Welcome Back!
We'll be telling you all about your Summer Music Video Project and what you will need to do. It's important that you don't miss the start so make sure you're in on MONDAY 24th June!
See you there peeps...
THE BLOG IS NOW UP AND RUNNING - TO SEE YOUR WORK, CLICK THE YR13 MUSIC VIDEO TAB
Link for last year's music video (finishing this year) is up on the left (and on yr13 music video).
Showing posts with label Action Needed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Action Needed. Show all posts
Thursday, 20 June 2013
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Work notes for finishing
I've been reading through your blogs as you approach the deadline and have noticed a few things you all still need to fix (well, most of you!).
LABELS - they MUST be on your blog, on posts and by adding a gadget.
1. This must be visible near the top of your page.
2. Labels can be detailed or represent 'overviews'. If you have lots of detailed labels, please add some 'overview' labels for the purpose of marking and examination.
3. Use the headings on the feedback sheet Mr P and I used last week to feedback to you - 'Audience Research' 'Opening Sequence Analysis' 'Costume' etc etc.
4. We (and the examiner) need to be able to find your work quickly.
If you can't remember how to add labels or have ANY problems, ask NOW so we can help you before the deadline and it's too late!
Please note with your video:
GET APPROVAL FOR YOUR OVERALL SEQUENCE BEFORE ADDING ANY MUSIC OR TITLES PLEASE
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Week 24 - 11th March - WHat you MUST be doing
So you have only 10 days left (not including weekends). I'm not sure you have grasped the URGENCY of the situation nor the amount of work you have to produce in that time.
Here is a list to help you - get on with it!
Mr P and I will be coming around and working with you on identifying what grade you will be getting for your blog and giving you a last chance to make minor adjustments. Your blog (group and individual) is worth 50%of the marks your film is so it's VERY IMPORTANT. You also have the evaluation to complete and there are SEVEN big question areas to cover. This is also worth 50% of the marks of your film so in total, the blogs and evaluation are worth the same as your film - to ignore these and not get them as good as you possibly can is to THROW AWAY MARKS - in fact 50% of ALL those available to you.
Students who have not got up to speed will have phonecalls home.
You are ALL expected in ALL DAY on academic mentoring day (except for your appointment time) and this has been officially arranged through the school - you will get a letter home about this.YOu are also expected to be coming in at lunch and after school - the exam board are not going to give you special consideration for things you did not produce - the burglary is NOT an excuse for failure to complete.
THIS WEEK
A - 1-1 checks with Mrs T and Mr P to start marking your blogs
B - Complete your film - others in group to be dong SOUND and CREDITS (use After Effects - see Michael)
C - Make sure group blog is up to date
BLOGGING IS HOMEWORK - NOT to be completed in class!!!
Here is a list to help you - get on with it!
Mr P and I will be coming around and working with you on identifying what grade you will be getting for your blog and giving you a last chance to make minor adjustments. Your blog (group and individual) is worth 50%of the marks your film is so it's VERY IMPORTANT. You also have the evaluation to complete and there are SEVEN big question areas to cover. This is also worth 50% of the marks of your film so in total, the blogs and evaluation are worth the same as your film - to ignore these and not get them as good as you possibly can is to THROW AWAY MARKS - in fact 50% of ALL those available to you.
Students who have not got up to speed will have phonecalls home.
You are ALL expected in ALL DAY on academic mentoring day (except for your appointment time) and this has been officially arranged through the school - you will get a letter home about this.YOu are also expected to be coming in at lunch and after school - the exam board are not going to give you special consideration for things you did not produce - the burglary is NOT an excuse for failure to complete.
THIS WEEK
A - 1-1 checks with Mrs T and Mr P to start marking your blogs
B - Complete your film - others in group to be dong SOUND and CREDITS (use After Effects - see Michael)
C - Make sure group blog is up to date
BLOGGING IS HOMEWORK - NOT to be completed in class!!!
Tuesday, 5 March 2013
Week 23 - We're back!!
Yes! We can now blog in school again and most sites should be working - we're updating the macs this afternoon (Tuesday) so classes can run again as normal from now on!
Also, the cameras and video editing software have either already arrived or are being downloaded - the new software is ready to install and should be working in the next day or two (depending on how quickly it installs across the network) - so it's all systems go kiddiwinks!
