Find a location where a lot of activity is taking place. With a partner, shoot 9 minutes of video with the camera locked off on a tripod and all settings set to manual. Import into FCP and cut the clip into 9 minute long sub-clips. Crop each sub-clip so that a unique 1/3 by 1/3 tile is remaining. Stack the clips and edit to 20 seconds. Export as a Quicktime movie.
Mosaic Video Tutorial
Listen to the Filmmakers’ commentary as they discuss the process of making their short films for submissionto various film fetivals and online contests.
Our Final project for the quarter will be participation in a short film festival. Students must write, shoot, and edit a short film and submit it to one of the festivals below, or another festival or competition upon teacher approval. Students are responsible for learning the entry guidelines for their selected festivals, meet deadlines, and show proof of entry.
Every aspect (video, music, images, graphics, etc.) of the film must be original.
All projects must have a comprehensive pre-production plan (treatment, script, & storyboard).
By submitting your film to a festival, you are reaching a global audience. Your work should reflect your unique perspectives, be your best effort, and most importantly, make a statement.
Withoutabox.com has a comprehensive list of film festivals currently accepting submissions. In addition, check out the following:
http://www.youtube.com/projectreport
http://www.youtube.com/ytvideovolunteers
http://www.ivieawards.org/cat_high.asp
http://www.naturalhigh.org/psa.html
http://my.billofrightsinstitute.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=351
Using the stages of the Hero’s Journey, write about a time or event in your life in which you were challenged, went on an literal or figurative journey, and were changed as a result.
Please post your writing below.
We will be creating short films in small (4-5 people) groups.
Stage 1: Pre-production
-Write 5-page screenplay using Scriptbuddy.com
-Draw Storyboards, using all the camera shots listed below.
-Select Cast & Crew
Stage 2: Production
-Shoot scenes using advanced Cinematography Techniques
Stage 3: Post-Production
-Edit inFinal Cut Pro
-Use Royalty Free Music
-ADR (Automated dialogue replacement)
-Foley
-SFX
Shots:
Establishing Shot: Extreme Long shot
Long Shot
Medium Shot
Close Up
Extreme Close up
High Angle (Bird’s Eye)
Low Angle (Worm’s Eye)
OTS (Over the Shoulder)
POV (Point of View)
Zoom
Pan
Tilt
Leading Tracking Shot
Following Tracking Shot
Lateral Tracking Shot