Monday 1/26
Shooting Scavenger Hunt. Learn to mount camera on tripod and go over basic camera controls. In pairs explore the studio and complete studio scavenger hunt activity. Load all footage into Final cut Pro in a NEW LIBRARY and NEW EVENT before end of class. Wednesday. 1/28
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Friday, 1/30
DO NOW:
In pairs, check out a Tripod and camera.
Set it up, extend legs, mount a camera, and take it down.
Lesson: How to be a Tripod Ninja
Review: Basic Five Shot B-Roll Sequence
WOCHU!
W: Wide
O: Over the Shoulder
C: Close Up
H: Hands
U: Unusual (Creative Shot)
Note: this is the BARE MINIMUM of B Roll that you should get for each interview-- you should strive to get LOTS of good B-Roll. The more, the better.
In general, all shots should be on tripod-- but there are exceptions.
Watch Zach King on Camera Angles:
Activity: Shoot a B-Roll Sequence
Assignment: Jake's one man play
Remember: Use the tripod for each shot, and WOCHU!
Wrap Up:
Watch PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' video on B Roll, and complete worksheet:
https://vimeo.com/73824449
Assignment: Jake's one man play
Remember: Use the tripod for each shot, and WOCHU!
Wrap Up:
Watch PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs' video on B Roll, and complete worksheet:
https://vimeo.com/73824449
FRIDAY, September 12
DO NOW: Watch Carrot Mob Story
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/need-to-know/culture/video-using-carrots-not-sticks-to-get-companies-to-do-good/10308/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=fanpage&utm_campaign=pbs
Explain directing of subject (asking them to wait while you get in position, etc.) and difference between “On vacation” shooting of a scene (press record, stand still and watch) and shooting a sequence-- changing locations, actively seeking different angles.
SHOW: Sequence example. Can use footage of Jake shooting sequence of crepe vendor.
HANDS ON: Shooting a B-Roll Sequence
Divide students into pairs. Each student will identify some hobby of theirs that they enjoy and would like to be filmed doing. (skateboarding, writing, texting, etc.) They then take turns shooting B-Roll Sequences of each other performing these activities. Remember WOCHU!