Video Review

Please comment on the videos watched in class.
answering questions of:

Was the video messaging clear?
What was the message?
Was the video complete, what was missing?
Who do you perceive as the audience for this video?
How is the quality? Is the audio clear, are there glitches, etc?

Make overall comment that is helpful to the producer.

Our Last Post Assessment

CONTENT DISTRIBUTION POST ASSESSMENT

https://docs.google.com/a/alliedmedia.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGNyTlBwRk5fV1Y4d3pxdEh4R3lVUVE6MA#gid=0

Exporting Sheet

 

For Youtube/Vimeo export as

(Quick time) .mov

.mp4

.mpeg

(use h.264 codec or mpeg4 codec for uploading to youtube or vimeo)

uploading to your Blogspot

.mov

.mp4

(Wordpress embeds video youtube video)

for exporting to burn as a dvd

.mpeg2-dvd

for uploading to an ftp

mp4

Detroit Justice Public Service Announcements

Aloha,

Posting my DETROIT JUSTICE PSA in 2 versions:

1. Hip-Hop Version
2. Jazz Version

Please tell me how to make it better.

(I know I need help with the audio!)

forward!
devotion, prema

Content Distribution PRE-ASSESSMENT

https://docs.google.com/a/alliedmedia.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJGWGVJSXFCME5qRTEwYm1zNUE1c3c6MQ#gid=0

Check out this post on Adobe Premiere

http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2011/07/little-things-make-the-big-difference-–-editing-in-adobe-premiere-cs-5-5/

EDITING POST ASSESSMENT

https://docs.google.com/a/alliedmedia.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDYwX0dhcUlOWlVjaDdGLVhjMGhLZHc6MA#gid=0

NEXT CLASS

Hello everyone! hope all is well and your projects are coming together.

We have a special treat this week.

On monday April 9th we have guest speaker Filmaker/Artist Jackie Salloum.

She will show and talk about her documentary work, so look her up and get some questions ready. 

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1803886/

http://www.slingshothiphop.com/

http://infocusdialogue.org/artists/jackie-salloum/

The remainder of class will be dedicated to independent edit time. So do not forget to bring in your footage. 

If you need one-on-one, please email me to schedule, Jon is also available.

I am always in class at 5pm, so please come early with questions. 

See you Monday!!!!

Aloha,

This past weekend, I completed the "iMovie '11 Essential Training" tutorial at Lynda.com.  I followed the instructions and produced my first iMovie project.

The still images and video clips were provided by Lynda.com in the exercise files and the music is included in the iMovie software program. After I followed the instructions for editing the footage, I decided to add a voice-over in order to "fake" a Public Service Announcement for Hawaiian Surfing. The voice-over transcript came from Wikipedia. This is a learning project.

I edited the various elements - video clips, music, sound effects, narration as a way to learn how to use iMovie. This is part of my preparation for producing my own original PSA as part of my Detroit Future Media Major Media Project.

I learned a lot. I still have a lot to learn. And I have a LOT of questions about scriptwriting and using iMovie for video editing.

Editing Shortcuts

here's a list of shortcuts for both Imovie and Premiere Pro
they've been selected down to the most used for the full list of shortcuts go here
full list of for imovie, full list for Premiere
 

Imovie cheat sheet

Import from camera - Command+I

Import files- File>Import>Movies

Export movie – Command+E

Play movie- Space bar

Play full screen Command+G

Plays project from the beginng - \ (back slash)

Move play head a 1 frame- Left & Right Arrow keys

Undo- Command+Z

New project- Command+N

Delete- Command+Delete

Select all clips- Command+A

Cut selected frames- Command-X

Copy selected frames- Command+C

Paste selected frames- Command+V

Show fine-tuning controls Command-Option

Move selection to the left by one frame Left Arrow key

Move selection to the right by one frame Right Arrow key

Music and sound effects- Command+1

Photos- Command+2

Titles- Command+3

Transition- Command+4

Maps, Backgrounds, Animatics- Command+5

precision editor- Command+/ (slash)

open clip inspector- I

open video inspector-V

open audio inspector- A

change font- Command+T

Premiere Pro short cuts

Import- Command+I

Play- Space bar

Play in reverse- J

delete selection- Delete

Save- Command+S

New sequence- Command+N

New Project- Command+ALT+N

Selection tool-V
Track Select tool-A
Ripple Edit tool-B
Rolling Edit tool-N
Rate Stretch tool-X
Razor tool-C
Slip tool-Y
Slide tool-U
Pen tool-P
Hand tool-H
Zoom tool-Z
New Title- Command+T
change clip speed- Command+R
Render- Enter

Mark in point- I

Mark out point- O

go to in point- Q

go to out point- W

clear in& out Points- G

zoom in – (minus key)

zoom in =(equal key)

find in browser- Command+F

TAKE THIS SHORT ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO CLASS

Please follow the link below and complete the pre-assessment before class starts, You can begin any time you have until 6:15

Click this:  VIDEO POSTPRODUCTION PRE-ASSESSMENT

Substance over Style

The trend in this country and more disturbingly in other countries is that Style is more important than Substance. This has been trending up for decades and is evident in our films, television, writing and music. Although it is not absolute, the mass audience is acceptant of this. So, what does it mean and why is it a danger? What are the effects?

For this post, style can be defined as the decoration of a work, elements that do not enhance the story or ideas presented. Substance can be defined as the core ideas, story or messaging.