YeeHar! Just now need to get on with it as quickly as you possibly can. Mr P and I have worked out a new schedule for you and now things are running it will be published and issued to you as soon as and it'll be uploaded here and posted on the noticeboard too.
Also, the cameras and video editing software have either already arrived or are being downloaded - the new software is ready to install and should be working in the next day or two (depending on how quickly it installs across the network) - so it's all systems go kiddiwinks!
YeeHar! Just now need to get on with it as quickly as you possibly can. Mr P and I have worked out a new schedule for you and now things are running it will be published and issued to you as soon as and it'll be uploaded here and posted on the noticeboard too.
Wednesday, 13 February 2013
Week 21 - STOP PRESS! Work you should be doing!
Just because we currently have no macs or equipment (thanks burglars!), doesn't mean work on production should stop - in fact it means that it's more important than ever to get your work up to date whilst you can. Because we will have to move the deadline (see the new schedules posted on the Media Noticeboard and handed out in class), and because we may find that the arrival of the new macs, server and cameras etc is something of a slightly moveable feast, it is more important that ever that you get everything else ready and up to date.
What does that mean?
Well obviously you can't edit your sequences just now. Also you can't blog in class BUT you MUST still come to class! We will be covering other aspects of the course, including some examination work, until we are fully back up and running.
What should I do?
In class you can still use LIVETYPE in Rm58 to do your titles and you can also research and finalise any of your research posts (listed below), even if you make them as WORD documents and post them onto your blog later (or at home).
We may reinstate your footage onto the macs in Rm58 (rather than 57) as we iron out software/hardware kinks which will mean things run a little slower although everything will still be the same in terms of editing software etc.
You MUST ensure everything else is ready as you will be so close to the deadline for the work to go to the exam board you won't have time to mess around - this will be working to real deadlines!
When doing the following, make sure you link what you've found to what you are planning to do in your own sequence.
There are a lot of sequences and titles etc on TEACHING RESOURCES which is available to you around the school and offline - you DO NOT need firefox etc to access them.
LIST OF JOBS TO DO:
You must ensure you have PROPERLY covered the following:
1. Opening Sequences Research - you should have looked at 4-5 Opening Sequences. They must be analysed for how they function as Openings - use the teaching pack to guide you. Refer to specific examples in the Op Seqs you analyse - using TIME CODES e.g. at 1.13 the man walks across the room (for at 1 minute, 13 seconds in). Embed the videos or upload. If you don't know because you can't remember - ASK NOW - don't leave it too late and miss out on marks.
2. Sound - Look at some Op Seqs just for the SOUND used (2-3) - you should write a paragraph or two for each about how sound is used and outline some ideas you might use in your own Seq. Embed the videos and be serious - you should be showing how you have learnt about sound in sequences and how it might be used at the beginning of a film and for what effect. Remember to link to what you plan to do for your sequence.
3. Credits - This is where you research (use Wikipedia for detail, YOUTUBE for sequences) what CONTENT is in the titles - who is credited at the beginning of a film? What is the usual order? Are there rules governing this? what is the usual practice? USE EXAMPLES to illustrate your points.
4. ART of the Title - the difference here is that you're looking at the ARTWORK of the titles as opposed to the content - what font is used, what colour? why? does it jiggle/wiggle etc? You can create pretty exciting titles in LIVETYPE so investigate and research - type it up just like item 3 above and then you can do you own - see item 5
5. LIVETYPE - You should be making some of your credits and certainly your TITLE for your film and the PRODUCTION COMPANY art now. This is available to you in Rm58 so we will work it out for you to be able to use it...
6. You can still see all your footage on the MEDIA drive - you can make an Edit Decision List. What this means is you can watch your footage - even rename it so you know what each bit is - and then decide roughly what parts you will use so when the editing software is up and working you just follow your decision list - one is in the production pack and blanks are on TR. I will upload one I have done in the past but this is the industry standard way of working - often the director or person who is in charge of the editing writes what they want edited and then a 'bod' actually edits it from the list - think of it as making a storyboard up using your own footage.
The bottom line is this - you have LOADS to do - so get it done now! Once the computers are up and running again we will need to edit like manic editing eddies so everything else needs to be ready!!
Anyway questions, just ask!
What does that mean?
