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Thursday, December 15, 2011
Media Mid Term Documentary Project:
Research a subject (a concept based on a person, place, historical time period) create a short documentary video no longer than 5 minutes by following the following criteria. Turn in a production plan and a video (due dates below)
PART 1:
Due Tuesday December 13th
Write a two page descriptive and detailed production plan based on the production guidelines in your Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide.
The plan should include the following:
1. A thoughtful concept that is based on a person, place, or historical time period throughout history.
2. Introductory research that narrows in on specific aspects of your subject, which the film will attempt to illuminate.
3. A list of reference and research sites from books and the internet.
4. A description of the documentary style/approach which you will be using to create the documentary (narration, animation, found archival footage and/or photos)
5. A detailed description of the structure or editing plan you intend on following. How will you organize your information, edit it, present it.
PART 2:
Due Tuesday December 20th
Using found footage (photos and videos found on the internet) and/or your own recorded sound, video, photos to create a short documentary based on the research you did during the production plan phase.
1. Organizational structure of the film should work to support the main idea.
2. Make sure transitions are seamless, moving smoothly from shot to shot.
3. Sound should be consistent throughout the video without peaking or dramatic jarring shifts that don’t work to improve the video.
4. Edits should be smooth, quick, and not draw attention away from the main idea.
Resources:
The National Archives (link to state archives)
www.archives.gov
Youtube:
www.youtube.com
PART 1:
Due Tuesday December 13th
Write a two page descriptive and detailed production plan based on the production guidelines in your Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide.
The plan should include the following:
1. A thoughtful concept that is based on a person, place, or historical time period throughout history.
2. Introductory research that narrows in on specific aspects of your subject, which the film will attempt to illuminate.
3. A list of reference and research sites from books and the internet.
4. A description of the documentary style/approach which you will be using to create the documentary (narration, animation, found archival footage and/or photos)
5. A detailed description of the structure or editing plan you intend on following. How will you organize your information, edit it, present it.
PART 2:
Due Tuesday December 20th
Using found footage (photos and videos found on the internet) and/or your own recorded sound, video, photos to create a short documentary based on the research you did during the production plan phase.
1. Organizational structure of the film should work to support the main idea.
2. Make sure transitions are seamless, moving smoothly from shot to shot.
3. Sound should be consistent throughout the video without peaking or dramatic jarring shifts that don’t work to improve the video.
4. Edits should be smooth, quick, and not draw attention away from the main idea.
Resources:
The National Archives (link to state archives)
www.archives.gov
Youtube:
www.youtube.com
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