In films or television, style over substance is sometimes referred to as the popcorn theory.
The popcorn theory is basically the idea that a hollywood is more concerned with money than the story. You may think, "Ha, that's always been the case." it has not. Character development, structured sub-plots and dynamic dialogue are fading at a fast rate. The computer generated imagery (CGI) is a major reason. Special effects are expensive, but they bring in crowds of popcorn munching viewers. Hence the name of the theory. This is money. Far fewer numbers go to see a dialogue film. And the result is that even an independent filmmaker is reaching for the effects film. Look at every hollywood film, almost all have CGI, even if its just for enhancing the image.

Well we are not aiming for hollywood, so why is this a concern? It is the conditioning of the audience that is a concern. People's attention spans are decreasing, there willingness to sit and listen to two people talking is decreasing. That effects us all. Obviously, other technologies have something to do with this as well, i.e. smartphones.

Music is another industry effected. Talentless pop "artists" are popping up everywhere. Their clothes, makeup , sex appeal and so on are much more important to record sales than the quality of their voice.

My concern with this is that this is what is being exported to other countries. Music TV in other countries is focused entirely on appearance, eye candy. The songwriting and crafted voice traditions are not. Therefore, some may jump directly into the style without a tradition of substance. Or worse, abandon their traditions to be more like us.

There is nothing wrong with style. I just think that one should start with a strong base, one that is primarily substance. And bring in your style with subtlety, as long as it is your style.

Please add your voice to this post,
What films are your favorite? Why? Is it Substance over Style or Style over Substance?
What about your own work?

Disclaimer: this is not an academic post, nor is it a complete thought, just a written thought, your input is encouraged. 

Post Assessment

Please take the Video Workshop Post Assessment below by the end of the day; Monday March 12th

POST ASSESSMENT

inerview examples

http://artroots.tumblr.com/post/18682027899/2-minutes-with-jon-blount-coordinator-at-detroit

and another example

commnet on what you think makes the interview good/bad

Audio Overview Video

here are a couple of helpful videos on recording audio for your video


here's your overview of mics

also here's how to position everything for an interview

and a basic overview of the zoom recorder.

comment below

short film sample

Concept Scene Assignment

State of Being

IRIE MON

Emotion:

The Pain The Pain

 

Action & Reaction

HEH-HEH

class assignment

state of being: focused intensity

emotion: forlorn

reaction: victory

Jon video assignment example

Emotion: love

State of Being: Tranquil

Reaction:

take note of the light in all three photos, and please comment below,

Lighting Video

here's another helpful video from your instructors.

this video is about lighting you video
watch and comment

Homework

Due Monday.

Concept Scene

1. Write three words: one for each of the following categories
1. State of Being
2. Emotion
3. Action or reaction
2. shoot one shot that represents each word
3. post on blog - present to class

Pre-production planning

1. come up with a shot list
2. people to contact
3. locations
4. clearances

Inspiration...
Here is the type of YouTube visual most performance poets have available:
David Blair - While I Was Away (Fan capture)

Here is what I want to create:
The same poem professionally storyboarded and filmed.


...thanks, Blair. :-)

Pre-Assessment

https://docs.google.com/a/alliedmedia.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHZjNzJVMjZBZWhkMnVmcDlaclNPdnc6MQ#gid=0

Shots & Angles Video

Hey class we composed this short video on camera shots and angles for you to see how to do them and how they work.
comment below

I found a STOP WATCH that can be used to time script durations.

On-line Stop Watch 

http://www.online-stopwatch.com/

Enjoy!

The writer's voice

These are just some things I sometimes think about or explore when writing; nothing academic, just noting thoughts.

Part I: A Movie is more a mirror than a window:

Thinking of a film or video as a window into another world has been a staple convention, however; that is helpful more for the audience than the writer. The world experienced is your own. As a writer you are putting yourself, your experiences, beliefs and so on onto the screen. How does this help you as a writer? Don't fight it, use it.

In the Essentials of Screenwriting Richard Walter suggests that even Star Wars was packed with George Lucas' life a reflection in a way. Luke (the protagonist) can be said to be Lucas himself. The names are too similar to be accidental. Vader's name (the antagonist)  is a derivative of the German word for Father. Vader is Luke's father. That relationship is a reflection of Lucas' relationship with his father. So the mirror is found in unexpected places.

From this, you should expect to put your guard down, not worry about what you put in to a script that is personal or odd, but just write. Write from what you know and who you are. That makes for the richest content. 

Also, a side note: one should also write in their surroundings, tools, contacts, dog etc. This relates to budget and manageable production.  If I have a grand idea for a script that includes a chase scene, I have three options. One is to just write it and not produce it. Two, is to write it and hope for funds to make it and spend endless hours. Or three, write the chase scene as a bike chase, since my friend owns a bike shop and I can shoot the scene in my neighborhood. 

BTW that book is available for check out

Please share your won thoughts in the comments or post 

Coming up....

Part II: The pen is mightier than the sword

What a joke

Part III: You're your own audience

The Doors

Part IV:  Substance over style

The popcorn theory

Part V: Formalism vs. Realism

Real vs Weird

Video to Dissect in Class

Elements of Plot

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Storyboarding

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ALSO CHECK OUT

• http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/

Script Format Cheat Sheet

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More on Concept Maps

Idea Mapping

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