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Watch the video below and answer the following questions:
1. What does the host of the video say people are really asking when they ask how to become successful on Youtube?
2. What 3 things does he say is the reason he makes videos on Youtube?
3. What channels on Youtube does the host say he gets the most excited about?
1. What does the host of the video say people are really asking when they ask how to become successful on Youtube?
2. What 3 things does he say is the reason he makes videos on Youtube?
3. What channels on Youtube does the host say he gets the most excited about?
12/12/13
Here's a intriguing little video for you to watch. You may remember it from last year but I want you to watch it again and pay very close attention to the close-ups, dramatic lighting and fabulous editing. It's admittedly not a funny close-up video but the use of close-ups to tell a story is top notch! It's got great music which adds to the mood and fantastic editing. Best of all it lets the viewer determine the ending!
I'm not sure what the whole meaning of the video is but I like the use of lots of close-ups! Also notice the beginning how they condense time.
Let's see if you can figure it out for me! Watch the video and tell me what you think the point of the video is. What's the story being told here?
Also describe how they condensed time in the opening sequence.
HANGAR 7 from Landis Fields on Vimeo.
12/10/13
Please finish the warm-up promptly and then turn off your computers and put all electronic devices away and give the presenter you undivided attention.
Watch the following video and PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO HOW TIME IS COMPRESSED! You all need to be using this technique of compressing time more in your videos, and in fact I'll expect it in your next project! Also notice the brilliant use of close-ups!
When you finish watching the video briefly explain what I mean by compressing time and tell me how did they compressed time in this commercial.
Please finish the warm-up promptly and then turn off your computers and put all electronic devices away and give the presenter you undivided attention.
Watch the following video and PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO HOW TIME IS COMPRESSED! You all need to be using this technique of compressing time more in your videos, and in fact I'll expect it in your next project! Also notice the brilliant use of close-ups!
When you finish watching the video briefly explain what I mean by compressing time and tell me how did they compressed time in this commercial.
HANGAR 7 from Landis Fields on Vimeo.
12/9/13
Watch today's clip and answer the following questions:
1. What is the 180 degree rule? Explain.
2. Why is it important?
3. If actors in a scene change sides, what should you do?
Watch today's clip and answer the following questions:
1. What is the 180 degree rule? Explain.
2. Why is it important?
3. If actors in a scene change sides, what should you do?
Everyone but Belen and CJ must do today's warm up and assignment
3-Point Lighting Explained! from Bill Simmon on Vimeo.
*After you finish the warm up today follow today's assignment instructions located below the video
Warm-Up:
Watch the following video on lighting. In your warm up for today outline the names of the 3 lights (3 Points) used in a 3-point lighting set-up and explain the purpose for each light.
Warm-Up:
Watch the following video on lighting. In your warm up for today outline the names of the 3 lights (3 Points) used in a 3-point lighting set-up and explain the purpose for each light.
Today's Assignment:
Create your opening titles and credits for your video. I will come around tomorrow at the beginng of class and ask you to show me what you have done. Only those teams that ALL member have done this will be released to shoot tomorrow when I return.
Create your opening titles and credits for your video. I will come around tomorrow at the beginng of class and ask you to show me what you have done. Only those teams that ALL member have done this will be released to shoot tomorrow when I return.
Please only watch the first 7 minutes for this warm up.
Some of you are going to do the ghost video for your project. A lot of it will be done in post-production and the technique use for shooting (make sure the camera DOES NOT move) is very important.
Here is another way to do it that I think is very creative, but I don't think many of you will be able to get your hands on the supplies needed. In your warm up for today, from the short film that starts this video and answer the following:
1. Do you see more close ups or more wide shots? Why?
2. what mood does the music create?
3. Do you think that every shot was scripted or do you think it was made up as they went along? Explain why you think this way.
Some of you are going to do the ghost video for your project. A lot of it will be done in post-production and the technique use for shooting (make sure the camera DOES NOT move) is very important.
Here is another way to do it that I think is very creative, but I don't think many of you will be able to get your hands on the supplies needed. In your warm up for today, from the short film that starts this video and answer the following:
1. Do you see more close ups or more wide shots? Why?
2. what mood does the music create?
3. Do you think that every shot was scripted or do you think it was made up as they went along? Explain why you think this way.
