During out shoots, you are expected to work as a group to make all your planning into reality. 

On set, you should be working professionally as a cooperative group in order to get your planned shots creatively and effeciently.   At the end of each shooting day, you should fill out a production report to show how much you got done and how well you met your goals.  This will also help you to plan any additional shoots you may need. 

This is a 100 pt. particiaption and classwork grade.

If you are not shooting, you are expected to observe the group shooting quietly, help as needed, and/or work on planning your next shoot. 

Production Book:  100 point test grade

If you do all the other assignments, this should be easy.  I will check your production books periodically throughout all three stages of production. 

In your book, you should have all your completed paperwork (from the script through post-production logs) filed in a folder or notebook in order of completion.  Each group will have a file folder in the classroom where you may store and file all your paperwork.  I suggest you use the folder and only bring home papers you need to complete for homework. 

Movie Reviews:

For the semester you must submit several movie reviews. 

The due dates are as follows, but you may turn them any time:
Jan 18
Feb 8
Feb  20 (Extra Credit if turned in first two)
May 16
May 30  (Extra Credit if turned in all reviews so far)
June 6


Each review is 100 points.


Attached are the movie review outline and guideline handouts to help you write your reviews.  If you need help with your writing, make an appointment to meet with me durig nutrition or lunch.  Your English teachers might also be willing to help you with writing basics.  The rubric is also available below.

You may not do a review on a movie we watch in class.

We will view some of the following films:
Citizen Kane
Casablanca
Pursuit of Happyness
Vertigo
Rear Window

If you do a movie review on a movie from the AFI top 100 movies list (other than the ones listed above), you will get 10 extra credit points.  See the first link below for the list of movies.

The second link below is for the Internet Movie Database where you may check the names of directors, actors, etc. for the film you are reviewing.  (Remember, your review is your own opinion.  Plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in a grade of zero).

By the end of this week, your film group should have completed the following:

• Script Breakdowns (100 pts total -- Classwork grade)
  
• Highlight scripts
• Breakdown sheets
• Strips and production board
• Shot List (50 pts Classwork grade)
• Storyboard (50 pts Classwork grade)
• Call Sheets (50pts Classwork grade)
• Props/Wardrobe -- List and Objects - (50 pts. Classwork grade)

In addtion, you will receive a participation grade each week for how you work with your group.  If you are not contributing to your group (listening and offering your input, completing work that needs to be done, using professional language in class) then both this grade and the above grades may be lowered). 

Use your sample breakdown sheets to create a production board following the steps modeled in the following videos:

#12How to Make a Production Board? | ExpertVillage Videos
#13What is a Production Header Board | ExpertVillage Videos
#14How to Make a Production Board Strip | ExpertVillage Videos
#15How to Fill Out a Production Board Strip | ExpertVillage Videos
#16How to Make Snap Production Board Strips | ExpertVillage Videos
#17How to Make Snap Production Board Strips | ExpertVillage Videos
#18How to Make Day Production Board Strips | ExpertVillage Videos
#19Scheduling Movies on a Production Board | ExpertVillage Videos

Use the following videos to learn the steps of breaking down a script. 

The video will model the task and we will complete the task with our sample script as a class.  Later, you will do each step with your assigned script as a group. 

These videos will be here for your ongoing reference.

#3Formatting Scripts for Production Boards | ExpertVillage Videos
#4How to Breakdown Scripts for Production Boards | ExpertVillage Videos
#5How to Write Breakdown Pages for a Script | ExpertVillage Videos
#6How to Color Code Script Elements | ExpertVillage Videos
#7Separating Script Elements for Production Boards | ExpertVillage Videos
#8Color Code a Scene for the Production Board | ExpertVillage Videos
#9Transfer Script Elements to Breakdown Page | ExpertVillage Videos
#10 Filling Out Breakdown Pages for Production Boards | ExpertVillage Videos
#11How to Breakdown Irregular Script Elements | ExpertVillage Videos

Use the following to learn about why it is important to know how to break down a script, what is a production board, and what you need to begin:

#1Scripts & Production Boards | ExpertVillage Videos
#2What is a Production Board? | ExpertVillage Videos

Over the last few weeks you were taught to interpret how, manipulating mise en scene, directors convey meaning through visuals as well as dialogue and plot.  Now, you will use this analysis method to analyze one scene from one of the movies we saw this semester (Citizen Kane, Casablanca, The Pursuit of Happyness, or Vertigo).  

Your paper must include, and will be graded, on the following:

•    An introduction and conclusion
•    A strong and clear thesis statement that clearly states an opinion based on the details of a specific scene.  The thesis statement should CLEARLY state which elements you will analyze in the body paragraphs and how you interpret the overall meaning.
•    There must be at least 2 body paragraphs that each supports the thesis statement.  Each paragraph should discuss one element named in your thesis, give evidence of this from the scene/shot, and provide an interpretation of what this element means based on the context of the shot/scene within the movie.
•    At least 2 of the following aspects of the film must be discussed: Camera angle, lighting, body positions, objects, sound, pacing.
•    Use class standards for formatting your paper, which MUST BE TYPED!

