Elements of a great movie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=7AFTM5pBOwE

Scavenger Hunt Questions

Scavenger Hunt Questions

Find someone that

1.    Have you ever been in a helicopter?

2.    Were you born overseas?

3.    Do you have four or more siblings?

4.    Is your birthday in June?

5.    Have you been to the top of the Empire State Building?

6.    Is your favorite color green?

7.    Can you speak two or more languages fluently?

8.    Have you ridden on a motorcycle?

9.    Can you play the guitar?

10. Have you ever been stuck in an elevator?

11. Have you met anyone famous?

12. Do you have a reptile as a pet?

13. Are you wearing socks that aren’t black or white?

14. Do you like to play soccer?

15. Have you read all the Harry Potter books?

16. Do you like to watch scary movies?

17. Have you ever been sailing?

18. Do you suffer from hay fever?

19. Have you ever gone swimming in the ocean?

20. Can you whistle using two fingers?

21. Have you been to Australia?

22. Are you left handed?

23. Do you have no middle name?

24. Can you say the alphabet backwards?

25. Do you like Brussels Sprouts?

1.    Were you at least 1 week overdue when you were born?

2.    Do you have an older sister?

3.    Have you ever been on TV?

4.    Can you touch your nose with your tongue?

5.    Have you had at least 10 different jobs?

6.    Can you speak at least two other languages?

7.    Have you visited at least 15 different countries?

8.    Do you own a purple car?

9.    Have you ever gone bungee jumping?

10. Do you have a Z in your middle name?

11. Are you allergic to dogs?

12. Do you have more than 10 keys with you?

13. Can you play the piano?

14. Do you have on socks that don’t match?

15. Have you run a marathon?

16. Did you not pass your driving test the first time?

17. Do you have green eyes?

18. Do you own at least 5 pets?

19. Do you have a photo of your partner in your wallet?

20. Have you never watched Star Wars?

Can tell you what the cube root of 27 is.

Define a direct object in a sentence. 

Knows what a pixel is.

1.    Went overseas

2.    Started learning to play a musical instrument

3.    Went to Disney

4.    Played soccer

5.    Went camping

6.    Watched a movie outside

7.    Made a new friend

8.    Went on a bike ride

9.    Had a job

10. Went swimming

11. Visited their grandparents

12. Went to a theme park / amusement park

13. Completed a video game

14. Saw three or more movies at the movie theater

15. Went on a road trip

16. Got a new pet

17. Went to the beach

18. Stayed over at a friend’s house

19. Went to a water park

20. Had a birthday

Check out these great examples

YouTube Videos for beginners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj49zz_PmSs

How to Film + Edit using smartphone

BC TV

Growling Productions is starting a TV station.  We've been restricted in the past to only showing the morning announcements but we are going to begin offering other content for people to watch.  We need as much as possible as soon as possible.

 

Here's a short list of ideas:

• Short films
• Sketch comedy
• Music videos
• How to videos
• Information for new students (the spot) 
• News stories
• Interviews with students.  
• Interviews with teachers.  
• Podcast style commentaries
• Ads
• Public service announcements
• Memes
• Trivia Show
• Talk Show
• Fake movie trailers 
• Debates 
• TV Show that runs daily 
• Reality show
• Vlog posts 
• Restaurant reviews
• Game Show - Big wheel
• Magic show
• Movie Review
• Sports Talk Show
• Muppets Show
• Conspiracy videos

The station will pay for any content that's run on the show.  The better it is, the more it's worth.  So get started now!

We go live Monday, March 19th.  

Professional Development Seminar

Improving your skills is a must.  Growling Productions will be leading a 10 minute seminar 3 times a week for the next few months.  Participating in the seminar is an opportunity to improve your portfolio and show initiative and work ethic.

The Seminar will consist of a 10 minute instructional period where an instructor will lead you through a concept.  Completed projects should be posted on your blog and submitted to the executive assistant for a one time bonus in pay.

The Seminar staff is looking for your input so if there's something you want to learn how to do, just ask.