OK, it's time. . . I'm finally going to give you the key to a GREAT, AWARD WINNING, video: It's what you DON'T see that matters the most! That, combined with great close-ups, a compelling title sequence and the right mood-creating music! After you watch today's video tell me how it left you feeling. Also tell me what you think the story is that's being told!
Once again, by far the three most important parts of a great video are: Great close-ups, a compelling title sequence and the right mood creating music! Also, it's what you DON'T see that matters the most. Be sure to think about and answer the questions carefully!
Once again, by far the three most important parts of a great video are: Great close-ups, a compelling title sequence and the right mood creating music! Also, it's what you DON'T see that matters the most. Be sure to think about and answer the questions carefully!
The Game from George Alger on Vimeo.
Watch this video for it's stunning title sequence, then continue watching for the brilliant editing and producing.
In your warm up for today, answer the following questions:
1. What is your honest opinion of the title sequence?
2..What did you like about this video?
3. What would you change about this video if you could?
In your warm up for today, answer the following questions:
1. What is your honest opinion of the title sequence?
2..What did you like about this video?
3. What would you change about this video if you could?
Remember, a real, substantial title sequence is a requirement of your new project.
Good title sequences can make your video really stand out from the rest of the pack, so don't take them for granted!
Think of them as a little "mini-movie" within your full movie or video.
Take a look at the first video, which is an awesome title sequence, (keep in mind the credits at the end of the first video would not be seen in a true title sequence which is meant to begin a movie or video) then watch the short second video which will give you some interesting insight into how it was made. In your warm up today answer the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of a title sequence?
2. What did you like most about this title sequence?
3. Why did they storyboard EVERY shot?
4. How did I say you should think of your title sequence and why should you not take them for granted?
Good title sequences can make your video really stand out from the rest of the pack, so don't take them for granted!
Think of them as a little "mini-movie" within your full movie or video.
Take a look at the first video, which is an awesome title sequence, (keep in mind the credits at the end of the first video would not be seen in a true title sequence which is meant to begin a movie or video) then watch the short second video which will give you some interesting insight into how it was made. In your warm up today answer the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of a title sequence?
2. What did you like most about this title sequence?
3. Why did they storyboard EVERY shot?
4. How did I say you should think of your title sequence and why should you not take them for granted?
Watch this video and tell me why audio is more important the the video!
Today's video is about 3 point lighting. The second video is referring to still photography lighting but the concepts apply to lighting for video as well, and the technique they use on the background adds another dimension of professionalism. In today's warm up tell me what subject you would like to see video's posted about next month and ALSO answer the following:
1. Why do they say to put a light on the background?
2. what is one of the names for the light on the back of the person?
3. What is the name of the light coming in from the right side of the person? (think about this BEFORE you answer)
1. Why do they say to put a light on the background?
2. what is one of the names for the light on the back of the person?
3. What is the name of the light coming in from the right side of the person? (think about this BEFORE you answer)
10/23/13
Hi,
I'm not here today. (Either that or I've changed a lot!)
When you finish your warm-ups the sub will be playing a video titled "Behind the scenes of Gold Rush". Take out a piece of paper and while you are watching the video answer the following questions:
1. What is the most difficult thing about working as a video crew member on "Gold Rush"?
2. What did you learn about being a crew member on "Gold Rush" that you didn't know or had not thought about before?
Hi,
I'm not here today. (Either that or I've changed a lot!)
When you finish your warm-ups the sub will be playing a video titled "Behind the scenes of Gold Rush". Take out a piece of paper and while you are watching the video answer the following questions:
1. What is the most difficult thing about working as a video crew member on "Gold Rush"?
2. What did you learn about being a crew member on "Gold Rush" that you didn't know or had not thought about before?
Warm UP
Below is a video I felt you all needed to see.
In your warm up for today answer the following questions:
1. What are the 5 tips he gives
2. How does it make you feel that I left this particualar video for you today!
I love you all.
Below is a video I felt you all needed to see.
In your warm up for today answer the following questions:
1. What are the 5 tips he gives
2. How does it make you feel that I left this particualar video for you today!
I love you all.
Here is some problems that I see a lot from beginning students and I continue to see in the upper level classes. Read through the following article and answer the following questions. Save this article and refer to it every time you start to edit!
