:

6. OUTRO:

7. Ideas for background video:

8. Overview footage Ideas for Voice overs:

9. SCRIPT: Be sure to include your paragraph in your final packet

Closure: Each day students will evaluate/ peer evaluate their work

Project 2: Contest
http://www.keepthedrive.com/


1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, October 29, 2012

Music video

Tuesday, 10/30

Music Video

Bell Ringer:
Each day we will begin class with our notebooks.
-Please indicate a topic of discussion. This can include problems, questions, evaluations of work

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

Tuesday, 10/30- Monday, 11/12Today we are going to begin our first real project
Goals:
1. Students will review the elements of a music video (Plot, Theme, matching vocals, Attribution)
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!!)

Procedure:


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

A. We have 4 video cameras to sign out, so students will need to sign up to video tape.
B. Students will be able to video tape between Tuesday, 10/30- Monday, 11/5
 
Dates to Remember
Wednesday, 10/31- Must turn in script and lyrics. (50 points)
**Must indicate all filming locations (In school)
Thursday, 11/1 Must turn in planning sheet (50 points)
**You cannot grade without your script or planning sheet
All filmed footage must be exported by Tuesday, 11/6
C. All formal video is due by Monday, 11/12
** Editing is expected to be completed throughout the project.
***Thursday, 11/8 Preview day (Class)
****Friday, 11/9 final export by end of period

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

F. Students will review the Music Video score sheets and discuss requirements
**Must use key frames twice
-once in a title, once in video effect
-Must use organized and fitting transitions
-Must fade in and out
-Must have clean edited clips
-must tell a story

G. During the filming period, one video tutorial must be completed:


Required:

Closure Activity:
Students will evaluate the work of their peers

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Sunday, October 07, 2012

News Package 1 Schedule

Goal: Students will produce their first news package

**REMEMBER TO MAKE ONE FOLDER AND NAME IT news package 1
***SAVE ALL WORK AND FOOTAGE IN ONE FOLDER.  IF YOUR WORK IS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT YOUR J1 FOLDER, YOU WILL RECEIVE A 25 POINT DEDUCTION!!


Monday, 10/8
1. Students should begin filming their INTRO and OUTRO segments
2. Monday-Thursday
- Students should be taping all aspects of their project
A. Intro
B. Outro
C. Background footage
D. Voice Overs
E. Interviews
F. Walk Through
G. Shots for Cut Out


3. Students should import each day and begin editing immediately.

4. Review tutorials: - Tutorials are to be completed when you have free time during the project.
-All tutorials are due by Thursday, 10/11
**You are required to use the same lower third throughout your video.

A. lower thirds
B. Scroll

Once you view the tutorial, take notes on it and create your own
Export your work to the folder labeled : lower thirds and Scroll
(Go to "TVSTUDIO" SERVER and look for these folders

Friday, 10/12
5. Students should be in full edit mode.  Students will have two days to edit the majority of their project.
6. First preview on Monday, 10/15

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Friday, September 21, 2012

Intro to News Packages

Bell Ringer:
Watch a daily news package and ANSWER the following questions:
1. What is the main point in this package?
2. How did the reporter begin and end?
3. Were there varying shots?
Monday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-columbia-county-fire-destroys-homes-20111121,0,5540786.story

Wednesday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-luz-flood-victims-to-receive-thanksgiving-dinner-20111121,0,3228536.story

Thursday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-numb-body-found-in-car-20111013,0,3699733.story

Friday: http://www.wnep.com/news/specialfeatures/leckeylive/

10/1- 10/5
Goal: Students will learn about reporting the news and creating news packages

I. Watch introductory videos: How to report the news http://www.ehow.com/video_4401391_responsibilities-tv-news-reporter.html

II. Watch Channel 16 DVD on how to produce a news story

Tuesday: Watch introductory videos (see upper link) Students will review the various elements for creating a "News Package" 1. Students should get their journalism notebooks.

Wednesday 2. We will watch professional news packages from WNEP. Students will take notes on format and tips.

Thursday:
1. The class will compile a "Reporter's checklist" to indicate steps and information needed in creating a news package.
2. Then Students will complete the planning sheet.

Friday: Students will present their planning sheets and discuss their news packages to the class
Students will begin the process of creating a news story

Overview:Students will review the various elements for creating a "News Package"
1. Students should get their journalism notebooks.
2. Students will generate ideas/ complete treatments for their projects.

