Period 2
Juniors,
Here is a new and very beautifully stylized short documentary by Errol Morris. Enjoy.
The Umbrella Man
- A. Manriquez
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
In The Cut - The Dark Knight
Periods 3, 4, & 5
Today you're going to have a taste of deconstruction for the sake of understanding spatial continuity. If you have no idea what I just wrote, you will after this assignment.
Follow these directions CAREFULLY and IN ORDER.
1. CLICK this link
2. READ the article on the page (ignore the Comments section)
3. READ the script pages from The Dark Knight that the article references.
4. WATCH the second video clip on the page. It is the scene you just read. Enjoy the explosions.
5. WRITE a paragraph describing the scene you just watched. Does it match the script?
6. Now, WATCH the first video clip to see the deconstruction and analysis of the scene.
7. Lastly, in the same document as step 5, ANSWER the question: Do mismatches in spatial continuity ruin this scene, why or why not?
Note: Use your mymail account to complete this assignment in Google Docs. Don't forget to name the document (e.g., P3_Lastname_DarkKnight), and use a proper heading. If you forgot your mymail password, I feel bad for you, son.
Due at the end of the period on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
- A. Manriquez
Today you're going to have a taste of deconstruction for the sake of understanding spatial continuity. If you have no idea what I just wrote, you will after this assignment.
Follow these directions CAREFULLY and IN ORDER.
1. CLICK this link
2. READ the article on the page (ignore the Comments section)
3. READ the script pages from The Dark Knight that the article references.
4. WATCH the second video clip on the page. It is the scene you just read. Enjoy the explosions.
5. WRITE a paragraph describing the scene you just watched. Does it match the script?
6. Now, WATCH the first video clip to see the deconstruction and analysis of the scene.
7. Lastly, in the same document as step 5, ANSWER the question: Do mismatches in spatial continuity ruin this scene, why or why not?
Note: Use your mymail account to complete this assignment in Google Docs. Don't forget to name the document (e.g., P3_Lastname_DarkKnight), and use a proper heading. If you forgot your mymail password, I feel bad for you, son.
Due at the end of the period on Wednesday, November 9, 2011.
- A. Manriquez
Friday, November 4, 2011
Final Cut Pro X Tutorials (FREE!)
2nd, 3rd and 5th Periods
If you're looking to get ahead at learning Final Cut Pro X, take a look at the link below to watch some free tutorials that will do the trick.
http://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial/
Enjoy!
- Manriquez
If you're looking to get ahead at learning Final Cut Pro X, take a look at the link below to watch some free tutorials that will do the trick.
http://www.izzyvideo.com/final-cut-pro-x-tutorial/
Enjoy!
- Manriquez
11th Grade NMA - Beat Sheets
Period 2
This Wednesday, November 9th, your documentary trailer outline or "beat sheet" is due.
For reference, take a look at this blog entry from writer John August:
WTF is a beat sheet?
- Manriquez
This Wednesday, November 9th, your documentary trailer outline or "beat sheet" is due.
Documentary Beat Sheet Considerations
- Who will you interview?
- What questions will be asked?
- What stylistic visual elements will be used? (color, composition, title design)
- Is there a single connecting element? (interviews, narration, title cards)
- What type(s) of music will be used?
- How will the story be divided into three acts?
- Other than interviews, what specific elements will be collected?
For reference, take a look at this blog entry from writer John August:
WTF is a beat sheet?
- Manriquez
Thursday, November 3, 2011
11th Grade NMA - Doc Pitch Project - Graphic Organizer
Juniors!
Fill out this graphic organizer template and turn it in by emailing it to me by Friday at 10:23 a.m.
- Manriquez
Fill out this graphic organizer template and turn it in by emailing it to me by Friday at 10:23 a.m.
- Manriquez
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
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