Assignments

=__**Communication Media 30**__=

**- Remember, submit all questions to [|@cm30jp6] and all assignments to my desktop computer in the green screen room.**
==**AS OUR LAB IS USED AT TIMES IN CONJUNCTION WITH TWO OF MY CM10 CLASSES, THE ORDER OF ASSIGNMENTS DOES NOT ALWAYS FLOW PERFECTLY DUE TO THE UNPREDICTABILITY OF OUR COMPUTERS. DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF AS I ASSURE YOU THERE WILL BE A FEW BUMPS IN THE ROAD ALONG THE WAY.**==

=__**IMPORTANT VIDEOS TO REFER BACK TO THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER:**__=

Here is an important video that will show you how to properly export your videos in Adobe Premiere:

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**1.) Introduce Yourself**- using pictures or video, create a 1-2 minute presentation of YOU!! Background, interests, hobbies-- your choice!

 * You will use Windows Movie Maker (or Adobe Premiere Elements if you are comfortable with it) for this assignment.
 * You will use a combination of downloaded videos, pictures from the internet, your own personal pictures (they may be taken from your Facebook account if you would like), pictures from online, etc to show me who you are.
 * You must incorporate one downloaded video into your presentation that shows a hobby/interest of yours. This will show me that you know how to edit downloaded videos.
 * This video will be an introduction to let me know who you are and what your hobbies and interests consist of.
 * Use animations, transitions, titles, audio, and effects appropriately. You will play music over top of this video and will share it with the class.

**Below is a tutorial of how to use the basic functions in Windows Movie Maker. This will help you with your Self Intro Video Assignment.**
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==DUE TO THE PERSONAL NATURE OF THIS VIDEO, I HAVE NOT POSTED AN EXAMPLE ON THE INTERNET TO VIEW. IF YOU MISSED THE INTRODUCTION TO THIS ASSIGNMENT AND NEED TO SEE SAMPLE VIDEOS TO GET AN IDEA OF THE ASSIGNMENT, PLEASE COME SEE ME AND I WILL SHOW YOU.==

The rubric below will explain how you will be evaluated on this assignment:


 * ===due Thursday September 12, 2013===

Any video created in Adobe Premiere Elements will be evaluated using the rubric below:



**2.) Adobe Premiere Introduction**- using a video of your choice from YouTube, you will be demonstrate the different capabilites that Adobe Premiere has to offer.

 * You will select a video roughly 2 minutes in length and store it your file server in MP4 format using KeepVid
 * You will open the file in Adobe Premiere and will place the timeline
 * Once the file is in the timeline, you will split your video into ten
 * second intrevals
 * You will then place a title in front of your video with a name of your choice
 * You will then experiment and place one effect under each "effect" subheading on every five second clip. You may chose which effect you would like from each subheading group.
 * Once you have used all of the effects, you will then label each five second intreval with a different type of text on each segment and name what type of effect you used. You will be expected to use different styles and colours of font on each slide. Also, show that you know how to position font in different places on the screen.
 * Once done these tasks, your last step will be to place transitions. Like the effects, you must use a transition from each subheading. Make sure you place the transitions in the timeline properly.
 * Once finished, have me come to view your video for evaluation...have fun with this assignment!!!!
 * ===due September 20, 2013===

Sample Videos
The video on the left shows the original video while the video on the right shows the original video altered in Adobe Premiere using effects, transitions, titles, and captions.
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Why use different shot types?!?!
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**Please use all of the necessary equipment to obtain each of your shots. You will need a tripod, a shot stabilizer, and a dolly for your shots. PLEASE DO NOT FREEHAND ANY OF YOUR SHOTS.**
A good website to view examples of the different shot types... []

If you would like to see samples of these shot types, please view the examples on our Film Techniques page on the left hand side of your page or consult me.

If you have any questions about the shot types, please ask me or refer to YouTube for examples. Have fun!!
 * ===**due October 8, 2013 (Date has been pushed back until this time due to computer malfunctions)**===

You will create a sample video using green screen effects like the one displayed below:
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These green screen effects can be found on YouTube. The best YouTube channel for these effects is [|Best Green Screen].

==**You will choose 5 different effects and will create a sample video that shows that you are able to successfully place effects/objects into your own videos. Here is sample of what I am looking for below:**==

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**Here is another sample:**
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We will go over how to insert effects in class. Let me know if you have any questions.

**5.) Major Film Project**
Students will develop, in a group or as an individual, a detailed film treatment, Storyboard, Script, Shooting schedule, and final film project by **Date TBD** All of the necessary information for the major project is listed in the document below. Due dates are for each aspect of this project are included in the document.



The template for your film treatment is shared in a document below. Be sure to be descriptive in the description of your movie.



