Hello...
Molly may be particularly interested in this - the new King Blues video!
Featured in a very small role is Kate Atchison who did your Halloween make-up lesson (at 1:42)
Friday, 9 December 2011
Evaluation and other things
You need to complete your evaluation and it needs to be on your blog by next week - I will check them in class against the assessment criteria
Tuesday will be a time to complete all work needed for Unit 5 - you will get time to scan any paperwork and post it on your blog
We may also get chance to watch some films...
Tuesday will be a time to complete all work needed for Unit 5 - you will get time to scan any paperwork and post it on your blog
We may also get chance to watch some films...
Tuesday, 6 December 2011
Film Quiz
As a bit of fun we are going to do a film quiz...click on the links below
You are to play when Mark says go...keep your score after each game
1. Movie Quotes
2. Superheroes
3. Horror Films
4. Female Actors
5. Male Actors
6. Steven Spielberg
7. Television
8. Animated Films
9. Romantic Comedies
10. Action Films
You are to play when Mark says go...keep your score after each game
1. Movie Quotes
2. Superheroes
3. Horror Films
4. Female Actors
5. Male Actors
6. Steven Spielberg
7. Television
8. Animated Films
9. Romantic Comedies
10. Action Films
Monday, 5 December 2011
Tomorrow - 6th December
Tomorrow is the editing of your PHOTO ESSAYS...please remember to bring your photos so that we can create your films in class
As always, half of the group will edit between 9 and 11
and the other half of the group will edit between 1.15 and 3...
The final part of the day (3.15-4.30) will be the screening of the films that you have created with in depth discussion - you need to include the peer and tutor feedback that you receive from this screening in your evaluation (bring a pen and paper)
See you tomorrow!
As always, half of the group will edit between 9 and 11
and the other half of the group will edit between 1.15 and 3...
The final part of the day (3.15-4.30) will be the screening of the films that you have created with in depth discussion - you need to include the peer and tutor feedback that you receive from this screening in your evaluation (bring a pen and paper)
See you tomorrow!
Tuesday, 29 November 2011
Point 4 (current assignment)
You will notice (if you have read the brief) that to achieve point 4 of your current assignment you need to..."review own video production work"
This is to be done in the form of a written evaluation for your PHOTO ESSAY and will also take your production log, which you have done throughout the assignment, into consideration
The evaluation needs to be thorough...
What we do want: why???
always say why you did something - why a long shot? why a close-up?
What we do NOT want:
on thursday I ate breakfast and then went filming
overall, I think the film is good
To achieve a PASS:
Learners will provide an overall outline review of their own production work (‘work’ meaning both the process and the product resulting from following that process), identifying strengths and weaknesses in their work but without further elaboration or comment. Any description of activity will mainly be confined to a historical account (for example, ‘We had a script meeting and wrote the script, then we did the storyboard which Ashe drew. We spent five days on the shooting and another three on the editing …’ etc). Accounts which are mostly taken up with irrelevant detail will not be considered as meeting the pass grade. Description of the product will be an unelaborated outline and assessments of its quality will be relevant but very generalised and at the level of assertion (for example, ‘The shoot went quite well and the final edit was good’).
To achieve a MERIT:
In reflecting upon their production work merit grade learners will describe the strengths and weaknesses of their work with some detail, supporting these comments with appropriate illustrative examples taken from the work. Evaluative commentary, however, will still be at the level of statement or assertion rather than being supported by explanation or argument. A learner might note, for example: ‘The editing was pretty slick, like the one where Eve was walking through the garden and was surprised by Sinh hiding in a tree.’
To achieve a DISTINCTION:
In reflecting upon their work, distinction grade learners will evaluate – that is, they will demonstrate an awareness of why they did what they did, and will justify or support comments on these production decisions through precise and well-chosen illustrative examples. A learner might note, for example: ‘The first long shot of the café is followed by a medium close-up of Jean sitting at a table because that is the conventional way of establishing where someone is at the opening of a soap episode.’ Any use of technical and specialist language will be correct, being consistently appropriate and accurate.
This is to be done in the form of a written evaluation for your PHOTO ESSAY and will also take your production log, which you have done throughout the assignment, into consideration
The evaluation needs to be thorough...
What we do want: why???
always say why you did something - why a long shot? why a close-up?
