Digital Filmmaking

 

         

 

Tuesday & Wednesday, January 28th & 29th

 

Review :
Sample Action Shot
Window Scene - 38 seconds - lead up 2 shots, main action 5 different shots, transition

Meet with your chase project group to come up with your shot list for Action Scene 1 practice - use the template provided Monday. Once you have your shotlist approved begin shooting your scene. Remember this is only one scene.

Chase Groups
Period 3
Period 4

Preparation for the project:
Action Scene 1 - shoot one action from multiple angles using one camera

Complete Practice Shot List for your group, once this is complete you can then shoot your practice action scene.

Begin editing your Action Scene 1

Meet in your groups to begin working on your - Chase Project.
1. Decide on the storyline - this is the most important step - you must submit a script and shot list
2. Who are your actors, who will play what part?
3. Scout locations - what worked best in your multicam shot projects?
4. Which shots will require multiple cameras?
5. Create your storyboard or shot list.
6. Plan which shots you want to get today and continue to think about the shots you will need next.

Due before you begin shooting:
1. script
2. shot list or storyboard - be sure to include locations in your shot list
3. Team members and their assignments:
Producer - responsible to be sure everyone has what they need to do their job, facilitator and gopher
DOP - Director of Photography - will direct the shots, actors and crew
Camera person #1
Camera person #2
Sound person
Actors

 

Third Period Green Screen Groups
Forth Period Green Screen Groups

 

Homework

Continue to think about the different types of videos that you would like to create.

 

What, Why, How

What: Final Cut Pro is the industry standard for video editing and today you will be introduced to this powerful program.

Why: Mastering the skills of video editing can lead to a successful career in film or TV.

How: Be able to identify the different windows in FCP and the purpose of each.

FCP Slow Motion Ramping