A Call For Presenters
If you're interested in boosting your resume and earning some extra money then become a Seminar presenter.

If you want to present you need to prepare a 10 minute activity that has a specific outcome.  You also need to be willing to answer questions and assist others in completing the project.  Presenters are paid $1000 per lesson.  Talk to Mr. Larsen as soon as you're ready. 

Awards Night (Final Project)

Growling Productions will be holding it's Annual Awards Show in May as a part of our Final Evaluation.  (DATE AND TIME TBA)

The show will be a celebration of the work completed over the year and will include awards for:

• Outstanding Student of the Year
• Best Picture
• Best Actor
• Best Special Effects
• Best Director
• Best Editing
• Best Soundtrack
• Most Original Movie Idea
• AND MORE...

Everyone that worked for Mr. Larsen over the year has a reason to celebrate and should plan on attending the event.

In preparation for the event Growling Productions is calling for short film submissions.  All employees are expected to develop a treatment, produce a storyboard, and participate in the creation of a film.

Treatments will be due April 13th.
Storyboards will be due April 20th
Final submissions will be due May 11th.
All content should be loaded on your blog.
Final films will be turned into the Media Production Share folder.

We are looking for your most creative and innovative work.  Guidelines for the film are as follows:

• Films run time should be 3:00 minutes.  
• PG rated and school appropriate.
• Special effects are encouraged. 

Good luck! We look forward to seeing your submissions.

Congratulations! You're getting married!

Congratulations on your recent engagement!  The wedding planner has some outstanding ideas for the reception.  One is to create a wedding video that is totally unique and different than any kind that has been created before.

Her vision is to have you and your fiance create two separate videos of baby pictures, home videos of you and your family etc.  The wedding planner has some serious connections and is going to have Stephen Spielberg put your video together in a love story.

He'll take a separate video made of the reception and wedding and other cool stuff and put the two "growing up" videos into it. 

The process will be expensive but it is a chance of a lifetime!!  But they need all videos by March 30th.

The families have decided to split the work and the cost.  Your part is to provide a video of you in a timeline spanning from your birth to today.  You can include videos, pictures, voice-overs, text etc.  The video needs to be at least 2 minutes long and be interesting.  You can also include interviews with your mom or dad where they tell a story about you when you where growing up.  Again, make it interesting.

You have a couple options.
Option 1:  Create your own video.  Because of your background in Mr Larsen's class you have the skills to create the video yourself.  You can save yourself a lot of money that way.

1. Finish the video before the deadline
2. Post it on youtube
3. Post it on your blog
4. Submit it to the Executive Assistant.
     

Option 2: Pay to have the video done by Stephen Spielberg's video house.  You can pay $10,000 to have him create the video for you.  

Building the Growling Productions Library

Every business has a handbook that shows incoming employees "how we do things here".  We will be developing a library of videos that will be used as a resource for future employees.  The videos will show how to use Photoshop, Premiere, and After Effects at Growling Productions.

There are an endless number of tutorials that need to be made.  We'll start with the basics.  The tools.

Growling Productions will pay for each video submitted.  There are two ways to earn money for the videos.
First:  You will be paid for every submission that meets the requirements.  Read the requirements carefully and submit them to your executive assistant.
Second:   There will only be one "official" video for each tool.  If your submission is chosen you will receive a substantial bonus.

Requirements for tutorials: 

• A title for the tutorial.  Example: "The Move Tool"
• Verbal explanation of the tool and how to use it.
• Record yourself demonstrating the move tool.
• Post your video on Youtube.
• Post the Youtube link on your blog.
• Submit it to the Executive Assistant through email.

Each completed tutorial: $500 

Each tutorial selected for the library: $2000

Education is the Key to success!

The boss at Growling Productions has come to you and talked with you about furthering your education.  He made a compelling argument that with specialized training or a degree you'll be able to apply for new positions in the company.  That means more money and further opportunities.

