Short Film Project Alvarado High School, Mrs. Shea Video Project #4 Principles in A/V Technology

Short Films Drama (TSA) Comedy PSA - Public Service Announcement Thought Provoking Documentary How To Videos (Myth Busters) TSA

Professional Examples Short Film Examples Professional Examples Life In Grey Validated A Fine Mess Sally Red

Project - Parameters Short Film Planning Short Film Production Get in groups of three or four Choose a topic Fill out a planning layout Write the 2-column script Short Film Production Film Pictures Props Voice Overs Time Lapse No longer than five min. and at least three min.

Project – Grading Guidelines Short Film Script: entertaining, clear, easily understood – 40% of Grade Video Work: Still (not shaky), focuses on key places, things, objects, etc.; Sound quality matches the content; Varied Filming Angles – 30% of Grade Fluidity: Progression of short film elements are smooth and always point to the main idea of the short film – consistent; all parts connect – 20% of Grade Audience Affect: Captures the attention of the audience the entire time; the beginning, middle, and end are all consistent – 10% of Grade

Project – Skills Gained Maintain plot throughout film Use FX to promote the message and entertain audience Use a video camera to capture essential footage Use music to emphasize and support message; volume should be appropriate for each segment Acting is done as professionally as possible, eliminate unnecessary words: uh, repeatedly saying “and”