2. Filmmaking I
Is made up of 10th – 12th grade students
Is a series of hands-on learning experiences
Is dependent on student interaction
Is self-paced
Is taught
In the classroom
Online
Out in the world
3. Filmmaking I – Unit 1
In this unit students will learn how to:
Communicate with the instructor and each other
Get the right shot using framing and angle techniques
Edit their films with Adobe Premier
Enhance their films with music and sound effects
Publish their work to the Web
4. Lesson 1 – Communication
Variability of
projects and tight
work deadlines
make strong
communication a
must.
5. Lesson 1 – Communication
Edmodo keeps us
organized and
helps maintain the
flow of information
in our class.
6. Lesson 1 – Communication
Edmodo :
Acts as a clearing house for tutorials, assignments, links to
examples and calendars
Provides group forums for shooting schedules, script
revision, and other organizational duties within each group
Provides a gallery for completed videos where students and
instructors can comment on projects, and ask for help
7. Lesson 2 – Getting the Shot
There are many tried
and true shot
techniques that must
be mastered by
young filmmakers.
Often these
techniques are
8. Lesson 2 – Getting the Shot
Prezi presentations
outline the various
shots and
techniques the
students will be
using.
9. Lesson 2 – Getting the Shot
Prezi :
The motion capabilities of Prezi make it an excellent
choice for showing film shots and angles
They can be shown in class during the lesson
They can be linked on Edmodo for access any time, any
place, (even on location)
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12. Lesson 3 – Edit Like A Pro
When each student
is creating a
completely different
project using
completely different
techniques, you
need a battery of
lessons and tutorials
13. Lesson 3 – Edit Like A Pro
Jing is the perfect
tool for making
Adobe Premier
tutorials that
students can use as
needed. No matter
what technique they
are trying to master.
14. Lesson 3 – Edit Like A Pro
Jing :
Can be used as part of an introductory lesson
Can be viewed later by individual students who need
review
Can be viewed outside of class time
Can provide individualized instruction when every student
is trying to accomplish a different goal with their editing
Can prevent the instructor from having to repeat
instructions
15. Lesson 4 –Sounds Good
The right sound
can make a good
film great. Audio
elements can
change the mood
and even the
meaning of a film.
16. Lesson 4 –Sounds Good
Students will use
Soundation to
create music beds
and sound effects
for their films.
17. Lesson 4 –Sounds Good
Soundation :
Has a huge selection of built in sound elements
Allows students to record and upload their own sounds
Has a user friendly interface which cuts down on
instruction time
Edits tempo and pitch in real time so you can set just the
right mood
Can be played in a browser while watching your video in
another window
18. Lesson 5 – Show and Tell
A film without
an audience is
incomplete.
19. Lesson 5 – Show and Tell
YouTube connects
our films with their
audience.
20. Lesson 5 – Show and Tell
YouTube :
Provides a gallery for displaying student work
Allows for filmmakers to tag and describe their vision and
techniques
Allows for comments and questions from peers and
instructors
Has editing functionality for last minute fixes and changes
Can be viewed from anywhere
Can be linked on the class Edmodo page
21. Filmmaking I – Unit 1
Edmodo : Communication, Planning, Feedback
Prezi : Shot Tutorials
Jing : Editing Tutorials
Soundation : Audio Elements
YouTube : Publishing, Editing, Feedback