Film Biz Stuff

HEY!  Here are a couple of great opportunities, if you're interested:

Screenwriting Competition

Crew Call

Deadlines for both are SOON!  Let me know if you have questions.

BRAINSTORMING, 2.0

Color-coded groups will work together to create the following:

2 "Pitches", about 4 sentences long, that include:

Main character and story arc (Beginning, Middle, End) with a clear resolution.
Key plot points and setting (time, location).
Main character's "problem" or motivation.

These two pitches must be submitted in writing, and pitched to the class, starting at 10:15.

Adhere to these guidelines:

1.  Must be based on a "Drama" Genre theme & incorporate Dramatic elements.
2. Nobody dies, gets stabbed/shot/mutilated etc.
3. Must be based in a previous time period, all the way up to the 1980's.
4. Maximum of 3 Locations.
5.  The main conflict/plot point must be resolved in a 2- to 3-page script (5-minute film).

 

DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA!!!

Before we begin to create the story outline for our short Dramatic film, we must first understand what makes a film....dramatic. 

Open your blank Cornell Notes file, and your Film Genres .pdf file, and visit the Blendspace page to complete your 30-minute Team Activity:

Blendspace Drama

Share your notes with your teammates to complete the assignment.  Individual tasks are color-coded.  You may work in a team of 2 or 3 people.
You will turn in your individual, completed Cornell Notes for a grade before we proceed with brainstorming.

Getting Ready for our Short Film: 5 Phases and Prod Hierarchy

Before we jump into our large group Short Film Project, we'll examine some foundation practices and workflow models straight outta the Film Industry. 
The next 2 weeks of our lives together will look like this:

1. The Five Phases of Production.  You'll sketch out the model for 5 Phases and add in information as DFP3 is presenting to you.  I'll point out key concepts and vocabulary that you'll need to add.  This completed document will be submitted for a 10-point grade.
2. Production Hierarchy. We'll review what was covered in DFP1, looking at in-depth examples of key crew jobs.  The completed Production Hierarchy will be submitted for a 15-point grade.
3. Example Films. We'll look at a couple of example student films, and ask DFP3 to discuss their experience as part of last year's DFP2 crew.
4. Development. The first of the 5 Phases of Production.  We will come up with the Idea and Story Outline for our Short Film.
5. Pre-Production. We will begin this Phase of Production with Job Applications and Auditions.   

Are You Ready to YouTube?

Follow these steps to make sure your "How To" Video is ready to upload to YouTube halfway through class today:

1. "Peer Proof" it:  Have someone from across the room--not your elbow partner---watch and critique your video in Premiere, so that you can make "on-the-spot" fixes.  They might find errors that you just can't see because you're too familiar with the content; listen to their suggestions!
2. Watch the "Exporting to Quick Time" Tutorial on edpuzzle.com.
3. Follow the steps for Exporting to Quick Time  (Save---Render---Export---Media).  Make sure you name the video HowToWhateverYourTaskIsYourName, and save it to your Desktop.  Here's an example:

                      HowToUseHandSanitizerMsThomas


Halfway through class, I'll demo uploading to our YouTube Channel!

Your video is due today; I will grade it from the YouTube Channel.  Here's how you will be graded:

Your Video is worth 110 Points, your biggest grade of the 6-week term!

Assignment: Applying Transitions in Premiere Pro

Today, you'll complete a short EdPuzzle tutorial worth 3 points, that will teach you how to apply and edit Transitions in your movie.

Then, you will apply at least 1 transition between two clips.  The transition is worth 3 points:

• Transition style and length should be appropriate to the clips (i.e. NOT DISTRACTING)
• Transition should be applied between clips and edited correctly.
• Transition should move between two clips in your sequence.

I found this Tutorial online for those of you who want to learn how to do the trendy "Flash"-style transition.  There are no words, but you can follow along with what the person is doing:
Creating a "Flash" Transition in Premiere Pro

Titles and Credits (and Extra Credit!)

Hiya!  We're nearly done editing your "How To" video, but need to add Titles.

1. Watch the "Adding Titles" video in edpuzzle.com and complete the Quiz ?s embedded in the video for 8 points.
2. Add an Opening Title ("How To....whatever your video is about" and "by Your Name") and a Closing Credits Title (Who did what job).  5 points total.
3. If you want Extra Credit, see the front board.