You've decided to take his advice and go to school.  You've chosen a school.  It has a great reputation, has competitive tuition, and it offers a "work/study" program.  They will allow you to work at Growling Productions and pay tuition using the money you earn.  To help offset the cost of tuition they offer a scholarship that you can spend as you see fit.  The money for the scholarship is broken into three components.  You'll find the descriptions and scholarship amounts below.  Follow the directions carefully, the scholarship committee is very picky!  

Letter of application $5,000
The first component is a letter of application.  Address the letter to "The Scholarship Committee".  This letter should be no longer than 500 words and should talk about your accomplishments during your high school career.  write like you have accomplished it.  Use your imagination.  Your future self is interesting and has accomplished a great deal.  Make sure your supervisor proofreads your letter before you submit it to your blog.

(For this scenario, write as the person you will be by the time you graduate.  For example, you may not have graduated with a 4.0 GPA yet but it's something you want to do so write it in.)

Video Intro $10,000
The second component is a video introduction.  You need to create a video that is no more than 1:30  in length.

• Frame your shot from the waist up.  
• Make sure your background looks professional.  
• Boys should wear a button up shirt and tie.  
• Girls should wear a nice blouse or jacket.  
• Look professional and ready for success.  Some examples are below.

Your video intro should include a brief introduction (make sure and say your name).  Talk about your accomplishments as your future self.  Thank the selection committee for considering your application.  You may read your application content but it is better to have the notes off screen or behind the camera.  Just remember to smile and make eye contact.  Submit your final product on Youtube and on your blog.

Reference Signatures and Statement $10,000
The third component is references.  You need to find 3 people that will vouch for your ability to succeed and your dedication to be an outstanding student.  Use the following document to gather the signatures and post the document on your blog.   Print the image below and use it to gather your signatures.

Out of Class 2/26

I hope the last week was productive for everyone.  I apologize for being gone so much.  I'm doing Tricaster training today.  I'll be back tomorrow.  

Some things to double check:  

Anyone interested in the Executive Assistant position:

Send me your resume and a letter of interest IN A SINGLE EMAIL.  There will only be one person per class so do your best work.  I'll announce the selections on Tuesday.  

Supervisors:

Make sure all your people have resumes that are up to date and blogs that reflect the work they've been doing.  Make sure you're familiar with their work.  

Journeymen and Laborers:

Make sure you can make a solid case for getting a raise.  I'm really looking forward to those conversations and seeing what you've been doing.  

RENT 

You all paid rent.  Check your balances.  I have not entered all the assignments from last week.  You guys have been outstanding turning in assignments and it's been amazing.  I'll get caught up as soon as I can.  

NEW Position

I'm going to be looking for an Executive Assistant.  Check out the job description.  Update your resume then get ready to apply on Monday.

Executive Assistant

Job Description:  The executive assistant will be responsible for updating the Employee Info Sheet.  He/She will receive all emails from employees regarding projects and will pay employees for completed work that meets all requirements.  Will be responsible for communicating with students when projects don't meet specifications.  Reports directly to Mr. Larsen.

Pay: $50/hr

Details:  The successful candidate will be expected to carry out all duties with integrity and punctuality.

Performance Evaluation

Click on the image to see the full resolution image.  

Drive It Home

You need a car.  You have a lot of job opportunities around town but you're finding it difficult to get to them all using the bus system and a bike isn't practical.  In an ideal world you would pay cash for your car but in order to work you need to buy one now.  Using credit is dumb.  So, your option is to barter. 

Before you talk to the dealer you want to research the value of the car.  

1. Find the car on Kelly Blue Book.
2. Make sure and document your research on your blog.  You can use the snipping tool to capture a screenshot of the value etc.
3. Make sure you have the Price, Mileage, the Make and the Model of the car. 

You walk into the dealer and find the car you've been looking for.  When you meet with the dealer you negotiate a price that is exactly the KBB value.  

You explain that you're a starving student and that you're willing to pay by working for the dealer until the car is paid off.  You offer your services as an artist and he's in need of some work in that area so he accepts.  He lists the services he needs and together you work out the value.  The final list is below.

