Film Making

This year has been our first Te Hiku Movie Festival, the movies played on the big screen at the Te Ahu Cinema in Kaitaia yesterday. Today you will get to view the short films and give feedback to the classes involved via their blogs. Remember your comments need to be positive, thoughtful and helpful.


film making in te manga

Click on the following link to check out some fantastic short films from the Manaiakalani Schools in 2018:

Juman-GI

If we're looking at excellent exemplars, check out this awesome 2018 movie from the kids in Room 21 at Pt England School, Auckland.

film making with harley - session 1 & 2

What did we learn about?

The different roles in a film crew

  • Director
  • Camera Person
  • Sound Operator
  • Clipper Clapper Person
  • Actors

Things that each person says

  • Director - Turn Over, Action, Cut
  • Camera Person - Camera Speed
  • Sound Operator - Sound Speed
  • Clipper Clapper Person - Shot __, Take ___

Different types of shots that are filmed

  • Establishing shot
  • Wide Shot
  • Medium Shot
  • Close Up Shot
  • Extreme close up shot

Equipment that a film crew needs

  • boom pole - sound pole
  • Camera - Ipad - use the grid lines
  • tripod
  • clipper clapper
  • clip board
  • megaphone (huge film set)
  • script