FinalCut+Express

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Tips for better quality video projects:
Master the basics before you begin to break the rules.

Make students think before they press the recored button - respect for equipment, proper way to collect film (tripod)

Give more tim efor development and storyboarding - film only after storyboards approved

Make them pitch their projects ideas to the class before filming

Avoid "the blank canvas" - Students need boundaries/restrictions

Show students good and good examples of video IMDV - pacing, continuity http://www.moviemistakes.com/

Use a variety of angles - with purpose

You must have a tripod or steady cam Good tripod: Pearstone by B&H Photo and Video

Shoot to edit - gather the pieces of the puzzle The film does not have to be shot in order

Lesson: Teacher creates the storyboard and all content. Students have 30 minutes to film the entire thing. If they can't finish in 30 minutes the next day they start over from scratch. They get 3 chances. On the 3rd day their grade begins to drop.

More coverage = more options in editing It takes time for the camera to respond. When the camera man or director says action, wait 5 seconds. Film scene multiple times from different angles.

Use an external microphone whenever possible Microphones: Connecting to the computer: Blue Snowball Can set directional or a whole room. Will cancel out noise in the background. Boom microphones: Audio Technika ATR55

Canon Vixie Video Cameras B&H has these for about $350

Sony BlueTooth Microphones These are GREAT. Wireless Model ECM-AW3(t)

Group Roles: director, camera man, actors Camera man can be the director

Green Screen:

Put in film shot on green screen, place photo on track under it.