Assignment 3 Hand in check list

§Your filming (parts 1 and 2) burnt to disc or saved to memory stick/or hardrive

§Your group mind map

§Individual blog posts for:

*Locations and initial equipment list

*Review of the footage (part 1)

*Revised equipment list

*Review of footage (part 2) with evaluation

Assignment 3 Task 7: Review of footage (part 2) with evaluation

§In your groups review your new footage.

§Discuss whether you have successfully eradicated the background noises or interferences.

§Then individually write a blog post detailing what you have discussed and learnt overall (an evaluation)

Assignment 3 Task 6: Filming Part 2

Go and re-film the scripted fictional news piece in the same 3 locations

Assignment 3 Task 5: Revised Equipment List

Individually write a new blog post reviewing your equipment list and adding anything you will need to it for re-filming

Assignment 3 Task 4: Group Mind Map

In your group produce an A3 mind map detailing how you will re-film the same script in the same locations, but get rid of the background noises and interferences

Assignment 3 Task 3: Review of the footage part 1

§In your groups review your footage.

§Analyse what background noises/interferences you have picked up for each location.

§Individually write a blog post detailing what you have found out from each location

Assignment 3 Task 2: Filming Part 1

Go and film the scripted fictional news piece in your chosen 3 locations

Assignment 3 Task 1: Locations and Equipment List

§Get into groups of 3 or 4

§Decide on the 3 locations you will be filming in (one outside, one busy inside area and one quiet inside area)

§As a group discuss and make a list of everything you think you will need to film in each of these locations.

§Then individually write a blog post detailing who is in your group, the locations you have chosen and your groups needed equipment

Assignment 3: Microphones and Locations

This assignment will cover learning outcomes 2 and 3

2 - be able to record audio for moving image

3 - be able to devise a soundtrack for a moving image project

The assignment will help you learn how best to record live footage in various locations using the correct equipment.

  §In small groups (min 3, max 4) students will get the correct equipment and film the scripted fictional news piece in 3 different locations.

§Once recorded, students will analyse the footage and note down any sound/noise that interferes with the film.

§Once noted the problems encountered with each location, the students will then make a plan as to eradicate these issues.

§In their groups they will then film again in the same locations but with the changes made in the plan.

§Finally evaluate if it worked.

 

Preparing to shoot footage or audio on location

Individually answer the following questions in a post on your blog:

1.Why do you think it is important to make a plan before you go and shoot film or audio on location?

2.What might happen if you do not plan?

3.Use youtube to find a clip of a newsreader reporting from a location that contains bad background noise. Post the link to your blog and comment on what you would have done differently if you were filming that piece.

Group Y Blog Address

·         Jake = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jakebryson.blogspot.com

·         Matt C = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38mattclavering.blogspot.com

·         Max D = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38maxdougan.blogspot.com

·         Scala = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38scalalevesque.blogspot.com

·         Dan = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38danielmatthews.blogspot.com

·         Molly = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38mollymay94.blogspot.com

·         Jess = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jessnanson.blogspot.com

·         Jon = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jonowen.blogspot.com

·         Aden = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38adenrees23.blogspot.com

·         Josh = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38joshrowe.blogspot.com

·         Rob = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38robertshears.blogspot.com

·         Rheanna = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38rheannasmart.blogspot.com

·         Alex = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38alextricker.blogspot.com

·         Jack = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jackwilkes.blogspot.com

·         Jason = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jasonwilliams.blogspot.com

·         Max W = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38maxwilmanmedia.blogspot.com

Group X Blog Addresses

·         Mitchell = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38mitchellarmstrong.blogspot.com

·         Amy = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38amyaustin.blogspot.com

·         Casey = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38caseybrown.blogspot.com

·         Abii = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38abiibudd.blogspot.com

·         Chloe = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38chloecastleton.blogspot.com

·         Melissa = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38melissacheatle.blogspot.com

·         Melvyn = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38melvynconnellblog.blogspot.com

·         Edd = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38eddheaden.blogspot.com

·         Kerri = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38kerri.blogspot.com

·         Max L = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38maxlavender.blogspot.com

·         Adam = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38adammaggs.blogspot.com

·         Ruaidhri = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38ruaidhrimcdonagh.blogspot.com

·         Lucy = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38lucymullins.blogspot.com

·         Jack = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38jackneale.blogspot.com

·         Harry = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38harryplunkett.blogspot.com

·         Aaron = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38aaronrogers.blogspot.com

·         Amica = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38amicaschiller.blogspot.com

·         India = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38indiasm.blogspot.com

·         Sophie = http://sdcfilmandtvunit38sophietreagus.blogspot.com

Mini Christmas Task

In small groups (max 4 people) use the mini recorders to make either:

·            A mini xmas podcast for a local radio station

·            A Christmas advert (for a product of your choice) for a local radio station

Your recording must include the following:

·           Some sound recorded outside

·            Footsteps

·           A can of drink being opened

·            A sound effect added in post production (whilst editing)

·           A musical bedding track

Your recording must be no more than 2 minutes long and should be edited in premier pro or audacity.

