Filmmaking

**__Question Bridge__** **__Filmmaking in March__**
 * __Truth Booth__**

Your job is to create an interview-based film inspired by either the //Truth Booth// or //Question Bridge//.

In the //Truth Booth// example, interview subjects are asked to respond to the same question in the same setting. In the //Question Bridge// example, interview subjects get to ask a question to a specific demographic group they feel different than or estranged from. Filmmakers then go find subjects in this specific demographic and record the answers.

You will have 4-5 class periods to do one of these two projects.

**__Requirements__**

1) Interview at least 10 subjects 2) Edit the responses

**__Rubric__** |||||| **__ Interview-Based Films __**


 * ** Outcomes ** || ** MS ** || ** ES ** ||
 * ** Be precise: Accurately represents solutions, ideas, and language. ** || Film could use one more hour of tightening, but imperfections are minimal. || Film edits are flawless: there are no moments where viewers wince because of poorly edited clips. ||
 * ** Collaborate: Work effectively with others to achieve a common goal. ** || You have 10 subjects either asking or answering questions. || You significantly more subjects interviewed than required. ||
 * ** Create: Produce or develop a product for expression. ** || Footage was edited such that purpose is at times unclear, yet overall the film suggests an idea. || Footage was edited in such a way as to suggest an idea & produce the desired effect in the audience. ||
 * ** Plan: Make deliberate plans, reflect, and persevere to achieve goals ** || Filmmaker did not execute project according to schedule, but the film was still ready for viewing on time || Filmmaker executes project according to schedule. ||
 * ** Plan: Make deliberate plans, reflect, and persevere to achieve goals ** || Filmmaker did not execute project according to schedule, but the film was still ready for viewing on time || Filmmaker executes project according to schedule. ||

**__Schedule__** || Tuesday, March 12 Declare Project & Film / Edit Thursday, March 14 Film / Edit Monday, March 18 Film / Edit Wednesday, March 20 Finalize Films Friday, March 22 Show Films || Monday, March 11  Introduce Project Wed., March 13 Declare Project & Film / Edit Friday, March 15 Film / Edit Tuesday, March 19 Film / Edit Thursday, March 21 Show Films ||
 * **A Day** || **B Day**
 * Friday, March 8 Introduce Project

__ A Day Films Due MARCH 1 __

__ B Day Films Due FEB 28 __

Filmmaking Guidelines:

Introduction: An engaging intro that makes you look like you’re an experienced filmmaker…

Pacing: enough edits that we are never bored and waiting for the next scene; non-linear edits

Audio: Fancy audio editing, including fade ins/outs; audio overlapping, music that is free to use

Effects: transitions, speed up or slow down scenes, any other fancy stuff that makes it more entertaining

Conclusions: An ending; something that feels conclusive to the viewer


 * How to Place Videos from Video Sharing websites into iMovie: **
 * 1. Look up video **
 * 2. Copy link **
 * 3. Open new tab: [|www.clipnabber.com] **
 * 4. Paste link and click nab **
 * 5. Two options: For Imovie Download: MP4 **
 * 6. Finder = Download folder = Find video **
 * 7. Drag video into iPhoto, where it will pop up = Last Import **
 * 8. Drag to Events Area = will create event – then you can put it into iMovie **
 * 9. File – Import Movies – Photos – Events – You TubeVideo – Name it ! (don’t click optimize) **
 * 10. Click Copy **
 * 11. Import **
 * 12. Might have to do force click **
 * 13. Create Thumbnails Now **


 * VIDEO ON HOW TO DO IT BELOW!! **
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 * How to use Pictures/Photos: **
 * - drag picture on desktop **
 * - Higher resolution the better **
 * - Convert gif to JPEG **
 * - Click on photo **
 * - Save a verson of JPEG **
 * - Crop Pictures: Start and end - Ken Burns = end **


 * How to combine clips to make 1 clip: **
 * - Share **
 * - Export Movie **
 * - Click Large **
 * - Name it **
 * - Save the Export (go through the export process, which will take a long time or short time depending on how long your clip is) **
 * - After is saves, it should appear on your desktop. **
 * - Open it in QuickTime or iTunes **
 * - Then import back into iMovies if you want to keep working on it. **


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 * How to fade audio in and out of clips: **
 * - Click on the clip that you want adjusted **
 * - Select the lower left corner - Audio adjustment **
 * - Select Ducking and then increase or decrease the volume as much as you need **

**Your third assignment:** **Communicate: Show 3 edited clips with different interview subjects. They should say something in support of your thesis.** **Argue: Show 1 edited clip of either narration, an interview, or a statistic that you will disprove or react against.** **Be precise: Upload an additional 10 minutes of raw footage to show a total of 20 minutes** **Plan: Meet the Deadlines above ... by 12/3 & 12/4.** **Your second assignment:** **Communicate: Write your thesis clearly with 3 reasons why you believe you are right.** **Argue: Produce 3 statistics with references from reputable sources that would support your thesis.** **Be Precise: Upload 10 minutes of raw footage to Imovie.** **Plan: Meet the deadlines above…by November 13/14.**
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** FILMMAKING: PROJECT 1 – SOCIAL ISSUE DOCUMENTARY **

You are required to present a 10 minute film that shows two-sides of a social issue. The required technical aspects of the film will be given to you once you start shooting.

For this filmmaking project, you are required to submit a proposal. In this proposal, you will include:


 * your basic idea for your social issue documentary
 * your main character(s)
 * scheduled interview (days/times)
 * impromptu interview (days/times)
 * shoot locations (days/times)
 * a number of ideas for shots you will need to capture (days/times)
 * a list of technical equipment needed
 * an estimated number of raw footage hours you intend to shoot
 * Any requests you have
 * A list of questions you need answers to

It is up to you how to best show this information to me by Monday/Tuesday of next week. Make it clear and organized.