T&O Due Today; Can you pass the Tripod Post-Test?

Work with your partner/self to finish the Treatment & Outline form completely; check with Ms. T when you think you're done.

Also...do you remember the parts of the tripod? What if there were a quiz?????

FEES ARE DUE, and we need SD Cards and Headphones!!! If you can't make today's deadline (jeez, you've had 7 weeks!!!), come talk with Ms. T please.

Project #1: Illustrated Poem

Video Poem Project checklist

This project explores the relationship between the text of a poem (or song), and the symbolic images that are associated with the meaning and intent of the piece. The poem or song should convey the moods or emotions associated with an idea, issue, or interest that have some personal or meaningful connection to you.

Don't be scared---we'll look at examples before we begin!

Requirements:

1. Original video footage and still frames

2. Soundtrack of collected sounds or instrumental music (must be original--no copyrighted music)

3. 1 to 3 minutes in length

4. Creative cinematography/composition.

5. Creative camera angles and movement.

6. Some use of dramatic lighting.

7. Use of at least two special effects and transitions between clips that add to the meaning or mood of the piece.

8. MAXIMUM of 5 text titles that connect to the words of the poem.

9. Narration of your poem.

10. Opening titles and closing credits

Step 1: The Poem or Song

· The poem for this project will become the script for your piece, so it is very important that you choose something that will allow for creative visual representation.

· You can choose a poem or song written by someone else or write one of your own.

· Your poem can have a story line or can be a collection of shots that relate to the mood.

· Make sure your poem is long enough to create a developed piece and appropriate for school. Poem should be a minimum of 15-20 lines.

· Brainstorm a list of at least twenty “dream” shots or images for your project.

· Write your own poem, search for poetry sites and see what you can come up with, choose one you are studying in English, or go to the library.

· Have poem and brainstorm approved before moving forward.

SHOT LIST FOR TRIPOD ASSIGNMENT

STEP 1: Watch the video, "Attaching Camera to Tripod" first. PRACTICE in class.

After you have your ID and Agenda complete and ready, go to the next step.

FIELD:

You and your partner will take a camera and tripod out to the commons area between the sophomore buildings (to the south of our classroom), and EACH of you must complete your own sequence of the following shots for an individual grade. (10 points total per person.)

Make sure you say your name and the shot type when you begin recording.

XLS

Pan Shot

Tilt Shot

Camera Superior

Camera Inferior

CU

XCU

Combo Pan/Tilt Shot

Can't remember what some of these shots are? Look in your textbook, pgs. 85-90!!!

The camera MUST be mounted to the tripod at all times!!! You'll be graded on the stability of your shots (8 pts) and proper use of the tripod (2pts).

Steady, Now: Here comes the Tripod!

Watch this training video with your teammates as often as necessary until you're comfortable using, and identifying, the parts of the tripod identified on your pre-test.

Be aware that this is a 2-part video; the second half covers attaching the tripod to the camera, which we'll attack later this week.

EVERY STUDENT must test out on the Tripod with Ms. T in order to be able to use this valuable piece of equipment for our next filming assignment. Like the Camera Quiz, you'll have to name, and demonstrate the use of, all of those lovely parts on the quiz & video. Good luck!