First+Semester+Project+List

Below is **MINIMAL** list of video project requirements for second semester. These projects have been chosen to give you a wide variety exposure to different genres of filmmaking. **You are encouraged to produce more projects that can be counted as Videos of Choice.**
 * __Video Project Overviews__**

**PLEASE make sure you thoroughly review the project rubric BEFORE you start production. That way there will not be any surprises when you receive your grade.**

BEFORE BEGINNING A PRODUCTION, YOU MUST COMPLETE SOME TYPE OF PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING IN THE FORM OF:
 * A SCRIPT
 * A STORYBOARD
 * OR *A TREATMENT

THE PRE-PRODUCTION PLANNING SHEET, ALONG WITH THE APPROPRIATE RUBRIC, MUST BE TURNED INTO THE BLACK INBOX AFTER YOUR VIDEO HAS BEEN QUICKTIMED AND TURNED INTO D-PROJECTS-->Designated Project File.
 * Your name should be part of the naming convention for your file. Example: KClayton/Framing Video.
 * Add additional names if more than one person worked on the project. Example: Clayton_Ferris_Bonofiglio/Marketing Video

**__PROJECT TYPES FOR FIRST SEMESTER__**

**Camera Framing, Exposure, and Depth of Field Video**
 * **This video will be completed __FIRST__**
 * Group size should be no larger than two people
 * Length should be between 60 and 90 seconds
 * The goal for this video is to feature people and objects and learn to use the camera's functions to create interesting shots that are in [|focus], vary the iris settings by shooting in [|low-light], [|outdoors], have interesting backgrounds, incorporate [|depth-of-field] and [|rule of thirds]
 * Create a music bed for the audio track. Audio levels should be between -18db and -24db


 * **[|Interview Video]**
 * Group size should be no larger than three people (camera, audio, producer)
 * Find a club, team, coach, staff person, student with a unique or well-developed talent and interview them.
 * Make sure to include [|b-roll] (NO still images) throughout the interview to break up the boring talking head shot.
 * Use the SAME external microphone for all interviews.
 * Use a tripod.
 * Practice rule of thirds, depth of field, backgrounds, iris settings, focus, etc.


 * **Birthday and Weather Bumpers--One of each**
 * THIS IS AN INDIVIDUAL PROJECT--NO PARTNERS
 * 5-7 seconds long
 * ** Images appropriate for season **
 * Title Safe text that is easy to read
 * Fade Music Audio
 * Music adjusted at -18 db to -24 db
 * Please use images that have not been used already.


 * **THTV OPEN**
 * ** Get YOUR audience EXCITED to watch THTV **
 * Group size should be no larger than four people
 * 30 seconds to 1 minute long
 * No walking/running through the hall scenes
 * Watch Openings to Your Favorite TV Shows to Get Ideas
 * Practice rule of thirds, depth of field, backgrounds, iris settings, focus, etc.


 * **News Package on Regional/State/Local Topic**
 * Info TBA

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 * **Video on or about using new media similar to [|A Vision of K-12 Students Today] or [|A Vision of Students Today]**
 * Think about how using "banned or prohibited" technology might change the way you and your fellow students learn in high school.
 * Make it persuasive through imagery
 * Group size 3 to 4
 * Practice rule of thirds, depth of field, backgrounds, iris settings, focus, etc.