PHOTOGRAPHY & CAMERA
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Lesson 1
Set up a Camera / Introduction Project page
LO - Research
Task - In this lesson you will be able to research and analyse photographs in different ways
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Manual Camera Settings
Lesson 2-3
LO - Research and evaluate
Tasks
You will be able to adjust the camera using the manual settings.
You will take be able to take photographs and video using manual settings.
You will create a user guide to using manual settings.
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BONUS Framing - homework for this is to teach to someone at home and upload their photos to your blog
You have five options that we’re going to play with on the DSLRs.
Choose a different SUBJECT for each of the five.
EVALUATE AND REVIEW the different effects you created.
Put the photos onto your wix page under each of the below sections and answer the below questions. Don’t forget to copy and paste the questions too!
1. Focal length
What are the focal length options?
What different effects can you create?
Can you think of a narrative scenario where you might choose a short vs a long one?
2. White balance
How do you change the white balance?
Why would you?
3. Aperture
What are the options?
How do you reach them?
Why would you choose one of the other?
4. Shutter speed
What shutter speeds are there? Which is best for showing the speed of an object?
Which is best for capturing a fast moving object in perfect stillness?
5. ISO
Which is best for blowing the image up very large?
100 ISO
400 ISO
3200ISO
Which is best for very low light?
100 ISO
400 ISO
3200 ISO
Which is best for very low light where the detail of the image is important, and you want to blow it up large?
100 ISO
400 ISO
3200 ISO
Duplicates/Cloning Planning & Filming
Lesson 4-5
LO - Practical Camera settings & Filming
Tasks
You will be able to adjust the camera using the manual settings.
You will take be able to record using manual settings.
You will create a duplicates scene for multiple genres
You need to research and plan a cloning scene. You will work in pairs and create 3 different scenes;
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College scene
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Fun scene on the field
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Your own choice of scene (Horror, drama etc)
How to Clone on Premiere Pro
Guide on cloning
You need to plan and draw/block out your scene (will only be 1-2 tripod shots)
Then you need to edit and upload your scenes to your page. Evaluate and review how it went.
Foley
Lesson 6-8
LO - Practical adding sounds
Tasks
You will be able to record and edit sounds
You will be able to film and edit a scene used for foley
You will be able to evaluate your process
You will need to film and edit a scene where sounds take centre stage. You need to plan and edit a scene such as;
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Walking through a forest
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College life
Film School
Lesson 9-11
LO - Practical planning & completing a brief
Task
Understand and implement new camera techniques
Complete a filming brief using new knowledge
Evaluate your project
Task 1
You will follow the 180 degree rule on this task. Your shots will be static tripod shots with NO SHAKING! We will reshoot until we get it right.
Use the scenarios HERE choose a bench scene to plan and film. Your focus and aim will be to shoot the scene correctly with a tripod.
Plan your scene with the documents below
These are the shots you should include:
1. Extreme wide establishing shot
2. Wide shot of the entire scene (at least two takes)
3. OTS mid from one angle
4. OTS mid from the other angle
5. Three close ups of your choice
6. Extension: Include a shot with a different angle
Task 2
Practical filming
Filming with the correct equipment is key. Use a tripod and the manual settings on your camera film your scene.
You should be filming multiple takes for you to then decide on in POST.
Task 3
Editing
Edit together your scene
Extension task - Include an edit effect you have researched. Can include title effects.
Film School Part 2 (Camera Movements)
Lesson 12-15
LO - Practical planning & completing a brief
Tasks
Using new camera techniques and implementing in a brief
Evaluating your end project.
Task 1 - Camera Movements (1 Lesson)
Firstly you want to test yourself and the equipment we have to offer. From the list of Camera Movements you want to grab a camera and the appropriate equipment to test.
Show your test results on your wix and reflect on how you could use it in certain scenes.
Use this List/Video
Task 2 - Chase scene brief (3 Lessons)
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You now have a chase scene to film! You have been given the task to create the chase scene for a college drama. Character A is chasing character B - can you think why? It must be something with high stakes.
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Your brief is to create a running chase scene between two characters, you must come up with a 30 second outdoor chase scene focusing on shot types and camera movement. You must include;
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Outdoor college location
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3 camera movements
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Handheld camera
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Mixture of tracking shots
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How to shoot a chase scene
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ONE - you need an idea - high stakes - write this idea out - consider what the characters are like
TWO - analyse an existing chase scene for inspiration -
shot types, shot lengths, how we find out about the characters, what is different/interesting about this sequence
THREE - your own shot list
FOUR - film
Use this shot list to help if needed (you don't need to login)
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You need to use the shot list document.
Once you have filmed and edited you need to upload to your wix and reflect;
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What went well/ wrong?
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What shot would you change and why?
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Is your film effective - is it clear who the main character is and they are portrayed successfully?
Lip Synch (Music Video)
Lesson 16
LO - Practical implementation of new skills
Tasks
Using new lip synching techniques to create a 30 second scene
Filming and editing lip synch.
HERE is a page of lyrics and the SONG you will need to film and edit an impeccable lip sync. You must clearly lip sync with the original song and only focus on this. You should choose one location and focus on close ups/mid shots of just lip syncing.
Once you have filmed you all need to come back and edit the lip sync.
After you upload and reflect on how you could have made it easier in future.
Transitions (Music Video)
Lesson 17/18
LO - Practical / Reflection
Tasks
You will be able to make multiple variations of transitions
You will be able to reflect and analyse on multiple transitions
You will be able to implement transitions for a music video
Task 1 - In Camera Transitions
HERE is a a video of transitions that are useful, you need to film and recreate the ones shown. Focus on shot types, movement and the transition.
After you have filmed we now want to edit the transition. This involves MASKING and making your transition as smooth as possible.
Upload your video and reflect on how the process went. Evaluate what you would do next time as you will now attempt another transition of your choice.
Extension - Film and complete a new transition from this VIDEO.
Music Video Brief
Lesson 19-24
LO - Planning / Practical / Reflection / Evaluation
Tasks
You will be able to make a short music video using previous knowledge
You will be able to plan and shoot multiple shoots
You will be able to work to a deadline
You will be able to evaluate and reflect on your process
You can choose a genre of your choice but must have some lip sync, shot types and movement, transitions and various locations.
You must make a detailed plan including all the documents below. YOU MUST show your process on your wix with your decision making. Reflect as you go.
Plan your scene with the documents below