1. What should you do after importing all of your raw media elements into your video editing software?
2.What distracting things does should you edit out of interviews?
3. What things will make your graphics and text look amateurish?\
4. What colors should you stay away from in your text and graphics?
5. What is the golden rule for effects and transitions?
6. How many fonts should you use and what should you maintain consistency in when dealing with fonts?
7. When you think there is nothing more to cut in your video, what should you do?
8. What is a "staggered out"?
2.What distracting things does should you edit out of interviews?
3. What things will make your graphics and text look amateurish?\
4. What colors should you stay away from in your text and graphics?
5. What is the golden rule for effects and transitions?
6. How many fonts should you use and what should you maintain consistency in when dealing with fonts?
7. When you think there is nothing more to cut in your video, what should you do?
8. What is a "staggered out"?
Go to the link below and look at as many video contests as you can.
Pick one video and write a short idea that you think may work for the contest!
Pick one video and write a short idea that you think may work for the contest!
Take a look at today's video, it's going to make your life a lot easier!
After viewing the video tell me two things you learned that you think you'll use often and explain why!
After viewing the video tell me two things you learned that you think you'll use often and explain why!
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10/15/13
Today's warm up is all about how music creates a certain "mood" and can really affect the overall feeling of a video. Choose the right music and you really can make a big difference in your video, but choose the wrong music and you can completely ruin an otherwise great video!
How does the music chosen for today's video affect the overall video? In a good way? in a bad way? Explain!
The way you assemble your final shots has a huge impact on the viewer.
Go to the link below and read the article. It will ask you to look at several short video clips.
Read and watch all the way through until you get to the page that starts talking about "sequences"
When you finish note two things you learned in your warm ups.
Go to the link below and read the article. It will ask you to look at several short video clips.
Read and watch all the way through until you get to the page that starts talking about "sequences"
When you finish note two things you learned in your warm ups.
Read the following article then answer the following questions:
1. Why is choosing the right typeface important?
2. What is the key to creating good, complimentary graphics?
3. What is the danger that most graphics designers face?
1. Why is choosing the right typeface important?
2. What is the key to creating good, complimentary graphics?
3. What is the danger that most graphics designers face?
Do you want to make money creating videos? If you do one of the most important things to do is master the art of the interview.
Watch the following video and answer the following questions:
1. Fill in the blank: Interviews are the ______ of any documentary
2. What is the first thing you should do in any interview?
3. What are the most common mistakes amateur interviewers make?
4. How should you end your interview?
5. List the kinds of non-verbal feedback the video mentions as important:
Watch the following video and answer the following questions:
1. Fill in the blank: Interviews are the ______ of any documentary
2. What is the first thing you should do in any interview?
3. What are the most common mistakes amateur interviewers make?
4. How should you end your interview?
5. List the kinds of non-verbal feedback the video mentions as important:
Start a new Word document and title it "October Warm-Ups". Copy and paste any warm ups we did in September to this document. We will be doing warm ups from now on.
Watch today's video, add today's date to your warm-up document, then answer the following questions:
1.What is a "J" cut?
2. What is a "L" cut?
3. Explain what you see and hear in your final video when you use an "L" cut (What is the final result of editing?)
Watch today's video, add today's date to your warm-up document, then answer the following questions:
1.What is a "J" cut?
2. What is a "L" cut?
3. Explain what you see and hear in your final video when you use an "L" cut (What is the final result of editing?)
9/9/13
Today's video is a review of some things that we should already know in video 2 but often forget when we are actually shooting or planning our shots. I realize you have probably seen this video before.
Watch today's video and then in your warm up think about and answer the following:
1. How do you shoot a person using the rule of thirds?
2. When would be an appropriate time to break the rule of thirds?
3. When shooting an "over-the-shoulder" shot how much of the frame should you give the main subject?
4. why should you stick with the same lens when shooting a dialogue scene?
Watch today's video and then in your warm up think about and answer the following:
1. How do you shoot a person using the rule of thirds?
2. When would be an appropriate time to break the rule of thirds?
3. When shooting an "over-the-shoulder" shot how much of the frame should you give the main subject?
4. why should you stick with the same lens when shooting a dialogue scene?
2. Watch this video on camera movement. Write a paragraph on what is meant by camera movement and describe at least two different types of psychological impact different types of camera movement can have on your viewer. We will share out what you wrote for each of the warm up videos tomorrow in class.
