Goal – Students will discover the importance of lighting and how to better control the lighting of an environment or the lighting within an environment
What you see is what you get, unless of course you cannot see what you are getting. In video it is easy to make the common mistake of lighting assumption: ‘My eyes can see things well, therefore this will make a great shot.’ A filmmaker must always be aware that no camera has the ability to take in as much information as the human eye. The best that can be done will only be done with assistive lighting and lighting tools.
For this journal entry you will need to write a description of how you would use a 3 light kit or our existing studio lighting to light an interview or a special guest on a talk show. Find an image online to reference with a link or describe the setup in thorough detail. Draw or explain how the lights are positioned and why they are positioned in this way.
Read the article “Light Right – A Crash Course in Lighting Video” (http://www.techlearning.com/shared/printableArticle.php?articleID=12800456) for in depth information on lighting. Search google and youtube for help with lighting as well.
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Due on Tuesday 10/14
October 2, 2008
September 15, 2008
What is a storyboard?
Goal: You will learn about the process of storyboarding in preparation for using a storyboard in your next project.
Planning is one of the most crucial steps to any process. The storyboard is a basic tool that allows the user to create a visual aid to assist all parties involved in producing a video to visualize the plans of the director/producer/editor. Please read the article “ Telling a Storyboard” (http://www.videomaker.com/article/2313/).
Write a one-page journal entry reflecting on how a storyboard will be helpful in your upcoming project. Also reflect on what circumstances may not be appropriate for a storyboard. This journal is due Thursday, 9/18.
Planning is one of the most crucial steps to any process. The storyboard is a basic tool that allows the user to create a visual aid to assist all parties involved in producing a video to visualize the plans of the director/producer/editor. Please read the article “ Telling a Storyboard” (http://www.videomaker.com/article/2313/).
Write a one-page journal entry reflecting on how a storyboard will be helpful in your upcoming project. Also reflect on what circumstances may not be appropriate for a storyboard. This journal is due Thursday, 9/18.
September 9, 2008
'My Life' assignment
The introduction to your movie about your life is due on Wednesday, Sept 10. Check notes for details. Intro must be typed.
September 4, 2008
Camera Variety
Goal – Students will examine the variety of digital camcorders that exist and begin to study the features of camcorders. This knowledge will then be applicable as students use classroom cameras and other cameras.
There are several different video cameras in the consumer market place today. They range in size from palm size (often in cell phones) to full size, what may be called ‘prosumer’. The cost of a typical family camera ranges from $200 to $2000. Those looking for high definition quality or better can spend well over $2000.
Your assignment is to learn about the variety of cameras that exist in today’s marketplace. Learn about the different features offered in each camera and find out which features might be most important to live TV and video for editing. Are there cameras more suited for the studio versus outdoor use? Visit websites such as CNET.com and jnr.com to research different cameras and different camera companies. Learn about the differences between cameras and write a one-page journal entry on this topic.
Your responses must be posted no later than 7:30 AM on Tuesday, September 9th.
There are several different video cameras in the consumer market place today. They range in size from palm size (often in cell phones) to full size, what may be called ‘prosumer’. The cost of a typical family camera ranges from $200 to $2000. Those looking for high definition quality or better can spend well over $2000.
Your assignment is to learn about the variety of cameras that exist in today’s marketplace. Learn about the different features offered in each camera and find out which features might be most important to live TV and video for editing. Are there cameras more suited for the studio versus outdoor use? Visit websites such as CNET.com and jnr.com to research different cameras and different camera companies. Learn about the differences between cameras and write a one-page journal entry on this topic.
Your responses must be posted no later than 7:30 AM on Tuesday, September 9th.
August 18, 2008
Journal Entry Guidelines
Expectations
- Never use your full name: First name, last initial only please
- All journal entries should be done as responses to the newest journal prompt on this site.
- The length of your journal entry should be enough to ensure that your response answers the prompt.
- Recommendation: type your entry in a program such as Word, save it, then copy and paste to this blog. This will provide a backup copy should anything go wrong.
- Use this format effectively. Link to images, articles, videos, etc. online to highlight your points.
- Respond to at least two or three of your classmates' comments.
- Include your name in your response to get full credit
- 60% Content: Does your content match the journal request? Is the content interesting? Does your content enhance the overall discussion of the journal topic
- 10% Grammar/Spelling: Is your grammar and spelling correct throughout?
- 10% Citations: Did you list your resources (create links as well) for the content of your journal?
- 10% Expectations: Did you follow the expectation guidelines?
- 10% Effort: Is the effort in your work equal to or above what I consider average? Did you use the provided resources? Did you do more than expected?
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