2. Shooting Digital Film
Learning Targets - What I will know or be able to achieve by the end of this unit:
- I know a number of different shots and angles that can be used when filming.
- I can use a number of different shots and angles when actually taking film footage.
- I can import the film footage I have taken into the WeVideo Editor.
- I can edit my film footage, including adding title slides, music, and transitions.
- I can properly use lighting and Blue Screen effects.
- I can export my finished video and share it using my Google Drive account.
Step 1: Pretest - Click the testing link below to access the "Shooting Digital Film" pretest.
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Five Common Mistakes When Shooting Film:
1. poor head room: This film mistake happens when there is too much space above the subjects head. This creates dead space in your film.
2. firehosing: This film mistake happens when it appears that you don't know what you want to shoot. You are not only filming the main subject, but also the grass, sky, etc.
3. jogging: This film mistake happens when you are filming on the move. You are walking and filming at the same time, your hand is not very steady, and the footage comes across as shaky.
4. backlighting: This film mistake takes place when your subject is in between the camera and a very bright light. It makes the subject too dark to see.
5. no lead: This film mistake happens when you place the subject on the right hand side of the frame and have them face outward, as if they are about to run their nose into a wall.
1. poor head room: This film mistake happens when there is too much space above the subjects head. This creates dead space in your film.
2. firehosing: This film mistake happens when it appears that you don't know what you want to shoot. You are not only filming the main subject, but also the grass, sky, etc.
3. jogging: This film mistake happens when you are filming on the move. You are walking and filming at the same time, your hand is not very steady, and the footage comes across as shaky.
4. backlighting: This film mistake takes place when your subject is in between the camera and a very bright light. It makes the subject too dark to see.
5. no lead: This film mistake happens when you place the subject on the right hand side of the frame and have them face outward, as if they are about to run their nose into a wall.
WeVideo Registration Link
WeVideo Registration Code: ADO2SDAOLDAD
Project #1: 10-Shots Project
Directions: After watching the "Shooting Digital Film" video and reviewing the "Shooting Digital Film" Handout, create your own examples of film shots using a camcorder and video editor. In your project, you must list the shot being used, give the definition of that shot, and film an example of that shot. Your project will mirror the video example shown before the project. A PDF file is available below the pretest. It lists all the shots that could be used for this project. It can also be used as a study guide for the post test.
Project #2: Recreate Door Scene
What you will film:
A person is about to open a door. The person hears a sound and becomes mildly concerned. The person finds the door locked and searches for his or her keys. The person hears the sound again and becomes visibly apprehensive (anxious & fearful). As the filmmaker, your goal is to build tension and growing panic, using any visual element or device that you can think of. The film closes with the person finally opening the door and getting to the other side safely. Here, you want to communicate to the audience the character’s feeling of relief and safety.
Parameters:
Neither the character nor the audience ever sees the source of the sound.
Project #3: Recreate Your Own 1-Minute Scene
Using the parameters below, come up with your own scene to film. It can be a chase scene, a fight scene, etc.
Parameters:
WeVideo Registration Code: ADO2SDAOLDAD
Project #1: 10-Shots Project
Directions: After watching the "Shooting Digital Film" video and reviewing the "Shooting Digital Film" Handout, create your own examples of film shots using a camcorder and video editor. In your project, you must list the shot being used, give the definition of that shot, and film an example of that shot. Your project will mirror the video example shown before the project. A PDF file is available below the pretest. It lists all the shots that could be used for this project. It can also be used as a study guide for the post test.
Project #2: Recreate Door Scene
What you will film:
A person is about to open a door. The person hears a sound and becomes mildly concerned. The person finds the door locked and searches for his or her keys. The person hears the sound again and becomes visibly apprehensive (anxious & fearful). As the filmmaker, your goal is to build tension and growing panic, using any visual element or device that you can think of. The film closes with the person finally opening the door and getting to the other side safely. Here, you want to communicate to the audience the character’s feeling of relief and safety.
Parameters:
Neither the character nor the audience ever sees the source of the sound.
- You must use at least 10 different shot types/angles.
- You must draw or describe these shots using a storyboard before you will be allowed to film them.
- The film can have only one actor.
- The film needs to be 1 minute in length.
- The entire film must take place within five feet of either side of the door.
Project #3: Recreate Your Own 1-Minute Scene
Using the parameters below, come up with your own scene to film. It can be a chase scene, a fight scene, etc.
Parameters:
- You must use at least 10 different shot types/angles.
- You must draw or describe these shots using a storyboard before you will be allowed to film them.
- The film needs to be 1 minute in length.
- The scene must make sense.
- The scene must be approved by the teacher in advance.
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Step 3: Post Test - Click on the testing link below to access the "Shooting Digital Film" post test.