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, September 17, 2012

Intro to News Packages

Bell Ringer: Tuesday, 9/18- 9/21
Watch a daily news package and ANSWER the following questions:
1. What is the main point in this package?
2. How did the reporter begin and end?
3. Were there varying shots?
Tuesday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-columbia-county-fire-destroys-homes-20111121,0,5540786.story

Wednesday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-luz-flood-victims-to-receive-thanksgiving-dinner-20111121,0,3228536.story

Thursday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-numb-body-found-in-car-20111013,0,3699733.story

Friday: http://www.wnep.com/news/specialfeatures/leckeylive/

Tuesday and Wednesday:
Goal: Students will learn about reporting the news and creating news packages
I. Watch introductory videos: How to report the news http://www.ehow.com/video_4401391_responsibilities-tv-news-reporter.html

II. Watch Channel 16 DVD on how to produce a news story

Tuesday: Watch introductory videos (see upper link) Students will review the various elements for creating a "News Package" 1. Students should get their journalism notebooks.

Wednesday 2. We will watch professional news packages from WNEP. Students will take notes on format and tips.

Thursday:
1. The class will compile a "Reporter's checklist" to indicate steps and information needed in creating a news package.
2. Then Students will complete the planning sheet.

Friday: Students will present their planning sheets and discuss their news packages to the class
Students will begin the process of creating a news story

Overview:Students will review the various elements for creating a "News Package"
1. Students should get their journalism notebooks.
2. Students will generate ideas/ complete treatments for their projects.

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.
1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.
1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Soundbooth

Monday, 9/17 - Adobe Soundbooth

Goal: Students will be able to locate and remove excess "noise" from audio

1. Students will review basic elements of Soundbooth (toolbox, bars, effect locations, minimize bars, etc)
2. Students will watch a tutorial on removing sound from a selection of audio
3. Students will discuss the process
4. Students will open a new project and remove sound from an audio clip


Materials needed: computers, blog, Soundbooth, notes

Assessment: evaluate project: students will remove excess noise from a video

Standard - 1.9.11.A: Use media and technology resources for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning. Identify complexities and inconsistencies in the information and the different perspectives found in each medium.


1.9.11.B: Evaluate how the techniques used in media modify traditional society.

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced



Friday, September 07, 2012

9/10-9/14 Key Frames Titles and Key frames


Goal: Students will be able to use and incorporate key frames into their productions

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

Students will incorporate camera movement and angles into their projects

Students will understand how to utilize title techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro / 6.5 Students will review basic editing skills/ techniques for the first project

Bell Ringer: Monday - Thursday - Students will participate in a review of various Adobe Elements

Monday - Sound Forge Tuesday - Sound Effects

Wednesday - Key Frames

Thursday - Sonic Fire Pro Friday - complete all tutorial projects

Friday – Quiz Must Be Completed

Monday, 9/10: Students will review the Key frame tutorial at their desks, add to their instructional notes and practice the tutorial Students will create a practice key frame project (Please save it in a new folder named : PRACTICE KEY FRAME) Students will watch first productions

Tuesday, 9/11 Teacher will review basic editing and key frames and allow students to begin their quiz

Wednesday, 9/12: Begin Video Quiz - Due on Friday, 9/14

1. Students will log on and go to the TV studio.

2. Create a new Adobe Project : Place it in a folder called: Key frame 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 key frames

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 key frames 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"

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 1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evevaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, September 03, 2012

Assignment 1
9/3-9/9
Opening Activity: (Must be completed at the very beginning of class each day)
9/3- Meet with your group and discuss an organized editing schedule
9/4- Watch tutorial video 1- basic intro **Rem. to take notes on the tutorials. You will be using these skills all year
9/5- Watch tutorial video 2- title crawl

9/6- Review works for export; Final staging package; Final export
9/9= Peer evaluation before final export --The is the Last day. All works must be exported by the end of the period
Goal: Students be able to incorporate camera directions and angles into an original production
Students will incorporate camera movement and angles into their projects
Students will understand how to utilize title techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro /
Students will review basic editing skills/ techniques for the first project

Assignment 1:

Students will learn basic editing techniques
Students will create their first project


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.

Daily Plan: (Mrs. Christian will conduct a short lesson each day before you begin your project)
Tuesday: a general walk through of Adobe - You will work on project after discussion
Tuesday: Bins and organization
Wednesday: SAVING a project; Exporting
Thursday: Title Crawls
Friday: Project Checklist
Due Dates9/3-9/6 Students will edit videos
9/3- Tutorials must be completed and exported by Friday
9/5 - All filming complete; videos must be IMPORTED and saved into a proper folder
9/3-6- Editing project
9/29- Final Export day

1. Basic Instructions
2. Title Crawl

**Each person will complete their own tutorial project.
**Each student will take notes on the tutorial
**Each group will incorporate a crawling title in their video

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

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Bell ringers:
Monday, 8/27
Opening Activity: Watch the following clip and discuss the difference with and without the musical score

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApsR4pDI5tk

Tuesday, 8/28 - Answer the following question in the comment link below:
How do camera shots, angles and movements change the emotions of a scene?

Wednesday, 8/29 - Using the link below, write a quick scene of two people walking down the hall.  Use a camera angle, one movement and a camera direction.