What we do NOT want:
on thursday I ate breakfast and then went filming
overall, I think the film is good
To achieve a PASS:
Learners will provide an overall outline review of their own production work (‘work’ meaning both the process and the product resulting from following that process), identifying strengths and weaknesses in their work but without further elaboration or comment. Any description of activity will mainly be confined to a historical account (for example, ‘We had a script meeting and wrote the script, then we did the storyboard which Ashe drew. We spent five days on the shooting and another three on the editing …’ etc). Accounts which are mostly taken up with irrelevant detail will not be considered as meeting the pass grade. Description of the product will be an unelaborated outline and assessments of its quality will be relevant but very generalised and at the level of assertion (for example, ‘The shoot went quite well and the final edit was good’).
To achieve a MERIT:
In reflecting upon their production work merit grade learners will describe the strengths and weaknesses of their work with some detail, supporting these comments with appropriate illustrative examples taken from the work. Evaluative commentary, however, will still be at the level of statement or assertion rather than being supported by explanation or argument. A learner might note, for example: ‘The editing was pretty slick, like the one where Eve was walking through the garden and was surprised by Sinh hiding in a tree.’
To achieve a DISTINCTION:
In reflecting upon their work, distinction grade learners will evaluate – that is, they will demonstrate an awareness of why they did what they did, and will justify or support comments on these production decisions through precise and well-chosen illustrative examples. A learner might note, for example: ‘The first long shot of the café is followed by a medium close-up of Jean sitting at a table because that is the conventional way of establishing where someone is at the opening of a soap episode.’ Any use of technical and specialist language will be correct, being consistently appropriate and accurate.
Monday, 28 November 2011
Film for NEXT tuesday (6th Dec)
The next video you are required to complete is PHOTO ESSAY (to be edited on 6th December)
"Whether it's guys dropping in on thirty foot waves, a family's first trip to Disney World or a plastic bag floating aimlessly against a brick wall, moving images have excited or comforted all of us at some point.
What we're perhaps less accustomed to is the power of still images. More specifically, series of photographs set to sound, used to tell a STORY. We frequently see this used in online journalism. I suppose you could call these "slideshows," but it would be more appropriate to call these "photo essays."
Your photo essay can be about anything…but it must be non-fiction (factual), no longer than 30 seconds and made up entirely of photographs that you take specifically for this project…"
I know there are some keen photographers in the group so I am expecting big things from this video
Below are some examples from vimeo - some are very creative:
"Whether it's guys dropping in on thirty foot waves, a family's first trip to Disney World or a plastic bag floating aimlessly against a brick wall, moving images have excited or comforted all of us at some point.
What we're perhaps less accustomed to is the power of still images. More specifically, series of photographs set to sound, used to tell a STORY. We frequently see this used in online journalism. I suppose you could call these "slideshows," but it would be more appropriate to call these "photo essays."
Your photo essay can be about anything…but it must be non-fiction (factual), no longer than 30 seconds and made up entirely of photographs that you take specifically for this project…"
I know there are some keen photographers in the group so I am expecting big things from this video
Below are some examples from vimeo - some are very creative:
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Exposures
A reminder that Exposures residential trip deposits are due 1st December
Currently the numbers are:
L2 Dip - 8 students
L3 Yr 1 - 2 students
L3 Yr 2 - 7 students
This is a total of 17
Ideally we need a few more to make this trip happen...if you are interested, post your name below (just your own name please)
Monday, 21 November 2011
Haiku Editing
Tomorrow you are editing your individual haiku videos...
after the impressive practice films last week I am looking forward to seeing what you have all shot...
Documents needed for your blogs - ideas, treatment and camera log sheet
See you tomorrow
after the impressive practice films last week I am looking forward to seeing what you have all shot...
Documents needed for your blogs - ideas, treatment and camera log sheet
See you tomorrow
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Exposures Trip
Trip – Exposures Film Festival (Manchester)
Exposures - the UK’s largest festival of student moving image work, which takes place every year in Manchester.
It is a unique festival that gives students from across the UK the opportunity to showcase their work to a cinema audience but also gives a unique insight into how the TV and film industry works.
http://www.exposuresfestival.co.uk/
The trip will be from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th February
You will be attending:
• Screenings of short films and seminars at Exposures Film Festival (specific details yet to be announced)
• IMAX cinema (film to be announced)
plus other activities…
Trip is £110 (dependent on 25+ attending - the cost may come down if we get more learners)
£50 Deposit (no refundable) to be paid by Thursday 1st December
If you are interested (no maybes, a yes or no please) post your name below this post - that way Paul Smith, Chris Beech and I can discuss whether we will have the numbers to run the trip
Thanks people!
Exposures - the UK’s largest festival of student moving image work, which takes place every year in Manchester.
