Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Week 34 2020 Online (Production: FIlming)

April 27 - May 1, 2020


Fourth Quarter


Week 34 (April 27 - May 1) -Production: Filming.

Daily Requirements: 
1. Visit Website: www.freemangrafix.com.
2. Answer daily Starter.
3. Enter your answer into the google form. https://forms.gle/yfufL6qpSzQxebeEA
How to turn in work: Copy and paste the progress form and document your work with screenshots and
writing what you did each week and submit to Canvas. Progress Form.
1. If you have a camera and editing software do film project.
2. No Equipment you will need to write and research how film and how you would
have implemented your ideas.

3. I will have a Zoom meeting one a week to answer any questions.
Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/2057032934
Password: 171479


Download the following worksheet: Camera Tech


Production

-Script
-Storyboard
-Shot List
-Filming


Post Production

-Capture Footage
-Editing
-Exporting Assignment: Shot List
Details:
Links: http://www.thewildclassroom.com/wildfilmschool/gettingstarted/camerashots.html
DISCUSSION: Log on to your Canvas account to complete your assignment.

Camera Shots, Angles, and Movements

I’m sure you’re itching to start shooting.  In fact, I bet you already have, but do you know the tricks of the trade?  Do you know the industry standards?  Before you start making a new style for yourself, you better know what tools you have to choose from.

Rule of ThirdsProper framing

The first thing to learn is how to frame your subject.  If you’re a still photographer you’ll already know about the rule of thirds.  This works for filmmaking as well.  Notice the website below. 
The rule of thirds:
This is a general principle in photography, which is generally considered to make shots more appealing to the eye.  One can easily visualize this rule by taking a frame and dividing the horizontal piece into three equal sections and dividing the vertical in three equal sections.  This creates 9 equal sections.  Where these sections meet are four points on the frame.  By aligning the central object into these points of the frame (often called the power points), instead of centering the object, you get more aesthetically and professional-looking shots.
However, we should note that while we describe this as the RULE of thirds, it might better be used as a guideline. 
Common uses of this rule in video are:
  • Framing an interview: The eyes of your subject should fall in one of the upper powerpoints and the subject should be looking towards the empty space on the frame.
  • Shooting a horizon: Rather than position the horizon on the center of the frame, align it along the upper or lower third depending on what you want to emphasize.  For example, if you’re shooting a cloud time-lapse you will want two-thirds of the shot centered on the sky.

Basic Camera Shot types:

Extreme Wide Shots (EWS) act to establish the area.
Wide Shots (WS) show the entire person or area.  They’re great for establishing the scene and allow for good action of the characters.  Sometimes this is known as the long shot.
Medium Shots (MS) frame the subject from the waste up.  This is the most common shot and allows for hand gestures and motion.
Medium Close Ups (MCU) shots show the subject in more detail and are often framed from just below the shoulders to the top of the head.
Close Ups (CU) show a particular part of your subject.  For people this usually means the shot frames just the head!
Extreme Close Ups (ECU) are much tighter close-up shots in which you get detail greater than the human eye might be able to normally perceive.  An example of this shot might be of the mouth and eyes together
Camera Shots and Angles

Advanced Camera Shot Types

Two Shot: This is a shot of two peoples (or other individuals) together. 
Cut Away (CA): Cutaways are used in the editing process to fill in footage which is different from the main action.  B-roll is often used for cut-aways.  An example might be a cut away of a bird singing if the shot is focused on a couple in the woods. 
Over the Shoulder Shots (OSS) are shot from behind the person towards their subject.  Generally the frame is cut off just behind the ear, although there are several variations.  A good technique to use to get this shot is to frame the person facing the subject with about one third of the frame.
Point of View (POV): This is an effective shot that gives the audience the feel that you’re seeing it from the eyes of the performer.  It is taken from near the eye-level of the actor and shows what he might see.  It could be used to give the perspective of other animals too like a frog, a bird, or a fish.
Selective Focus: By using a large aperture value (f/1.4, f/2.0) you will be able to create a shallow depth of field.  This effectively leaves one part of the frame in focus while blurring others, such as the foreground or background.  When you change the focus in the shot from the foreground to the background you’re doing another advanced camera shot called a rack focus.

Monday, April 20, 2020

Week 33 2020 Online (Production Company)

April 20 - 24, 2020

Fourth Quarter


Daily Requirements: 
1. Visit Website: www.freemangrafix.com.
2. Answer daily Starter.
3. Enter your answer into the google form. https://forms.gle/yfufL6qpSzQxebeEA

How to turn in work: Copy and paste the progress form and document your work with screenshots and
writing what you did each week and submit to Canvas. Progress Form.
1. If you have a camera and editing software do film project.
2. No Equipment you will need to write and research how film and how you would
have implemented your ideas.

3. I will have a Zoom meeting one a week to answer any questions.
Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/2057032934
Password: 171479


Objective: Edit multiple layers of video
Assignment: Create a Production Company Intro using Photoshop & After Effects
Details: Layout a background, Name, and Graphic in Photoshop. Import Photoshop file into After Effects to animate for 5 to 10 seconds. Export to movie.
Link: https://freemangraphics.weebly.com/film--video.html



















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Sunday, April 12, 2020

Week 32 2020 online (Film Project)

April 13 - 17, 2020

Fourth Quarter

Daily Requirements: 
1. Visit Website: www.freemangrafix.com.
2. Answer daily Starter.
3. Enter your answer into the google form. https://forms.gle/yfufL6qpSzQxebeEA

How to turn in work: Copy and paste the progress form and document your work with screenshots and
writing what you did each week and submit to Canvas. Progress Form.
1. If you have a camera and editing software do film project.
2. No Equipment you will need to write and research how film and how you would
have implemented your ideas.

3. I will have a Zoom meeting one a week to answer any questions.
Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/2057032934
Password: 171479


Assignment: Film Project
Details: Choose a prop. Write a script, create a storyboard and shot list for 20 minutes. Film your video. Use five different camera angles.

Timeline:
Week 32 (April 13-17)
-Storyboard (50pts)
-Film Camera Techniques (50pts)

Week 33 (April 20 - 24)
-Production Company Intro (50pts)
-Shot List (50pts)

Week 34 (April 27 - May 1)
Film

Week 35 (May 4 - 8)
Film & Edit

Week 36 (May 11 - 15)
Finish editing

Week 37 (May 18 - 22)
Turn In Film project & Portfolio

Photoshop Assignments