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Project - Event Documentation (Video)

This project may be completed by the following students:

M1 1st Year Media Arts Majors.

M2 2nd Year Media Arts Majors.

M3 3rd Year Media Arts Majors.

TC Technology Concepts Students.


Directions

  1. Pre-Production

    1. Plan in advance to record an event. This can be a school event (in which case you should get permission from the staff member in charge of the event) or an event outside of school (in which case you should have permission from a parent/guardian, as their assistance will likely be needed.)
      • A dedicated video recording device (video camera, camcorder, still camera that can also record video, etc.) is recommended for this activity. These will tend to have more storage space and record better video than a phone.
      • If a video camera isn't available, a phone is the next best option.
      • You should only be using a ChromeBook for this project if no other options are available. The video quality would be enough but the larger size of the ChromeBook will make it more unwieldy and be more distracting to the people around you.
    2. If recording a school event, the staff running it may have specific requests for you to follow.
    3. If recording an outside event, plan in advance what aspects you think are most important to record. This does NOT need to be a shot-by-shot plan of the event, but it should still be a rough outline of the things you intend to record that day.
    4. If you have access to more than one camera, you may wish to coordinate how to use both cameras effectively. This could involve having a stationary camera, a 2nd camera operator, and/or keeping the 2nd camera as a "spare" in case the first one's battery dies or the card fills up.

  2. Production

    1. Record as much video as you can.
      • A dedicated camera's memory card can usually hold over an hour of video, though this varies based on the camera and card. When in doubt, record it.
      • Do not devote time to sorting/deleting photos during the event unless your card is almost full. This is the best way to miss a good shot.
      • It is suggested that you record plenty of "B-Roll" shots, but go for variety. A shot looking out the window as your vehicle's on the Beltway can be useful B-Roll. 20 minutes of that is too much.

  3. Post-Production

    1. Review your videos.
      1. Remove any clips that did not turn out well.
      2. If you have several near-identical clips, select the best one. (example: You likely do not need 5 clips of the camera looking out a car window as it travels down the Beltway.)
      3. Move all of your remaining clips to your PGCPS Google Drive account to make sure nothing happens to them.
    2. Edit the clips together to create a 3-5 minute chohesive story about this event. (If you can't provide a video at least 3 minites long, was the event worth recording?) To do so you may have to do some or all of the following:
      • Mute or otherwise edit out any copyright infringing materials.
      • Add narration over the clips.
      • Add text (traditionally in the "lower third" of the screen).
      • Trim clips to only show a short portion of what was recorded in that exact moment.
      • Record yourself in front of a neutral background as you provide context for a scene that's about to be shown.
      • Other (Ask your Media Arts teacher if you think of a different method.)
    3. Be sure to add a title and credits.
    4. It is strongly suggested that you include music that fits the theme of the event.
    5. Double-check the rubric and submit your finished presentation for a grade.

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