It is a unique festival that gives students from across the UK the opportunity to showcase their work to a cinema audience but also gives a unique insight into how the TV and film industry works.
http://www.exposuresfestival.co.uk/
The trip will be from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th February
You will be attending:
• Screenings of short films and seminars at Exposures Film Festival (specific details yet to be announced)
• IMAX cinema (film to be announced)
plus other activities…
Trip is £110 (dependent on 25+ attending - the cost may come down if we get more learners)
£50 Deposit (no refundable) to be paid by Thursday 1st December
If you are interested (no maybes, a yes or no please) post your name below this post - that way Paul Smith, Chris Beech and I can discuss whether we will have the numbers to run the trip
Thanks people!
Today...
The next video for Unit 5 is a 'Video Haiku'
This is an example from a Level 3 learner
A haiku video works as follows:
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/163
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/2491
TODAY
Today we will practice making a 'video haiku'...practice makes perfect. Working in pairs, you will make three video haikus during the two hour session...
Pick your poem from below:
NATURE poem from http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/nature-haiku-poems.htm
COMPUTER haiku http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/computer-haiku-poems.htm
FUNNY haiku http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/funny-haiku-poems.htm
You will then create images for the haiku – film must contain three shots (5 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds).
You will also complete a 'camera log sheet'
Videos will be screened this afternoon
This is an example from a Level 3 learner
A haiku video works as follows:
- 5 second shot
- 7 second shot
- 5 second shot
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/163
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/2491
TODAY
Today we will practice making a 'video haiku'...practice makes perfect. Working in pairs, you will make three video haikus during the two hour session...
Pick your poem from below:
NATURE poem from http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/nature-haiku-poems.htm
COMPUTER haiku http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/computer-haiku-poems.htm
FUNNY haiku http://haiku-poems.50webs.com/funny-haiku-poems.htm
You will then create images for the haiku – film must contain three shots (5 seconds, 7 seconds, 5 seconds).
You will also complete a 'camera log sheet'
Videos will be screened this afternoon
Monday, 7 November 2011
Tomorrow...
We will be editing. Bring your footage and please make sure that you have done your shot list - you can do your EDL in class
I am also expecting to see some production log posts on your blogs
Look forward to seeing what you have filmed!
I am also expecting to see some production log posts on your blogs
Look forward to seeing what you have filmed!
Sunday, 6 November 2011
Your Voice in The Dark Knight Rises!
Composer Hans Zimmer wants your voice for a chant that will appear in the next Christopher Nolan Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises (still not sure about that title), which is out next year...check out the link below!
http://www.ujam.com/campaigns/darkknightrises/introduction
http://www.ujam.com/campaigns/darkknightrises/introduction
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Clothing Reminder...
Remember - do not turn up in your best clothes on Thursday as you have a surprise lesson in the afternoon...
I wouldn't want you to ruin your best gear...that means tops, trousers and shoes
I wouldn't want you to ruin your best gear...that means tops, trousers and shoes
FILM4...not the channel
Film 4: What I Like About You
Documents required: Shot list & Edit decision list
Pick a member in the community and let us know what you like about them and why.
Do you admire their videos? Do you think they are interesting? Do they inspire you in anyway? This is a great chance for you to spread the love to other members of your community that you really like!
This could be a sort of documentary with an interview or a 'life in a day' type project in which you follow someone's day
Videos should be no longer than 1-minute
Documents required: Shot list & Edit decision list
Pick a member in the community and let us know what you like about them and why.
Do you admire their videos? Do you think they are interesting? Do they inspire you in anyway? This is a great chance for you to spread the love to other members of your community that you really like!
This could be a sort of documentary with an interview or a 'life in a day' type project in which you follow someone's day
Videos should be no longer than 1-minute
Shot Lists
"Shot lists help you consider shooting footage based on location and setup; not necessarily in the order of the story. Say your shoot starts at a supermarket, moves to a bank, and ends at the supermarket. With a shot list ready you can more quickly shoot all the scenes at the supermarket first, and then shoot the rest at the bank later on in the day. Simple enough, right?"
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/100/making-a-shot-list
A shot list template can be found on the blog - HERE
You are going to produce shot lists for the following:
Scene 1 - Warehouse
The warehouse scene features Mr. Green and Mr. Purple. They have a fight which will be shot from multiple angels - close-ups of both characters, medium shot from both angles, a long shot of the fight and a handheld take
The director also wants a tracking shot into the room and an establishing shot of the warehouse
Scene 2 - Bank Robbery
The robbery scene features Mr. Green and Mr. Aubergine. They rob the bank.
