Sound Success (Benchmark: Production Practices)
Monday:
Tuesday: Sound Success
Today you will watch segments 1, 2, and 3 of the Sound Success DVD (VideoMakers). After viewing the Sound Success video, you will receive a worksheet; answer the questions pertaining to the segments viewed. Turn in worksheet at the end of the hour.
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Wednesday:
Today you will watch segments 4, 5, and 6 of the Sound Success DVD (VideoMakers). After viewing the Sound Success video, you will receive a worksheet; answer the questions pertaining to the segments viewed. Turn in worksheet at the end of the hour.
Thursday: Review Sound Success
Today we will review content from the Sound Success Video. Microphone types and use; pickup patterns; cables and techniques will be demonstrated during review.
Friday: Sound Success
Week 4: September 26th through September 30th, 2011
(Benchmark: Production Practices)
Monday: Review of the Basics.
Tuesday: QUIZ (Basics)
Wednesday-Thursday:Basic Shooting
We will go over Basic Shooting techniques and shot composition.
Friday: Basic Shooting Worksheet
Monday: Review of the Basics.
Tuesday: QUIZ (Basics)
Wednesday-Thursday:Basic Shooting
We will go over Basic Shooting techniques and shot composition.
Friday: Basic Shooting Worksheet
Week 3: September 19th through 23rd, 2011
Video Basics Continued (Benchmark: Production Practices)
Monday: Camera Basics CrissCross Puzzle
Students will provided a CrissCross Puzzle to solve. You will receive a word key and the puzzle, but no definitions will be provided. This is an independent exercise. Fill in the puzzle matching the word to the answers provided and lets see how well you know your terms :) Use class time to complete the exercise and turn in when completed.
Tuesday: CrissCross review
Today we will go over the Camera Basics CrissCross exercise. I will go around the room and each student will participate in providing the answer to the question posed. We will reinforce each term with further discussion and/or demonstration with the camera.
Wednesday Shots/Angles and Movement
Today we will create a 'shot sheet' for your first video exercise. You will make your final decision on who you will partner with for your TV Crew (remember, a minimum of 2 person crew and a max of 4 person crews allowed)
Handout: Camera Basics CrissCross Terminology
Homework: 'REEL TALK' Mrs. G will post a discussion topic on our TV Production Google Group. All are expected to participate in the discussion.
Thursday: Basics/WRAP IT UP
We'll start the day going over our 'Reel Talk' discussion from our Google Group. Then we'll wrap up all the components that make up our Video/Camera Basics section, ending our session with an outline for the Basics quiz.
Friday: Video/Camera Basics Quiz
Monday: Camera Basics CrissCross Puzzle
Students will provided a CrissCross Puzzle to solve. You will receive a word key and the puzzle, but no definitions will be provided. This is an independent exercise. Fill in the puzzle matching the word to the answers provided and lets see how well you know your terms :) Use class time to complete the exercise and turn in when completed.
Tuesday: CrissCross review
Today we will go over the Camera Basics CrissCross exercise. I will go around the room and each student will participate in providing the answer to the question posed. We will reinforce each term with further discussion and/or demonstration with the camera.
Wednesday Shots/Angles and Movement
Today we will create a 'shot sheet' for your first video exercise. You will make your final decision on who you will partner with for your TV Crew (remember, a minimum of 2 person crew and a max of 4 person crews allowed)
Handout: Camera Basics CrissCross Terminology
Homework: 'REEL TALK' Mrs. G will post a discussion topic on our TV Production Google Group. All are expected to participate in the discussion.
Thursday: Basics/WRAP IT UP
We'll start the day going over our 'Reel Talk' discussion from our Google Group. Then we'll wrap up all the components that make up our Video/Camera Basics section, ending our session with an outline for the Basics quiz.
Friday: Video/Camera Basics Quiz
Week 2: September 12th through 16th, 2011
Video Basics Continued (Benchmark: Production Practices)
Monday: RECAP of Video Basics I, II & III
Through discussion, demonstration and Q & A we will recap the content provided in the Video Basics footage. (Please see last weeks lesson for links to all three videos).
Tuesday: Filmmaking Techniques
We will watch the "Filmmaking Techniques" video and the break out in to small groups to discuss Shot Types demonstrated in the video. Each group will write down a minimum of 10 Shot Types.
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Wednesday/Thursday: Shot Types
Using our studio camera set up on a tripod and dolly system, student's will demonstrate various shot compositions and techniques as illustrated on "Filmmaking Techniques" video. With the output connected to the big screen, peers will offer critique on each demonstrated shot.
Students will use critical thinking skills and offer solutions to help create a more pleasing and/or correctly executed shot composition.
Friday: FREE FRIDAY
Free Friday will be offered to students on occasion. You may use this time to catch up on any work for either TV Production Class or any other class. I ask that you use this time productively and respect your peers and the class environment.
Students may also ask to see their grade progress on this day or use class time to discuss with me any concerns and/or receive one on one instruction on any content that was presented throughout the week.
