Where I'm From

Where I'm From by Dina Brigante '20

Skills and Objectives

In this until you will:

  • Write an original poem that illustrates what makes you YOU.
  • Plan your video using a 2 Column Script.
  • Apply framing and composition techniques by taking photos of favorite people places and things to incorporate into video project.
  • Use an external microphone to record Voice Over into your Timeline.
  • Find and use appropriate royalty-free music and credit composer.

Read "Where I'm From" by George Ella Lyon

Read "Where I'm From" by by George Ella Lyon.

Resource: Elements of Poetry (Optional Homework)

Check out the Elements of Poetry here. If you are not using the the following worksheets to write your poem, then please familiarize yourself and integrate some of these concepts.


(Tip: If you are a comedian and/or are uncomfortable with the tone of this project, then check out the term irony and let your sarcastic self run wild!)

Pre-Writing Worksheet (Optional)

Complete the Where I'm From Prewriting Worksheet.

[Template] Where I'm From

Poem Template Worksheet (Optional)

Use the prewriting worksheet above and template below to create your Where I'm From Poem.

Where I'm From Poem Template

Write Where I'm From Poem (Copy of Template in Google Classroom)

Open and use the template provided in Google Classroom. Use a 2 Column Script to write your Where I'm From Script.

Notice in the example that the first lines were broken up so that you can plan your shots in the right Column.

Create Shot List (Classwork Grade)

Use your 2 Column Script to make a list of shots you need to photograph for the Where I'm From Homework Assignment.

When ready, add name to the Assessments list on the white board so that the Quiz may be opened.

for you. Log in to: https://www.quia.com/quiz/5576556.html

Directions:

  1. Type in user name and password provided by Teacher
  2. Select your Class (Digital Media 8 P4)
  3. You will see My Quia activities and quizzes Page
  4. Select Copyright Quiz

Where I'm From Photo Assignment (Required Homework)

Where I'm From Homework

What is Voice Over?

Voice Over is a nonsynchronous spoken commentary in a movie, often used to convey a character’s thoughts and memories.

Voice-over is a production technique where a voice—that is not part of the narrative —is used in a radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, or other presentations. Check out this news story about Voice Over Artists here.

For this project, you will record yourself reading your Where I'm From poem.

Create Your Library and Project

It's time to start the Post-Production Process. Create a new Library and Project in Final Cut Pro so that you are ready to Import Media.

If you need to review any part of the Editing Process, use The Production Process website.

Voice Over Tutorial and Practice (Classwork Grade)

Watch the tutorial and upload a test as assigned on Google Classroom.

Record your Voice Over (Classwork Grade)

When you're ready, sign up at the White Board to Record Voice Over with Teacher.

Import Voice Over

I shared the audio file with you through Google Drive. Watch my tutorial video to the right on How to Import Media from Drive. There are additional directions here if you need.

Import From Drive.mov

Import Your Photos from Google Drive

Download your images onto your computer's hard Drive and then repeat the process above to import into your Event.

Assemble Images in Timeline (First Cut/Assembly Cut)

Listen to your Voice Over and insert all photos in order according to your Two-Column Script.

Add Elements(Second Cut/Rough Cut)

Add Titles

Music

End Credits

A Note on Music

You may use music in FinalCut Pro X by clicking the Music Icon in the toolbar . You can also find royalty free music on the Resources tab: Incompetech and the Audio Library on Youtube.

Third Cut

Once, all the elements are in place review checklist in Google Classroom to ensure you did not forget/miss anything.

Listen to your Voice Over and Edit for Pace/Flow. Fine tune the length of your clips as needed.

Proofread your credits.

Double check name spellings.

Feedback

This would be a good time to get notes from your Teacher or Peer. When you have pen and notebook, you may sign up on white board under "Teacher Notes."

Final Cut

Once you have shown your work to 2 people, considered their feedback and made appropriate changes, you will be ready for Delivery.

Share and Deliver Video

Please see rubric and video delivery requirements as posted in Google Classroom.

Complete checklist in Google Classroom.

Must upload to File5, your Drive and attach in Google Classroom Assignment.

Make Sure to TURN IN on Google Classroom.

Copyright, Fair Use & Creative Commons (Optional Homework)

Read and watch all embedded videos in Mrs. Michelle Stoute's "Copyright, Fair Use & Creative Commons" Prezi.

Copyright Law Quiz