3-day EXPERIMENTAL FILM CHALLENGE

Project objective

Create an experimental film based on a pre-determined theme in 3 days
Use different shot types and sound effects to convey different emotions
Refresh your skills in Adobe Premiere Pro
Challenge yourself to work within the given time constraints to produce a finished product (time management)

Total time: 3 classes

Grading Criteria (for 10/10):

Must have at least 10 different shot types/sizes
Must have audio (music and/or sound FX)
Must have a title
Must use some type of effect/filter on at least half of the shots (in Premiere, these can be found under the video effects menu--SEE IMAGES BELOW FOR REFERENCE ON WHERE TO FIND THESE!)

Film Unit - Shot Types and Scavenger Hunt

STUDENT TASKS

You can work solo or with a partner
- Remember, you only have 3 classes to complete this!
Get a random theme from this Random Theme Generator
- - Write down the theme words!
Take 30 minutes to brainstorm (mind-map) and write out a brief shot list
- Don't dwell on this for too long! Experimental film is a very open genre so have fun with it.
- Refer to the rubric so you know what is required (ie. shot types, # of shots etc.)
Once you have your idea, it is time to film!
- Set aside no more than 1 hour of time for this part
Once filming is complete, upload your footage to Google Drive, download it on your computer, and put your film together in Premiere Pro
- Tutorial videos below if you need a refresher
- Don't forget to add Sound FX
- Maximum 1 minute in length
- Export as .mp4
Upload your final film to Drive and post to your Digital Portfolio
- Don't forget the What I've Learned questions!

What were your 3 theme words?
What was the most challenging part of this project?
Are you happy with the finished product? Why or why not?
What would you do differently next time?

TUTORIAL VIDEOS / LESSONS

How to upload videos to your google drive & download them to your computer

Note: Make sure your videos go into New Volume E / DMA / Premiere / Scavenger Hunt

HOW TO EDIT & EXPORT VIDEOS IN PREMIERE PRO

Note: This video was for a PSA assignment--your file name should be ScavengerHunt_YourName and saved into New Volume E / DMA / Premiere / Scavenger Hunt

To make sure the effects panel is open, go to Window (in the top bar menu) and then make sure Effects is checked.

If you are in the "Editing" workspace (Windows > Workspaces > Editing), then the menu pictured above should show up in the bottom left of your screen when "Effects" (pictured left) is selected.

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