3/18/11

An example of a one-minute movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR_PzFZgsHU&feature=related


CAMERA ASSIGNEMENT 3/18/11
ASSIGNMENT PURPOSE:
Shoot and edit (in camera editing) a one-minute video that meets the focus statement.

Rules:
*Try to vary your shots (Wide, Medium, Tight).
*Use camera movements sparingly (only when needed).
*Each person in your group must appear in the video.
*Please add pre-roll and post-roll to your video.
*You have one class periods to plan, shoot and edit the assignment.
*Each assignment will be viewed by the entire class.
*Before we view your completed video, someone in your group will read your focus statement aloud to the entire class so we can see how well you met the assignment.

Sample focus statements:
*Just one more step and it would’ve all been different.
*The picnic was going well until a bee came along.
*Someone in the quartet is singing off-key.
*Uh oh. The silly campers locked themselves inside the van.
*It’s easy to quench a thirst at school.
*It’s so hard to find a quiet place to study.
*Pat, the new student, is so hot.
*Okay, who stole my cell phone?
**You can make up your own focus statement if you clear it with me first.

Pre-production is the most important aspect of any shoot.
1. What is your story? How does it begin and end?
2. Who are your characters?
3. Where does your video take place (locations)?
4. What types of shots do you want for each scene (establishing shot, LS, MS, CU, etc.)?
5. Is there any type of conflict? Conflict resolution?
6. I would suggest either creating script or a storyboard to help guide your video project.