Q3 Week 4 - Preparing to Film

Due 02/01

It is time to prepare for filming.  You need to think about everything that must be done to get ready.  Post in your blog what you did this week in preparation of starting to film.  You should discuss in detail the following elements: 

actors, 
costumes, 
props, 
locations, 
dates and times, 
scripts,
and film equipment. 

You will discuss actual filming in your next blog; so if you begin filming this week, take some notes and wait to discuss this next week.

Q3 Week 3 - Storyboard

Due 01/25

This week you will create your initial storyboard for your film opening.  This storyboard could change in the future as you begin working on your project.  Post a copy of the storyboard in your blog along with an explanation of how you created it and how it flows.   Those of you working in a group will post the same storyboard with different explanations, and should also explain who did each part of this activity.

Storyboards should include:
1. a sketch
2. a description
3. camera angles
4. audio notes
5. transitions
6. graphics/text

Here's a blank storyboard you can use or if you find another online you prefer, feel free to use it.  You may also need multiple pages.

Q3 Week 2 - Brainstorming

Due 01/18

This week you will watch several other film openings submitted by students during the 17-18 school year.  After watching these film openings you will brainstorm either alone or with your group members to come up with some ideas for you own film opening.  You should take notes during these brainstorming sessions and then post the information you gather in your blog for this week.  Your blog should include information from the notes (handwritten or typed) and then a summary of where these brainstorming sessions led you in making a decision about your film opening.

Here are some links to film openings submitted by several Florida students last year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9AKdUT8nyg&feature=youtu.be
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12JR0FpGIpYlH4Mol6OUnwVFk7NnB4Tj_/view
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_bKQDg6fiI&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=nYpjHCwRO6Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-yrsmQS7bo&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvMH-1XdR9c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifemZeEVfe4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=dvAsmo32uo0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxIZJKdc-Sw&feature=youtu.be
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p8azlLRHyqaShaOJC6SBJwzGx7s9Cjpk/view
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuxjkFQa9Vw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ0Gs04-22c

You can also do a google search for AICE Media AS Film Openings to find other sample film openings to watch.  Film openings are limited to 2 minutes.

Q3 Week 1 - What Inspired You?

Due 01/11

You have declared a genre for your film opening.  This week you will create a blog post in which you write about what inspired you to choose this genre.  You should use samples from past favorite films which  exemplify the characteristics of the genre.  You should discuss the openings of these films as well, and describe how the opening drew you in and made you want to watch the rest of the film.  This blog should be at least 500 words.

Also, during this quarter, most of your work will be on producing your film opening and posting the process on your blog.  In addition to grades from blog post you are required to submit the form below each week on Friday, not before, to let me know what you have been working on during the week.  Please make sure you submit this form every Friday.  It is for a grade and cannot be made up nor turned in late.

https://goo.gl/forms/i1QEMKNyq5lZOz1v1