Monday, December 15, 2014

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: Voice over from Studio: http://wnep.com/2014/12/14/athletes-compete-and-help-kids-enjoy-christmas/

Live: http://wnep.com/2014/12/14/deadly-shooting-in-lycoming-county/

Lecky Live: http://wnep.com/2014/12/12/national-ugly-christmas-sweater-day/
Wednesday: http://www.wnep.com/wnep-luz-flood-victims-to-receive-thanksgiving-dinner-20111121,0,3228536.story

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday
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.

Wednesday: 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, November 17, 2014

Tutorials

Watch three tutorials:

Snow

Mist

Handwriting

Watch the videos and adjust them to work in the new Adobe

II. Adobe After Effects
http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-after-effects-cs4/

Thursday, October 09, 2014

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.

Thursday, 10/9- Tuesday, 10/14
Today 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 5 video cameras to sign out, so students will need to sign up to video tape.
B. Students will be able to video tape between Wednesday, 10/15- Friday, 10/1720
 
Dates to Remember
Friday, 10/10- Must turn in script and lyrics. (50 points)
**Must indicate all filming locations (In school)
Tuesday, 10/14 Must turn in planning sheet (50 points)
**You cannot grade without your script or planning sheet
All filmed footage must be exported by Monday, 10/20
C. All formal video is due by Tuesday, 10/21
 
** Editing is expected to be completed throughout the project.
***Thursday, 10/22 Preview day (Class)
****Friday, 10/23 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
 
**All video must be saved in This Folder.  IF any part of your video is outside of this folder, a 50 point deduction will be made.

F. Students will review the Music Video score sheets and discuss requirements
     1. **Must use key frames twice
               -once in a title, once in video effect
     2. -Must use organized and fitting transition - 1 type throughout video
     3. -Video and Audio Must fade in and out
     4. -Must have clean edited clips
     5. -must tell a story
     6. -Clear and balanced Audio
     7 Must use MTV style titles at the beginning and end of video....must fade out properly

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

Requirements:

3 different camera angles indicated in script
1 video effect
pip or split screen

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

Thursday, October 02, 2014

Tutorials and quiz

Students will complete two tutorials:
Face Blur - Teaches you to blur out background/ unnecessary elements
Ping Pong - Make objects travel, point or move in your video




Goal: 
Students will be able to manipulate the foreground and the background of their productions

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 

Tuesday Face Blur

Wednesday -Ping Pong Tutorial

Thursday - Sound Effects; Sonic Fire Pro Friday - complete all tutorial projects 

Friday – Quiz Must Be Completed

Tuesday, Students will review the Face Blur tutorial at their desks, add to their instructional notes and practice the tutorial Students will create a practice the Face Blur project (Please save it in a new folder named : Face Blur) Students will watch first productions 
Wednesday Students will review the Ping Pong tutorial at their desks, add to their instructional notes and practice the tutorial Students will create a practice Ping Pong project (Please save it in a new folder named : PING PONG) Students will watch first productions 


Thursday,  Teacher will review basic editing and key frames and allow students to begin their quiz

Friday, : 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. Blur out one letter or one word....then make it clear again.

 F. Your title must fade in and fade out 

G. Have an object....any object....even a letter bounce throughout the  title  (Ping Pong)

 H. 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 evaluate the quality of material produced

Sunday, September 07, 2014



Your Turn

Bell ringers:
 Monday: Write down any trouble/ problem situations that you or your group incurred during filming on Friday

Tuesday:  Describe one scene that you believe will be your group's "best shot"

Wednesday:Write about the progress of your video

Thursday:Write down any trouble/ problem situations that you or your group experienced during editing

Friday:Evaluate your 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!!!!!

SCHEDULE:
MONDAY- Finish taping
Tuesday-Wednesday- import and edit
Thursday- Final Edits
Friday-Export and evaluate


Closure Activity:
Each Day - You will write a few sentences discussing your progress/ problems or concerns

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

Tuesday, September 02, 2014

Your Turn


Your Turn

Bell ringers:
Tuesday, 9/2 - Evaluate your filming progress

Wednesday, 9/3 -  Evaluate your editing progress

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:
Each Day - You will write a few sentences discussing your progress/ problems or concerns

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

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Camera shots and movements

Applying Camera Movements

Monday, August 25, 2014


Your Turn

Bell ringers:
Monday, 8/25
Opening Activity: Watch the following clip and discuss the difference with and without the musical score

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

Tuesday, 8/26 - Answer the following question in the comment link below:
How do camera shots, angles and movements change the emotions of a scene?

Wednesday, 8/27 -  write a quick scene of two people walking down the hall.  Use a camera angle, one movement and a camera direction.

1. Before we begin Monday's assignment, we will continue watching video examples from Friday, 8/22.
Friday's Blog:  Click on this LINK
 
2. Next, we will practice combining camera movements and shots.
-First, each person will make a short script using 2 camera movements and 2 camera shots
-Type this out
-Switch assignments with people in your group and practice each script.
 
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 
Friday- 8/29
- Camera Shot and Movement Test

 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, 8/25– Discuss one camera angle that will be important to your production.
Tuesday, 8/26 - How are you using the 180 degree rule in your
Wednesday, 8/28 – 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

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Camera Angle Worksheets

Shots, Angles and Movements....Oh My....


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

8/21
Crazy Interview Questions
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/20-craziest-job-interview-questions-and-the-right-answers/

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.

 Activity
Review the following Link: and discuss any that you find confusing or discuss one that you find interesting and tell why.
Camera Shots

Thursday, 8/21 and Friday, 8/22
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  via worksheets plan a video project. 

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

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. 

Cinematography

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

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

Closure Activity: 8/21 -What types of camera angles/ shots do you see in the Bell ringer photo?

8/22- write a quick scene using 3 camera movements and 2 angles


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 19, 2014

Welcome

Syllabus

Welcome to Journalism II
Opening Activity:
Bell Ringer: In their notebooks, students will comment on a daily lesson posted on the student blog:
Please watch the following short clip. Describe what you see and how you see it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ijyJCcNIo


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: http://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.

CLOSURE ACTIVITY:
Each day you will be required to complete a closure activity.
1. This is a graded activity
2. You will use the comment link below
3. Be sure to include your FULL NAME, CLASS PERIOD, AND DATE on each entry
4. The entries must be completed on the assigned day
Today's closure: In a few short sentences, please tell me about your expectations for this class.

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Monday, April 21, 2014

Music Video


 Wednesday, 4/23 - Video quiz....Students must display their video/ footage.   If a group has not taped, the project will just be tossed together.   You have had over a week and a half ....plus vacation.  This quiz is worth 100 pts. 

Dates:
Tuesday, 4/22 - Thursday, 4/24- Must import and edit
Thursday...final day for edits
**You cannot grade without your script or planning sheet
Friday, correction day
C. All formal video is due by Monday, 4/28
 
** Editing is expected to be completed throughout the project.
***Thursday, 4/24 Preview day (Class)
****Friday, 4/25 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
 
**All video must be saved in This Folder.  IF any part of your video is outside of this folder, a 50 point deduction will be made.

F. Students will review the Music Video score sheets and discuss requirements
     1. **Must use key frames twice
               -once in a title, once in video effect
     2. -Must use organized and fitting transition - 1 type throughout video
     3. -Video and Audio Must fade in and out
     4. -Must have clean edited clips
     5. -must tell a story
     6. -Clear and balanced Audio
     7 Must use MTV style titles at the beginning and end of video....must fade out properly

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

Requirements:

12 different camera angles indicated in script
1 video effect


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

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Today 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!



 Tuesday, 4/22 - Video quiz....Students must display their video/ footage.   If a group has not taped, the project will just be tossed together.   You have had over a week and a half ....plus vacation.  This quiz is worth 100 pts. 

Dates to Remember
Tuesday, 4/22 - Thursday, 4/24- Must import and edit
Thursday...final day for edits
**You cannot grade without your script or planning sheet
Friday, correction day
C. All formal video is due by Monday, 4/28
 
** Editing is expected to be completed throughout the project.
***Thursday, 4/24 Preview day (Class)
****Friday, 4/25 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
 
**All video must be saved in This Folder.  IF any part of your video is outside of this folder, a 50 point deduction will be made.

F. Students will review the Music Video score sheets and discuss requirements
     1. **Must use key frames twice
               -once in a title, once in video effect
     2. -Must use organized and fitting transition - 1 type throughout video
     3. -Video and Audio Must fade in and out
     4. -Must have clean edited clips
     5. -must tell a story
     6. -Clear and balanced Audio
     7 Must use MTV style titles at the beginning and end of video....must fade out properly

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

Requirements:

3 different camera angles indicated in script
1 video effect


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

Monday, March 10, 2014

Goal:  Studio Project
Each person will create a formal script for their segment of
Did You Know?

1. Create a script....with dialogue, camera directions, what is being shot and any movement
2. have a prop and character list
3. have a filming location list
4. Don't just write...Interview with Mr. X
-Write out the interview, camera shots, etc
5. Write out studio dialogue


Create a formal script for the overall project
Write it using the BASH set up

(Cues
Cuts....)

Stage directions

All dialogue



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

Monday, February 17, 2014

Studio Practice

Online Text: Intro to TV Studio

As a result of the Snow Days and Delays, we will be starting each class in the studio.

Tuesday:  Reading from the teleprompter

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, 2/18 - Friday, 2/21: 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  2/25 
Students will create an Easter graphic using the following requirements
1. Must incorporate 2 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