Filmmaking IWeb 2.0 Style

Filmmaking I

Is made up of 10th – 12th grade students

Is a series of hands-on learning experiences

Is dependent on student interaction

Is self-paced

Is taughtIn the classroom

Online

Out in the world

Filmmaking I – Unit 1

In this unit students will learn how to:

Communicate with the instructor and each other

Get the right shot using framing and angle techniques

Edit their films with Adobe Premier

Enhance their films with music and sound effects

Publish their work to the Web

Lesson 1 – Communication

Variability of projects and tight work deadlines make strong communication a must.

Lesson 1 – Communication

Edmodo keeps us organized and helps maintain the flow of information in our class.

Lesson 1 – Communication

Edmodo :

Acts as a clearing house for tutorials, assignments, links to examples and calendars

Provides group forums for shooting schedules, script revision, and other organizational duties within each group

Provides a gallery for completed videos where students and instructors can comment on projects, and ask for help

Lesson 2 – Getting the Shot

There are many tried and true shot techniques that must be mastered by young filmmakers. Often these techniques are forgotten on location.

Lesson 2 – Getting the Shot

Prezi presentations outline the various shots and techniques the students will be using.

Lesson 2 – Getting the ShotPrezi :

The motion capabilities of Prezi make it an excellent choice for showing film shots and angles

They can be shown in class during the lesson

They can be linked on Edmodo for access any time, any place, (even on location)

The most important and difficult to master tool used in Filmmaking is actually not the camera…

…it’s the software.

Lesson 3 – Edit Like A Pro

When each student is creating a completely different project using completely different techniques, you need a battery of lessons and tutorials at your disposal.

Lesson 3 – Edit Like A Pro

Jing is the perfect tool for making Adobe Premier tutorials that students can use as needed. No matter what technique they are trying to master.

Lesson 3 – Edit Like A ProJing :

Can be used as part of an introductory lesson

Can be viewed later by individual students who need review

Can be viewed outside of class time

Can provide individualized instruction when every student is trying to accomplish a different goal with their editing

Can prevent the instructor from having to repeat instructions

Lesson 4 –Sounds Good

The right sound can make a good film great. Audio elements can change the mood and even the meaning of a film.

Lesson 4 –Sounds Good

Students will use Soundation to create music beds and sound effects for their films.

Lesson 4 –Sounds Good

Soundation :

Has a huge selection of built in sound elements

Allows students to record and upload their own sounds

Has a user friendly interface which cuts down on instruction time

Edits tempo and pitch in real time so you can set just the right mood

Can be played in a browser while watching your video in another window

Lesson 5 – Show and Tell

A film without an audience is incomplete.

Lesson 5 – Show and Tell

YouTube connects our films with their audience.

Lesson 5 – Show and Tell

YouTube :

Provides a gallery for displaying student work

Allows for filmmakers to tag and describe their vision and techniques

Allows for comments and questions from peers and instructors

Has editing functionality for last minute fixes and changes

Can be viewed from anywhere

Can be linked on the class Edmodo page

Filmmaking I – Unit 1

Edmodo : Communication, Planning, Feedback

Prezi : Shot Tutorials

Jing : Editing Tutorials

Soundation : Audio Elements

YouTube : Publishing, Editing, Feedback