Video 3-4 Assignment Interaction, small groups shoot, individuals edit
Join a group, groups should be 2-4 people. Do a short dramatic scene with two or more people in which you:
Find a short script, or write one. Dont make one up during shooting. Time yourself reading it aloud.
This project must show interaction between people - no lines delivered to the camera, no news formats, etc. No telephone
interaction.
Run the action at least six times, shooting from six or more single-camera setups, repeating the same dialog and actions by actors. At
least 2 wide, 2 O/S, and 2 CU.
(This is to be done in single-camera, film style setups. Use a lav mic on the person whose lips you see in the shot. Dont show the other
characters lips in O/S shots)
Use (at least) wide shots (aka. establishing or 2-shots), medium, over-the-shoulder, and close-up shots. Get a few pickups, too. Dont
cross the line of action.
Edit the interaction. Use split edits liberally, to show reaction shots. Splits and reaction shots should be a minimum of 1 second duration.
Consider emotion in the scene: more intimate interaction should be supported with closer shots.
Length is 2 to 4 minutes.
Each student edits their own project from group footage. AirDrop finished project to Rizzo.
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The project meets stated requirements 2:00-4:00 duration and h.264/mp4
The project has a beginning, middle and end.
All dialogue is direct and easy to understand.
All audio cuts are clean. Good lip sync is maintained throughout.
There are at least four split edits, (L or J cuts) of one second or more, and
There are at least four reaction shots (video-only inserts) of one second or more.
The characters, environment and motivations are established early.
Closer shots establish greater emotional identification with the characters.
All primary characters / subjects are in-focus and well-exposed in all shots.
There is no visible grain in any shot.
All shots are smooth, and arent jerky.
There are multiple shots, of 1-1/2 to 6 seconds each, the camera does not follow the action.
There is a good variety of shots: Wide, Medium, CU, ECU, POV, and O/S
The camera never crosses the line
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Video 3-4 Peer, Self, and Instructor Assessment for Assignment 3
Each reviewer should initial a box for every skill. The student who did the project also self-reviews and initials.
Exemplary Performance
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Meets Minimum Standards
The project meets stated requirements 2:004:00 duration and h.264/mp4
One of the elements is missing.
Doesnt yet show required skills
The project doesnt meet assignment
requirements.
More than one element is missing.
The project has a beginning, middle and
end.
All dialog is direct and easy to understand.
The dialog is indirect and not easy to understand
in one or two spots.
The dialog is indirect and not easy to
understand in multiple spots.
All audio cuts are clean. All sound is in
sync with video
There are at least four split edits, and
There are at least four reaction shots.
The characters, environment and
motivations are established early.
There are one or two glitches in the audio
edit.
There are at least two split edits.
There are at least two reaction shots.
The viewer eventually understands characters,
environment and motivations.
Closer shots establish greater emotional
identification with the characters.
All primary characters / subjects are infocus and well-exposed in all shots.
There is no visible grain in any shot.
All shots are smooth, and arent jerky.
There are multiple shots, of no more
than 1-1/2 to 6 seconds each, the camera
does not follow the action.
There is a good variety of shots: Wide,
Medium, CU, ECU, POV, and O/S
The camera never crosses the line
Some shots seem chosen to support the
characters.
One or two shots are poorly exposed or out of
focus.
One or two shots show grain.
One or two shots are jerky.
One or two shots are too short or too long, or
the camera follows the action.
One or two shot types are not used.
There are numerous glitches in the audio
edit, or sound is out of sync.
There are fewer than two split edits
There are fewer than two reaction shots.
The viewer doesnt understand or see as
credible the characters, environment or
motivation.
Closeups and POV shot choices seem
random.
Many shots are poorly exposed or out of
focus.
Many shots show grain.
Many shots are jerky.
Multiple shots are more than 6 seconds,
most action is followed by the camera in
lengthy single shots
Only one or two shot types are used.
The camera crosses once or twice
The camera crosses more than twice
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