36
CECS 5111: Digital Video Planning and Pre-production for Classroom Video Written and produced by: Dr. Terry Holcomb May, 2002

CECS 5111: Digital Video

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

CECS 5111: Digital Video. Planning and Pre-production for Classroom Video. Written and produced by: Dr. Terry Holcomb May, 2002. Topics. Early Planning Team and audience analysis, equipment etc Defining the problem and solution Planning tips Pre-production Research Treatment - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Citation preview

Page 1: CECS 5111: Digital Video

CECS 5111:Digital Video

Planning and Pre-productionfor Classroom

Video

Written and produced by: Dr. Terry HolcombMay, 2002

Page 2: CECS 5111: Digital Video

TopicsEarly Planning

• Team and audience analysis, equipment etc• Defining the problem and solution• Planning tips

Pre-production• Research• Treatment• Storyboard• Scripting• Formative evaluation

Page 3: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Planning is Key

A well developed plan is crucial to the success of your final project.

A well planned project is easier to: • Film• Edit• Distribute• Enjoy!

Page 4: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Know Yourself!

Know your limitations as teacherKnow limitations of studentsAnalyze the intended audience

• reading level• interest/motivation• cultural differences• etc.

Page 5: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Define the Problem

Determine the topic based on interest and need (why produce a tape on the school when another one already exists).

What is the solution? If video is the answer… do you have the tools (both equipment and skills ) and budget?

Page 6: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Define the Problem

Outline the topic or problem, and the solution.

Outline the objective/goal of production.

Page 7: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Tips from Research

Make this project interdisciplinary• researching, • reading, • writing, • thinking, • co-operation

Teach formative and summative evaluation skills

Page 8: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Tips from Research

Ensure that planning includes ‘purposes’ so students can inform future viewers.

Overproduction can kill the module:• KISS• When in doubt, throw it out

Use extra visualization and subtitles.Minimize distractions

(sounds,background)

Page 9: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Organize the Team

Determine • the size of the team • basic skills• learning styles of students

Form Teams• research team• production team• talent team• evaluation and promotion

Page 10: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Organize Team Leadership

A lan : W W WD id i: L ib ra ry

A lex: S to ryb oardM orty: S c rip t

A ssoc ia te D irR esearchS u zy Q u e

JJ : C am eraB ob : S ou n dH an k : S a fe tyA ss t. D irec to r

A ssoc ia te D ir.P rod u c tionJa im e M arti

A l: research reviewA n n : loca tion ch eckTom : P rom otion a l

m ateria ls

A ssoc ia te D ir.E va lu a tion &

P rom otionK e ish a G ran t

E xecu tive D irec to rTeach er

Page 11: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Timelines

As a group work out • the day a task begins• the day a task needs to be complete• which tasks feed into other tasks

Post the timeline as a reference for everyone

Page 12: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Research Team

Determine key content by meeting with full team.

Search:• WWW• Library• photo archives • interviews Be clear and

keep thegroup focused!!

Page 13: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Research Team

Organize content• cards• word webs

Treatments• historical? • flashbacks/forward?

Be clear and keep the

group focused!!

Page 14: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Research Team

Script and storyboard feeds back to production team.

Be clear and keep the

group focused!!

Page 15: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Production TeamCamcorder and

assistant• read instructions• practice with camera• Check wires and batteries

Sound Crew• test & set up

microphones• “Quiet on the set!”

Location Crew• arrange location• track extra equipment

Oil ChangeScene #3a

Page 16: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Production Team

Review Script and Storyboard• add ideas,• check abilities of cast

and crew,• equipment, • etc.

Oil ChangeScene #3a

Page 17: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Talent Team Help research team to

create script Learn the terms of the

production team• ready, action, cut, etc

Practice your lines and moves… visit the locations

Be on time! And be quiet when you are not on camera

Page 18: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Evaluation & Promotion

Provide formative and summative feedback.

Attend meetings of other teams and check for quality and focus.• are teams on time • ready to go

Page 19: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Evaluation & Promotion

Promotion (marketing)• determine who needs to see

the final product (who’s your audience?)

• provide recommendations on audience needs and skills

• contact potential viewers• handbills• school intercom…

Page 20: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Organization TipsBesides the meetings of all the teams

and sub-teams, there should also be an executive committee that meets with and reports to the Executive Director (teacher)• Executive Director (teacher)• All Associate Directors (Suzy, Jaime,

Keisha)

Page 21: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Pre-Production

ResearchTreatmentStoryboardScriptFormative Evaluation

Page 22: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Research: Finding & Linking

Determines scope and authenticity of content

Reads, evaluates, selects best resourcesGathers all content for script:

• Includes topics/questions to ask in interviews

• Begins writing script Works with production team and

storyboard creator, team will suggest visualizations

Page 23: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Research: Finding & Linking

Keeps in contact with other teamsEnsures that the research is used Suggests ideas for treatment

Page 24: CECS 5111: Digital Video

The Treatment

Between the organization of research and the creation of the script the team leaders must agree on how they will ‘treat’ the material. Style, pacing, narration, etc.