Car Dealer Commissioned Work

1 Minute Commercial - $5,000

This is a high quality car commercial.  The dealer has cars on the lot that need to be sold.  He'd like you to highlight a car and show people the high quality of the car both inside and out, the easy financing, outstanding warranties, and the great service at the dealership.  

30 Second Commercial - $3,000

This is a high quality car commercial.  The dealer has cars on the lot that need to be sold.  He'd like you to highlight a car and show people the high quality of the car both inside and out, the easy financing, outstanding warranties, and the great service at the dealership.  

15 Facebook Overview - $500

The dealer has a Facebook page and wants to put short videos on his page that quickly shows the prospective buyer a car that they click on.  The video should include the interior, exterior, engine, tires, etc.  

Jingle for the radio - $300

Create an original sound clip that can run on the radio.  

“Gears of Joy” T-shirt Design - $500

The dealer is sponsoring a local fundraiser called the "Gears of Joy" walk.  It's intended to bring awareness of local homelessness.  Design a T-Shirt that will be handed out to the participants. 

"Gears of Joy" window sticker - $100

The dealer wants a 7" Wide X 5"Tall window sticker that he can hand out at the "Gears of Joy" walk.

Job Titles and Descriptions

Growling Productions Labor Hierarchy and Description

Manager - Runs the business in place of the Boss.  Is responsible for the day to day operations of the business.  Payroll.  Compensation: 100/hr

Supervisor - Supervises the activity of a group.  Reports to the Manager.  Compensation: 25/hr

Journeyman - Considered the most critical part of a good business.  Well trained individuals that can carry out complicated tasks at high quality.  Can work as a part of teams or independently.  Compensation: 18/hr

Laborer -  Works on jobs and projects as assigned.  Compensation: 10/hr

To apply for a position above: 
1.  Complete a letter of introduction or cover letter.
2.  Complete a resume.
3.  Send both the resume and the application to Mr. Larsen through email.

Resources
Letter of introduction:  A letter of interest is a formal letter sent with a resume that indicates your interest in a position.  It also includes a brief outline of your skills and why you believe you will be a good fit for the position and a benefit to the company.

Welcome to Growling Productions!

We are going to spend this semester in a work environment.  Growling Productions is a new media business.  I am your boss, Mr. Larsen, and you are a new employee.

I am willing to train you because I recognize that I benefit from your increased skills and I also care about your success as my employee.  Make sure and ask questions if you have them.  However, you shouldn't expect me to be your only resource.  Create friendships.  Look for answers online and from those around you.  Remember, your skills are valuable.  Don't give them away to your coworkers lightly. 

There's a lot of details to work through so let's get started with Basic Training.

Basic Training

Agreement

Your contract says that you will work in class for the duration of one semester and in return for completing all work I will give you a grade that honestly and fairly reflects your work in class and the benefits you bring to the company.  

Your contract says that your grade will be calculated using the United States monetary system of capital exchange.  That means that I have money and I am willing to give it to you for your services. The gradebook will reflect your training, completed projects, and mastery of the material.  To demonstrate mastery you'll need to work, literally.  Before your semester grade is posted you will have the chance to review it and discuss it with me on a number of occasions during your performance evaluations.   

Your contract says I own the things you create and you receive money that you may choose to spend as you see fit. 

Your contract says you may take one bathroom break a day if needed.  Emergencies or special conditions may apply.  

Details

1. As a new employee you'll be paid the minimum wage of $10.00 per hour.  To keep things simple we will assume that each day in class is an 8 hour day.   
   
    
2. You will have 4 paid sick/personal days for the semester.  These days may be used as you see fit.  Any days used in addition to the given sick/personal days will not be paid.   
   
3. Your seat in class is prime real estate.  You will rent the space.  Rent may fluctuate so make sure you are keeping a positive balance in your account and save for emergencies.  
4. Renting a seat in class comes with the following perks
1. My training
2. Access to the programs that will allow you to earn money in the most efficient way.
5. There are a variety of ways to earn money.  You will be paid an hourly rate but you may earn an unlimited amount of money by completing projects.  The value of those projects will vary and will be agreed upon by you and Mr. Larsen.  All work must be cleared through Mr. Larsen if you want to be paid for it. 
   