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

Plan:
Monday, 8/27 -Students will discuss the following planning and technique tips
Tuesday, 8/28 - Students will complete formal story boards and scripts
Wednesday, 8/29 - Students will run through a complete video production
**Students will pick three projects to participate in
**Each group will review the plan, tape and conduct the project
Tips:

HOW TO SHOOT A QUALITY VIDEO:

PLAN -If you plan your shots in advance you'll get your shots more quickly. Directors of big budget films frequently create tight drawing called storyboards of every single shot in their movie before they every start a camera, a process that could take months. However, I will settle for doodles of each shot and camera angle/ change.

Plan...but be ready to improvise, too. It's like singing a song. You don't need to know the whole thing, but don't start without knowing what the tune and first verse are.

KEEP IT SIMPLE:

A good video trick is a short video trick. If your idea takes more that a page to describe, it's probably too long.

ACTING:

You must be believable. If seven books fall on your foot, react in pain. It is essential that your audience believe what your are doing on film.

(Hideous acting can be great only if it is incredibly bad!!)


Basic elements:

Coordinating a scene is very much like choreographing a dance move. All participants must rehearse...this includes the production staff.



Establish your shot- Give the audience a big first view so they understand the context of your production. Capture the entire set/ background/ scene.



Camera Angles- see worksheet



The 180 rule- When you are shooting a character, stay to one side of them. If you are filming the right side, do not switch to the left. This will leave your shot awkward and unbalanced.



Eye line match-This is two or more shots. Show your character looking something or pointing to it. Hold this shot for a few seconds, then cut to what they are looking at. Be sure that the second shot is shot from his/ her eye level and angle.



Over the shoulder shots- switch back and forth between your subjects



Action shots- Mike stands on a bench, looks down and jumps. As he begins to jump, cut to a different view.



The Dolly shot- move with your subject. Sometimes it is easier to roll with your subject.


**Storyboards are required and MUST match up to your video. You will only receive 50% of your grade if you cannot provide this element of planning.



Project: Staging

1. Review video sample

2. Discuss established shots. Create secondary storyboards

3. Discuss shots and sound effects

Sample Video: www.klutz.com/tv


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 take a few choreographed movements with each other.

3. Practice so everyone knows where each person is working and acting
4. One sound effect must be used
180 rule
Eye line Match
Over the Shoulder Shots
Action Shots
Dolly

5. -You must memorize all steps and actions.

EX: ""ll start with one jab. You duck. Then you do two jabs , and I'll duck. Next,...)


The sound effect person must practice too.


Directions for shots:
A. In the middle of a coordinated shot, stop the camera and switch to a new point of view, over the shoulder. This way you can use the momentum of the action to carry through the cut. It keeps the action moving)



B. The big trick. Shoot over the shoulder . If the camera man backs away and zooms in, you'll create an illusion that the characters are much closer than they really are.



C. Camera will be in full zoom 5 to 6 feet away from the subject

Placement: In a choreographed scene:
-The actors are always too far apart to actually reach each other. On top of which, everybody knows what is going to happen next...it's practice!


Add sound effects and let's get started!!!!!


Closure Activity:
Monday, 8/27– Discuss one camera angle that will be important to your production.
Tuesday, 8/28 - How are you using the 180 degree rule in your
Wednesday, 8/29 – Quiz

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced 1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic 1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Your Turn

Bell ringers:
Monday, 8/27
Opening Activity: Watch the following clip and discuss the difference with and without the musical score

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApsR4pDI5tk

Tuesday, 8/28 - Answer the following question in the comment link below:
How do camera shots, angles and movements change the emotions of a scene?

Wednesday, 8/29 - Using the link below, write a quick scene of two people walking down the hall.  Use a camera angle, one movement and a camera direction.

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

Plan:
Students will discuss the following planning and technique tips

Students will choreograph a project


Tips:

HOW TO SHOOT A QUALITY VIDEO:

PLAN -If you plan your shots in advance you'll get your shots more quickly. Directors of big budget films frequently create tight drawing called storyboards of every single shot in their movie before they every start a camera, a process that could take months. However, I will settle for doodles of each shot and camera angle/ change.

Plan...but be ready to improvise, too. It's like singing a song. You don't need to know the whole thing, but don't start without knowing what the tune and first verse are.

KEEP IT SIMPLE:

A good video trick is a short video trick. If your idea takes more that a page to describe, it's probably too long.

ACTING:

You must be believable. If seven books fall on your foot, react in pain. It is essential that your audience believe what your are doing on film.

(Hideous acting can be great only if it is incredibly bad!!)


Basic elements:

Coordinating a scene is very much like choreographing a dance move. All participants must rehearse...this includes the production staff.



Establish your shot- Give the audience a big first view so they understand the context of your production. Capture the entire set/ background/ scene.



