Listen to/ Read stories below

We're getting into Production Hierarchy! Click on each link below and read/listen to the story. Add notes to your Prod Hierarchy map.

Location Scouts:

http://www.npr.org/2011/02/25/134032333/for-location-scouts-its-all-about-making-the-scene

Costume Design:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7474294

Practical FX:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124318111

Reading Assignment DUE TODAY!

On a sheet of paper, number & letter your answers for the following. Work on your own.

Production Planning Chapter 10

Name: Period:

You’ll find the answers for these questions on pages 164 to 175. Read the questions before you begin, and it will make finding the answers much easier.

1. On page 165, find the following job descriptions and write them down:

a. Director:

b. Videographer (DP):

c. Makeup/Costume:

d. Production Designer (props):

e. Production Manager

2. When scouting locations for filming, what 3 things must you do?

a.

b.

c.

3. List at least 4 tips for using makeup in your filming program:

a.

b.

c.

d.

4. How can you make sure you have every prop needed for filming?

5. In the section on Production Planning (pg. 164), what 5 things are involved in planning for your production?

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

Exporting GB Song to iTunes; import to iMovie

We'll pick up where we left off last week; your Garage Band song should be DONE--I'll check it first--and then I'll walk you thru a demo on moving the song to iTunes.

The next step will be to import the song from iTunes to iMovie, and finish your ADR. I'll be grading the project in class today.

SF University of Art & Design: Want more info?

Those students interested in finding out more about the Santa Fe University of Art & Design--see me to sign up on a contact sheet that Shandi Thompson sent me. I'm mailing it back to her next Thursday.

Wrapping up Sound

By the end of this week, you should have:

1. Your original Dialogue Test (separate project in iMovie)

2. Your "Foley" footage (separate project in iMovie)

3. Your ADR project, including: Dialogue, Sound effects, and Soundtrack

We'll be learning how to use the "Garage Band" software to create soundtracks, and how to import those into your iMovie project.

I'll be grading your "Foley" footage today as you work.

Don't forget---iMovie has lots of hidden sound effects!

FT Info

All,

Our Santa Fe trip is fast approaching! Please plan for the following:

We'll meet in the cafeteria outside of my classroom (E111) at 7:45 on Wednesday; I'll have a reminder announcement made.

Weather should be warm-ish, in a Santa Fe kind of way. Layer up!

Wear comfy shoes; you'll be on your feet ALL DAY.

We'll get FilmNM shirts when we arrive; it would be great if you could wear it all day.

Bring your camera! There's lots to see and do and photograph.

You'll carry everything you bring with you on the trip; pack light!

Don't forget==you MUST arrange a ride home at 4:30 on Wednesday! Please let me know who is picking you up.

Advocate! Advocate! Advocate!

From crewnewmexico.blogspot.com:

Copy and paste into your email, complete with your info and (polite, respectful, succinct) comments, and send to the email addresses of the senators listed on the blog site above:

Dear

I am a New Mexico film student, and I ask for your support in defeating Senate Bill 235. Film is an integral and important part of the New Mexico economy, and I am relying on it for my career.

Senate Bill 235 would shortcut all that I am studying for, and put a heavy burden on all those in New Mexico who benefit from this dynamic industry.

If you have been a supporter of film in the past, I would like to thank you, and encourage your continued support. If you are in favor of 235, I would like to ask that you please evaluate the significant impact your position would have on one of New Mexico's most productive and economically viable industries, and please vote against this bill.

I welcome and appreciate your support on this critical matter.

Respectfully,

Film and Technology Academy

Atrisco Heritage Academy High School

Albuquerque, NM

What's it all about?

Our agenda for next Wednesday's trip:

http://filmandmediaday.blogspot.com/

This is why we have to advocate in Santa Fe!

Copy and paste into your URL:

http://www.krqe.com/dpp/news/politics/film-tax-rebates-draw-heated-debate

Jaguar Absence forms for SF Field Trip

Jaguar Absence forms will be distributed Tuesday and Wednesday to those students who have received clearance from the teaching teams to attend next Wednesday's field trip.

All students must audition with Ms. T prior to receiving the absence form.

Absence forms must be signed by "A" Day Teachers, by you and your parent/guardian, and returned to me by Friday. The first 40 forms turned in will be allowed to attend; after that, there's no room on the bus for slackers.

PLEASE NOTE: You MUST arrange a ride home next Wednesday; we won't return to school until 4:30.

FOLEY!

COpy and Paste this link:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7400850

Common Foley Tricks

· Corn starch in a leather pouch makes the sound of snow crunching

· A pair of gloves sounds like bird wings flapping

· An arrow or thin stick makes a great whoosh

· An old chair makes a controllable creaking sound

· A water soaked rusty hinge when placed against different surfaces makes a great creaking sound. Different surfaces change the sound considerably

· A heavy staple gun combined with other small metal sounds make good gun noises

· A metal rake makes a great fence sound (it can also make a great metallic screech when dragged across a piece of metal)

· A heavy car door and fender can create most of the car sounds needed but having a whole car in the studio is better

· ¼” audio tape balled up sounds like grass or brush when walked on

· Gelatin and hand soap make great squishing noises

· Frozen romaine lettuce makes great bone or head injury noises

· Coconut shells cut in half and stuffed with padding makes great horse hoof noises

· Cellophane creates crackling fire effects

· A selection of wooden and metal doors are needed to create all sorts of door noises but also can be used for creaking boat sounds

· A heavy phone book makes great body punching sounds

HEY! 'member those lovely little movies you made? give 'em a home!

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