Film 1 - FIRST SEMESTER FILM REVIEWS

THIS IS THE ASSIGNMENT WITH DUE DATES FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER FILM REVIEWS.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DON'T HESITATE TO ASK.

FIRST SEMESTER FILM 1 REVIEWS

Shooting a documentary interview

10 Steps to Shooting your First DIY Interview from Vimeo Video School on Vimeo.

Film Production - Documentary Assignment

Watch the short documentary and read this article. Answer the following questions about the documentary

Hannah's story

• Is this story just about Hannah? Or is it a single example of a larger topic?
• How were the interviews framed and conducted?
• Is the documentary's pace fast?
• What three adjectives would you use to describe the camera work?
• Was this documentary shot with one camera or more? How can you tell?

Next read the article and write a short (2 paragraph) essay on how this is going to help your organize your documentary and/or give you ideas about how to shoot it.

Documentary Storytelling

Kennedy Film Finally Joins Social Media

@JFKFilmmaking
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up to date. 

What do you think?

Diversity in "Hollywood"

WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT - Film 2

Each week you will be required to write about a current event in Film, Television or Media related industry AND another post discussing what you are doing in the class - this could be something about a story, editing, things you learned but not a time to complain about someone else. 

Current Event.
1. Find an article on the internet, either a online newspaper - i.e. LA Times, or a film specific site like DeadlineHollywood.com. Feel free to use the links on the side.
2. Read the article and post a link to the article.
3. Answer the questions below, each and every week.
4. Comment on at least 2 others posts. Don't just write, "nice article" you must add something to the discussion. No profanity, mocking, flame wars, etc. Keep it academic in nature.

This will be due by Friday's class each week unless notified by me.

How to create a blog:

Directions to using Blogger

Please answer the following questions for each

1.Give a brief synopsis of article

2.Why this is important (why did you choose this specific article, what caught your eye)?

3.What do you feel is the impact of this article on you as a student?  As a consumer? As a filmmaker?

4.What questions does this raise for you or the industry? (don't just post a question but try to explain why.)

I have linked an article that I think may be of interest to you, especially if you want to make filmmaking a career.You may use this article as your first post. Or not. It's up to you.

Internship Lawsuit

When you have created your blog, please email me the link your blog so I can post the link. 

Have fun blogging!

Film Composition - Film 1

Due Monday - Make copy before editing

Film Composition Slides

Silver Medal TV Production - SkillsUSA National Conference

Which Movies Have the Greatest Cinematography? from Fandor Keyframe on Vimeo.

How to turn in assignments using Google

Click on this link to read specific instructions on how to turn in assignments using Google Drive.

Google Drive Directions

Filmmaking 1 - Syllabus

Print out and keep a copy for yourself.

Filmmaking 1 - Syllabus

FILMMAKING 2 - FILM ANALYSIS ASSIGNMENT

click on link to be taken to Filmmaking 2 film analysis assignment.

Film 2 - Film Analysis

Filmmaking 2 - Syllabus

Print out and keep copy for yourself.

Filmmaking 2 - Syllabus

Film 3 - Five Shot Handout

Here's the handout to use as you are shooting segments for our morning show. Try to include as many variations of these shots as possible to give you opportunities when editing.

5 Shot Checklist

Shooting Schedule Template

Click on link to load and then make copy to your drive.

Shooting Schedule Template

Brick Script

In case you want to revisit the film in word form. It may also help you to get a handle on the dialogue, dig?

Brick

Script Breakdown

Use this template to break down your script - one page for every scene. Make a copy to your drive then title it with the name of your script.

Breakdown

Group Work - Film 1

Group 1

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

Film 1 - Production Design Assignment

Click on the link to get the assignment. Copy the assignment to your own Google Drive.

SETTING THE SCENE

ARRI Lighting Manual

Lighting Handbook

Click on the link above to get to the handbook. Pay special attention to pages 1-11
When complete complete the following worksheet using the lighting handbook and other resources at your disposal.
Worksheet