The director wants close-ups, medium and long-shots of both characters, as well as close-ups and medium shots of 5 bank workers. A close-up of the fire alarm. A close-up of the cash and the cash in the bag
The director also wants an establishing shot of the bank.
Scene 3 - Warehouse
Back at the Warehouse, Mr. Turquoise and Nice Guy Andy are deciding whether to shoot Mr. Aubergine.
The director needs a wide angle of the scene, as well as close-ups of each character. A handheld take and extreme close-ups of the pointed guns.
Scene 4 - Outside bank
Flashback to bank. Mr. Green and Mr. Aubergine run from the bank to a getaway car.
We need mid-shots running alongside the characters. Close-ups of each character. A shot of the car.
A long shot of the police chasing them
Scene 1 - Fight Scene in Dojo
The first scene is a fight between The Wife and NoNo.
The director wants long, medium and close-ups of the fight. The fight has three stages which need each of those shots - beginning in room 1, middle in room 2, end in room 3
You need to decide the best order - is it better to do all takes for one character or alternate between both? Or all scenes in one room and then move on?
The director also needs shots of the room and close-ups of the weapons.
Scene 2 - Meeting with Jill (Ocean)
Wide angle of The Wife meeting Jill by the ocean.
Close-ups of both characters
Medium shots of both characters
Wide angle of both characters
Shot of the sea
Scene 3 - Flashback of The Wife fighting in Dojo
The Wife has a flashback of her fight at the Dojo. She remembers walking away from NoNo
Wide angle of The Wife
Close-up of NoNo's body
Scene 1 - Beach House
A meeting between Jackie and Jackson.
The director wants to shoot the entire scene in a long shot with only one close-up of Jackie's feet.
Scene 2 - Shopping Mall
Jackie hides in the changing rooms
Director wants a close-up of Jackie, a high angle of Jackie and a close-up of bag of money
Scene 3 - Beach House
Louis and Bridget chill out on the sofa
Director wants mediums shots of both characters. A close-up of the television.
A close-up of Louis.
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/100/making-a-shot-list
A shot list template can be found on the blog - HERE
You are going to produce shot lists for the following:
Reservoir Cats
Scene 1 - Warehouse
The warehouse scene features Mr. Green and Mr. Purple. They have a fight which will be shot from multiple angels - close-ups of both characters, medium shot from both angles, a long shot of the fight and a handheld take
The director also wants a tracking shot into the room and an establishing shot of the warehouse
Scene 2 - Bank Robbery
The robbery scene features Mr. Green and Mr. Aubergine. They rob the bank.
The director wants close-ups, medium and long-shots of both characters, as well as close-ups and medium shots of 5 bank workers. A close-up of the fire alarm. A close-up of the cash and the cash in the bag
The director also wants an establishing shot of the bank.
Scene 3 - Warehouse
Back at the Warehouse, Mr. Turquoise and Nice Guy Andy are deciding whether to shoot Mr. Aubergine.
The director needs a wide angle of the scene, as well as close-ups of each character. A handheld take and extreme close-ups of the pointed guns.
Scene 4 - Outside bank
Flashback to bank. Mr. Green and Mr. Aubergine run from the bank to a getaway car.
We need mid-shots running alongside the characters. Close-ups of each character. A shot of the car.
A long shot of the police chasing them
Kill Jill
Scene 1 - Fight Scene in Dojo
The first scene is a fight between The Wife and NoNo.
The director wants long, medium and close-ups of the fight. The fight has three stages which need each of those shots - beginning in room 1, middle in room 2, end in room 3
You need to decide the best order - is it better to do all takes for one character or alternate between both? Or all scenes in one room and then move on?
The director also needs shots of the room and close-ups of the weapons.
Scene 2 - Meeting with Jill (Ocean)
Wide angle of The Wife meeting Jill by the ocean.
Close-ups of both characters
Medium shots of both characters
Wide angle of both characters
Shot of the sea
Scene 3 - Flashback of The Wife fighting in Dojo
The Wife has a flashback of her fight at the Dojo. She remembers walking away from NoNo
Wide angle of The Wife
Close-up of NoNo's body
Rum Punch
Scene 1 - Beach House
A meeting between Jackie and Jackson.
The director wants to shoot the entire scene in a long shot with only one close-up of Jackie's feet.
Scene 2 - Shopping Mall
Jackie hides in the changing rooms
Director wants a close-up of Jackie, a high angle of Jackie and a close-up of bag of money
Scene 3 - Beach House
Louis and Bridget chill out on the sofa
Director wants mediums shots of both characters. A close-up of the television.