Student Name

Teacher Name

Class

Working Title

Story Summary (What happens in your video?)

Beginning

Struggles(Middle)

Resolution(Ending)

Hero (Protagonist)

Villain (Antagonist)

SupportingCharacters

Video Treatment Handout

Page 25: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Chicken or the Egg

All writing teams are different. Some prefer to storyboard first, and then write the script. Others argue they must have the words (script) before the visuals (storyboard combo).

In truth, you almost always redo both of them at least once, and often, many times. Either way is ok… just keep them in synch!

Page 26: CECS 5111: Digital Video

StoryboardingProduction Storyboard Checklist

There is a storyboard for each page, screen, or frame. Each storyboard is numbered. All relevant details (color, graphics, sound, font, interactivity, visuals, etc.) are indicated. All text or narration is included and cross referenced with its corresponding storyboard number.

1

2

3

xxx

Page 27: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Storyboard ExampleCard # Producer/Director Project Time: 12

[photo’s/stick figures/cutouts - all ok if “readable”]

VIDEO AUDIO

Mechanic: Be sure to havethe right tool when youcheck the battery.

[add anything of valuewhen you edit]

NOTES:use interview questionsMr. Smith interview

INSTRUCTIONS:slow zoom from long to MCU

cut to CU of battery & hands.

Ms. Jones change battery

Page 28: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Storyboard Online Resources

Pause the video and research the links in

Resources.

Page 29: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Scriptwriting: Overview

This is the TEXT plan document. It will be the guide for all that will be said, shown and performed in your production.

One standard format is a two-column page with visuals (and camera movements) on the left and audio (and audio actions such as “dissolve to street noise”) on the right.

Page 30: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Scriptwriting: Two approaches

Subjective• Storytelling- where the video

establishes the location. Often attempts to elicit an emotional reaction from the audience.

Objective• Based on need of audience, often is

very goal oriented. Exists to fill a need of the viewer.

P.S. Do not confuse with subjective and objective camera views that are discussed in books and lessons.

Page 31: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Sample Script:Feed the Dog

VISUAL:• (Mike walks in and

dog grabs the cuff of his pants)

• [camera widens to show both Mom and Mike (with dog)]

• (Cut to MS of dog. After he barks, dog follows Mike out of room)

AUDIO:• MIKE: Brownie, why

are you doing that?

• MOM: He is hungry Mike, feed him and water him.

• DOG: bark, bark, pant, pant, slobber

[All students should receive copies of the script]

Page 32: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Talent Team Tips The talent team might be the actors or

participate in choosing people to be actors (teacher may prefer to do this).

Arrange practice sessions with feedback for all talent BEFORE real shooting.

Find information, props, clothing, etc. for actors. Talent permissions: Check school policy for

students who will perform. Use standard ‘talent release form’ for all other performers.

See Sample on Next Slide:

Page 33: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Sample Talent Release Form

Talent Name: ____________________ Project Title: ___________________________

I hereby consent, without further consideration or compensation, to allow the use (full or in part) of all videotapes taken of me and/or recordings made of my voice and/or written extraction, in whole or in part, of such recordings or musical performance for the purposes of illustration, broadcast, or distribution in any manner for this schoolproduction _________________________________________________________ (Title) at __________________________ on _______________________________        (Recording Location)                             (Month) (Day) (Year)by ______________________________ for ______________________________       ( Student Producer)                                             (Grade and Teacher)

Talent's signature__________________________________________________Address ________________________________ City _____________________State ____________________ Zip code _____________Date: ____/____/____=======================================================================If the subject is a minor under the laws of the state where modeling, acting, or performing is done:

Legal guardian __________________________________________________ (sign/date)Address _____________________________ City ________________________State ______________________ Zip Code ___________Date: ____/____/____

Page 34: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Evaluation:During & After

Formative Evaluation:• Steps taken AS you create the script and do the

production (is the light correct, is the script at the right reading level, etc.).

Summative Evaluation:• Reviews completed project• Does it hold interest… can students identify with

it… do viewers seem to have skills needed and information (schemata)?

• Appropriate levels of content…with good examples• Is the information current?• Is the cost in time and money “worth it?”

Page 35: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Final Comments on Pre-Production for Video

Pre-production is important and challenging.

KISS is THE principle.Humor and animation

are not NEEDED to make a good module. Only use them if they significantly add to the learning, etc.

REMEMBER: learning is taking place

during the production as well as during the showing

of the module!

Page 36: CECS 5111: Digital Video

Bibliography

1. Using Technology in the Classroom, Gary Bitter & Melissa Pierson, Allen and Bacon, 2002

2. Digital Video for Dummies, Martin Doucette, IDG Books, 1999

3. Creating Video’s for School Use, William Valmont, Allen and Bacon, 1995

Other resources including web links are available through the Resource link below.