Thursday, August 28, 2008

Writing Scripts

Objective: Students will learn to organize and create a script for a video project

1. Overview paragraph- Each student will turn in a paragraph describing the overall concept for their first video project.

-The project will be two 10 second videos that contain the exact same footang
-HOWEVER, each video will be set to two different musical selections (Music that depicts two very different moods)
-The music must be suitable for the concept and naturally fit with the video

2. Students will read the packet entitled: Lights, Camera, Action
3. Students will review all of the elements included in a simple video production
4. Next, the students will create storyboards and discuss script format
5. Students will be introduced to script writing

Once we are finished. Students will begin to brainstorm ideas for their project. Also, they will print the lyrics for each song to be used in the project.

*Remember all taping must take place in THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: the lab, the hall outside of the lab, in the cafe, outside, or in a study hall (With a teacher's written permission). Students violating this rule will face the following punishment:
1. Zero and no make up
2. Loss of filming privileges for the year

THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

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

Quiz: Friday

Welcome

Welcome to Journalism II

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

Friday, May 23, 2008

Integrated Discussion

Goals: Students will present a "problem area/ positive area" of their video
As a group students will formulate solutions to their problems.


Using the Smart Board:
1. Students will present their digital video time lines
2. Students will explain their final exam and the chapters included within the project
3. Each student will present a section of their video and discuss it with the class.

4. Students will record notes on a worksheet entitled "Changes/ Ideas"; The class will work together to solve individual problems.

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Double Projects

Now that the end of the year is drawing near, it is time to complete our final exam project.

You will be assigned two projects to work on consecutively.

Class project #1: Student pick

-Display your best video talent, organization skills and written creativity.
-Students are required to complete a project of their choice.
-You must use 4 different tutorials
-3 different title programs
-Develop a creative theme
-Incorporate quality audio
-You may use any transitions.....No, I am not placing any restrictions, just have fun. I know you enjoy mixing transitions, and I don't! This time, you can go transition crazy!!

1.Concept paragraph and initial script is due by Thursday, April 24.
(I need to approve the project and its direction)
2. There will be checks each Wednesday.
3. This project is due by May 16, 2008.

Project 2: Final Exam

(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 3:40 and I am here every Wednesday until 5:30
**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


*Free project must be exported into a folder entitled "FREE PROJECT"
**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 BEFORE SONGS ARE PLACED INTO EITHER PROJECT

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Creating an actual infomercial

Students will create instructional video projects

The world of infomercials are the perfect example for advanced video projects. The organization, variety or elements and the repetition of the main idea is essential for a successful project.

Tuesday, April 1
-Read through scripts. Make corrections and edit
-Bring props; all outtakes must be completed by the end of the period.
-Sign up for a practice time and a taping day.

-All work must be edited before actual taping.

Wednesday- Thursday
-Practice run through; Your group must be in full dress; script and staging area must be blocked; all props used must be present during this practice or they will not be allowed in the actual production. (This includes clothing, sets, objects needed, etc).

Friday, April 4-Friday, April 18
Film(4/4-4/8)
Block projects with Mrs. Christian (Tuesday, April 8)
Edit Outtakes (4/9-4/11)
4/14 (Mon) Group 1- Studio reserved
4/15 (Tues) Group 2- Studio reserved
4/16 (Wed)
4/17(Thurs) Group 3 Studio reserved
4/18 (Fri) Group 4 Studio reserved

4/22 Mon- Editing day
4/23 Tues-Viewing day

**All projects must be taped by Friday, 4/18-- NO EXCUSES.

-All groups must participate or cooperate in the filming process
-Any student found listening to music, playing games, or doing other "non-journalism" related projects will receive a zero as a grade.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Extra Tutorial Assignment

No studio productions today. We will continue with group 3 on Thursday and group4 on Friday.

Today, ALL J2 students should finish the SPOTLIGHT TUTORIAL
**Save and export this tutorial your folder; create another folder named "spotlight tutorial"

Next, watch the QUAD PIP TUTORIAL

-A QUADRANT PRINTOUT IS ON THE DOOR BY MY COMPUTER. You may want to draw a copy of this in a notebook. It is very helpful.

DO NOT REMOVE IT FROM MY DOOR!!!!!

-Complete the tutorial and export it to your folder; create another folder named: Quad Pip

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY!!!!

Monday, March 31, 2008

Informercial Production

Tuesday, April 1
-Read through scripts. Make corrections and edit
-Bring props; all outtakes must be completed by the end of the period.
-Sign up for a practice time and a taping day.