Monday: RECAP of Video Basics I, II & III
Through discussion, demonstration and Q & A we will recap the content provided in the Video Basics footage. (Please see last weeks lesson for links to all three videos).
Tuesday: Filmmaking Techniques
We will watch the "Filmmaking Techniques" video and the break out in to small groups to discuss Shot Types demonstrated in the video. Each group will write down a minimum of 10 Shot Types.
To go directly to the site,
click here.
Wednesday/Thursday: Shot Types
Using our studio camera set up on a tripod and dolly system, student's will demonstrate various shot compositions and techniques as illustrated on "Filmmaking Techniques" video. With the output connected to the big screen, peers will offer critique on each demonstrated shot.
Students will use critical thinking skills and offer solutions to help create a more pleasing and/or correctly executed shot composition.
Friday: FREE FRIDAY
Free Friday will be offered to students on occasion. You may use this time to catch up on any work for either TV Production Class or any other class. I ask that you use this time productively and respect your peers and the class environment.
Students may also ask to see their grade progress on this day or use class time to discuss with me any concerns and/or receive one on one instruction on any content that was presented throughout the week.
Week 1: September 6th through September 9th, 2011
Basic Shooting (Benchmark: Production Practices)
Tuesday: Course Syllabus and Class Rules
Students will receive a copy of the course syllabus and class rules. We will go over all the content together - questions are welcomed.
Wednesday: Video Basics I
Students will watch Segments I and 2 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques) After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the following questions:
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Video Basics I Questions
1. Which format produces a higher picture quality of the tow that were mentioned in the video?
2. Describe the best way to set the focus when you switch the cameral settings to 'manual' mode?
3. Explain the reason why you want a headphone jack on your Camcorder.
Thursday: Video Basics II
Students will watch Segments 3 and 4 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques). After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the questions below:
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Video Basics II Questions
1. Explain why, when outdoors, you want to have the sun behind the camera?
2. Describe a few things that you can adjust in an indoor setting to enhance the lighting situation.
3. Which of the two (built in or off camera) microphones has more limitations? Why?
Friday: Video Basics III
Students will watch Segments 5 and 6 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques). After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the questions below:
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Video Basics III Questions
1. Briefly describe the 'Rule of Thirds'. Give an example of framing a shot using this rule.
2. Describe the three camera moves; pan, tilt, zoom.
Tuesday: Course Syllabus and Class Rules
Students will receive a copy of the course syllabus and class rules. We will go over all the content together - questions are welcomed.
Wednesday: Video Basics I
Students will watch Segments I and 2 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques) After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the following questions:
If video does not appear, click here
Video Basics I Questions
1. Which format produces a higher picture quality of the tow that were mentioned in the video?
2. Describe the best way to set the focus when you switch the cameral settings to 'manual' mode?
3. Explain the reason why you want a headphone jack on your Camcorder.
Thursday: Video Basics II
Students will watch Segments 3 and 4 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques). After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the questions below:
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Video Basics II Questions
1. Explain why, when outdoors, you want to have the sun behind the camera?
2. Describe a few things that you can adjust in an indoor setting to enhance the lighting situation.
3. Which of the two (built in or off camera) microphones has more limitations? Why?
Friday: Video Basics III
Students will watch Segments 5 and 6 on Video Basics (Videomaker/Basic Shooting-The Essential Guide to Basic Camcorder Techniques). After the video, the class will break out into small groups to discuss the content and answer the questions below:
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Video Basics III Questions
1. Briefly describe the 'Rule of Thirds'. Give an example of framing a shot using this rule.
2. Describe the three camera moves; pan, tilt, zoom.
Week 31: March 28th through April 1st, 2011
MEETING IN ROOM 300.
Monday: Animation: Flipbook/Stop Animation Section Introduced: Today you will be introduced to the Animation Process. We will take a look at Pixar Animation "How We Do It"; Stop Animation- what it is and how it has been used; and finally, Flipbook Animation- what it is and how to create your own. (Lecture/Demonstration. Internet/projector technology used for lesson)
"In the modern era of computer-generated effects, we've been able to mix real world footage with non-existent characters and environments more seamlessly than was even remotely possible a few decades ago".
Tuesday: Using Powerpoint for Flipbook creation. Today you will get into groups of 3/4 to collaborate in creating animation movement in a powerpoint flipbook. (Laptops/Elmo/projector/internet technology used for lesson execution)
Wednesday: Vocational Fair. Today we will visit the Vocational Fair held by the Counseling department. We will record the event for a newscast. Included: Interviews with students, vendors, counseling department; B-roll footage. (Technology and skills needed: camera(s), tripod, microphone(s), xlr(s), tape(s), battery(s), interview techniques, and shot composition techniques)
Thursday and Friday: Flipbook Animation cont'd: Two other mediums utilitized in creating flipbook animation will be explored over these two days; (1) Digital camera and (2) hand drawn flippies. Short lecture/demonstration (illustrated examples will used for lesson/practice execution time slot.
Supplies needed: (Digital still camera, your cameral phone may be used as a source; card stock; internet/projector)
Handout: On Friday you will receive detailed instructions for your Flipbook assignment. You will have one week to complete your project. Some class time will be provided to work on your Animation Flipbook, however please plan for time outside the classroom to work on it as well.