Camera Angles- see worksheet



The 180 rule- When you are shooting a character, stay to one side of them. If you are filming the right side, do not switch to the left. This will leave your shot awkward and unbalanced.



Eye line match-This is two or more shots. Show your character looking something or pointing to it. Hold this shot for a few seconds, then cut to what they are looking at. Be sure that the second shot is shot from his/ her eye level and angle.



Over the shoulder shots- switch back and forth between your subjects



Action shots- Mike stands on a bench, looks down and jumps. As he begins to jump, cut to a different view.



The Dolly shot- move with your subject. Sometimes it is easier to roll with your subject.


**Storyboards are required and MUST match up to your video. You will only receive 50% of your grade if you cannot provide this element of planning.



Project: Staging

1. Review video sample

2. Discuss established shots. Create secondary storyboards

3. Discuss shots and sound effects

Sample Video: www.klutz.com/tv


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 take a few choreographed movements with each other.

3. Practice so everyone knows where each person is working and acting
4. One sound effect must be used
180 rule
Eye line Match
Over the Shoulder Shots
Action Shots
Dolly

5. -You must memorize all steps and actions.

EX: ""ll start with one jab. You duck. Then you do two jabs , and I'll duck. Next,...)


The sound effect person must practice too.


Directions for shots:
A. In the middle of a coordinated shot, stop the camera and switch to a new point of view, over the shoulder. This way you can use the momentum of the action to carry through the cut. It keeps the action moving)



B. The big trick. Shoot over the shoulder . If the camera man backs away and zooms in, you'll create an illusion that the characters are much closer than they really are.



C. Camera will be in full zoom 5 to 6 feet away from the subject

Placement: In a choreographed scene:
-The actors are always too far apart to actually reach each other. On top of which, everybody knows what is going to happen next...it's practice!


Add sound effects and let's get started!!!!!


Closure Activity:
Monday, 8/27– Discuss one camera angle that will be important to your production.
Tuesday, 8/28 - How are you using the 180 degree rule in your
Wednesday, 8/29 – Quiz

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced 1.5.11.B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic 1.5.11.C- Write with controlled and/ or subtle organization

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Opening Activity:
In your journalism notebook, please comment on the following article:

8/23  Think fast! Crazy job interview questions

Now answer several crazy interview questions in your notebook.  Please note that you will be writing as if you are giving a video response.  Do NOT go overboard or have long answers.

I will state the questions orally.

8/ 24 Activity
Review the following Link:
Camera Shots

Thursday, 8/23 and Friday, 8/24
Journalism II

Camera Angles/ Movement
Students will identify important visual terms (such as long-shot, close-up, camera angle) that are used on television and in movies and begin to recognize that these angles/ movements affect meaning.
Camera Direction/ Angles
Students will review camera direction, angles, transitions and key elements to planning a video project.

Students will review two handouts on camera direction/ angles
Students will discuss a packet entitled: Lights, Camera, Action

Link: http://www.mediaknowall.com/camangles.html

Why is it important for students to be aware of camera-subject distance, perhaps before addressing any other aspect of movies and television?

Television is made up of hundreds and thousands of pictures, called shots, each of which must be carefully planned. The long shot, medium shot, and close-up (and many other camera-subject distances such as the medium long shot and extreme close-up) are the basis of editing in movies and on television.

Without these shots, the person who edits the movie, TV show, or commercial would have nothing to work with. Editing, in nearly all cases, is the combining of long shots, medium shots, and close-ups to create an effective visual presentation. Camera-subject distance is the basis for visual editing.

It is essential for students to have a clear understanding of camera-subject distance before they begin to analyze television programs and movies and before they begin to create their own productions on video.

Assessment: (Monday, 8/29) Students will be given a quiz on all of the terms and packet

Closure Activity: What types of camera angles do you see in the linked video? http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/earthquake-measured-58-magnitude-rattles-washington-york/story?id=14364643

Please post your comments using the comment section on the blog.
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

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Welcome

Welcome to Journalism II

In your journalism notebook, please comment on the following article:

Think fast! Crazy job interview questions
Now answer several crazy interview questions in your notebook. Please note that you will be writing as if you are giving a video response. Do NOT go overboard or have long answers.

I will state the questions orally.

Overview:
This year we will explore the "behind the scenes" of videography.

There is more to a video than skinny models, hot rockers and flashes of color. This is an indepth process of planning, organizing and implementation that begins with a single thought. It is a process that starts with a storyboard and jumps to a full production.

