Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Video Production: iMovie: How-To production Day 1

Unit Learning Target(s):  
  • How can we SPEAK the LANGUAGE of 'film'
  • How can we use film to express ourselves and our ideas?
Daily Learning Target(s):  
  • I can use iMovie to IMPORT and EDIT my How-To FOOTAGE

Announcements:  
  • PUT YOUR HEADPHONES IN FOR THIS: Cool New Google Service
  • The Day of Silence is April 11th!  
  • Storyboard are now worth 0 pts Max - Get them checked off, though, or your entire "How To" video gets an NC
  • DUE  to the Special Schedules You How-To Videos are now DUE at the end of class FRIDAY (which gives you an extra 15 minutes).
  • We will have a Spring Break Video Assignment to film portions of a documentary or feature short film
    Homework:  
    • Watch movies and use your Critical Thinking Skills to analyze different aspects of the productions
    Agenda:
    • Typing Web & Announcements [10]
    • This week's schedule [05]
    • Review Project Requirements [05]
      • Video must effectively teach an entire concept
      • Video must be between 60 and 120 seconds long - unless approved otherwise
      • Every clip must be 5 seconds or shorter when edited
      • Must include at least 5 different shot types
      • Must have approved storyboard before shooting
      • CAN only use ONE Transition TYPE except at the beginning/end and as a "special effect" - ask if you are confused.
      • SHOULD have opening or explanatory titles unless it is artistically clear they are not necessary.
      • MAY NOT have closing credits, shout outs, or bloopers [put them in a second reel]
      • You must utilize the rule of thirds and use of lighting & sound as taught in class
    • iMovie - Importing your FOOTAGE and EDITING your How-To Video[40]

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