Embedded Files
Film & Video
Step #1: Organization: Being organized is essential to working with digital media, files and audio and video projects; keeping track of scripts, actors, lines, lights, cameras, props, sets...the list is endless. You'll need to keep track of your digitla files in Google Drive! I find that the easiest way is to utilize a website to showcase your portfolio works. For this course you'll stay organized with a website. Start building today.
Video & Film WebsiteFilm and Video
Film and Video are both mediums for telling stories or sharing information through moving images. Film traditionally refers to movies shot on film stock, often with a focus on storytelling and artistry, while video refers to digital or electronic recordings, commonly used for TV, online content, or instructional purposes.
Preproduction 11Production11Mise en Scéne
Mise en scène is a French term meaning “placing on stage.” In film and video, it refers to everything you see in a shot—including setting, lighting, props, costumes, actor placement, and movement—that helps tell the story visually.
Mise En ScéneMise En Scéne AssignmentProduce your Pitch
A short explanation of your idea that tells people what it is, why it’s interesting, and how you plan to make it.
Pitch ProjectScripts
A written document that outlines everything that happens in a video, film, or play, including dialogue, actions, and directions for shots or camera movements.
Jobs in Film & Video
Assignments
The Exchange
To tell a short narrative story using clear visual language (shot types, sequencing, editing). This project introduces the full production cycle: Pre-Production → Production → Post-Production.
TGJ4M – Comm Tech - The ExchangeMovie Trailer Remake
To recreate the style and pacing of a professional movie trailer using original footage. This project strengthens your ability to match editing rhythm, graphics, and audio to professional standards while encouraging creativity.
(Properly named ex: SummerfieldTrailerRemake.mp4)
TGJ4M – Comm Tech - Movie Trailer RemakeThe House
A first Editing Project. Using the available footage, edit a short "Thriller". Demonstate a basic proficiency with Audio (fading in & Out) Titles (Fade on / Off) and Basic cuts. Export your video as an MP4 (H.264 CODEC).
(Properly named ex: SummerfieldTheHouse.mp4)
Basic Editing - The HousePSA's
This video project will be done individually or in small groups of 2. Additional tech and actors will be assigned as needed.
Important questions:
Why make a PSA? What is the purpose of your PSA?
Style. What style of PSA will you use to effectively get your message across. How will your Style work with / against your purpose?
What is the Demographic or Target audience of your Production? How will the Demographic affect the style and purpose?
(Properly named ex: SummerfieldPSA1.mp4)
PSA Video ProjectBTV Bumper
Shoot and Edit a Short Bumper for the BTV Announcements. Keep your video short, straight and clear. Add a pre-Made Animation. Export your video as an MP4 (H.264 CODEC)
Properly named ex: SummerfieldBumper1.mp4)
Basic Bumper ProjectContinuity- to Submit
Finished Script Storyboard (Scanned and Posted)
A Link to your Named Footage
Final Edit (Properly named ex: SummerfieldContinuity.mp4)
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