Well obviously you can't edit your sequences just now. Also you can't blog in class BUT you MUST still come to class! We will be covering other aspects of the course, including some examination work, until we are fully back up and running.
What should I do?
In class you can still use LIVETYPE in Rm58 to do your titles and you can also research and finalise any of your research posts (listed below), even if you make them as WORD documents and post them onto your blog later (or at home).
We may reinstate your footage onto the macs in Rm58 (rather than 57) as we iron out software/hardware kinks which will mean things run a little slower although everything will still be the same in terms of editing software etc.
You MUST ensure everything else is ready as you will be so close to the deadline for the work to go to the exam board you won't have time to mess around - this will be working to real deadlines!
When doing the following, make sure you link what you've found to what you are planning to do in your own sequence.
There are a lot of sequences and titles etc on TEACHING RESOURCES which is available to you around the school and offline - you DO NOT need firefox etc to access them.
LIST OF JOBS TO DO:
You must ensure you have PROPERLY covered the following:
1. Opening Sequences Research - you should have looked at 4-5 Opening Sequences. They must be analysed for how they function as Openings - use the teaching pack to guide you. Refer to specific examples in the Op Seqs you analyse - using TIME CODES e.g. at 1.13 the man walks across the room (for at 1 minute, 13 seconds in). Embed the videos or upload. If you don't know because you can't remember - ASK NOW - don't leave it too late and miss out on marks.
2. Sound - Look at some Op Seqs just for the SOUND used (2-3) - you should write a paragraph or two for each about how sound is used and outline some ideas you might use in your own Seq. Embed the videos and be serious - you should be showing how you have learnt about sound in sequences and how it might be used at the beginning of a film and for what effect. Remember to link to what you plan to do for your sequence.
3. Credits - This is where you research (use Wikipedia for detail, YOUTUBE for sequences) what CONTENT is in the titles - who is credited at the beginning of a film? What is the usual order? Are there rules governing this? what is the usual practice? USE EXAMPLES to illustrate your points.
4. ART of the Title - the difference here is that you're looking at the ARTWORK of the titles as opposed to the content - what font is used, what colour? why? does it jiggle/wiggle etc? You can create pretty exciting titles in LIVETYPE so investigate and research - type it up just like item 3 above and then you can do you own - see item 5
5. LIVETYPE - You should be making some of your credits and certainly your TITLE for your film and the PRODUCTION COMPANY art now. This is available to you in Rm58 so we will work it out for you to be able to use it...
6. You can still see all your footage on the MEDIA drive - you can make an Edit Decision List. What this means is you can watch your footage - even rename it so you know what each bit is - and then decide roughly what parts you will use so when the editing software is up and working you just follow your decision list - one is in the production pack and blanks are on TR. I will upload one I have done in the past but this is the industry standard way of working - often the director or person who is in charge of the editing writes what they want edited and then a 'bod' actually edits it from the list - think of it as making a storyboard up using your own footage.
The bottom line is this - you have LOADS to do - so get it done now! Once the computers are up and running again we will need to edit like manic editing eddies so everything else needs to be ready!!
Anyway questions, just ask!
Monday, 7 January 2013
Week 16 - First Week back - 7/1/13 - What you should be doing...
So you have a schedule to follow but here's a summary for this week:
As a GROUP
- Plan your opening - avoid cliches - match genre and research of similar genre openings - look at other student work on youtube with similar genre
- Check idea with staff
- Write a location list, a costume list, a props list, a script
- Devise a risk assessment - what is dangerous/what could go wrong - how are you planning to avoid the problems - such as not tripping over wires, burning yourselves on lights, getting mugged in a dark alley etc etc
- BOOK a camera and tripod - get a memory card which will be yours for the duration of the project
As an INDIVIDUAL
- Make sure you've looked at lots of Opening Sequences and that you have linked/embedded some examples and made bullet point notes on them - how they fit the conventions of openings (rules/expectations/common practice)- how will you use what you learn from these? This is INDIVIDUAL and a major part of what MARKS ARE ALLOCATED FOR!