During first marking period, we will cover the following areas:
Camera direction
Camera angle
Video terminology
storyboards
Scripts
Editing techniques

So, this is the beginning of what I like to refer to as
Lights, Camera, Action

SYLLABUS

Journalism II Syllabus
Video Editing 079

Contact Information
Instructor: Mrs. Christian
Email Address: tchristian@berwucjsd.org
Web Address: www.mycooljournalism2.blogspot.com

Planning Period: Second Period

Text and Resource Materials
Required Text: Media, W. Richard Whitaker (Longman, 2000)

Course Description
This year students will explore the "behind the scenes" of video production

There is more to a video than skinny models, hot rockers and flashes of color. This is an in-depth process of planning, organizing and implementation that begins with a single thought. It is a process that starts with a storyboard and jumps to a full production.

Digital Video is a “new media” that has evolved from many disciplines. While it is a direct descendant from the world of industrial video making, digital video has incorporated DNA from traditional film-making, traditional and computer animation, web technology, computer gaming and art. Digital video allows us to blend all these technologies to form a new art form that is available to anyone with a computer, some software and inexpensive digital camera.

The fundamentals of visual storytelling are core to this hands-on production class. We will be studying the technology of video editing on the computer, various methods of image acquisition and approaches for communicating ideas over linear time. Themes may incorporate short character studies, transformations of light and form, movement of people and objects and spatial composition of a moving image.

Students will be able to use either computer graphics, animation, still images or video production for most assignments. Original digital music, production music and sync sound are considered as a means to underscoring visual sequences.


Prerequisites As stated in the Enrollment Book

PA Academic Standards
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

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• By the end of the course, each participate will understand the impact visual literacy has on the learning process and will be able to produce, instruct, and integrate digital media into their curriculum and share via computer programs, DVD’s, and the Internet.
• Discuss and apply foundation concepts in non-linear video modification, film direction, and digital sound editing.
• Develop a basic proficiency with the tools and techniques available in standard digital video editing programs.
• Shoot, capture, edit, and output short video projects, organizing the material and modifying it into a coherent sequence.
• Identify elements of multiple media used in journalistic storytelling.
• Critically evaluate professional journalistic multimedia packages.
• Produce video story packages.
• Combine audio and still photographs to produce audio slideshows.
• Demonstrate understanding of characteristics of online journalistic storytelling.
• Set up short video projects and shoot them using a variety of appropriate camera angles, shots, and framing.
• Apply a variety of techniques for establishing or breaking continuity in a video sequence.
• Edit a video sequence to synchronize it to a musical soundtrack or dialogue.
• Apply a variety of techniques compressing for expanding the perception of time in a video sequence.
• Apply basic techniques for mixing a soundtrack incorporating the human voice, ambient noise, sound effects, and music.
• Add basic titles to a digital video, do basic production checks, and output it in common video formats for DVD or the Web.
• Students will learn to work as individuals as well as in groups
• Students will learn how to create a college-level presentation
• Students will manipulate various types of media

Course Outline
**Throughout the year, student will continually participate in tutorial-based video technique assignments. They will also continue to produce video projects.

Marking Period One: Students will be introduced to the basic elements of video production
• Camera direction
Camera angle
Video terminology
storyboards
Scripts
Editing techniques
• Camera angles

Marking Period Two: Students will be able to add extension elements to enhance their video productions
• Work with the Browser and Bins tools in Adobe Premiere to
• Mark clips and use Insert and Overwrite edits.
• Trim Edit points to adjust length of clips
• Use Extension tools to extend edit points
• Use the marker tools to adjust edit points.
• Create and incorporate basic titles
• Utilize and implement key frames
• Import, convert, and edit music


Marking Period Three: Students will explore abstract compositions exploring texture, composition, light, and other formal or spatial elements
• Utilize timing techniques
• Advanced camera angles/ movements
• Incorporate natural elements into their compositions
• Utilize and incorporate video manipulation
• Explore and incorporate programs to advance video editing techniques

Marking Period Four: Students will combine all of their skills and create and develop a full length feature production to be used as the final exam
• Incorporate various mediums
• Learn and utilize advanced special effects: Boris, ULead,
• Organize a full length project / presentation
Assessments: Several forms of assessment will be utilized throughout the year:
• Small groups; class discussion; teacher conferences; tests; quizzes; peer evaluations; self evaluations; teacher evaluations; rubrics and score sheets.

Grading Policy and Procedures:
Grades for each evaluation will be based on points, not percentages. At the conclusion of a marking period, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total number of possible points to determine the student`s percentage and report card grade.
Homework will occasionally be given and graded. There will occasional opportunities offered to all students to earn extra credit.
Hands-on methods of digital movie making constitute the basis for assignments. Digital Video Cameras, 3-D computer graphics and 2D packages such as Photoshop and Flash and programs specified for digital video production will be the primary technologies used. Digital editing will be accomplished using Window Movie Maker and Adobe Premier. For your final project, you may use whatever media or application you prefer.
The assignments will help develop skills that accumulate towards the production of a short film by the end of the year. These include character based visual narratives, or explicit reconstructions of buildings and landscapes, or more abstract compositions exploring texture, composition, light, and other formal or spatial elements.
We screen live action short films, news packages, animation, and student work. Discussion of these works will be an integral part of the subject. There will be a few readings on film theory, design theory, and related topics.

