Here's a link the the pre-final mark sheet we use. It shows you how we are grouping ideas and areas together. When we mark we don't look at individual posts but 'areas' you should have covered.
Use this sheet to see what you should do and use the support/advice you have been given to make sure it's all done this week.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure your LABELS are working as this is how we and the examiners will search your content to give you marks. If stuff isn't labelled correctly it may not get included in the marking. Better to have too many labels than not enough!
Also make sure you can link between the main blog, your group blog and every individual blog in your group from EVERY blog you have.
HERE IS THE SHEET
Monday, 11 March 2013
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!!!
New Schedule and Deadlines
Here is an online copy of the deadlines and schedules finalised now we're back up and running fully.
CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
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, 4 February 2013
Week 20 - 4th February - What you should be doing - SHOWCASE this week!
This week you will be showing your rough edit to the class on THURSDAY 7th Feb in your lesson. Even if it isn't quite finished, you need to ensure you have a working 2 mins.
You will all go around the classroom and see each other's sequences, giving feedback. You will then be given the feedback from the showcase so you will both GIVE and RECEIVE advice and comments which you must 1. record on your blog and 2. act on.
Please focus this week on getting the sequence visuals done. TWO PEOPLE in your group should start working on the credits and titles. You cannot put in the sound until this is all finished and if you remember from the Harry Potter exercise, this takes time!
EXPECT TO WORK AT LUNCHTIME AND AFTER SCHOOL over the next two weeks to get it done.
Ask Michael if you want help with titles - LIVETYPE and start investigating sound - Miss has put some more loops and copyright free music extracts on TR>Students>Media>Resource Library>Sound and Loops. There are also plenty of copyright free loop sites and some are linked to the 'Technical Help' blog - click the link above to visit it.
You will all go around the classroom and see each other's sequences, giving feedback. You will then be given the feedback from the showcase so you will both GIVE and RECEIVE advice and comments which you must 1. record on your blog and 2. act on.
Please focus this week on getting the sequence visuals done. TWO PEOPLE in your group should start working on the credits and titles. You cannot put in the sound until this is all finished and if you remember from the Harry Potter exercise, this takes time!
EXPECT TO WORK AT LUNCHTIME AND AFTER SCHOOL over the next two weeks to get it done.
Ask Michael if you want help with titles - LIVETYPE and start investigating sound - Miss has put some more loops and copyright free music extracts on TR>Students>Media>Resource Library>Sound and Loops. There are also plenty of copyright free loop sites and some are linked to the 'Technical Help' blog - click the link above to visit it.
Monday, 28 January 2013
Week 19 - 28th January - What you should be doing...
By now you should have footage to upload and you should be editing your sequences in your groups. It's fine to need to re-film sections but you should be focusing on getting the sequence into a reasonable shape.
If you have to re-shoot, make sure you match action, sets and costumes etc - you must ensure continuity or your footage won't be usable. Take screenshots of your film so you can match things up.
You should be thinking about credits and titles - BOOK a training session for LIVETYPE with Michael as soon as you can.
Remember you should be POSTING your progress EVERY LESSSON - so 'Today we xxx. When we reviewed the footage we found...The footage was ...' is the kind of post you need on your GROUP blog. as an individual, you should also write a couple of sentences about the process- so 'Today when we uploaded the footage I thought that most of what we shot was...'.
Finally, you will be getting a feedback sheet on the state of your blog so far. You must get this up to date by next week (2/3rd Feb it will be re-checked). Those of you who are significantly behind will be asked in to discuss your future in Media Studies with Mr Smith and Mrs Thrasher.
As a warning, we will be sharing our rough cuts in a showcase with each other for some peer review/feedback at the end of the next week - about the 7th Feb.
If you have to re-shoot, make sure you match action, sets and costumes etc - you must ensure continuity or your footage won't be usable. Take screenshots of your film so you can match things up.
You should be thinking about credits and titles - BOOK a training session for LIVETYPE with Michael as soon as you can.
Remember you should be POSTING your progress EVERY LESSSON - so 'Today we xxx. When we reviewed the footage we found...The footage was ...' is the kind of post you need on your GROUP blog. as an individual, you should also write a couple of sentences about the process- so 'Today when we uploaded the footage I thought that most of what we shot was...'.
Finally, you will be getting a feedback sheet on the state of your blog so far. You must get this up to date by next week (2/3rd Feb it will be re-checked). Those of you who are significantly behind will be asked in to discuss your future in Media Studies with Mr Smith and Mrs Thrasher.
As a warning, we will be sharing our rough cuts in a showcase with each other for some peer review/feedback at the end of the next week - about the 7th Feb.
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