Video Production – Shot Types

In this presentation we will discuss seven shot types used to tell a story. Establishing shot Wide shot or long shot (WS or LS) Mid shot or medium shot (MS) Two-shot Over the shoulder (OTS) Close up (CU) Extreme close-up (ECU)   For your assignment: From your favorite movies/shows/anime/games, find one example for each kind…

Video Production – Story and Character

Pick three of your favorite TV Shows/Movies/Video Games and answer the following questions about the Story and Characters. Answer these questions for each of the three shows/movies/games you picked. Answer this in your OWN WORDS. Do not copy and paste this from the internet!   1. What is the main story of the movie/show? If…

Video Production – Story Review

Extra Credit – Story Review Write a 5 – 7 sentence review of a movie/anime/video game that you have recently seen. Describe the story, the characters, the setting (time and place) and why you enjoyed it or why you did not enjoy it. Turn in as PDF. This is worth 5 points of Extra Credit.

Video Production – Storytelling Tips

Pixar Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rMnzNZkIX0 Links to an external site.   Pixar Character Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngZQUebMSEg Links to an external site.   Pixar Story Structure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKrCKg9ggVI Links to an external site.   Feeling stuck? Use these story generators to help you get random ideas http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/story-starters/index.html Links to an external site. https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/story/ Links to an external site. https://www.plot-generator.org.uk/ Links…

Video Production – 10 – Moodboard

A mood board, sometimes called an inspiration board, is a collage of different visual elements that, put together, can guide you with making your film. Images, color palettes are collected to give you a sense of style or a ‘vibe’. You will create TWO moodboards for your story. 1.The first moodboard should be based on…

Video Production – 9 – Title Sequence

Use Canva to create a Title Sequence Video. You will use this Title Sequence Video as the introduction to your final portfolio. The Title Sequence should have the following: A Video Background Text that says your name, or your ‘studio’ name. You can ANIMATE the text as well Music It should be anywhere betweeen 3…

Video Production – 8 – Mother’s Day or Thank You Video

use CANVA to create a Mother’s Day or Thank you Video Go to Canva https://www.canva.com/brand/join?token=tX6sMcKAvZOlQ2VrMjuiDQ&brandingVariant=edu&referrer=team-invite Links to an external site. Log in if you haven’t used it before with your school Google account   Go to Video> Video Message Then in the Template search in the top left type THANK YOU Choose a template you…