You have 2 weeks to complete this mini task (hand in last lesson before xmas)

Assignment 2: Task 5

TASK 5: Hand In

Hand in your hand written storyboard sequence then make sure you have posts for the following:

*Initial Listen

*Visualisation

*‘Disconnected’ – The Brief

*Filming Schedule & Equipment List

Final hand in dates -  

Group X -29th Nov

Group Y -2nd Dec

Assignment 2: Task 4

TASK 4: Filming Schedule & Equipment List

*You have an imaginary 2 weeks to shoot this music video

*Produce a filming schedule showing how you would ensure you get all your footage.

*Include an equipment list, detailing everything you will need (camera, actors etc)

Assignment 2: Tasks 2 & 3

TASK 2: Visualisation

* Write a blog entry on your thoughts about how you see footage for this music track

* What sorts of images/footage do you feel would match the music?

* Will you tell a story through your footage?

*    This blog post will outline your initial ideas as to what kind of footage you would shoot if you were making a music video for this song. (Remember it’s a fictional video so your budget is unlimited)

TASK 3: Brief and Storyboard

*Write a blog entry called ‘Disconnected – Brief’

*Detail the outline of your proposed footage (say what you will be shooting and how)

*Produce a hand written story board sequence explaining your planned footage


*This is where you go into detail about what exactly will happen in your video.
*Include camera shots/angles etc. EG ‘It starts with a close up on the girls face, then pans out to…..’


*Once your Brief is written up, produce a hand drawn story board sequence explaining your planned footage using the sheets provided. (Minimum of 1 sheet)

Assignment 2: Task 1 - The Initial Listen

* Get some headphones and listen to ‘Disconnected’ by Jazz Morley
* Write a blog entry on your on initial thoughts on the track. Include answers to the following prompt questions:
*What sort of mood and tone is conveyed?
*Does it sound similar to anything else you have heard?
*What genre would you describe the track as?

Disconnected By Jazz Morley

by now you should have....

1. Power Point - Tried to upload your group power point to your blogs using www.slideshare.net
2. Photo - Upload the photo of your group to your blog to go with your evaluation
3. Evaluation - Write a quick (200-300 words) individual evaluation on how you think your presentation went. What would you do differently if you had to do it again? Do you think you used your glossaries well? What did you learn?
4. Mood in Music Video Analysis – Choose either Oasis ‘The Importance of being idle’ or Coldplay ‘The Scientist’ and write a blog entry analysing the visual footage. How is the mood and tone matched by visual footage? How do the images match or complement the music? Are the lyrics used in ‘acting out’ the visuals? Post a link to the video in with your blog entry

uploading a powerpoint

Lesson 2 sound in film and tv

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groups and clip

this week you should decide on who is in your group and what 5 min clip you will be analysing. You have one more lesson to get your powerpoint together before the presentation week (the week before half term).

Assignment 1: Analysing sound from film or TV

—You will need to get into pairs

—Discuss which Film or TV programme you want to analyse

—Then decide on a short 5 minute (max) sequence from that film or TV programme

—Details you need to include:

 

For Films:

•What year was it released?

•Who directed it?

•Why have you picked the scene you have?

 

For TV programmes:

•What year was it aired

•What channel did it go out on?

•Why have you picked the scene you have?

You must comment on the following and present your findings to the rest of the group.

—pick out the diegetic and non-diegetic sound

—Ambient sounds, music?

—SFX?

—How do you think it was recorded?

