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.

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.