Class Expectations:
-All assignments must be turned in on time
-You are responsible for meeting ALL deadlines. This is a journalism class. The success of this program is dependent on your contributions.
-All assignments will be graded.
(Partial homework or class work assignments will receive a "0" with no make-ups)
(You MUST learn to be responsible in this class!!)
-The final exam will be weighted.
Student expectations
1. Arrive on time.
2. Be prepared to learn. Bring books, pencils, paper, agenda, homework and anything you may need for class.
3. Be respectful of others.
4. Follow directions the first time they are given.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Goal: Students will become familiar with the television studio

Monday - Thursday: Students will plan studio project
1. Please make sure you have the following
-paragraph
-treatment
-formal script (with camera directions, props, staging, camera movement, dialogue, stage directions, graphics and all director information)
-blocking maps

2. Select and record commercials on formal script
3. Discuss, plan and create outtakes
4. Position list
5. Organizational plan sheet

Friday- Wednesday - Work on final exams



1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, April 09, 2012

Work on All About Me Video

Goal: Students will continue working on their final project
Students will have sufficient work on their time lines for Friday's check

1. All students should work on their Adobe Premiere projects.
2. There will be a 50 point check on Friday. I will monitor the progress of the All About Me Project
3. On Thursday and Friday, we will go into the studio

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Intro to TV Studio

Week of 3/26
We will continue working on the text modules.

Goal: Students will learn about all aspects of television production
Students will write treatments
Students will write scripts

Holding the viewer’s attention
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp003.htm

Production Steps:
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp004.htm

Script:
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp005.htm

Script Writing:
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp006.htm

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, March 19, 2012

Online Text: Intro to TV Studio

Today we are going to explore various elements to in studio production.
We will begin with Module 1:http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp_ind.htm

Tuesday, 3/20: Read and take the quiz on the following sections: (Use the links below. Complete by the end of the period)

1. TV Production Overview Part 2:
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp001-2.htm

2. Program Proposals and Treatments: (We will be using these during your productions)
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp002.htm


Tipshttp://www.writing-world.com/screen/TV.shtml

Project Due by 3/23Students will create an Easter graphic using the following requirements
1. Must incorporate 3 tutorials
**1 must be KEYFRAMES
2. Clear message/ clean edits
3. bet. 15- 30 seconds long

Export into a folder entitled " Easter quiz"

Must turn in a script that indicates in-time of tutorials (When the tutorials appear in the video)

1 type transition



1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Tuesday, March 06, 2012

Marketing & Advertising Project

Goals:
Students will create their marketing/advertising project which targets high school students.

Groups:

1.Kelly, David, Alex, and Ashton
2.Maddie, Jen, Kaitlin, Kaitlyn, and Kaileigh

Directions: Market and advertise a product of your choice that is revolutionary for high school students to have. Your product must be in the classroom on the day of your presentation. A poster does not count as a product; however, you will need to create one as a marketing mechanism.

What you need to create:
1. 30 second commercial
2. 15 second commercial
3. 10 second commercial
4. Storyboards: 1 for me & 1 for the presentation
5. Script for each commercial (3 scripts in total)
6. 1 poster to advertise/ market the product
7. 1 flyer

Things to include:
1. Description of the product
2. Price
3. Pros
4. Music
5. Transitions
6. Close-up shot in the 15 second commercial
7. Long-shot in the 30 second commercial

**Be persuasive in your advertising/marketing. Make me want to buy your product.
**You will be presenting your projects to the class.

Important Due Dates:
Periodical Check:
Friday 3/2/12
Final Videos & Scripts: Friday 3/9/12
Presentations & Supplies: Monday 3/12/12 & 3/13/12


Presentation Guidelines:


1. Explain who your target audience is and why?
2. Why you picked your product and how it is useful.
3. Discuss your marketing strategies.
4. Include a slogan.
5. Storyboards you present need to be put onto a poster board.
6. Flyer & poster need to be on display during presentation.
7. You need to explain everything you did in the Presentation and why you chose to do it that way.
8. Play all your commercials for the class.

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced Create an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.Use precise language and specific detail

Friday, February 10, 2012

Project

2/13-2/21
GOAL: Students will plan and implement an original package for the Allstate contest
Students will begin to plan, implement and organize the final exam video

PROJECT
Students will also continue to work on their contest video
http://www.keepthedrive.com/

During days when the contest video will be waiting information, new footage or new facts, students should be working on the initial stages of their final exam video. Students should be gathering and organizing content for the three chapter video project.