-All work must be edited before actual taping.

Wednesday- Thursday
-Practice run through; Your group must be in full dress; script and staging area must be blocked; all props used must be present during this practice or they will not be allowed in the actual production. (This includes clothing, sets, objects needed, etc).

Friday, April 4-Friday, April 18
Film(4/4-4/8)
Block projects with Mrs. Christian (Tuesday, April 8)
Edit Outtakes (4/9-4/11)
4/14 (Mon) Group 1- Studio reserved
4/15 (Tues) Group 2- Studio reserved
4/16 (Wed) Group 3- Studio reserved
4/17(Thurs) Group 4 Studio reserved
4/18 (Fri) Viewing day.

**All projects must be completed by Friday, 4/18-- NO EXCUSES.

Grading: See score sheet
Areas: Studio work
Group work (outtakes)
Formal script including all studio directions and graphic cue and cuts
editing
video quality
subject quality
Theme
Consistency- in video, theme, props, costumes, acting, etc
Audio quality


-All groups must participate or cooperate in the filming process
-Any student found listening to music, playing games, or doing other "non-journalism" related projects will receive a zero as a grade.

Thursday, March 27, 2008

Infomercial

Tuesday, 3/24- Watch infomercials

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=magic+bullet+infomercial

http://www.popeilfamilystore.com/roncomercials.html
(When you select one of these infomercials, click on Windows Media and High)

Wednesday, 3/25-
In groups complete the following:
1. list group members
2. List company and company theme
3. List product- include a brief description of the product and what makes is "special"
-theme for the product
4. Testimonials
5. How will your group relate to "the common man"?

Thursday and Friday- Students will create a formal script for their project
-90%of the project must be scripted- including the cheesy humor
-You must turn in a script by the end of class on Friday, 3/28 (100 pts.)
-If you complete the project and it does not follow the script, your group will receive a zero


The world of infomercials are the perfect example for advanced video projects. The organization, variety or elements and the repetition of the main idea is essential for a successful project.

If you are able to create a great infomercial, you will be able to create great presentation projects.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Tutorial

We will begin info-mercials after vacation.

Today and tomorrow, you will watch and complete the following tutorial: Spotlight

Be sure to make a folder named "spotlight"

This must be completed and exported by the end of the period on Wednesday, March 20.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Commercials

Monday- Wednesday:

Students must film and import their commercial footage

-Make sure that your product name and logo appear in your project

-Apply all video editing criteria
-use one transition type
-NO BLACK VIDEO

Thursday , Friday and Monday:

Students will edit three commercials

2 15 second spots
1 30 second spot

Friday, March 07, 2008

Advertising commercials

Students MUST turn in a position list and direction list for their three advertising commercials.

-A position list should include names of participants and their positions. Talent and crew
-A direction list should include filming locations, ideas and props needed. Indicate any specifics used in your video.

Next,


Today we are going to explore various elements to in studio production

Hold mouse over "TV Production Modules"

Scroll down to "Composition, Graphics, Sets"
Complete module 22:
Composition: Setting the Scene

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp_ind.htm

Be sure to take the quiz

We will talk about this module on Monday.

Have a great weekend!!

Thursday, March 06, 2008

Marketing Quiz

Quiz:

View the following commercial:
http://www.spike.com/video/2691846/collection/18483/minisite/superbowl

Answer the following questions:


1. Discuss the ad’s logo.

2. Discuss the ad’s slogan.

3. Discuss the gender and age group targeted.

4. Discuss the Markets and Audiences.

5. Discuss the content of the ad: What appears in the ad to promote the product? Does it work? Why or why not?

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Marketing/Advertising Project

The students have begun working on a marketing/advertising project.

*Remember that there will be a quiz on the following terms on FRIDAY (Feb. 29)
Advertising
Marketing
Market
Public
Public Relations Audit
Customer Base
Producers
Enablers
Limiters
Audiences
Target Audience
Slogans
Logos
Awareness objectives
Acceptance objectives
Action Objectives

*Your Business cards and promotional flyer must be done by the end of class THURSDAY (Feb 28)

*ALL of your materials must be ready by the 2nd half of class Monday (March 3)

The requirement for the presentation are as follows:

Advertising/Marketing Project
Journalism II Spring 2008

*You will begin presenting next Tuesday (March 4). Presentations will last Tuesday and Wednesday. EVERYTHING must be ready for a preparation check by the 12:10 (The second half of class on Monday (March 3)!! You have already indicated your general advertising plans on your planning sheet. You now need to put your ideas into action. Remember, on the date of your presentation you MUST dress up, or your grade will suffer!
Your presentation will include the following elements:
Marketing
1. You are going to market and advertise a product, service, or message.
2. Select a “product/subject” for your project
3. Create a formal presentation
a. Create a promotional flyer.
b. Create a business card for your firm. This must include your logo and slogan.
c. Using charts and graphs
i. Depict a market and public
ii. Indicate your target audience
iii. Indicate how your marketing plan will increase sales/public interest
iv. Indicate demographic regions for advertising your product
v. Convince the class that you would be the best firm to sell this product/idea

Advertising
1. Tell the class your concept for the three ads you will produce
2. Display story boards…The class must be able to view your story boards from their seats.
3. Discuss the content of your ads

4. After your presentation you will begin creating three ads
a. Two 15 second commercials
b. One 30 second commercial

Grading
1. The groups will be graded by the class and the teacher
2. Each section of the project will receive a grade.
3. All requirements must be met by the assigned deadlines.

Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Viewing Day

2/5- Students will view and grade current packages

-Students will be given rubrics and assess each video

Rubric
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1524064&

Monday, February 04, 2008

What is BHS? (Package)

2/4-2/15

Monday, 2/4 and Tuesday,2/5- Grade Videos

-Students will use a rubric, gather into groups and grade each package

-Students are required to write comments on each rubric

http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=ShowRubric&rubric_id=1524064&

Wednesday, 2/6- Students will create a second package: What is BHS?

Each student will create a formal storyboard and initial Treatment

-Students will turn in their storyboards immediately on Thursday

Thursday, 2/7- Review storyboard ideas
1. Each student will present their ideas to the class
2. Students will be divided into groups of 3 or 4
3. Students will discuss each storyboard idea, select one and create a treatment
4. Students will gather into groups and write a formal Treatment (Due on Friday)

Friday, 2/8- Turn in Treatment; All work must be approved by Mrs. Christian or Miss Meyer

Friday, 2/8, Monday, 2/11, and Tuesday, 2/12- Video taping days

Wednesday, 2/13- Friday, 2/15- Video Editing days

**All work must be exported into a folder on the TVSTUDIO server named "What is BHS?"

-Any work that is not exported by 2.15 will receive a ZERO

Monday, January 28, 2008

Editing Week

1/28-2/4 Students will edit their current project

-All projects must be exported to a folder in their personal Journalism 2 folder
-Please n
ame the file "Package 2008"

Be sure to fill all the video requirements from the checklist.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Lower Thirds

Goal: Students will learn to create lower thirds.

*Lower thirds are necessary to provide proper attribution in a news package

1. Students will take notes on "Creating Lower Thirds"
-Lower thirds are essential for attribution for any

**news package or documentary
-2.Students will view a demonstration on lower thirds
given on the Smart Board
3. Students will explore reproduced lower thirds in Adobe Premiere 6.5, Digital Juice and Temps.
-4.Students will Practice Creating their own lower thirds utilizing preselected video segments.
-All work must be saved in their individual folders under "Lower Thirds"

If time allows, Students will work on their initial scripts
All TREATMENTS MUST BE APPROVED TODAY!!!

-See Previous blog for News package guidelines and projects bet 1/17-1/25

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

News Packages

1/17-1/25

Students will review the various elements for creating a "News Package"

1. Students should get their journalism notebooks.

2Next, we will review various school packages on School Tube. com

http://buysvs.com/index_files/New_on_SchoolTube_Dec.htm

3. Students will generate ideas/ complete treatments for their projects.

Thursday, 1/17- complete initial treatments
*These must be approved by Mrs. Christian before you go on to the dry rehearsal
Friday, 1/18 -Dry rehearsal AND work on Formal script/ storyboard
*there must be at least 3 people in a group for a dry rehearsal/ oral run through
-Please add suggestions and predict problematic areas in the production
-Make necessary changes
-Set up appointments to film
Tuesday, 1/22- Turn in scripts after second dry rehearsal (Turn in scripts at the end of the period)
Tuesday, 1/22- Friday, 1/25: Film days
-Please drop your video as soon as you return from filming each day
-You must sign out a camera even if you are using it during specified periods throughout the school day.


4. Review tutorials: - Tutorials are to be completed when you have free time during the project.
-All tutorials are due by Wednesday, 1/23.

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

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Go under "Production Overview"
Complete modules 8 and 9

We will discuss each section tomorrow
Take the Quiz for each module.
http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp_ind.htm

Please review the sample script below:

sample news script:
http://www.internetcampus.com/fire.htm