    

Incentives

Promotions:  I want to be clear that this is a work environment.  I have the ability to reward workers that I value because they are dependable and are highly skilled. "Promotions" may include added responsibility, additional money, etc.  I won't give any salaries.  

I also have the right to "fire" workers that waste the company time or resources. "Firing" an employee consists of loss of privileges.  Examples include loss of phone privileges, being removed from your computer for the day.  Hopefully, these instances are rare.

Things you can buy

Listen to your phone.
Eating in class
Breaks

Vlog assignment

Your assignment is to create a Vlog post that is 2-4 minutes long about a subject that is important to you.

Requirements: 

• Record yourself talking.
• Include B-Roll
• Edit in an interesting way. (Remember the research and examples you've seen)
• Include music where appropriate.

Post your vlog post on Youtube and include the link on your blog.

DUE DATE:  Monday, January 22








How do you set up to record yourself?  Here's a sample:  See a sample studio setup.

Storytelling 101 intro - B Roll

You have an assignment right around the corner.  You need to create a vlog.  I'll explain more about that in class.

Telling a great story is a skill you can practice.  You need a few tools and resources to do it right.  B-Roll is the footage you capture that isn't a part of the storyline that you use later to fill in the gaps in your story.

As you prepare to create your vlog consider the videos below.

Peter McKinnon has some great videos about B-Roll and how to use it.  The first one is specifically about B-Roll.  The second is about filming yourself.

B-Roll Footage and how to use it.

Filming yourself

Final Project: Epic Movie Trailer

Assignment:  Make a trailer of your movie using the format below.

TRAILER TEMPLATE (Click here)

DUE DATE:  1 day before your assigned FINAL time. 

Requirements for Full Credit

• The trailer must be at least 1:00 in length
• The trailer must be PG rated.
• You may pull clips from Youtube that are appropriate for your trailer.  
• You must include interesting, well composed clips that you shoot with a camera (can be your phone).  
• Your voice must be featured on the trailer.
• You must complete the editing of the trailer in class.
• You must include Titles. 

As always, your grade is based on the quality of your work and the work you put in during and outside of class time.  The trailer should show mastery of the concepts taught during the semester.

Resources:
Downloading Video

To take online video clips from Youtube - http://www.clipconverter.cc/ 
To take online audio from Youtube - https://ytmp3.cc/
Example of Trailer using online content

Music
I have loaded ALOT of audio into the media production folder.  You may use that audio for your project.  REMEMBER:  You must drag the audio files onto your desktop before you import them into your video.

Good Luck. 

Light Saber Project

Directions
Using a video that you shoot in class, follow the in-class instructions to create a light saber. 
Load the final product onto Youtube and put the link on your blog. 

Quicksilver Project (Speed)

Complete the tutorial below and place it on you tube and put the link on your blog.

Film Riot Quicksilver Tutorial

TED Talk Review

DUE at the End of the PERIOD 11/13.

Listen to the talk by Mike Rowe and answer the following questions.
Mike Rowe Talk

1. What does Mike Rowe mean by "Don't follow your passion". 
2. What is the difference between following their passion and following opportunity?
3. What is the Skills Gap?

There are a lot of passionate people that really enjoy their work.  The secret to being happy is to learn to apply passion to whatever work you are doing. 

Find a TED talk at www.TED.com that is more than 15 minutes long, listen to it and then answer the following questions.
1.  What is the person passionate about?
2.  How can you apply what they told you?
3.  What skills or interests do you have that you can be passionate about?

DEEP DIVE

Directions: 
Watch the following videos answer the review questions.  Then complete the Deep Dive. To get credit for this assignment:  Follow the directions, complete the Deep Dive and share your blog post with your parents/guardians.  Take a selfie of you sharing your post with them and then post that image on your blog.  

DUE NOVEMBER 10

Darwin on the trail (6 min)
Patreon (10 min)
Naval Adm. William H. McRaven (Navy Seal)

Review Questions:
Darwin on the trail
What does Darwin do for work?
How can he afford his lifestyle?

