Student Film Production: Resources
MySpace Videos
The assignment: Each student will be expected to prepare a persuasive film/video presentation of approximately five minutes relative to their research papers. These films/videos shall be posted on YouTube. The purpose of the films/videos is to educate/advertise/sell each student’s vision of NYC. Students are required to include a link on their MySpace page to their YouTube films/videos.
Pre-production: Get organized
There are a number of things you need to consider BEFORE you start recording.
· Camera
· Sound
· Lighting
· Scripting/Storyboarding
Production: Shooting your video
Using the camera: http://current.com/pdf/survivalguide/shootingguide.pdf
You can either view the PDF or watch online tutorials: http://current.com/producerTraining.htm
Releases: The http://www.current.com site has release forms for common situations available for download.
Post-production: Editing and promotion
Editing: Make it as compact as possible. Concentrate on timing and transitions. http://current.com/pdf/survivalguide/editingguide.pdf
iMovie Tutorial
http://www.apple.com/support/imovie/tutorial/
http://www.apple.com/findouthow/movies/
Promotion: So, you’ve created an educational and persuasive movie about your vision for the city. How are you going to make sure the right people see it?
· Make a professional looking video with a clear message.
· Reach out.
· Linkage.
More questions?
Email me: rachel.szekely@verizon.net
My office hours are Mondays 12-2 and Thursdays 2-5 in the HC Lounge. I am also available by appointment and via email for questions or problems you might have when you get going on your video.