Tools to use:
•    Class notes
•    Psycho scene analysis sample
•    Citizen Kane shot analysis sample (cannot use this shot for your paper) from the study packet for Citizen Kane.
•    Participate in class work as we go through the steps to prepare for the paper and be prepared with assignments each day.
•    Make an appointment with Ms. Cheby during lunch or nutrition if you have additional questions.
•    Have confidence!  Look at the scene, describe what you see and think about what it means, what it is ‘telling’ you, the viewer!

Open the link below and answer all the questions using the links provided.

If the link does not work, open the file (it is the same lesson without the pictures). 

The Hays Code and the Movie Rating System:

Complete the Cornell Notes Form using the links below and the article given to you in class, "The Voluntary Movie Rating System" by Jack Valenti.

Finish motivation-conflict paragraph for The Pursuit of Happyness.  

Introduction to Citizen Kane

This lesson will actually be done in class, using articles online to answer questions to give you some background information for the movie Citizen Kane by Orson Welles, which we will be watching in class. 

To complete the lesson, first download the attached document to the desktop of the computer.   Use the links in the document to answer the question.  You may type the questions on the computer and email them to me (see me if you do not have an lausd email address -- if you do not have one working today, you will have to save the file to your USB drive and email it to me from home).  Otherwise, answer the questions on your own paper. 

Public Service Announcements

Each production group will be assigned a PSA to produce based for a Garfield High School club, SLC, team, office, etc.   It is your job to work together as a team to provide your client with a product that conveys they message they have ‘hired’ you to convey to the Garfield community.  Our final products will be posted on the Garfield website, and, if requested, delivered to the client on DVD or videotape. 

This will be your major grade for the term and your final for this semester will be you’re the final version of your PSA. 

You will also receive grades for your participation in your group and for completing the forms and steps in the production process.  

Pre-production (Week 1-2):
1.    Script in proper format
2.    Breakdown of script (scene and shots)
3.    Shot list
4.    Cast / crew lists
5.    Prop / costume list
6.    Equipment request forms
7.    Shooting schedule

Production (Week 2-3):
1.    Daily sheet for shooting days and Daily report
2.    Permission forms for all people who appear in the PSA
3.    Properly labeled tapes
4.    Check-in/out of equipment.

Post-Production (Week 4-6):
1.    Set-up project in final cut with appropriate labeled bins
2.    Edit shooting script for editing
3.    Create a radio cut
4.    Create a rough cut
5.    Create a final picture cut
6.    Add in titles/effects/music
7.    Final audio mix
8.    Output for delivery

Total Points:  300

Starting on 12/12 through finals week, each student will be given a practical test of setting up a project.  You may use the handouts to go through all the steps.  Below is the rubric attached as a word document.

First cut of PSA. 

Your PSA should be assembled in your timeline with rough placement of sfx, music, VO and titles.   You will not have added transitions/mixed audio yet.

Final Cut Express Quiz

PowerPoints

Attached are PowerPoint presentations presented in class.

PSA Scripts Due -- Draft One --

Show to Ms. Cheby for approval to begin on next step of production.

Your scripts must be typed in the two column table format (Audio/Video) as demonstrated in class. 


Points:  40

PSA Script   

Use the two column format to script your PSA (Audio/Video)

Complete the next ACME Animation Challenge, the Brick Drop.

Start by doing an animatica of the key stages then fill in the in between shots to create a larger flip book. 

Below are uploads of the handouts and links to the handout files.  There are two pages to the handout, each link goes to one page you can save or print for yourself.

You can view sample on acmeanimation.org.

Extra credit assignments:

1.  Visit ACME Animation, view other students' work and leave HELPFUL Comments (see attached document).

2.  Upload your ball bounce and brick drop.   You may do this using a digital camera and the free PC animation software, Monkey Jam (see second link below).   Good luck!!!

Create a flipbook of a bouncing ball using the ACME Challenge guide to help you. 

Flipbook is due on Friday, 8/24.  25 points

Make any revisions to prepare to post online for Monday 8/27.

Assignment #1:

Create a storyboard for a 30 second animation Be prepared to pitch your idea to class.

You will be graded on creating a storyboard and responding to the pitches of others in order to help each other creat an animatic that will work. The criteria for both are below.

In Creating Your Storyboard and When Critiquing Others Think about:

1. Clarity: What’s the point? (Did you get it?)
2. Interest: Was it interesting or entertaining or compelling in some way? (Did you like it?)
3. Collaboration/ Constructive Feedback: What would you do differently?

1st Roughboard due 8/22 -- 25 points
Revised Board and Pitch due 8/23 -- 25 points

Acme Animation Intro   

See link below: