CALENDAR
Fall 2013
WEEK 1 | Due | |
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Wed. 8/27 | Introductions | |
WEEK 2 | Due | |
Mon. 9/1 | No Class. Labor Day. | |
Wed. 9/3 | Introduction to filmmaking
Discussion of storyboarding |
“Lesson 1.3: Basic Terminology” by battleroyale86
“Lesson 3.1: Camera Basics” by battleroyale86 “Introduction to Storyboarding” by Communications Technology |
WEEK 3 | Due | |
Mon. 9/8 |
Video resume assignment discussion. Select your partner for video resume assignment.
Cameras and tripods delivered (one per student pair) Intro to white balance and exposure Discussion of general video resumes | Video resume assignment description (hard copy delivered on first day of class, also on class website).
“Introduction to White Balance” by Darren Rowse “Introduction to Color Temperature” by Filmmaker IQ “The Ultimate Beginner’s Introduction to Exposure” by Peter Tellone “Digital Photography 1 on 1-Exposure” by Adorama TV, 6 min 45 sec “Short Video Resume” by Sajita Nair, 1 min 29 sec “David Pedersen’s Video Resume” by BMKfilm2, 1 min 29 sec “Devina Deascal's Video CV” by paynapii, 3 min 4 sec “Video CV Cristina Castro” by Cristina Castro, 2 min 17 sec “Erica D'Angelo - Video Resume” by Oakland U Career Services, 1 min 26 sec “Candidate's awkward video resume” by Workopolis Career Channel, 1 min 35 sec |
Wed. 9/101 | Discussion of Creative Commons
Discussion of natural lighting Discussion of video resumes targeted at a particular employer |
“About,” n.d. N.p. Online publication.
“History,” n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Licenses,” n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Choose,” n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Search,” n.d. N.p. Online publication. “How to Shoot Video Using Natural Light” by Matthew Perkins “Lighting like a Pro” by Robert Hardy “Video Resume: Google Please Hire Me” by Sajita Nair, 1 min 29 sec “Dear Valve: Hire me” by Erin Michael Vondrak, 2 min 58 sec “Taco Bell Video Resume” by alexandra.ashbrook, 3 min 1 sec “Wieden + Kennedy Intern App Video” by Ben Song, 33 sec “Victoria Lee W+K Intern Video Application” by Victoria Lee, 30 sec “Dear Wieden+Kennedy, Help Me Help You!” by Meghan Miller, 21 views |
WEEK 4 | Due | |
Mon. 9/15 | Discussion of Fair Use
Discussion of recording sound with mic attached to the camera Discussion of when to use a tripod Camera workshop. You will continue to learn how to use your cameras today |
“Fair Use” by Rich Stim, n.d. N.p. Online publication.
“What Is Fair Use?” by Rich Stim, n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Measuring Fair Use: The Four Factors” by Rich Stim, n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Disagreement Over Fair Use: When Are You Likely to Get Sued?” by Rich Stim, n.d. N.p. Online publication. “Audio Tips for Documentary Filmmaking” by Documentary Filmmaking 101 “A Quick Guide to Recording Sound in your Home Videos” by J.A.J. Aaronson |
Wed. 9/17 | Video resume proposal presentations | Be ready to present your video resume proposal |
Thur. 9/18 | You can begin filming your video resume | |
WEEK 5 | Due | |
Sun. 9/21 | Finish filming your video resume | |
Mon. 9/22 |
iMovie workshop
In-class editing session |
Bring cameras to class
Bring your video resume footage to edit in class “Introduction to iMovie ‘11” by Digital Media Center “Introduction to iMovie ‘11” by Claude Pelanne, 3 min 12 sec |
Wed. 9/24 | In-class editing session | Bring your video resume footage to edit in class |
WEEK 6 | Due | |
Mon. 9/29 | In-class video resume critiques | Present your video resume drafts for group critique.
Alexandra Hidalgo back from maternity leave |
Wed. 10/1 | In-class video resume critiques (continued)
Promotional video assignment description (hard copy delivered on first day of class, also on class website). |
Be ready to present your video resume draft if you didn’t present last class.
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Fri. 10/3 | Video resume assignment | |
WEEK 7 | Due | |
Mon. 10/6 | Introduction to promotional videos |
“What is a Promotional Video?” by wiseGeek
“5 Points: How to Make a Promotional Video” by Christopher Ruffell “Creativity Exploratory at Michigan State University” by MSU CAL, 2 min 57 sec “The Professional Writing Major @ Michigan State” by MSU CAL 4 min 48 sec “Promotional Video for the Little Yoga Studio in Boulder, CO” by RumblinJackson, 2 min 17 sec “Kundalini Yoga Is” by Kundalini Yoga East, 2 min 28 sec |
Wed. 10/8 | Discussion of feminist filmmaking
Discussion of interviewing techniques Discussion of project releases |
“An Introduction to Feminist Filmmaking” by Alexandra Hidalgo, 2013. 1-6. (PDF)
“Release—Authorization to Physical Likeness, Voice, and Other Sounds” (PDF). “What if your interviewees Don’t Want to Talk to You?” by Ken Kobré “How to Make a Promotional Video for your Business” by Jasmine Star “Atomic Restaurant Promo Video” by Manny Favas, 2 min 55 sec “TBar and Fusion Cafe Promo Video 2011” by RocketSpots, 2 min 46 sec “Stockton's ABLE Charter High School Promotional Video” by Clem Lee, 6 min 33 sec “Non-Profit Video Production Company Winnipeg” by SeriousNews, 3 min 47 sec “Kitty & Lala” by Qiao Li, 6 minutes 37 seconds “Recycling Documentary” by Emily Wilson and Ian Heslip, 5 min 14 sec |
WEEK 8 | Due | |
Mon. 10/13 | Discussion of B-roll
Workshop on framing, setting up and filming interviews and B-roll |
Bring your cameras and tripods to class
“How to Shoot B-Roll - 4 Tips to Capturing the Shot” by Steven Shattuck “Four Tips for Better B-Roll” by Ron Dawson “How to Shoot a Video Interview – 4 Tips to Composing the Shot” by Steven Shattuck “Documentary Interview Tips” by Peter Biesterfield |
Wed. 10/15 | Promotional video first proposal presentations | Be ready to present your first promotional video proposal |
Fri. 10/17 | Second promotional video proposal | |
WEEK 9 | Due | |
Mon. 10/20 |
You can begin shooting your promotional video
Final Cut Pro X Workshop |
“Final Cut X Overview Tutorial” by FinalCutKing, 9 min 22 sec
“Final Cut Pro X Shortcuts” by The Beat |
Wed. 10/22 | Documentary assignment discussion. Select your groups for documentary assignment
Discussion of persuasive documentaries |
“Advice to Doc Filmmakers from Albert Maysles” by Jessica Edwards “8 Doc Dos and Don’ts” by Basil Tsiokos “Iranian, Gay, and Seeking Asylum” by Glen Milner, 8 minutes 36 seconds “Ten Years to Life of Medical Marijuana: The Trial of Aaron Sandusky” by ReasonTV, 6 min 31 sec “Behind The Screens-A Cyberbullying Documentary” by xNelehx, 8 min 20 sec “A Day at Home - Documentary on Homeschooling” by Tylor Skory, 7 min 08 sec |
Sun. 10/26 | Finish shooting your promotional video | |
WEEK 10 | Due | |
Mon. 10/27 | In-class editing session
Learning to use keywords on FCPX |
Bring your cameras to class
Bring your promotional video footage to edit in class “FCP X Import and Organize” by Larry Jordan “Final Cut Pro X Basics Tutorial Pt. 7-Keywords” by Dan Allen, 5 min 18 sec “FPC X Adding Keywords Manually” by Larry Jordan |
Wed. 10/29 | In-class editing session
Adding text, using keyframes on FCPX Discussion of exploratory documentaries |
Bring your promotional video footage to edit in class
““Final Cut Pro X Basics Tutorial Pt. 13-Creating Titles and Text” by Dan Allen, 7 min 28 sec “Final Cut Pro X: How to Adjust Audio Levels and Adding Keyframes” by Chesapeake Systems, 3 min 04 sec “Final Cut Pro X Tutorial: Keyframing Video and Audio Effects” by lynda.com, 6 min 51 sec “A Girl Like Me” by Kiri Davis, 7 minutes 16 seconds “The Mystery of Flying Kicks” by Matthew Bate, 14 minutes 12 seconds "CAN YOU KICKFLIP? A Short Documentary about Female Skaters” by Alex White, 9 min 56 sec “Y.O.L.O.: ‘Live Life to the Fullest’ or ‘Do as Many Stupid Things as You Can?’” by Katie Grimes and Carly Mangus, 7 min 52 sec “Google+ A Documentary” by Alyssa Smith and Ben Strauss, 7 min 50 sec |
WEEK 11 | Due | |
Mon. 11/3 | Documentary first proposal presentations | Be ready to present your first documentary proposal | Wed. 11/5 | In-class promotional video critique | Be ready to present a full draft of your promotional video
Second documentary proposal(by class time) |
Fri. 11/7 | You can begin shooting your documentary | Promotional video assignment (by midnight) |
WEEK 12 | Due | |
Mon. 11/10 | Discussion of festival submissions and social media campaigns |
Reading on festival submissions
“10 Tips for Submitting to Film Festivals” by Danny Greer, 2012. “No Fee Film Festivals” by Film Festival Secrets “Facebook? Twitter? Help! – Tips and Tricks for Filmmakers on Social Media” by Sean Holmquest “6 Golden Rules for Filmmakers on Social Media” by Sean Holmquest |
Wed. 11/12 | In-class editing session | Bring your cameras to class
Bring the documentary footage you have shot so far to edit in class |
Sun. 11/16 | Finish shooting your documentary | |
WEEK 13 | Due | |
Mon. 11/17 | In-class editing session |
Bring your cameras to class
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Wed. 11/19 | In-class editing session | Bring your documentary video footage to edit in class |
WEEK 14 | Due | |
Mon. 11/24 | In-class documentary critique (first draft) | Present your video documentary first draft for group critique. |
Wed. 11/26 | No class. Thanksgiving Break | |
WEEK 15 | Due | |
Mon. 12/1 | In-class documentary critique (second draft) | Present your video documentary second draft for group critique. |
Wed. 12/3 | In-class editing session | Make changes recommended during critique. | Sun. 12/7 | Documentary assignment |