- You could use wikipedia to help you to work out what credits should be shown and in what order... Also you should be looking at how the art of the titles and credits work...Can you use Photoshop? If not, you need to learn- book a session now
- You could be researching music on opening sequences for use later - remember you HAVE to make your own (or use music from a copyright free source)
- Use the teaching guide to help you - look at other student blogs to help you- there's a link to last year on the top of this page left (check students like Ellen Fraser, Ella Baker - and year 13 blogs are even better for this year - click the link above)
- Your other work should be uploaded - on Spooks and Ocean's 12 - AND -
- You should have edited either Stairs or Lift (on TR) and
- Booked a teaching session with Michael for more advanced use of Final Cut/How to start your project (incl settings you'll need) etc
LOTS TO DO PEEPS!!
As a GROUP
- Plan your opening - avoid cliches - match genre and research of similar genre openings - look at other student work on youtube with similar genre
- Check idea with staff
- Write a location list, a costume list, a props list, a script
- Devise a risk assessment - what is dangerous/what could go wrong - how are you planning to avoid the problems - such as not tripping over wires, burning yourselves on lights, getting mugged in a dark alley etc etc
- BOOK a camera and tripod - get a memory card which will be yours for the duration of the project
As an INDIVIDUAL
- Make sure you've looked at lots of Opening Sequences and that you have linked/embedded some examples and made bullet point notes on them - how they fit the conventions of openings (rules/expectations/common practice)- how will you use what you learn from these? This is INDIVIDUAL and a major part of what MARKS ARE ALLOCATED FOR!
- You could use wikipedia to help you to work out what credits should be shown and in what order... Also you should be looking at how the art of the titles and credits work...Can you use Photoshop? If not, you need to learn- book a session now
- You could be researching music on opening sequences for use later - remember you HAVE to make your own (or use music from a copyright free source)
- Use the teaching guide to help you - look at other student blogs to help you- there's a link to last year on the top of this page left (check students like Ellen Fraser, Ella Baker - and year 13 blogs are even better for this year - click the link above)
- Your other work should be uploaded - on Spooks and Ocean's 12 - AND -
- You should have edited either Stairs or Lift (on TR) and
- Booked a teaching session with Michael for more advanced use of Final Cut/How to start your project (incl settings you'll need) etc
LOTS TO DO PEEPS!!
Monday, 10 December 2012
BLOG & ICT LEARNING - checklist
Over the next two weeks, please make sure you know how to do the following. If you DO NOT know, then don't worry but MAKE SURE you find out by ASKING Mrs T or Michael.
BLOG
1. Upload Video
2. Upload Images
3. Embed Video
4. Make Links to web pages
5. Use and have Labels on your blog
6. Remove inappropriate items and any test posts
ICT
1. Use Final Cut Express for basic Editing - if not, ask Michael for a training slot - you can book him in your frees (except Mondays). There are also Linda.com training tutorials on the P Drive for you.
2. Cut/Trim/Clip a video
3. Download a video from youtube (Using Firefox and VideoDownload Helper)
4. Use MPEG Streamclip to convert a file from .mov to .mp4
5. Import footage from a camera into iMovie and then copy the footage into your folder on the media drive
6. Understand basic Photoshop - you most likely won't know this yet - email us on media@cgs.rbksch.org to let us know if/how much Photoshop experience you have so we can run sessions to support you. This will help you with the Titles/Credits element of your coursework
BLOG
1. Upload Video
2. Upload Images
3. Embed Video
4. Make Links to web pages
5. Use and have Labels on your blog
6. Remove inappropriate items and any test posts
ICT
1. Use Final Cut Express for basic Editing - if not, ask Michael for a training slot - you can book him in your frees (except Mondays). There are also Linda.com training tutorials on the P Drive for you.
2. Cut/Trim/Clip a video
3. Download a video from youtube (Using Firefox and VideoDownload Helper)
4. Use MPEG Streamclip to convert a file from .mov to .mp4
5. Import footage from a camera into iMovie and then copy the footage into your folder on the media drive
6. Understand basic Photoshop - you most likely won't know this yet - email us on media@cgs.rbksch.org to let us know if/how much Photoshop experience you have so we can run sessions to support you. This will help you with the Titles/Credits element of your coursework
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
Harry Potter class work needs handing in!
Hi all year 12s - this is mostly for 12C - you need to make sure you have given Mrs T the sheet where you ranked your top 5 harry potter garageband exports with your reasons and one paragraph on what makes an effective soundtrack for an opening sequence...we did it in class so it's just a matter of giving it to Miss - ASAP - Thanks
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