A close-up of Louis.
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Vimeo Video School - Storyboarding
Some of you have still not done storyboards for your Handmade Portrait.
If you are looking for some inspiration - check this out
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/4/storyboarding-basics
If you are looking for some inspiration - check this out
http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/4/storyboarding-basics
Monday, 17 October 2011
Tomorrow
Tomorrow we will be editing our 'handmade portraits'
One half of the group will edit in the morning and the second group will edit in the afternoon
You will have two hours to edit your videos so have a plan of how you want it to be put together...
One half of the group will edit in the morning and the second group will edit in the afternoon
You will have two hours to edit your videos so have a plan of how you want it to be put together...
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
FILM 3: Handmade Portrait
Videos should be about 1-minute (it can be longer if need be but no more than 3 minutes)
Documents required: Storyboards, Risk assessments & Budget sheet
You must use either a flip camera or a PD170 - no SD cards or phone footage unless you know for sure that it will work with Final Cut Pro. We will be editing in class next week, so you must have footage.
You must also use a TRIPOD! No shaky flip-cam footage please!
The video
Do you know someone who makes something beautiful? Perhaps a family member is really into taxidermy, or your friend is a painter, or maybe the guy down the street has a knack for carving blocks of wood into lifelike portraits of polar bears. Whatever the case may be, actions speak louder than words, and when it comes to our personalities, the things we do and make tell an awful lot about who we are
The challenge is to seek out a talented friend and create a video portrait of them that revolves around a special skill or talent that they have. It could be anything: cooking, singing, sewing, writing, boxing, swimming...the possibilities are endless!
Showcase their skill and their philosophy behind it. When did they start? What inspired them to do so?
For inspiration take a look at the vimeo video album:
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/2735
Here is an example from a level 3 learner, abut his friend who is a skateboarder.
Documents required: Storyboards, Risk assessments & Budget sheet
You must use either a flip camera or a PD170 - no SD cards or phone footage unless you know for sure that it will work with Final Cut Pro. We will be editing in class next week, so you must have footage.
You must also use a TRIPOD! No shaky flip-cam footage please!
The video
Do you know someone who makes something beautiful? Perhaps a family member is really into taxidermy, or your friend is a painter, or maybe the guy down the street has a knack for carving blocks of wood into lifelike portraits of polar bears. Whatever the case may be, actions speak louder than words, and when it comes to our personalities, the things we do and make tell an awful lot about who we are
The challenge is to seek out a talented friend and create a video portrait of them that revolves around a special skill or talent that they have. It could be anything: cooking, singing, sewing, writing, boxing, swimming...the possibilities are endless!
Showcase their skill and their philosophy behind it. When did they start? What inspired them to do so?
For inspiration take a look at the vimeo video album:
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/2735
Here is an example from a level 3 learner, abut his friend who is a skateboarder.
Risk Assessments
For your next film you are also required to complete a risk assessment. Using the sheet, complete the risk assessments for the following "fake" productions.
Rory's First Kiss
You are shooting a fight scene for the film at a building site. The building site has many pieces of equipment and materials such as cement, bricks, hammers, drills.
The Burly Man
You are shooting a romantic finale to the film in a nightclub. The scene will feature some people who are under 18. The club has a dancefloor which is made of mirrors. There will be many extras and the crew have hired a live DJ to entertain in between takes.
Star Beast
Filming outdoors in a park a night during the winter. The scene is by a lake. The lead actor is a smoker.
Blinko
You are filming in a living room. The house has an open fireplace, a Christmas tree, a TV, a sofa and a lamp. You will also be using film lights.
Rory's First Kiss
You are shooting a fight scene for the film at a building site. The building site has many pieces of equipment and materials such as cement, bricks, hammers, drills.
The Burly Man
You are shooting a romantic finale to the film in a nightclub. The scene will feature some people who are under 18. The club has a dancefloor which is made of mirrors. There will be many extras and the crew have hired a live DJ to entertain in between takes.
Star Beast
Filming outdoors in a park a night during the winter. The scene is by a lake. The lead actor is a smoker.
Blinko
You are filming in a living room. The house has an open fireplace, a Christmas tree, a TV, a sofa and a lamp. You will also be using film lights.
Budget Sheet
For your next film you have to create a budget sheet. Using the budget sheet work out the costs of these fake films below
Film Costs
Below are a list of films and their production schedules. You have to create the budget sheet for these films based on the details
1. Rory’s First Kiss
Filming for 12 days with a HD camera
You will need a tripod, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for two of the 12 days
Editing for 14 days
2. Star Beast
Filming for 30 days using 2 HD solid state cameras
You will need 2 tripods, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for 5 of the days
Editing for 7 days.