If the video does not play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRJ0Ei4hLWI
Spy vs Guy from Red Giant on Vimeo.
Warm-up - 3/30/13
Assignment for 5/22/13
NO ONE IS TO GO OUT AND SHOOT TODAY OR USE THE CAMERAS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Chelsea can check out a camera after school for Mr. M's video)
Instructions:
Get the footage that you have been shooting for your project and load it up on every team members computer. Each person must edit their own version of the finished product.
Since no one did this as instructed on the last project (and you will be graded down accordingly) let's try it again. I will be coming around to each person tomorrow to see and grade what they have completed:
Create an opening graphic where the text moves onto the screen by using a "push", "slide" or other video transition (just like you would between two shots) at the beginning of text clip.
DO NOT CREATE THE ENTIRE PAGE OF TEXT ON ONE TEXT CLIP. Instead, create at least two lines of text on separate text clips or pages and then bring them onto the screen at slightly delayed times. (put one on the video 2 line and one just above it on the video 3 line)
Chelsea can demonstrate as she has done this before (although she has just dissolved on the separate lines of text)
Add music to create the right mood for your video.
You have today and tomorrow to edit, no other time will be given as there is only one shot!
Instructions:
Get the footage that you have been shooting for your project and load it up on every team members computer. Each person must edit their own version of the finished product.
Since no one did this as instructed on the last project (and you will be graded down accordingly) let's try it again. I will be coming around to each person tomorrow to see and grade what they have completed:
Create an opening graphic where the text moves onto the screen by using a "push", "slide" or other video transition (just like you would between two shots) at the beginning of text clip.
DO NOT CREATE THE ENTIRE PAGE OF TEXT ON ONE TEXT CLIP. Instead, create at least two lines of text on separate text clips or pages and then bring them onto the screen at slightly delayed times. (put one on the video 2 line and one just above it on the video 3 line)
Chelsea can demonstrate as she has done this before (although she has just dissolved on the separate lines of text)
Add music to create the right mood for your video.
You have today and tomorrow to edit, no other time will be given as there is only one shot!
Assignment for 5/7/13
Special Note to Chelsea: Please ask the sub to let you get the key to the cabinet from Ms. Tomkins in room 515 so you can get the memory cards out of the cameras (MEMORY CARDS ONLY! NO ONE IS TO GO OUT AND SHOOT TODAY OR USE THE CAMERAS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES)
Instructions:
Get the footage that you have been shooting for the tracking shot video and load it up on every team members computer. Each person must edit their own version of the finished product.
Create an opening graphic where the text moves onto the screen by using a "push", "slide" or other video transition (just like you would between two shots) at the beginning of text clip.
DO NOT CREATE THE ENTIRE PAGE OF TEXT ON ONE TEXT CLIP. Instead, create at least two lines of text on separate text clips or pages and then bring them onto the screen at slightly delayed times. (put one on the video 2 line and one just above it on the video 3 line)
Chelsea can demonstrate as she has done this before (although she has just dissolved on the separate lines of text)
Add music to create the right mood for your video.
You have today and tomorrow to edit, no other time will be given as there is only one shot!
Instructions:
Get the footage that you have been shooting for the tracking shot video and load it up on every team members computer. Each person must edit their own version of the finished product.
Create an opening graphic where the text moves onto the screen by using a "push", "slide" or other video transition (just like you would between two shots) at the beginning of text clip.
DO NOT CREATE THE ENTIRE PAGE OF TEXT ON ONE TEXT CLIP. Instead, create at least two lines of text on separate text clips or pages and then bring them onto the screen at slightly delayed times. (put one on the video 2 line and one just above it on the video 3 line)
Chelsea can demonstrate as she has done this before (although she has just dissolved on the separate lines of text)
Add music to create the right mood for your video.
You have today and tomorrow to edit, no other time will be given as there is only one shot!
Warm-up and assignment for both Video 2 and Video 3
Everyone (both video 2 and video 3 students) will be responsible for turning this in tomorrow when I return. Anyone not turning it in tomorrow will receive a zero on the assignment and you will not have any additional time to complete it. NO ONE IS ALLOWED OUT TO SHOOT TODAY EXCEPT JORDAN AND BELEN FOR EVERGREEN SPEAKS.
