HALFWAY PROJECT!

HALFWAY PROJECT - OPTIONS 1.30 Second Mock Teaser Trailer Special effects shots Packed with action / music / sound effects Don’t have to tell a full story Probably at least 10 sfx shots 2.Short Animated Film (less than :45) Using character(s) Tells a very, very brief story / situation Multiple shots / broken up over group members 3.Dream / Experimental Film (less than :45) Abstract Combination of effects Creates more of a mood than telling a story

30 Second Mock Teaser Trailer Make a mockery of dumb, big budget American movies Cheesiness is encouraged! Use titles Silly one-liners Unnecessary explosions Bad acting Fast pace!

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SHORT ANIMATED FILM Tell a very, very brief story or part of a story (15—45 seconds) Think of a funny or interesting situation. Use a character or characters Use audio and sound effects Show different shots: WS, CU, MS, XCU, etc. Break the work up among all group members

SHORT ANIMATED FILM

DREAM / EXPERIMENTAL FILM Story / message can be abstract Use layering, tons of techniques Use video, special effects, repetition Create a mood Use music, sound effects

DREAM / EXPERIMENTAL FILM

PROFESSIONALISM ____ / 25 Keying is professional and not messy or spotty Masking is clean Photoshop work is clean and sophisticated Use of video is professional and shot well Audio is sophisticated and enhances feel DYNAMIC TECHNIQUE ____ / 25 Innovative uses & combinations of keying, masking, motion-tracking and stop-motion Shows growth in all techniques used Editing in Premiere is sophisticated and attention-grabbing Sound effects and audio are used well CREATIVITY / EDITING ____ / 25 Approach is interesting and/or funny/satirical Concept is clear and coherent Several techniques are used to tell story Isn’t a copy of something else TEAMWORK ____ / 25 Group members work equally / shots are equally strong Time used wisely / not wasted / not put off until the end

2 D Motion Tracking Null objects? Parenting? Pickwhip? Motion Blur?