3. Dangerous Days
Filming for 30 days using 3 DV Cameras
You will need 3 tripods, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, 2 sets of lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for 3 of the days
Editing for 21 days.
4. Blinko
Filming for 1 days using 1 HD Solid State Camera
You will need 1 tripods, 1 set of lights, 1 spare battery.
Editing for 2 days.
5. A Boy's Life
Filming for 4 days using 3 DV Cameras
You will need 3 tripods, 3 mic, 3 boom pole, 3 xlr cable, 3 headphones, 3 sets of lights, 2 Spare Batteries.
Editing for 12 days.
6. The Burly Man
Filming for 5 days using 1 HD Solid State Camera
You will need 1 tripod, 1 Matte Box, 1 mic, 1 xlr cable, 1 headphone.
Editing for 4 days.
Film Costs
Below are a list of films and their production schedules. You have to create the budget sheet for these films based on the details
1. Rory’s First Kiss
Filming for 12 days with a HD camera
You will need a tripod, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for two of the 12 days
Editing for 14 days
2. Star Beast
Filming for 30 days using 2 HD solid state cameras
You will need 2 tripods, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for 5 of the days
Editing for 7 days.
3. Dangerous Days
Filming for 30 days using 3 DV Cameras
You will need 3 tripods, a mic, a boom pole, xlr cable, headphones, 2 sets of lights.
You will be using a green screen kit for 3 of the days
Editing for 21 days.
4. Blinko
Filming for 1 days using 1 HD Solid State Camera
You will need 1 tripods, 1 set of lights, 1 spare battery.
Editing for 2 days.
5. A Boy's Life
Filming for 4 days using 3 DV Cameras
You will need 3 tripods, 3 mic, 3 boom pole, 3 xlr cable, 3 headphones, 3 sets of lights, 2 Spare Batteries.
Editing for 12 days.
6. The Burly Man
Filming for 5 days using 1 HD Solid State Camera
You will need 1 tripod, 1 Matte Box, 1 mic, 1 xlr cable, 1 headphone.
Editing for 4 days.
Monday, 10 October 2011
11th October
Tomorrow we will be looking at storyboards, risk assessments and budget sheets...bring a pen or pencil ; )
Tuesday, 4 October 2011
Assignment Brief
Just a reminder - it is important that you read your assignment brief so that you know hand in dates and know where you are upto
The link to the brief is HERE
The link to the brief is HERE
Monday, 3 October 2011
Tomorrow...
Hi everyone!
Hopefully you have all completed the filming of your second film (5x5). Proposal should be written also.
Like we did last time, half the group will edit in the morning and half in the afternoon. Looking forward to seeing what you have all come up with!
See you tomorrow...
Hopefully you have all completed the filming of your second film (5x5). Proposal should be written also.
Like we did last time, half the group will edit in the morning and half in the afternoon. Looking forward to seeing what you have all come up with!
See you tomorrow...
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
FILM 2
Filming begins 27th of September. To be EDITED and POSTED on Tuesday 4th October
Film 2: 5x5
Documents required: Proposal and Target Audience
Pick a topic
Make a 25 second film
The Rules:
You must use five shots and each shot must be five seconds.
Other than that – the sky is the limit…
For inspiration take a look at the vimeo video album:
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/943
Required
Ideas; audience; proposal document, production log
Grading
POINT 1 PASS- Pre-production documents: Learners will apply pre-production techniques at a basic level. Ideas will be stated briefly and will tend towards the obvious or the impracticable. Scripts, storyboards and other such documentation will be roughly sketched out, and the proposal will be a brief outline
POINT 1 MERIT - Pre-production documents: Learners will demonstrate competent pre-production techniques and some sense of direction in the way they work through the process. Ideas will show some development and will be presented in an organised way, as will scripts, storyboards and other documentation. The proposal will go beyond merely outlining an idea, having some detail about, for example, the content of the proposed video and the intended audience.
POINT 3 DISTINCTION - Pre-production documents: Learners will demonstrate highly effective and skilful pre-production techniques. Imaginative ideas, careful research and high quality pre-production work will all be evident. Learners will have direction and demonstrate a clear sense of purpose. Ideas will be clearly defined and reveal good understanding of the conventions of the genre being worked in. Proposals will be of high quality.
