Guest Presentation: UNM's IFDM Program

This morning we'll hear from Ms. Tonya Lashun-Bryant, and Dr. Nick Flor, from UNM. They represent the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media program at UNM, a 4-year degree program that encompasses above-the-line filmmaking, software programming, animation and more.

Please devote your attention to our guests, and listen to what they have to say about college; anyone caught asking an intelligent question during or after the presentation will receive 1 bonus point on their Fast Forward movie! :)

If time permits, we'll also start working with Ms. Kurland's DFP1 students on lighting, helping them to learn the basics of lighting setup, calculating loads, setting and striking lights.

"In Plain Sight" Actor Paul Victor: Filming in Albuquerque

Peer Critique--5 point grade

Choose another team's/person's project to watch. Write the following review on a sheet of paper.

1. Rate the quality of the project from 1 to 5. 1 is LOW, 5 is HIGH. Give at least TWO reasons for your rating.

2. Describe the "flow" of the project. Is it easy to understand what's going on? Does it seem smooth or jumpy?

3. Does the music go with the movie? Why or why not?

4. Give one suggestion for improvement, or a specific compliment.

Prep Project for Export to Quick Time!

Your Fast Forward Project is DUE! We'll export it to Quick Time, so that we can then import it into Garage Band and match it to your soundtrack.

This week, our counselor Ms. Villegas will begin pulling 11th grade students for transcript evaluations during class. Should take about 10 minutes.

Do Not Disturb: Locally Made!

Do Not Disturb

Created by Brian Lucero (one of our Substitute Teachers, but actually a Producer and Actor!!). Mr. Lucero's going to come speak to our class soon, and is looking for extras and crew for his latest production!

Grades are Due, and YOU are Busy!

Friday:

Check SnapGrades. Panic.

Take GarageBand Re-test and do much better. Reduce panic.

Zombie Kids see me to apply extra credit to your grade.

Director's Chair presentations--make-up from last 2 weeks, plus this week.

DEMO:

Speeding up clips in Final Cut.

Speed up your clips in Final Cut and save. Don't forget to add Titles and Credits!

If time allows, I'll demo how to export your film from FCE to Garage Band.

Next week, we'll build a final project in GB with Video and Audio, and upload to the AHA Vimeo Channel. You'll be graded on several steps, including matching Video and Audio length, appropriateness of Film/Music match, and accurate compression settings for upload. We'll screen the finished projects as a class. Final uploaded projects are worth 100 points. See grading rubric for complete scoring info.

Location Scout comes to town!

Actually, Cindy McCrossen, Wednesday's presenter, is a local Albuquerquean who's been working here for many years, and is a location scout for the NM Film Industry. The Film Academy brought a total of over 275 students to the presentations, where students heard about industry jobs, necessary skills for the film and media workforce, and what's involved in a production and in location scouting/management. Our thanks to Ms. McCrossen for sharing her knowledge and expertise!