Create your own videousing your ipad to record a 1 scene x 15 sec videoThe name of the game is this: incorporate all the things on this list into a single piece, in a style of your choosing. Would you create a collage of seemingly disparate objects, weaving them together with your editing style? Will you storyboard a narrative about barefoot twins that soar through the skies, dropping acorns on unsuspecting heads?* You must have all 9 items in your video to get full credit.
Production logistics
Plan for the worst, hope for the best when constructing your sequences.
Every production has logistics, even the smallest ones. After building a storyboard students still have many decisions to make, each choice comes with its own pros/cons. For example shooting a sequence with one shot seems easier but where you account for all the actions that must be choreographed to "fit" in the shot it can begin to become a much more difficult task. A sequence with multiple scenes and locations can have shots that are quick and faster to capture, however there might be more locations needed to shoot, which means more set-up/breakdown and travel time used.
Check out the video below and discuss in class.
Look at the examples below and analyze the logistics involved along with any problems you envision happening.
In order to create a Sequence professionals use the VIDEO PRODUCTION PROCESS to organize and approve ideas, guide decisions made in the field and polish final works for the best possible outcomes. These steps are often overlooked by amateur videographers as "too much to do".
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Sequence > scene > Shot
Great videos start with basic visual storytelling.
The idea that multiple actions can happen in one shot or many shots and still tell the same story makes it difficult for students to choose a visual direction. Focus statements, basic shots and composition techniques can help frame a basic idea of the shots required to tell the story. Look at the graphic below and identify the sequence, the scenes and the shots that would be needed to tell the story.
Production value
Purpose and Value are the two things that will define your choices in production.
Amateur storytellers often disregard simple production techniques opting to "run and gun" or "just get the shot". True professionals understand the value of the tools needed to produce high quality products. Here are some tips that will help you produce a better video.
Practice simple composition techniques
Get dynamic close ups Be aware of background distractions Don't pan, tilt or zoom - move left/right, in/out or cut closer/farther Instead of speeding up video, shoot close-ups and cut on the action quicker Bring people/objects to the foreground Shoot faces not profiles or back of heads Find something (tripod, chair, etc.) to hold your shot steadier Use static shots because without the proper equipment camera movement is difficult
Review the two videos below and discuss the differences in production value with the class.
Did the visuals add or subtract value from the story. Were the sequences clearly defined? Did the shots have a clear purpose? What kind of tools (go pros, tripods, etc.) were in both and how were they used differently?
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Interviewing
This refers to the process of gathering information from another person. It is the most important element when a student does research for a story. To find answers that go deep the reporter must ask questions that are open ended. Allow the interviewee the opportunity to speak. Follow the steps outlined below to help you capture a quality interview.
Camera Setup
Capturing an interview on camera is simple. Capturing a quality interview (visuals, audio and relevant information) is not. The point of recording these interviews on camera is to introduce the audience to the characters speaking. An interview is not a hard shot to set up. However there are many factors that contribute to a poor interview.
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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
Listen to the Soundtrack and watch the video.
What did we hear?
What didn't we hear? Why is it important we have both sound and video working together?
SOUND TYPES
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A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group.
Here in SP Core you will be working with others to create your assignments and projects. In order to achieve the best possible outcome you must work together. Each individual brings a specific skill to the the team and understands how each other contributes to the end goal. Teams are formed because they can achieve far more than their individual members can on their own, and while being part of a high-performing team can be fun, it can take patience and professionalism to get to that stage.
Yes you can do the activities on your own but ultimately YOU WILL NEED SOMEONES HELP in this class, there's just no way around it. So in order to help you before you need help let's look at the types of people you might run into when working.
Hover over the pictures below to learn about the different types of negative roles:
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DRIVE Google Drive is the central online work station for everyone at Wai'anae High School. If you have never used it before, this resource is here to help. Each user gets...
iPad apps vs website What's the difference? All quizzes must be done online through SP Core Weebly on Safari. The apps allow you to work but does not log you into the web. show all hide all
Some key terms for using iMovie...
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What's the story you see being told in the image on the left? An alien invasion, the end of the world or a day at the beach? The brain normally views images in this order...
So how do you tell a story without words? Simple, by understanding how people look at pictures and the information they can gather you can create an amazing story based on pictures. Every story is made up of three key elements - Beginning, Middle, End Every picture is viewed the same way. What you need is to decide what and how people view it. There are four types of basic shots
You can download the a pdf of this presentation by clicking the box above.
There are two ways to build a scene.
One Shot vs. Multiple shots
Watch the two videos below, make note about how you feel when watching both.
THE 3 OVER 1 RULE
For every action you want to shoot, think of 3 shots that would tell the story from beginning to end. Look at the pictures below, every scene is is made by isolating each subject/thing in its own shot. By using 3 over 1 you can create very simple but compelling visual stories.
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You can download the pdf version of this presentation here. The File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a standard network protocol used to transfer computer files from one host to another host over a Transmission Control Protocol(TCP)-based network, such as the Internet. FTP is built on a client-server architecture and uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server. In order to submit your work in this class you must learn how to use this app. show all hide all
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