POINT 2 PASS - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out a technical role in production to a basic standard, and will be hampered in expressing their intentions fully by their limited grasp of technology and skills. For example, camera work may be badly framed, sound levels and lighting continuity will be inconsistent, or the shoot will lack clear organisation. Production paperwork or notes will be brief and the production log will focus mainly on a historical account of what the learner has done.
POINT 2 MERIT - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out production techniques competently. The evidence presented will show care in relation to the work produced and there will be clear ability in the way equipment is handled and in the exercise of skills which will be sufficient to enable learners to express their intentions and achieve what they aim to achieve to some degree. For example, camera work will show some understanding of framing, sound levels and lighting continuity will be generally consistent, or the shoot will be organised with some efficiency.
The production log will have some detail and will demonstrate some understanding of the individual’s impact on this stage of the production.
POINT 2 DISTINCTION - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out production techniques skillfully and there will be an overall sense that they are in control of the technology they are using and are able to use it to serve their creative objectives effectively and imaginatively. Footage will demonstrate good composition and shots will have a clear sense of purpose.
The shoot will run to schedule and be well organised. Sound levels will be consistent and lighting will be appropriate and effective. Production paperwork will be detailed and relevant. The production log will be detailed and will demonstrate clear understanding of the individual’s impact on this stage of the production.
POINT 3 PASS - Edited video: Again, learners will be hampered in expressing their intentions fully by their limited grasp of technology and skills. Shots will not match up when edited together and the final product will generally lack pace. Sound levels will vary quite widely from one shot to another. Transitions will be used, but without consideration to how they affect the reading of content.
POINT 3 MERIT - Edited video: Learners will demonstrate competent application of post-production techniques and again will be sufficiently competent in technical skills to be able to express their intentions or achieve what they aim to achieve to some degree. Edits will clearly be used for a reason and there will be a more developed sense of pace. Transitions will be used with purpose.
POINT 3 DISTINCTION - Edited video: Again, there will be an overall sense that learners are in control of the technology they are using and are able to use it to serve their creative objectives effectively and imaginatively. Editing will be more succinct and have a clear sense of direction. Pace will be good and transitions will have a clearly defined purpose. Sound levels will be consistently accurate and lighting appropriate.
Film 2: 5x5
Documents required: Proposal and Target Audience
Pick a topic
Make a 25 second film
The Rules:
You must use five shots and each shot must be five seconds.
Other than that – the sky is the limit…
For inspiration take a look at the vimeo video album:
http://vimeo.com/groups/weekendproject/album/943
Required
Ideas; audience; proposal document, production log
Grading
POINT 1 PASS- Pre-production documents: Learners will apply pre-production techniques at a basic level. Ideas will be stated briefly and will tend towards the obvious or the impracticable. Scripts, storyboards and other such documentation will be roughly sketched out, and the proposal will be a brief outline
POINT 1 MERIT - Pre-production documents: Learners will demonstrate competent pre-production techniques and some sense of direction in the way they work through the process. Ideas will show some development and will be presented in an organised way, as will scripts, storyboards and other documentation. The proposal will go beyond merely outlining an idea, having some detail about, for example, the content of the proposed video and the intended audience.
POINT 3 DISTINCTION - Pre-production documents: Learners will demonstrate highly effective and skilful pre-production techniques. Imaginative ideas, careful research and high quality pre-production work will all be evident. Learners will have direction and demonstrate a clear sense of purpose. Ideas will be clearly defined and reveal good understanding of the conventions of the genre being worked in. Proposals will be of high quality.
POINT 2 PASS - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out a technical role in production to a basic standard, and will be hampered in expressing their intentions fully by their limited grasp of technology and skills. For example, camera work may be badly framed, sound levels and lighting continuity will be inconsistent, or the shoot will lack clear organisation. Production paperwork or notes will be brief and the production log will focus mainly on a historical account of what the learner has done.
POINT 2 MERIT - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out production techniques competently. The evidence presented will show care in relation to the work produced and there will be clear ability in the way equipment is handled and in the exercise of skills which will be sufficient to enable learners to express their intentions and achieve what they aim to achieve to some degree. For example, camera work will show some understanding of framing, sound levels and lighting continuity will be generally consistent, or the shoot will be organised with some efficiency.
The production log will have some detail and will demonstrate some understanding of the individual’s impact on this stage of the production.
POINT 2 DISTINCTION - Footage/Production documents: Learners will carry out production techniques skillfully and there will be an overall sense that they are in control of the technology they are using and are able to use it to serve their creative objectives effectively and imaginatively. Footage will demonstrate good composition and shots will have a clear sense of purpose.
