Made by Sam Chavles
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
NMA Seniors: Summer Assignment
NMA Seniors (Yes, you're seniors now):
As I explained to you twice during the last week of school, you have a summer assignment.
To make sure you keep sharp on your filmmaking and storytelling skills, your assignment is to watch and summarize all 20 episodes of the 2 Reel Guys podcast.
Type up all your summaries in a Google Docs document and share it with me as soon as you get started. Each summary should be a few sentences, but no more than a paragraph.
If Norman & Larry publish any more episodes in the next two months, watch and summarize those ones too.
For most of you, a lot of these podcasts will cover material you are very familiar with. A good review never hurt anyone though. All new information you learn from these podcasts is essential for your success this school year.
BONUS ASSIGNMENT:
If you want to hit the ground running with our Avid Media Composer training this Fall, I urge you to start watching these official tutorials videos from Avid.
Have a great summer!
As I explained to you twice during the last week of school, you have a summer assignment.
To make sure you keep sharp on your filmmaking and storytelling skills, your assignment is to watch and summarize all 20 episodes of the 2 Reel Guys podcast.
Type up all your summaries in a Google Docs document and share it with me as soon as you get started. Each summary should be a few sentences, but no more than a paragraph.
If Norman & Larry publish any more episodes in the next two months, watch and summarize those ones too.
For most of you, a lot of these podcasts will cover material you are very familiar with. A good review never hurt anyone though. All new information you learn from these podcasts is essential for your success this school year.
BONUS ASSIGNMENT:
If you want to hit the ground running with our Avid Media Composer training this Fall, I urge you to start watching these official tutorials videos from Avid.
Have a great summer!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Period 6
Since your projects are being shot on the Canon 5D Mark II, and you've had some hands-on time with it, you might be feeling the need to get more familiar with it when it's not in your hands.
So here's a 360 view with labels of all the buttons and dials so you can get better acquainted with it. And just because you're not the Cinematographer on a project, doesn't mean you shouldn't get to know the 5D. Have fun!
- A. Manriquez
Since your projects are being shot on the Canon 5D Mark II, and you've had some hands-on time with it, you might be feeling the need to get more familiar with it when it's not in your hands.
So here's a 360 view with labels of all the buttons and dials so you can get better acquainted with it. And just because you're not the Cinematographer on a project, doesn't mean you shouldn't get to know the 5D. Have fun!
- A. Manriquez
Monday, April 11, 2011
Genre Study
Period 4:
Seniors,
As a supplement to viewing Part 1 of A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies, I'd like you to throughly read and explore the website linked below.
Film Genres
After doing so, please pick three genres, then three sub genres from each genre. Give a brief (like one sentence) description of each sub-genre, then list three examples of movies within each of the nine sub genres chosen. Make this list in a Google Docs document, shared to me.
This is due at 11: 59 p.m. TODAY.
Hint: This might be useful for the project assignment you will get tomorrow.
- A. Manriquez
Seniors,
As a supplement to viewing Part 1 of A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies, I'd like you to throughly read and explore the website linked below.
Film Genres
After doing so, please pick three genres, then three sub genres from each genre. Give a brief (like one sentence) description of each sub-genre, then list three examples of movies within each of the nine sub genres chosen. Make this list in a Google Docs document, shared to me.
This is due at 11: 59 p.m. TODAY.
Hint: This might be useful for the project assignment you will get tomorrow.
- A. Manriquez
The Interrogation
Periods 1 & 3:
Now that you know how to record dialogue on set and plan your shots using Celtx for an overhead schematic, it's time to put that knowledge to good use. Each group must shoot this interrogation scene where a detective named Walsh, questions a person named Farrow who may or may not be guilty of some crime. (The choice is yours!)
Production gear will be released to you as soon as your group complete the overhead schematic.
New editing techniques will also be used to cut this together, but that's next week. Enjoy!
- A. Manriquez
Now that you know how to record dialogue on set and plan your shots using Celtx for an overhead schematic, it's time to put that knowledge to good use. Each group must shoot this interrogation scene where a detective named Walsh, questions a person named Farrow who may or may not be guilty of some crime. (The choice is yours!)
Production gear will be released to you as soon as your group complete the overhead schematic.
New editing techniques will also be used to cut this together, but that's next week. Enjoy!
- A. Manriquez
Monday, April 4, 2011
Dolly & Crane Training Videos & Manuals
Period 6
VIDEOS:
Click here watch Indie-Dolly's setup video.
Click here to go to Kessler's official training video page for the Kessler Crane. Make sure to watch and study all of them!
MANUALS:
Indie-Dolly Universal Dolly
Indie-Dolly Main Accessory Platform
Indie-Dolly Column
More information on Indie Dolly (Look at column on the right of page)
Kessler Crane KC-12 Manual
Kessler Crane Support Cables Manual
VIDEOS:
Click here watch Indie-Dolly's setup video.
Click here to go to Kessler's official training video page for the Kessler Crane. Make sure to watch and study all of them!
MANUALS:
Indie-Dolly Universal Dolly
Indie-Dolly Main Accessory Platform
Indie-Dolly Column
More information on Indie Dolly (Look at column on the right of page)
Kessler Crane KC-12 Manual
Kessler Crane Support Cables Manual
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Interviewing Techniques
Periods 2, 4, & 6
Click here for the Interviewing Techniques we covered in class. Quiz to follow next week.
- A. Manriquez
Click here for the Interviewing Techniques we covered in class. Quiz to follow next week.
- A. Manriquez
Monday, March 7, 2011
How To Make A Great Documentary
Periods 2 and 4
For your mini doc and mockumentary projects, please read the linked article, then follow the directions below.
How To Make A Great Documentary
The article has five main points on what makes a great documentary. What are they and how do they relate to your project? This assignment is to be done individually, not by group. 1/2 page to 1 page shared through Google Docs. Due 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 10.
- A. Manriquez
For your mini doc and mockumentary projects, please read the linked article, then follow the directions below.
How To Make A Great Documentary
The article has five main points on what makes a great documentary. What are they and how do they relate to your project? This assignment is to be done individually, not by group. 1/2 page to 1 page shared through Google Docs. Due 11:59 p.m. Thursday, March 10.
- A. Manriquez
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