Patreon
What is the purpose of Patreon?
What is the difference between Patreon and Youtube?

Navy Seal 
List the things you need to do if you want to change the world.


Deep Dive Blog Post: All material should be posted to your blog.  Make sure you organize your post so it's easy to find all the content.  
Define the following terms: education, expertise and experience.  Then, explain how they are related to each other.  Give real world, hypothetical examples to illustrate how they work together.  Finally, using the following jobs as examples, explain how the jobs differ in their need for education, experience, and expertise.  Musician, doctor, carpenter, computer engineer, collage professor.
What is a career you are interested in?
What education is neeed to work in that career?
What expertise is needed to work in that career?
What experience is needed to work in that career?

Spin the Wheel Assignments

All projects are intended to be appropriate for school.  

DUE NOVEMBER 7th

I Movie Trailer 
Objective:  Learn how to use the Imovie app.
Directions:  Using the Imovie app on your Ipad, create a trailer.  Use youtube to research how to use the app function that creates trailers.
Example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7DPN4uHtks 

Lip Sync
Objective:  Learn the functionality of Premiere
Directions:  Choose one of the two Lip Sync options.
1.  Record yourself Lip Syncing or acting to an audio track.
Example: https://youtu.be/OxUwUs3-wvE
2.  Record your voice and sync it to a video of someone else.
Example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9t-slLl30E  

Interview a Student
Objective:  Learn correct interview techniques.  Build BCHS community unity.   
Directions: https://larsenclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/09/blog-post.html

Interview Teacher
Objective:  Learn correct interview techniques.
Directions:   https://larsenclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/09/blog-post.html

Interview a Coach
Objective:  Learn correct interview techniques.
Directions:   https://larsenclassroom.blogspot.com/2016/09/blog-post.html

Photoshop Tutorial
Objective: Learn additional Photoshop techniques.
Directions:  Go to the link below and follow the directions
https://larsenclassroom.blogspot.com/2017/03/cinemagraph-new-thing-on-net.html

After Effects Tutorial
Objective: Learn additional After Effects technique
Directions:  Choose a tutorial from Film Riot and create the effect.
Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yN4NusvfIg


Reaction Video
Objective: Learn additional skills in editing in Premiere
Directions:  Select 5 minutes of a movie and film yourself critiquing and reacting to the video you select.
Example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LapMe68oaE8

Acting/Shots Side by Side
Objective: Learn additional skills in editing in Premiere and additional shot selection experience.
Directions:  Choose a video (music video or
Example:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4aiwTkDwCY


Announcement
Objective:  Learn additional skills in editing in Premiere and additional shot selection experience.
Directions:  Take an existing announcement that will run for the next few days and make it interesting.
Example:  https://youtu.be/LuMflYzN4pg


Morning Announcement Intro
Objective:  Learn additional skills in editing in Premiere and additional shot selection experience.
Directions:  Create an intro for the announcements that is interesting.
Example: https://youtu.be/jxOw7cph71w

Pledge
Objective:  Develop public speaking skill.
Directions:  Create an interesting video that includes the pledge. 

Weather Transition
Objective:  Learn additional skills in After Effects.
Directions:  Create a transition using After Effects.


Weather Background
Objective:  Learn additional skills in editing in Premiere and additional shot selection experience.
Directions:  Create an interesting video that includes a rotating weather background.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbHW1T7boSc

Sports Transition
Objective:  Learn additional skills in After Effects.
Directions:  Create a transition using After Effects.https://youtu.be/8NvcjuXnmcU

Vlog Your Day
Objective:  Learn additional skills in Premiere and develop public speaking skills.
Directions:  Record your day starting from the time you get up to the time you go to bed.  Give your viewer an overview of your likes, dislikes, interests, etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnpduVpQY24

Presentation: Short Movie 
Objective:  Study the film techniques, production quality, processes, and other relevant information and apply that information to your craft.
Directions:  Watch a short film that is school appropriate.  Collect information about the movie that would be relevant for a presentation.  Include the cost of the movie production, interesting shots and film technique, the name of the director and any other pertinent information that you can present to the class.
Prepare a presentation and present it to the class.   
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.