The shoot will run to schedule and be well organised. Sound levels will be consistent and lighting will be appropriate and effective. Production paperwork will be detailed and relevant. The production log will be detailed and will demonstrate clear understanding of the individual’s impact on this stage of the production.
POINT 3 PASS - Edited video: Again, learners will be hampered in expressing their intentions fully by their limited grasp of technology and skills. Shots will not match up when edited together and the final product will generally lack pace. Sound levels will vary quite widely from one shot to another. Transitions will be used, but without consideration to how they affect the reading of content.
POINT 3 MERIT - Edited video: Learners will demonstrate competent application of post-production techniques and again will be sufficiently competent in technical skills to be able to express their intentions or achieve what they aim to achieve to some degree. Edits will clearly be used for a reason and there will be a more developed sense of pace. Transitions will be used with purpose.
POINT 3 DISTINCTION - Edited video: Again, there will be an overall sense that learners are in control of the technology they are using and are able to use it to serve their creative objectives effectively and imaginatively. Editing will be more succinct and have a clear sense of direction. Pace will be good and transitions will have a clearly defined purpose. Sound levels will be consistently accurate and lighting appropriate.
Practical Task
Practice Film - 5x5
5 shots, each shot must be five seconds!
To be edited in camera...you will have to plan it and shoot it in order as there will be no editing time
Working in two's you must create a 5x5 film for ALL of the following topics:
1. The park
2. College entrance (outside)
3. People walking through the cafeteria
4. Wildlife (any animals you see walking around Burton)
5. The person you are working with
Once you have done this, work on your:
Proposal for your own 5x5 film - it must include notes on your target audience
5 shots, each shot must be five seconds!
To be edited in camera...you will have to plan it and shoot it in order as there will be no editing time
Working in two's you must create a 5x5 film for ALL of the following topics:
1. The park
2. College entrance (outside)
3. People walking through the cafeteria
4. Wildlife (any animals you see walking around Burton)
5. The person you are working with
Once you have done this, work on your:
Proposal for your own 5x5 film - it must include notes on your target audience
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Local Tour
The Level 3 group have just completed their local tour videos
This was the first one I found online - may give you some inspiration...
http://chevytmedia.blogspot.com/2011/09/vimeo-project-unit-22-3-final-video.html
This was the first one I found online - may give you some inspiration...
http://chevytmedia.blogspot.com/2011/09/vimeo-project-unit-22-3-final-video.html
Proposal
Proposal
An effective proposal will:
• Tell a good story
• Present a personal, critical perspective on some aspect of the human condition.
• Inform and emotionally move an audience
A synopsis
This is the most important section – this is where you summarise the overall project.
The audience
State clearly your anticipated audience. ‘Everyone’ is not sufficiently specific. You need to convince the TV company that you can pull in an audience for this programme, and that they will sit through the film with you all the way to the end. If you’re making a series, you need to convince people will keep coming back for more.
The big idea
What is the programme all about? What is different about this programme? What new ideas or information will it contain? What is the programme’s main goal?
The conflict
You need conflicting views to be brought out during the programme, otherwise it will be dull and lack drama. Even a factual documentary tells a story.
Structure
A paragraph or two on how you intend to structure your film.
Resolution
How will the programme end? Where is it heading?
Other Work
Has any media work already been produced on this subject? If so, what is new, different, interesting, engaging about your approach?
An effective proposal will:
• Tell a good story
• Present a personal, critical perspective on some aspect of the human condition.
• Inform and emotionally move an audience
A synopsis
This is the most important section – this is where you summarise the overall project.
The audience
State clearly your anticipated audience. ‘Everyone’ is not sufficiently specific. You need to convince the TV company that you can pull in an audience for this programme, and that they will sit through the film with you all the way to the end. If you’re making a series, you need to convince people will keep coming back for more.
The big idea
What is the programme all about? What is different about this programme? What new ideas or information will it contain? What is the programme’s main goal?
The conflict
You need conflicting views to be brought out during the programme, otherwise it will be dull and lack drama. Even a factual documentary tells a story.
Structure
A paragraph or two on how you intend to structure your film.
Resolution
How will the programme end? Where is it heading?
Other Work
Has any media work already been produced on this subject? If so, what is new, different, interesting, engaging about your approach?
The goal of a proposal is to communicate your idea to someone who may know nothing about either you, your previous work, or this project
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Assignment 1: Unit 5
See the link below for your first practical assignment
Start Date: 13/09/2011
End Date: 06/12/2011
See here: Assignment
Start Date: 13/09/2011
End Date: 06/12/2011
See here: Assignment
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
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