1. HALFWAY PROJECT!

2. 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

3. 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!

4. 30 Second Mock Teaser Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulop3J3tO ww http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulop3J3tO ww http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9TOJvsK KYs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9TOJvsK KYs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq9Rd4j0 W4k http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq9Rd4j0 W4k

5. 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

6. SHORT ANIMATED FILM http://vimeo.com/6052950 http://vimeo.com/41271970 http://vimeo.com/25610227 http://vimeo.com/24455796

7. 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

8. DREAM / EXPERIMENTAL FILM http://vimeo.com/54173048 http://vimeo.com/52200049 http://vimeo.com/35466512 http://vimeo.com/79968749

9. 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

10. 2 D Motion Tracking Null objects? Parenting? Pickwhip? Motion Blur?