Embedded Files
Watch the PSA above to have an idea what you will be producing.
Review what you learned about cinematography by viewing this video on the basic shot types.
Prepare for storyboarding your PSA by viewing the storyboarding video above.
Watch the above video to learn how to markup your script.
Public Service Announcement Project
Public Service Announcement Project
Commercials & PSAs
Explore the commercials and PSAs on this page and answer the questions on this Commercials & PSAs Background Information
Commercial Project
Before you film a PSA you are going to practice by making a commercial using the Commercial Project.
PSA Project
Complete the PSA Project as described here: PSA Project
Sample PSA
To prepare you for producing your own PSA, watch the video Meth Kills Dreams and then look through the the preproduction files for the project.
Production Letter
Read the Production Letter and the Equipment & Safety Policies with your parent/guardian, and then sign the Equipment & Safety Policies Acknowledgment and return it to your instructor.
Permission to Use Likeness
Producers give a copy of the Permission to Use Likeness Form to each member of your cast and crew, and anyone else who is a part of your production.
Production Crew
Producers, save a copy of the Motion Picture Production Crew in the folder you shared with the instructor. Then share your copy with your production crew members. Crew members sign up for responsibilities in preproduction, production, and post production.
8-P Grid
Plan your Public Service Announcement by using the 8-P Conceptualization Grid . The 8-P Grid will be assessed using the 8-P Grid Rubric found here.
AV Script
Plan your video by using Celtx or the AV Script found here. The AV Script will be assessed using the AV Script Rubric found here.
Storyboards
Download copies of Blank Storyboards here and depict your AV script in pictures. The storyboard will be assessed with the Storyboard Rubric found here.
Scene Breakdown
First Assistant Directors mark up your script as seen in the video on this page. Then make a copy of the Scene Breakdown .
Setup Template
Plan your setups using the Setup Template found here.
Equipment List
When planning your production use the Equipment List to plan what equipment needs to be used for each shoot day.
Shot Log
Record your filmed shots using the Shot Log found here. Download a copy of it and store it in your shared production file. To use it without WiFi access make sure that it is downloaded for offline editing.
Resources for Credits & Graphics
Use the following resources when preparing your end credit sequences. They are listed in the order they would appear in your film.
PSA Reflection
After you have completed your PSA write a short reflection on the process using the PSA Reflection document found here.
Links for the Curious
Links for the Curious
Film Production Chain of Command
Kodak Glossary of Motion Picture Terms
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