Students are exposed to basics in video project composition. Activities include learning how to build visually effective shots, how to use music to enhance the feel of the presentation, and how to create a movie project that is designed to keep a student’s attention in the context of teaching standards-based material.
Review materials, get links from class, and view the syllabus. Email me with any questions.
Before shooting, please:
Remember that you “make” the movie three times: 1) when you write it; 2) when you shoot it; 3) when you edit it. The moral: prepare properly for a shoot.
Take into account concept, scene description, and approach.
While shooting:
After shooting:
We will watch the rough cuts in class, give editing suggestions, add audio (foley, voiceover, soundtrack), and and work on the 29 second final cut in class. The rough cut is due week 6. A rough cut does not have to be perfect. However, it does need to have every scene filmed and placed in order, and should be complete enough to share with others to solicit feedback. The final commercial is due week 7.
You can acquire video from websites (Discovery Education, YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), or create short videos yourself. Find three clips that demonstrate how church or missionary organizations can reach out to the community through video, or how you can share your faith through video:
Save a Discovery Education clip as a quicktime movie.
Save a YouTube video as a quicktime movie.
Create a video:
Use a video camera or webcam to record.
Create the video in one shot (no editing).
Should be 10-30 seconds in length.
Add these video clips into slideware (PowerPoint, Keynote, or Google Presentation) and present it to the class. Discuss how this video integrates your faith. Additionally, submit the Instantly Usable Video form (found at http://www.billselak.com/educ514).
