VideoAssignments

Nov 12

Today we will learn about studio lighting.

A studio lighting setup typically includes a key light, a fill light, and a backlight. The key light is the main light in the scene, and it determines the lighting's overall effect and tone. The fill light is the secondary light, and it's usually placed opposite the key light to fill in shadows. The backlight creates a soft halo effect around the subject's hair.

Create a simple diagram of a three-point lighting setup, labeling each light and its purpose. Write a brief paragraph explaining how you might adjust the lighting for different effects or moods.

Shoot 3 different lighting setups by Friday.

Adding Sound

Download this Dinner Rush clip by right clicking on it and selecting Save Link As

Add sound to the movie appropriate to the action. Edit it in DaVinci or Premiere.

Create Your Digital Self

Make a video or series of videos to share your hobbies, passions, daily experiences, and more. Prepare a script for voiceover or use dialogue from their footage.

Oct 8

You are going to make a public service announcement (PSA) about The harmful mental/social/physical effects of too much time on social media/cell phones. I have written a script.

Make a story board for each scene. I'll show you how to do this with this Storyboard blank. The video must be one minute long. It is due on Friday, Oct 18.

How to Make a Stop-Motion Video

Step 1: Plan Your Story

Start by developing a storyboard or script that outlines the main events and scenes in your video. Know the flow of your story and how you want it to unfold.

Step 2: Gather Materials

Prepare all the objects, characters, and backgrounds you'll need for your video. Common materials include clay models, paper cutouts, or even toys.

Step 3: Set Up Your Workspace

Create a stable, well-lit area for your shoot. Set up a background and arrange your characters or objects on a surface where they won't move unless you reposition them.

Step 4: Take the First Picture

Position your camera on a tripod or another stable surface so that the frame remains consistent. Take your first picture to capture the starting position of your scene.

Step 5: Move Objects and Take More Pictures

Slightly move the objects or characters in the scene and take another picture. Repeat this process, making small adjustments between each shot. The smaller the movements, the smoother the animation will appear.

Step 6: Upload Pictures to Editing Software

Transfer your photos to a video editing software like iMovie, Adobe Premiere, or a stop-motion-specific program such as Dragonframe. Arrange the photos in sequence.

Step 7: Adjust Frame Rate

In the editing software, set the frame rate (the number of pictures per second). A typical frame rate is around 12-15 frames per second for stop-motion, but you can adjust based on the desired smoothness of the animation.

Step 8: Add Sound and Music

Enhance your video by adding sound effects, dialogue, and background music. Make sure the audio syncs well with the movements in your video.

Step 9: Export and Share

Once you're satisfied with your stop-motion video, export it in your preferred format (e.g., MP4). Share it with friends or upload it online!

Conclusion

Making a stop-motion video is a fun and creative process that requires patience and attention to detail. With these steps, you can create your own unique animations!

Sep 16

A process is any set of steps to accomplish a goal. It could be as simple as how to fry an egg or as complicated as how to build a jet plane. Think about the processes in your life. Brainstorm in your group and decide what process you will document.

Some common examples include: baking a cake, the method we use to solve a long division problem, or the process of doing laundry.

Here’s what baking a cake might look like. Each step is a shot:
Preheat the oven
Gather the ingredients
Measure out the ingredients
Mix together the ingredients to make the batter
Grease a pan
Pour the batter into the pan
Put the pan in the oven
Set a timer
When the timer goes off, take the pan out of the oven
Enjoy!
Don't forget that voiceover (narration) can be a powerful tool.

It should be between 1 and 3 minutes long.

Drop It In The Pot

Aug 20

I want you to produce a commercial. Use this Commercial Treatment to guide your thinking. You can create the commercial as a group and I hope to have it filmed, edited, and uploaded some time next week.

Aug 12

I want to introduce you to Google Sites. Every week you'll post your assignment movies on a site that you will build and maintain. You need to publish the site every time you make a change to it. Today you will publish your site and send me the url of the home page.