—What sounds were added in post production

—How does the sound set the scene, moods etc

—Covers outcome 1 – presentations will be filmed and uploaded to their blogs

Glossary: You should have definitions of the following words

1.Diegetic

2.Non-Diegetic

3.Ambient

4.SFX

5.Mood

6.Tone

7.Genre

8.Theme music

 9.Voiceover

10.Musical Score

11.Synchronous sound

12.Asynchronous sound

13.Contrapuntal

14.Silence

15.Selective sound

16.Sound bridges

Year Planner

Btec Film and TV Year 2: Unit 38 ‘Soundtrack Production for the Moving Image’

Wed 12.15-2.15pm: Group X & Fri 9.15-11.15am: Group Y (room 877)

Week	No	Group	Rough Lesson Outline	Notes
16/9	1	Y	Introduction to unit and start blogs
20/9	2	X	Introduction to unit and start blogs
23/9	2	Y	Look at how soundtracks are made for film, show dvd Dark Knight making of?
27/9	3	X	Assignment 1: Analysing sound from Film or TV – choose a clip
30/9	3	Y	Choose a clip and analyse
4/10	4	X	Choose a clip and analyse	5th and 6th = Open evenings
7/10	4	Y	Analyse and make presentation
11/10	5	X	Analyse and make presentation
14/10	5	Y	presentations
18/10	6	X	presentations
21/10	6	Y	presentations
24TH-30TH			HALF TERM
01/11	7	X	Upload video presentations to blogs and update blogs
04/11	7	Y	Upload video presentations to blogs and update blogs
08/11	8	X	Assignment 2: Mood and Tone – listen and answer questions
11/11	8	Y	Listen and answer questions
15/11	9	X	Design storyboards
18/11	9	Y	Design storyboards
22/11	10	X	Make a plan and filming schedule
25/11	10	Y	Make a plan and filming schedule
29/11	11	X	Present storyboards and upload plans to blogs
02/12	11	Y	Present storyboards and upload plans to blog
06/12	12	X	Mini Xmas Task: Record 5 SFX’s for an xmas podcast or advert
09/12	12	Y	Mini Xmas Task – record podcast
13/12	13	X	Mini Xmas Task – edit in sound-booth
16/12	13	Y	Mini Xmas Task – edit in south-booth
17TH-2ND			CHRISTMAS BREAK
03/01	14	X	For next 6 weeks Assignment 3: Microphones and Locations – go filming
06/01	14	Y	Go filming
10/01	15	X	Watch footage and analyse sound interferences
13/01	15	Y	Watch footage and analyse sound interferences
17/01	16	X	Make plans for how to re-film getting rid of unwanted sound
20/01	16	Y	Make plans for how to re-film getting rid of unwanted sound
24/01	17	X	Go out re-filming
27/01	17	Y	Go out re-filming
31/01	18	X	If necessary watch footage and adjust plans then re-film again
03/02	18	Y	If necessary watch footage and adjust plans then re-film again
07/02	19	X	Evaluate the differences between the first and second filming sessions
10/02	19	Y	Evaluate the differences between the first and second filming sessions
13TH-19TH			HALF TERM
21/02	20	X	For next 6 weeks Assignment 4: Cartoon Soundtrack – watch and plan
24/02	20	Y	Watch and plan
28/02	21	X	Finalise sounds needed and make a list, start recording schedule
02/03	21	Y	Finalise sounds needed and make a list, start recording schedule
06/03	22	X	Start recording sounds	Staff dev. day/open eve
09/03	22	Y	Start recording sounds
13/03	23	X	Finish recording sounds
16/03	23	Y	Finish recording sounds
20/03	24	X	Edit sounds and match to footage
23/03	24	Y	Edit sounds and match to footage
27/03	25	X	Edit sounds and match to footage
30/03	25	Y	Edit sounds and match to footage
31ST-15TH			EASTER BREAK
17/04	26	X	For next 7 weeks FYP Sound: Assignment 5
20/04	26	Y	Support FYP final work by working on and editing the sound (Outcomes 1-4)
24/04	27	X	Continue to update blogs on what they have achieved each week
28/04	27	Y	Remember to evaluate what they have done	Ang's Wedding!
01/05	28	X	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
04/05	28	Y	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
08/05	29	X	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
11/05	29	Y	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
15/05	30	X	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
18/05	30	Y	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
22/05	31	X	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
25/05	31	Y	Assignment 5: FYP Sound
29/05	32	X	Assignment 6: video diary evaluation
01/06	32	Y	Assignment 6: video diary evaluation
4TH-10TH			HALF TERM
12/06	33	X	course finished
15/06	33	Y	course finished
19/06	34	X	course finished
22/06	34	Y	course finished
26/06	35	X
29/06	35	Y
03/07	36	X
06/07	36	Y
10/07	37	X
12/07	37		THURS 12TH JULY - LAST DAY OF TERM	STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY