Objective: This activity will provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate the technological concepts learned in this course and combine them into a final project using various processes and techniques. Assessment will take into consideration both the process and the product.
PART 1:
Working in small groups (use the same as before or build your own group), you are to film a scene(s) from a pre-existing movie ( at least 3-5 minutes in length), in which you reinterpret the shots, acting, and locations for that scene(s).
You are to find the script (or type it out yourselves), rehearse the action, film as a group then individually edit the production using Adobe Premiere.
PART 2:
Working individually, you'll need to create a movie poster for your short film in Photoshop.
Headphones are required for this project.
A script and storyboard must be completed before you begin filming. (pre-production)
A level 4 scene is one in which the scene(s) is filmed a few times using different camera shots and angles that are edited together seamlessly.
Inappropriate language, images, or themes will result in a lower mark and possibly a failure.
Your video should follow the format: a title, your movie scene(s), and then the credits.
You will be given approximately 10 classes to complete your scenes and movie poster.
All work MUST be done during class time.
Know your 2 major limitations: (time and location)
Your Poster must be 1200 pixels wide by 1800 pixels in height.
Your Poster should include photos of your key actors. Look at the "real" movie poster for inspiration.
I'm looking for an original poster, not just heads on other people's bodies.
Adding detailed touches such as credits, a border, and a catchy tagline will help create that poster look and feel.
Level 4 work is achieved by making the poster look as authentic as possible.
Take your time and pay attention to the details.
Read over the web pages on Filmmaking.
Once your group has been formed, pick a film that you have seen and are interested in working on. Verify that the scene(s) are appropriate with Mr. Myers.
Brainstorm ideas of how you want to reinterpret the scene with your group. Discuss your possibilities and determine the limitations associated with the scene(s). (setting, plot, characters, props)
Locate or type the script. Print copies for everyone. (DO NOT PRINT THE ENTIRE SCRIPT FOR THE MOVIE.)
Determine who is going to do what in the scene(s). (Camera, acting, directing, etc.) Not everyone needs to appear on camera.
Fill out the storyboard (at least 16 panels) with the different camera angles you intend to use (stick figures are fine).
Follow your script carefully, film in sequence if you can, do multiple takes with different camera angles and different types of shots to give you multiple choices when editing.
Try to create a flow to your scene(s) in order to engage the audience.
You should have a title and a credits sequence.
Adding music and sound effects (if necessary) will help complete your film.
Use the rule of thirds (when possible)
Give headroom and lead room for subjects.
Steady images – effective use of tripod when needed.
Effective lighting – try to keep lighting consistent from shot to shot.
Press record – count to 5 - call action.
Stop action – count to 5 - press pause.
Don’t break the 180-degree rule.
Continuity – clothing changes from shot to shot (be prepared – bring costumes if necessary)
Script (one per group) - Submitted by Monday, January 13th.
Storyboard (one per group) - Submitted by Monday, January 13th.
Completed Edited Movie (each group member) - Submitted by Tuesday, January 21st.
Complete Movie Poster (each group member) - Submitted by Tuesday, January 21st.
Fine-tune your Website Portfolio - Submitted by Wednesday, January 22nd.