Dates: Monday, 2/13- Progress check - Each student must show a portion of their video to the class
Wednesday, 2/15 - Final scripts are due

Friday, 2/17- Journals due to http://www.turnitin.com/
Friday, 2/17 - First export
Tuesday, 2/21 - Final export

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Create an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.Use precise language and specific detail

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Classroom Project

GOAL: Students will plan and implement an original package for the Allstate contest
Students will begin to plan, implement and organize the final exam video

PROJECT
Students will also continue to work on their contest video
http://www.keepthedrive.com/

During days when the contest video will be waiting information, new footage or new facts, students should be working on the initial stages of their final exam video. Students should be gathering and organizing content for the three chapter video project.

Dates: Monday, 1/30 - Progress check
Wednesday, 2/1 - Students will orally present their progress and present a section of their video
**at this time, they can show a selection, ask questions, seek input or helpful suggestions
Friday, 2/3- Journals due to http://www.turnitin.com/

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced
Create an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.Use precise language and specific detail

Thursday, January 12, 2012

GOAL: Students will plan and implement an original package for the Allstate contest
Students will begin to plan, implement and organize the final exam video

PROJECT
Students will also continue to work on their contest video
http://www.keepthedrive.com/

Please keep working on the contest video. I assume you have started filming.

I still haven't seen paperwork from many.

Let's get going!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Quiz

Students will complete a video quiz today

1. All students need to make a quad pip using a theme
-The theme can be any type of video or pictures...ex: Flowers, Friends, etc
2. After all of your four images are on the screen, please make a title indicating your theme.
3. Ex. IF your theme was flowers, you would have all four images grow using keyframes. Once they were all in their appropriate coordinates and still, a title should pop out. This title might say....FLOWERS
4. Be sure to stick to your theme
5. Save this project in a folder called : "PIP QUIZ"
6. Make sure all contents are in the folder including your export.
7. I will be grading your export from home

**I looked over the storyboards from the students who completed them. They are on my desk. Please check them out.

***If I don't see storyboards from the others by 3:00 today, they will receive a 0/100

Get to work guys!! Good Luck!!
NO Talking!!

Friday, January 06, 2012

GOAL: Students will plan and implement an original package for the Allstate contest
Students will begin to plan, implement and organize the final exam video

PROJECT
Students will also continue to work on their contest video
http://www.keepthedrive.com/

Dates:
Monday, 1/9 - Students will turn in scripts and storyboards for the contest project
Tuesday - Thursday - film
*If you are not working, please plan your final
**First Journal - Monday, 1/16

FINAL EXAM:
Introduction / Overview of the Final Exam Project
(Must be completed before you begin the FINAL EXAM PROJECT)

Name:

1. Present your TIMELINE on the Smart Board
2. Point out any specifics…ex: How your titles create your theme, How you used something consecutively throughout your video
3. Discuss the chapters of your project: You must tell a little about each section
4. Describe the section you are going to present
5. After we watch this section, discuss problems or seek ideas for improvement


1. Theme:
a. Specific:
b. Specific:
c. Specific:


2. Chapters

A.
B.
C.


3. Problems/ areas of advice needed:



CONTRACT:

PROJECT: FINAL EXAM
(DEADLINE: END OF SCHEDULED FINAL EXAM PERIOD)

TITLE:__________________________________

CH. 1 THEME:__________________________________

CH. 2 THEME:__________________________________

CH. 3 THEME:__________________________________

SCHEDULED DAYS:__________________________________

I agree to work on my projects on the days indicated above. I realize that Mrs. Christian will check my folders every Wednesday and grade my progress. If I fail to work on my projects, I understand that my grade will be drastically reduced. Also, I realize that I am required to turn in my video log for my final exam every Friday. It will be returned on Monday whereas I will continue to change and update my project.

Also, I will check the blog daily to see any additions, requirements or updates for both projects. I will follow all project requirements indicated on the blog.


SIGNATURE:_____________________________ DATE:______________________
___________________________________________________________________

(There will be "down" days where you will have little to do on your other project. You will need to set up a work schedule with me. EX: Work on Final Exam on Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Work on individual project Mon and Fri.)

-You will need to select a schedule and sign a contract before the end of the week.
-Again, you will have video checks on Wednesdays.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students are required to create a 5 minute (MIN.) video entitled "All About Me" (You may insert your name in place of the "ME")

2. Students will select a theme that will be carried out throughout the video
3. 6 titles are required
4. Students must use 4 tutorials and 2 video effects.
5, Any transition combination may be used throughout the video
6. Any jumpy video segment or poor audio segment will result in a deduction of 10 points for each problem area.
7. Students will showcase three chapters of their lives.
8. Students may convert old videos, scan old photos (if you use photos, you must use the timing tutorial to assure that they go along with the video.)
9. Students are encouraged to record voice overs and utilize sound effects.