You will be expected to create and design a storyboard illustrating the different shot types and angles that you will be using in your film. Here is a template that will assist you. Remember, those of you in larger groups will be presenting these storyboards on poster paper. If you are unsure of what to do, think back to the Toy Story storyboarding video that we viewed as a class. If you need to view it again, here is the link: []



Your major project will also require a script. Using Celtix, you will create a script that is neat and organized. You will not be expected to follow the script completely while filming as things change and you need to adapt along the way. The PDF file labelled "CM30 The Blind Side Script" is an example for you to follow. The rubric for your scripting is also available below. Be sure to refer to this as you work.



**Please note all deadlines in the Major Project Document!!!**

 * 5.) Stop Motion Animation - **Check out the document below labelled "Stop Motion Animation Instructions" for your project outline. The document labelled "Stop Motion Animation Rubric" contains information on how you will be assessed.




 * Before you begin capturing images, you must finish a treatment and storyboard template. You have these from a previous assignment. If you need new templates, I will give you the file. **


 * ===**due date to be determined**===

=__**Audio**__= All audio assignments will be evaluated using the rubric shared below:



7.)** Music Remix Exercise **
Using the file below as a guide, you will try out your skills using Audacity to create a music remix of your own choice. Keep in mind that this is an exercise and you will create another remix once your have perfected your skills. The second remix will be the one that you will submit for marks...not this one. Please consult the file below for your guidelines.

** 7.5)Evaluated Music Remix **
Using the skills that you acquired in the remix exercise, you will create a remix that will be evaluated using the audio assessment rubric listed above. Your remix must follow the following guidelines.

- You must use a minimum of 5 songs (You will download these from YouTube) - Your remix must be a minimum of 3:00 minutes - One track should not play consecutively for longer that 15-20 seconds. You want to focus on having quick cuts that keep the song fresh and lively. - Your finished product should have a minimum of 10 cuts - Your finished product must use a minimum of 8 effects. - You must keep a written record of the songs that you chose, where the cuts take place in the song, and where and when specific effects are used. You may do this once you are finished the project but it might be easier for you if you record this information as you go.


 * Be as creative as possible and Have fun!**


 * ===due date to be determined ===

8.)** Custom Sound Effects **
Using only mechanical means (no electronics or copying original sounds) choose, create and record 12 of the following sound effects. We have three laptops and one desktop that you may use for recording these projects. I will stagger this assignment with another assignment so we can efficiently use the laptops for recording.

1.) water drop 2.) Bone break 3.) punch 4.) squeaky door hinge 5.) wind 6.) walking- heels 7.) walking - snow 8.) galloping horse 9.) glass breaking <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">10.) drum kit <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">11.) baby crying <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">12.) gun shot <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">13.) sword battle <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">14.) phaser (awesome!) <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">15.) sonar blip <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">16.) explosion <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">17.) thunder <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">18.) sneakers on a gym floor <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">19.) crackling fire <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">20.) Chewbacca

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Load the sound files into your thaw space. Open the files up in Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere Elements where you will place the files in order of the list above. Once you have done so, you will have a title over top of the sound effect explaining what each one is. You will present this to the class and will share what you used to create your effect.
 * ===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">due date to be determined ===

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">9.) Radio Play- Length of Production- 5 minutes

 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Treatment **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Create a treatment of your play- items include name of play, people involved, a paragraph explaining the idea, materials use to create the play (hardware and software)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Treatment will be emailed to me at cm30jurgens@gmail.com
 * **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Due date will be determined depending on the start date. **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This will be presented to the class.


 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Script **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Using Celtx - create a script of your radio play- check out <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline;">[|__Simply Scripts__] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> for format. A script makes a radio production much easier to record.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Include sound effects (custom) in your script.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**due date to be determined**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Radio Play** - Production and editing
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">You will record the play using the Yeti microphone and my laptop in the greenscreen room.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Each member of the group will edit and submit their own version of the play. The play will be edited in Audacity.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Use your own creativity for this assignment and make it unique. Make sure you have fun with this! :)
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**due date to be determined**

===**10.) Movie Trailer Audio Replacement-** locate a short video clip on Youtube, download the clip using [|Keepvid.com] in MP4 format, then using Windows Live Movie Maker or Adobe Premiere elements, remove the audio.===
 * ====Then add your own elements of sound-- dialogue, music, sound effects, etc., as long as you do not use the sound that was originally part of the clip!====
 * This assignment is all about how creative you are. Be sure to use the skills that you have acquired along the way to make your best possible production.

Examples-[| Lord of the Rings Voiceover]

**12). PORTFOLIO- Place the following files in a folder and submit to Mr. Jurgens by the last day of classes in June.**

 * **Film Techniques**
 * **Script for Major Film Project**
 * **Major Film Project**
 * **Custom Sound Effects**
 * **Audio Book**
 * **Movie Trailer Audio Replacement**
 * **Stop Motion Animation**
 * **Music Remix**

=**Extra**=

**Script Analysis**

 * Working Original Script -** [|http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~ina22/splaylib/Screenplay-Spider-Man.htm]

**Movie Budgets**

 * Jurassic Park on a Low Budget-** @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hox0UfY0YQ


 * Movie Budgets and Box Office Figures**- @http://www.the-numbers.com/