Premise: We
have recently discussed the 6
different most useful camera angles,
as well as reviewing the Top
SIX Rules for Good Videography.
The inspiration for this project is a short film which went viral a number of years ago, receiving almost 500,000 views within the first week of being published, called "The Art of Sitting." Students are encouraged to view this film, which considering the theme of "sitting."
The Themes:
Small |
Music |
Up |
Lost |
Two |
Red |
Black |
Fast |
Slow |
Dark |
Pattern |
Details |
Wild |
Funny |
Paranoid |
Love |
No |
Quiet |
The Box |
Lonely |
Hungry |
Open |
Lots |
Sleeping- Amanda |
Lazy |
The Tutorials: You
need to learn how to do "Transitions" and record sound in
Sony Vegas. Fortunately, Mr. B. has put together some quick video tutorials
to show
you how to do each:
The Project: You
will be selecting a topic for your themed scene. Make sure you check
in with Mr. B. and let him know what theme you are taking, so that nobody
works on your theme.
You will be making a short (30-60 second) movie
on this theme. I do not care how you do this, but it must be school
appropriate. The following must be accomplished when creating
this film:
- You MUST come up with a plan for how
this film will be made. What scenes do you want to film? What angles?
How will you
make your point?
What story are you going
to tell? PLEASE NOTE: You are NOT ALLOWED TO USE THE MEDIUM LONG
SHOT IN YOUR FILM. AT ALL!
- Once you have an idea for your Themed Scene, PLEASE
WRITE UP YOUR IDEA IN A PARAGRAPH and show it to Mr. B. Give him
a quick briefing of what your
idea is for the film.
- Please
keep your scenes realistic and achievable! No explosions, car crashes, etc.
- Your film will have an opening title and closing
credits.
- Your film will have AT LEAST TEN (preferably way
more) different scenes/camera angles included,
with TRANSITIONS between them. (if you wish
to work
with someone
on your filming, that is
fine, but your ideas and your editing are your own!)
- Your film MUST
exemplify
the Top SIX Video Rules as much
as possible.
- Please include MUSIC to help
with your theme, using the Recording Sound Video Tutorial.
What you CANNOT do: You
film MUST be school appropriate and must not overtly harm anyone, especially
other students and teachers. DO NOT make fun of any students or staff.
Any incidents of this type of filmwork and the student will receive
an immediate ZERO on this assignment and be refered for disciplinary
action.
Grading: I
will be grading this as follows:
• 25 points based upon the ability to use interesting and varied camera
angles.
• 25 points based upon the ability to exemplify the Top SIX Video Rules
throughout your film.
• 50 points based upon the quality of your production and the evidence
of planning and preparation ahead of time.
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