Script for Class Activity



Script for Class Activity1) Show the "Lexicon of Sustainability: Egg" video. Ask students to concentrate on aspects of direction and production. Ask them to use the Anatomy of a Movie chart (below) to note how the movie addresses the categories given.2) After the viewing/note taking, have the students form small groups to share their observations. Then have one person from each group report their findings. Answer questions as needed.3) Discuss process for gathering, storing, and working with video, including human and equipment resources at UVM. Define terms if this has not already come up during #2 (ex. B-roll, mp3, mp4, formats, proper citation, etc.)4) iMovie demo: using the pre-gathered clips, audio files, images, build a short video in iMovie. Address questions as they arise.5) Have students storyboard a potential idea, then have them generate a list of what they will need. Could include how they will begin to capture, gather and store material; questions for interviewees; potential locations; ideas for b-roll, etc.Anatomy of a Movie: "Lexicon of Sustainability: Egg" at this sample and take notes on the categories below. Opening Head ShotB-Roll*Title/TextLighting/WeatherMusic/Sound EffectsBlank ScreenScript/DialogSpecial EffectsOther:*B-roll refers to all the video that is shown during interviews that is not an actual shot of the person being interviewed. Good b-roll reinforces what is being said in the interview and helps convey the message of the film.iMovie Tips and HelpsGathering:Make a folder on zoo for all your materials. ( or use the Fetch program to upload files to zoo.)Use to upload and store a copy of your video. This program will generate a link that you can copy/paste into your wiki page.To gather images from the web, find a legal image, right-click, Save As. Write the citation when you get the image. You can find several sites that have copyright-free images as well as some tips for searching, here: use the image in iMovie you must import it into iPhoto. Open iPhoto, choose File: Import to Library.Movies: store as .mp4. Don't forget to cite. If you are using portions of movies from YouTube you will need to download and convert them into a format that iMovie can understand. I use MacX Downloader but there are many others: CMD can help.Interviews: good lighting, plain background, get release form.B-roll: watch the lighting and the weather!Music: mp3, import to iTunes. You can also create/edit in GarageBand (export as mp3).iMovieTurn on PreferencesGeneral: Show Advanced ToolsBrowser: Show Fine Tuning ControlsCommand-a: select allInsert Blank screens: use the "world" iconKen Burns tool is in Crop Tool iconiMovie can't do everything so you may have to be imaginative for special effects.As noted above, if you are going to use still images, music files, or video clips that are not on your camera you will have to import them into iPhoto or iTunes. CMD can help.How do you learn more?Google it: there are 100s of tutorials on all aspects of iMovie. Here are a few:How to overlay pictures and video: Tips for Better B-Roll: cutaway: iMovie and special media help, visit The Center for Multimedia Development (CMD) in the Bailey/Howe Library, lower floor, across from Media desk. Hours posted at: Production Tips*MESSAGEWho is the target audience? What should the audience learn from watching your production? How long does your video have to be to get your point across? PEOPLE Make a list of all people you will be interviewing or documenting.Why is their information or experience crucial to your project, and how long is it going to take to say it? What is their availability & does their schedule conflict with yours? Will they be filmed or just used for a voice-over?Do they need to read from a script? If so, will they need time to practice?PLACES Make a list of all places you will be filming.Do you have permission to access and film in this place? If you need to re-shoot a scene, could you regain access to this place? How is the lighting in this place? Stay away from filming people and things with bright lights behind them. It is important to make sure there is enough light, but not too much light on the object - natural light is best.THINGS Make a list of objects you may need to film.Do you have permission to film these things?Film different angles, pans, and zooms in order to get interesting shots.TIME Make a timeline that shows how long you have to complete the project.Plan out the time needed to complete:Preproduction – Where will you film? Who will you film? What additional video will you want to capture?Production – the actual filming: be sure batteries are charged and the light is good!Postproduction – putting your movie together and making the titles, credits, or adding images and other video clips. This will take longer than you think because you will want to edit and adjust. Also, each change may take a few minutes to process.*Adapted from Academic Technology Center, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Multimedia Projects. ................
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