Presentation: Indie Film
Objective:  Study the film techniques, production quality, processes, and other relevant information and apply that information to your craft.
Directions:  Watch an Independently produced film that is school appropriate.  Collect information about the movie that would be relevant for a presentation.  Include the cost of the movie production, interesting shots and film technique, the name of the director and any other pertinent information that you can present to the class.
Prepare a presentation and present it to the class.   
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.

Presentation: Film Technique
Objective:  Study the film techniques, production quality, processes, and other relevant information and apply that information to your craft.
Directions:  Watch a movie that is school appropriate.  Collect information about the movie that would be relevant for a presentation.  Include any film techniques and when they occur in the movie so you can reference them during your presentation. 
Prepare a presentation and present it to the class.   
Presentation: Current Director
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.

Presentation: Blockbuster
Objective:  Study the film techniques, production quality, processes, and other relevant information and apply that information to your craft.
Directions:  Watch a Blockbuster movie that is school appropriate.  Collect information about the movie that would be relevant for a presentation.  Include the cost of the movie production, interesting shots and film technique, the name of the director and any other pertinent information that you can present to the class.
Prepare a presentation and present it to the class.   
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.

Presentation: Director
Objective:  Study the film techniques, education and experience of a director.  Integrate that knowledge into your craft.
Directions:  Research a director of your choosing.  Collect information about the director that would be relevant for a presentation.  Include a brief biography, notable film techniques the director is known for using, and any other pertinent information that you can present to the class.
Prepare a presentation and present it to the class.   
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.

Show:  Lightning Effect
Objective:  Review the lightning effect and improve on your skills in After Effects.
Directions:  Using the following clip as a sample (Your video does not have to be exactly the same) Create a video using the lightning effect and lens flare affect.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMbQNufRUAU 

News Story: Local
Objective:  Develop skills in shot setup and selection, editing in Premiere, etc.
Directions:  Choose a local news story that interests you and report on it using proper camera techniques, lower thirds, and good editing techniques in Premiere. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdD6Qm5dXp4 

News Story: National
Objective:  Develop skills in shot setup and selection, editing in Premiere, etc.
Directions:  Choose a National news story that interests you and report on it using proper camera techniques, lower thirds, and good editing techniques in Premiere. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdD6Qm5dXp4 

News Story: Pop Culture 
Objective:  Develop skills in shot setup and selection, editing in Premiere, etc.
Directions:  Choose a Pop Culture news story that interests you and report on it using proper camera techniques, lower thirds, and good editing techniques in Premiere. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdD6Qm5dXp4 

News Story: Classroom
Objective:  Develop skills in shot setup and selection, editing in Premiere, etc.
Directions:  Choose a classroom news story that interests you and report on it using proper camera techniques, lower thirds, and good editing techniques in Premiere.  Talk with the teacher to get permission.  Include things in the story that will put the teacher and student in the best light possible.  Tell the viewer about the classroom, teacher, students, etc.   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdD6Qm5dXp4 

Visit a Business
Objective:  Get a real world look at the application of classroom teaching
Directions: Visit a business and introduce yourself to the manager.  Ask the manager/owner what qualities they look for in an employee. Explain what you are doing for class and ask if you can observe their business for 15 minutes. Talk with the employees about their work. Write up a summary of your visit and post it on your blog

Man on the Street
Objective:  Develop interpersonal skills and interview skills.
Direction:  Go to a public place and ask someone you don't know if you can ask them a question.  Explain what you are doing for class.  Capture the exchange and place it on your blog. 

Report TED Talk
Objective: Develop presentation skills
Directions:  Listen to a TED talk at TED.com that has to do with design, technology, etc and is at least 15 minutes long then make a presentation to the class.  Include in your presentation the basic information about the talk.  Also, include your impressions about the material.  How will the content make the world a different place?  What are your thoughts about the subject?  Do you agree with the presenter?  Etc.
You may present your material "live" in class, or recorded.