Video Shots

Assignment

• • • • In groups, you will film examples of the basic video shots, angles, movements, and composition techniques listed below. 

      • Groups will work together while filming but will edit their own final video from the footage collected.

      • This project will introduce you to video camera basics and video editing

      • EACH SHOT NEEDS TO BE LABELED WITH A TITLE in Premiere

Lesson

• • • • Camera Shots, Angles, and Movement

      • Framing and Composition

Video Files

• Period 3 - Group #01

Getting Started

• Music and Sound Effects Resource Folder

FILMING

• • • • Designate a camera operator, a director, and someone who will "act" in the scenes. These roles can change during filming.

      • Use Framing and Composition techniques in all your shots (Rule of Thirds, headroom, and lead room)

      • Use a tripod for steady shots or handhold the camera.

      • Press record, count to 3 then call Action. (pre-roll)

      • Press stop, count to 3 then call Cut. (post-roll)

      • Identify each shot by saying the number and/or name to the camera. (can be off camera-audio only)  

      • Shots should be no longer than 3-5 seconds. (not counting pre and post-rolls)

EDITING

• • • • STEP #1

        • • Download the video files from Drive, unzip them, and place them in your Download or Video folder.

      • STEP #2 

        • • You can create subfolders for Videos, Bloopers, Images, Sounds, and Music if you want.

      • STEP #3

        • • Go through and rename and organize your clips.  i.e.,  ( 02 - Wide Shot )

          • Move any unwanted clips to your Bloopers (just in case) folder or delete them if you are sure you don't need them.

      • STEP #4

        • • Create a new project in Premiere, set the location to your Video Shots folder on the C: Drive.

      • STEP #5 - Edit your clips

        • • Begin by editing all your clips together in one long movie. 

      • STEP #6 - Add your transitions

        • • If you want, add transitions between your clips.

      • STEP #7 - Work on your green screen.

      • STEP #8 - Titles, credits, and Shot Labels

        • • Your movie should have a title at the beginning and credits at the end.

          • Each clip should be labeled (Establishing Shot, Pan, Bad Headroom, etc.)

      • STEP #9 - Music/Sounds

        • • Add any music and/or sound effects to your film.

          • Music and Sound Effects Resource Folder

      • STEP #10 - Export your Movie

        • • Follow these steps to export your movie.

          • Your finished movie must be exported, placed in your ASM Hapara Folder then inserted into your website.