Various links will be provided throughout the week to help support the lesson and to be used for reference for Animation Flipbook Assignment.
Monday: Animation: Flipbook/Stop Animation Section Introduced: Today you will be introduced to the Animation Process. We will take a look at Pixar Animation "How We Do It"; Stop Animation- what it is and how it has been used; and finally, Flipbook Animation- what it is and how to create your own. (Lecture/Demonstration. Internet/projector technology used for lesson)
"In the modern era of computer-generated effects, we've been able to mix real world footage with non-existent characters and environments more seamlessly than was even remotely possible a few decades ago".
Tuesday: Using Powerpoint for Flipbook creation. Today you will get into groups of 3/4 to collaborate in creating animation movement in a powerpoint flipbook. (Laptops/Elmo/projector/internet technology used for lesson execution)
Wednesday: Vocational Fair. Today we will visit the Vocational Fair held by the Counseling department. We will record the event for a newscast. Included: Interviews with students, vendors, counseling department; B-roll footage. (Technology and skills needed: camera(s), tripod, microphone(s), xlr(s), tape(s), battery(s), interview techniques, and shot composition techniques)
Thursday and Friday: Flipbook Animation cont'd: Two other mediums utilitized in creating flipbook animation will be explored over these two days; (1) Digital camera and (2) hand drawn flippies. Short lecture/demonstration (illustrated examples will used for lesson/practice execution time slot.
Supplies needed: (Digital still camera, your cameral phone may be used as a source; card stock; internet/projector)
Handout: On Friday you will receive detailed instructions for your Flipbook assignment. You will have one week to complete your project. Some class time will be provided to work on your Animation Flipbook, however please plan for time outside the classroom to work on it as well.
Various links will be provided throughout the week to help support the lesson and to be used for reference for Animation Flipbook Assignment.
Week 30: March 21st through March 25, 2011
Monday:
Story Development cont'd/Makeup test (Unit 1 test)
Tuesday:
-Daily Dose of Television will resume starting today.
-We will have a short meeting on the status of your #2 taping assignment. Each crew will report on the status of their story development and I will decide on how each crew is to proceed based on the degree of proficiency in the Preproduction status of each crew.
-Lastly, we will begin the set up for a studio recording: This will be a two camera studio production simulation. Crew positions are as follows:
Producer/Director (Mrs. G)
Technical Director
Audio Technician(s)
2-camera operators
Production Assistant(s)
Talent
Students will be assigned a 'crew position' during the set up. This process ties in with the unit we have just completed on The TV Production Process. Mrs. G will be the producer.
Wedensday:
Today we will continue the Two Camera studio production simulation. Students will be assigned a position on the set, Mrs. G. will be the producer. We will practice the duties for each position through a simulated taping experience. Over the next several days, students will rotate through the different job positions and perform the duties specific to the job assigned. Students must log their time at each of the 5 job postings.
Handout: Studio Production Simulation - Crew List of Duties
Thursday and Friday:
Simulated Studio Taping cont'd (see Wednesday description above)
Note: Any crew that has a scheduled ENG (field taping) - see me in advance and please, make sure you get your studio time logged for the Studio Production Simulation.
ADVANCED/IS STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE UPLOADING PHOTOS FOR SENIOR VIDEO/EDITING SENIOR VIDEO/CREATING ADS FOR CABLE TELEVISION/ASSISTING WITH SET UP IN THE STUDIO
Story Development cont'd/Makeup test (Unit 1 test)
Tuesday:
-Daily Dose of Television will resume starting today.
-We will have a short meeting on the status of your #2 taping assignment. Each crew will report on the status of their story development and I will decide on how each crew is to proceed based on the degree of proficiency in the Preproduction status of each crew.
-Lastly, we will begin the set up for a studio recording: This will be a two camera studio production simulation. Crew positions are as follows:
Producer/Director (Mrs. G)
Technical Director
Audio Technician(s)
2-camera operators
Production Assistant(s)
Talent
Students will be assigned a 'crew position' during the set up. This process ties in with the unit we have just completed on The TV Production Process. Mrs. G will be the producer.
Wedensday:
Today we will continue the Two Camera studio production simulation. Students will be assigned a position on the set, Mrs. G. will be the producer. We will practice the duties for each position through a simulated taping experience. Over the next several days, students will rotate through the different job positions and perform the duties specific to the job assigned. Students must log their time at each of the 5 job postings.
Handout: Studio Production Simulation - Crew List of Duties
Thursday and Friday:
Simulated Studio Taping cont'd (see Wednesday description above)
Note: Any crew that has a scheduled ENG (field taping) - see me in advance and please, make sure you get your studio time logged for the Studio Production Simulation.
ADVANCED/IS STUDENTS WILL CONTINUE UPLOADING PHOTOS FOR SENIOR VIDEO/EDITING SENIOR VIDEO/CREATING ADS FOR CABLE TELEVISION/ASSISTING WITH SET UP IN THE STUDIO
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