Warm-Up:
We've been in situations lately where you've wanted to shoot in moving cars. Well we just can't do that in High School because of liability reasons, but there are ways to do it!
Watch the following video and then answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What are the three different ways presented to accomplish the moving car look?
2. What type of lighting is used inside the car for the night scenes?
3. In the example of the "rear-projection" technique, what did the producers do in the end to the projector to get the most realistic look possible?
4. What was done in front of the lights in some of the techniques to make it look and feel even more that the car was moving?
Warm-Up:
We've been in situations lately where you've wanted to shoot in moving cars. Well we just can't do that in High School because of liability reasons, but there are ways to do it!
Watch the following video and then answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What are the three different ways presented to accomplish the moving car look?
2. What type of lighting is used inside the car for the night scenes?
3. In the example of the "rear-projection" technique, what did the producers do in the end to the projector to get the most realistic look possible?
4. What was done in front of the lights in some of the techniques to make it look and feel even more that the car was moving?
The best new open for Good Day Plainsmen will win a prize!
Current Video 2 Assignment:
Go to the link below and use one of the presets to create an After Effects project by clicking on the button that says "project" and downloading it to your computer.
3/5/13
I'm not here today (either that or I've changed a lot). I know, you've heard it before!
Your task for today is to start the period by doing the warm up posted below. When you finish, break into your groups and complete your shot sheets for your Movie Trailer. You will have today and tomorrow to work on them but they are due tomorrw at the end of the period.
The sub may say to go to the assignments page but everything you need is here.
Warm-Up:
Watch the video below. Write down 4 things that you learned that you definately will use on the movie trailer project to make it go smoothly and make sure you get it done the way you want.
Be prepared to share your answers in class tomorrow.
Your task for today is to start the period by doing the warm up posted below. When you finish, break into your groups and complete your shot sheets for your Movie Trailer. You will have today and tomorrow to work on them but they are due tomorrw at the end of the period.
The sub may say to go to the assignments page but everything you need is here.
Warm-Up:
Watch the video below. Write down 4 things that you learned that you definately will use on the movie trailer project to make it go smoothly and make sure you get it done the way you want.
Be prepared to share your answers in class tomorrow.
2/26/13
Yep, It's been a while since since we did this!
In you warm up today answer the following, and I am expecting only serious, well thought out answers:
1. Reflect on the PSA project, what was the most difficult part of the assignment and why?
2. What would you have done differently?
3. What did you learn from this assignment?
In you warm up today answer the following, and I am expecting only serious, well thought out answers:
1. Reflect on the PSA project, what was the most difficult part of the assignment and why?
2. What would you have done differently?
3. What did you learn from this assignment?
2/1/13
Watch today's video and then in your warm up think about and answer the following:
1. Other than the message, what do you like about this video?
2. Other than the message, what would you change about this video?
3. Why are PSA's important?
1. Other than the message, what do you like about this video?
2. Other than the message, what would you change about this video?
3. Why are PSA's important?
1/31/13
Watch today's video and then in your warm up answer the following:
1. Does this video make you THINK? Why?
2. What would you choose to change about this video to make it even more effective?
3. How did the filmmakers use depth in this video and how did they use close-ups?
1. Does this video make you THINK? Why?
2. What would you choose to change about this video to make it even more effective?
3. How did the filmmakers use depth in this video and how did they use close-ups?
1/30/12
Watch today's video and then in your warm up answer the following:
1. Why is showing depth important in video production
2. What limits our perception of depth with the video medium?
3. What are 3 ways we can show depth in our productions?
1. Why is showing depth important in video production
2. What limits our perception of depth with the video medium?
3. What are 3 ways we can show depth in our productions?
1/29/13
Watch the video below on the “The Five deadly sins of amateur video”
Open a new word document and at the top title it "Jan-Feb Warm Ups". Below the title put today’s date. Below the date answer this question:
What are the five deadly sins of amateur video and how can you avoid them?
Wait for further instructions before you save your document.
Watch the video below on the “The Five deadly sins of amateur video”
Open a new word document and at the top title it "Jan-Feb Warm Ups". Below the title put today’s date. Below the date answer this question:
What are the five deadly sins of amateur video and how can you avoid them?
Wait for further instructions before you save your document.