Requirements:
1. Students are required to turn in a working video log. This is like a script. You will outline each chapter and provide written details of any specifics that will be in the video. You will select audio and indicate song times....ex. 0:00-20 seconds. (Also, include highlighted lyrics for this section of the music)

2. Create your log in script form: Video/ audio/ details (Logs will be turned in every Friday)

3. Each chapter must have purpose

-The final exam must be exported before your final exam period ends.
-I will be in my classroom every day until 3:00 and I am here every Wednesday until 4:30
**You will need extra time, so please take advantage of this early start.
**We only have one scanner, you may scan at home and bring photos in on disc.
**Please see me before converting video that is not digital


**Final exam must be exported into a folder entitled "2008 FINAL"
***ANY VIDEO NOT EXPORTED WILL RECEIVE A 75 POINT DEDUCTION.....IT WILL N OT PASS!!
*ALL LYRICS MUST BE APPROVED

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced

Monday, January 02, 2012

Contest Video

Happy New Year!!!!
Quad Pip Tutorial
Goal: Students will learn to calculate and divide the visual area using the Quad Pip Tutorial

Students will watch the Quad Pip Tutorial and complete the following assignment:

3 exports are required
Export 1: Quad Pip (4)
Export2: Tri Pip (3)
Export 3: Octo Pip (8)

A. Each tutorial should start with 1 full screen image
B. Each tutorial should end with 1 full screen image
C. Be sure to fade in and out

-Please make sure your areas are equal
-Use clear footage or photos
DUE DATE: 1/6

PROJECT 2
Students will also continue to work on their contest video
http://www.keepthedrive.com/


FINAL EXAM:
Introduction / Overview of the Final Exam Project
(Must be completed before you begin the FINAL EXAM PROJECT)

Name:

1. Present your TIMELINE on the Smart Board
2. Point out any specifics…ex: How your titles create your theme, How you used something consecutively throughout your video
3. Discuss the chapters of your project: You must tell a little about each section
4. Describe the section you are going to present
5. After we watch this section, discuss problems or seek ideas for improvement


1. Theme:
a. Specific:
b. Specific:
c. Specific:


2. Chapters

A.
B.
C.


3. Problems/ areas of advice needed:



CONTRACT:

PROJECT: FINAL EXAM
(DEADLINE: END OF SCHEDULED FINAL EXAM PERIOD)

TITLE:__________________________________

CH. 1 THEME:__________________________________

CH. 2 THEME:__________________________________

CH. 3 THEME:__________________________________

SCHEDULED DAYS:__________________________________

I agree to work on my projects on the days indicated above. I realize that Mrs. Christian will check my folders every Wednesday and grade my progress. If I fail to work on my projects, I understand that my grade will be drastically reduced. Also, I realize that I am required to turn in my video log for my final exam every Friday. It will be returned on Monday whereas I will continue to change and update my project.

Also, I will check the blog daily to see any additions, requirements or updates for both projects. I will follow all project requirements indicated on the blog.


SIGNATURE:_____________________________ DATE:______________________
___________________________________________________________________

(There will be "down" days where you will have little to do on your other project. You will need to set up a work schedule with me. EX: Work on Final Exam on Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Work on individual project Mon and Fri.)

-You will need to select a schedule and sign a contract before the end of the week.
-Again, you will have video checks on Wednesdays.

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Students are required to create a 5 minute (MIN.) video entitled "All About Me" (You may insert your name in place of the "ME")

2. Students will select a theme that will be carried out throughout the video
3. 6 titles are required
4. Students must use 4 tutorials and 2 video effects.
5, Any transition combination may be used throughout the video
6. Any jumpy video segment or poor audio segment will result in a deduction of 10 points for each problem area.
7. Students will showcase three chapters of their lives.
8. Students may convert old videos, scan old photos (if you use photos, you must use the timing tutorial to assure that they go along with the video.)
9. Students are encouraged to record voice overs and utilize sound effects.

Requirements:
1. Students are required to turn in a working video log. This is like a script. You will outline each chapter and provide written details of any specifics that will be in the video. You will select audio and indicate song times....ex. 0:00-20 seconds. (Also, include highlighted lyrics for this section of the music)

2. Create your log in script form: Video/ audio/ details (Logs will be turned in every Friday)

3. Each chapter must have purpose

-The final exam must be exported before your final exam period ends.
-I will be in my classroom every day until 3:00 and I am here every Wednesday until 4:30
**You will need extra time, so please take advantage of this early start.
**We only have one scanner, you may scan at home and bring photos in on disc.
**Please see me before converting video that is not digital


**Final exam must be exported into a folder entitled "2008 FINAL"
***ANY VIDEO NOT EXPORTED WILL RECEIVE A 75 POINT DEDUCTION.....IT WILL N OT PASS!!
*ALL LYRICS MUST BE APPROVED

1.2.11B - use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced