Assignment 14: preliminary presentation

Set: Before xmas holidays
Due: Thur Jan 12

I forgot to list this presentation on the blog - please resave/rename appropriately for assignment 14.

Remember the details of this presentation are the W drive (the powerpoints)

Filming will happen this week or next as there are some issues with the equipment......As I said, we'll be doing quite a lot of lessons on exam over next few weeks

Assignment 13: filming jobs task

Set: Mon Jan 16
Due: Thur Jan 19

This presentation is to show your individual responsibilities within your filming group. In the real filming industry, there are many jobs in which people work together to create a film. You must choose appropriately - you will know who is a strong leader and who has what strengths/weaknesses.

The director will be my choice and you choice the rest. Everyone will be cameraman and contribute to filming in some way.
The directors are.......

Abigail or Gledis
Debbie
Luara
Kaya


You do slides individually and then bring them together to make one powerpoint. Remember to use your normal colour codes. You should include a picture of yourself to make it clear of who you are. CHOOSE APPROPRIATE PICTURES - you in a mini skirt at a club is not appropriate, it should be mid shot and professional, attire should be something close to uniform.

Structure of presentation

Part 1: Title, group names, colour key

Part 2: Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 3: First Assisstant Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 4: Art Director: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 5: Director of Photography: a) job title, pic of you, description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job?

Part 6: Cameramen (THIS IS FOR ALL) : a) job title, pic of each of you (use same one), description of job b) examples of your job c) what will you do to make sure you are successful at your job? (each must do this - put into clear chart!)

Description of filming jobs below

DIRECTOR***This person should have A’s/B’s in subject and excellent leadership skills.
Main person in charge of how the film is made/should look.
Responsible and can overlook people/scripts/plans to create new spontaneous ideas.
How to set the mood and visual look (angles and mise-en-scene) of the film.
Instructs first assistant director and works with Director of Photography.

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR***This person should have excellent group working & listening skills.
Assists the director, helps create their ideas, helps to manage the team.
Watches time, reminds director of how much time is remaining.
Is person who says ‘CUT’ ‘ACTION’ ‘PLACES’ and so on…
Works and instructs all positions to ensure people are doing job.
Organises actors and locations – should keep an organised record for these

ART DIRECTOR = (PROPS/COSTUMES
& CONTINUITY)***This person should have excellent listening and ‘ability to work quickly’ skills and strong ATTENTION TO DETAIL!!
Art director is responsible to all props and costumes. They make sure all props/costumes are ready to go and everyone is wearing/got everything they needs.
Makes sure and checks the supply of props (E.g. Enough supplies/props if scene is to be re-shot a few times.
Replenishes props if needed.
Records prop and costume positioning, which ensures that there is good continuity. (Have paper to write down)

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY***This person should have excellent artistic and visual skills.
This person must be able to make sure that what goes on screen looks visually pleasing.
Checks Mise-En-Scene (shapes on screen)
Lighting issues, can add filters.
Ensures the visuals are setting mood and making people feel a certain way. (E.g. Extreme close up of a teary eye will make audience sad)
Checks Mise-En-Scene (shapes on screen)
Works with director, to listen/make sure the visuals are good and setting the mood.
Helps and instructs camera operators, could film .

CAMERA OPERATOR (everyone)***Everyone should do this, should have technical abilities to work camera and excellent listening skills, must respect and value others instructions/ideas.
This/these people operate cameras, following instructions from Assistant Director and director of Photography.
Films the scene using equipment; cameras (2), tripods etc.
EVERYONE MUST HAVE EVIDENCE OF FILMING (pic/video)

Self Assessment after every assignment

Remember to do this for each draft too.


Use the following template for each assignment. You can simply copy and paste this as a post above each assignment on your blog.

ASSESMENT OF ASSIGNMENT ___: _________________
Self Assessment:	In this assignment, I think WWW was…. - - - In this assignment, it would have been EBI I…. - - -
Record of Grade:	In this assignment I would have graded myself with a grade ___ because…. I received a grade ___.
Targets to improve:	To improve on this assignment I need to….
Teacher Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Peer Assessment:	If applicable then this is to include a copy of the teacher assessment (JPEG image) as a post. If not, write N/A.
Any additional drafts:	If you did another draft, make sure you post it above the draft 1

This is also stored on W drive.

DOCUMENTING IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAFTS

DOCUMENTING IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAFTS

Set: Mon Jan 16
Due: next lesson

(complete after every draft)

Make a short powerpoint which identifies how you improved each draft. Remember, BE SPECIFIC and CONCISE!  

Complete this in each draft of your presentations. Remember it is ok to be honest and point out weaknesses to show that you have LEARNED

Organise the boxes by parts from the instructions (A, B, C, D….)

Examples

TITLE: PART O; CONVENTIONS

DRAF T 1	DRAFT 2	DRAFT 3
-incorrect understanding of conventions
-need to have a wider variety of conventions	-we added more correct conventions such as….

TITLE: PART P; STORYBOARD

DRAF T 1	DRAFT 2	DRAFT 3
-incomplete storyboard	-good sketches but not enough and not labelled	-more boxes added, capturing every shot with description under each shot

ASSIGNMENT 12: PRELIMINARY RESEARCH TASK

ASSIGNMENT 12: PRELIMINARY RESEARCH TASK

Set: Mon Jan 9/Tues Jan 10

Due: Next lesson

You will go online to find 1 successful preliminary tasks and 1 poor preliminary task. You must comment on the use of required elements: 180 degree rule/continuity/match on action/reverse shots/range of shots etc)

1 – title page

2 – what is the preliminary task

3 – successful example of preliminary with annotations of print screens to point out why it is successful

4 – what level would you rate this video and why? (use mark scheme to mark the required elements)

5 - poor example of preliminary with annotations of print screens to point out why it is not successful

6 – what level would you rate this video and why? (use mark scheme to mark the required elements)

7 – what would poor example need to do to improve?

8 – What have you learned? how has this task helped you prepare for your preliminary task planning?

Jan 9-13 Agenda

Welcome back and happy new year! I hope you had a brilliant holiday and enjoyed your time off. We have quite a lot to do and productions will begin soon.

Here is what is on the list:

First lesson - work period for presentations
-presentations (assignment 11: group presentations draft 3)
-working on preliminary task (presentation of these next week)
-G322 exam study begins.