Thursday, 17 March 2016

Unit 9: Learning Outcome B - Lesson 3

Aims:

To explore continuity editing

Objectives
  • All learners will be able to explain editing terminology; transitions, wipe, dissolve, fade in/fade out,  continuity editing
  • some learners will be able to identify editing effects in a film clip 
  • few learners will analyse a film clip

Starter

Write down the name of the film by the theme tune.

https://youtu.be/Ci-uCzwzsOE

THE EQUATION TO FIGURE OUT YOUR PERCENTAGE


(YOUR TOTAL MARK) DIVIDED 
 BY 10, THEN TIMES (X) THAT BY 100 = YOUR PERCENTAGE score

Activity 1

Write down what you understand by the term continuity editing?


Activity 2

In pairs, produce an A3 mind map of the information below. You will need to define each term listed under The Rules. You can use the internet to research the terms you do not yet know. Be prepared to present to the rest of the class.

Once created take a  upload to your editing blog. 
















Activity 3


Comment on the car chase scene in film clip Fast and Furious (https://youtu.be/9ZZL7PFeG7c)
Explain how continuity editing is being used in the scene. (180 degree rule, match cut, eyeline match, re-establishing shot) 

What is the benefits of using continuity editing in this sequence?


Activity 4

In your allocated groups research the following editing effects and add to your linot page: 

Dissolves technique
1. Explain what the the editing term dissolves mean.
2. Find an example of a dissolve effect used in a film. 
3. Explain the effect of this technique in the film.

Transitions technique

1. Explain what the editing term transition means
2 Find an example of a transition effect in a film
3. Explain the effect of this technique in the film. 

Fade in/Fade out
1. Explain what the editing term fade in and fade out transition means 
2. Find an example of a fade in and fade out effect in a film
3, Explain the effect of this technique  in the film.

Wipe1. Explain what the editing term wipe means 
2. Find an example of a  wipe effect in a film
3, Explain the effect of this technique  in the film.


Activity 5

In pairs complete this online test below. Once you have completed copy and paste the answers to a blog labeled Unit 9: Learning outcome B - Continuity editing Quiz and write 

https://quizlet.com/127842702/test?written=on&matching=on&mult_choice=on&tf=on&prompt-with=0&limit=20

Activity 6 

Tell me something you have learnt today.

Unit 9: Learning Outcome: Alternative editing styles - Lesson 4

Aims

To introduce alternative editing styles 

Objectives

All learners will be able to describe alternative editing techniques:  split screen, slow motion, freeze frames, speeded up shots 

Some learners will be able to explain alternative editing techniques  split screen, slow motion, freeze frames, speeded up shots 

Some learners will be able to analyse alternative editing techniques: split screen, , slow motion, freeze frames, speeded up shots in a film clip

Starter Quiz 

Activity 1


How do you think alternative editing differs from continuity editing which is invisible and seamless? 


Go onto the internet and research the following editing techniques:

1.  Define the following alternative editing technique.   Find an example of each of the technique in a film clip and add these to your linot page with the heading Alternative editing techniques. 
 
  • Freeze frame 

  • Split screen

  • Slow motion

  • Speeded up shot


Activity 3

Watch the You Tube video https://youtu.be/ejMA-okgm9I?list=PL-AA5rEgu7ySGWfLr_kxA5HlKOf2cLy9 and answer the following questions:

Identify which alternative editing technique used in the scene from the Good Fella's. 


How does this editing technique add meaning to the scene?


Activity 4

Explain how each of the following alternative editing techniques have been used in the film clips you have chosen on your linot page.
  • Freeze frame 
  • Split screen
  • Slow motion
  • Speeded up shot


Activity 5

Explain whether you think this type of editing fits under continuity editing. 


Activity 6

Tell me something you have learnt today








Wednesday, 16 March 2016

Activity Editing

Create a new post Unit 9 - editing



Clips to find and research and then analyse - paragraph on each


A Trip to the Moon


Apocalypse Now


Bonnie & Clyde



Terminology to research and write a paragraph for each on the definition and its importance

Cutting on action

Montage

Match cut or graphic match

Jump cut

Cross cutting













Brian' s lesson Describe what digital editing means to you

Unit 9 editing - Brian's lesson




What does editing mean to you?




Please write down three things:






1.


2.


3.








Later, at the end of the lesson we shall write three things again to see if your perception has changed:


1.


2.


3.



Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Unit 9: Learning Outcome B: Continuity Editing lesson 2

Aims:

To explore continuity editing

Objectives


  • All learners will be able to explain editing terminology; transitions, wipe, dissolve, fade in/fade out,  continuity editing
  • some learners will be able to identify editing effects in a film clip 
  • few learners will analyse a film clip
Starter

In pairs guess the film title through the image. 



THE EQUATION TO FIGURE OUT YOUR PERCENTAGE


(YOUR TOTAL MARK) DIVIDED BY 10, THEN TIMES THAT BY 100 = YOUR PERCENTAGE SC


Activity 1

In pairs think about our last lesson on continuity editing and write down one thing you remember from the session. 


Activity 2

Watch the following film clip (https://youtu.be/puo3pvVg1kI)  identify the editing techniques used. 

For example:
Cross cutting (parallel editing)  
180 degree rule
Jump Cut..............

Explain the effect of each technique 




Friday, 11 March 2016

Unit 3: Learning Outcome A: Analysis

Create a post labelled Unit 3: Learning A: Digital Media Production Analysis

Create a powerpoint with the heading Digital Media Production Analysis:

You need to analyse the following:

1) A music video
2) Film Trailer
3) News production

For the news production: Choose from the following:

Newsround
BBC News
Chanel 4 News
Sky News

Please use the framework below:

State the following
  • Codes and conventions
  • Use of stars
  • Representation
  • Narrative
  • Mode of address
  • Messages and values
  • Representation
  • Persuasive techniques

Unit 9: learning outcome B - Continuity Editing

Aims:

To introduce continuity editing 

Objectives:

by the end of the lesson:

All learners will be able to explain editing terminology; transitions, wipe, dissolve, fade in/fade out,  continuity editing
some learners will be able to identify editing effects in a film clip 
few learners will analyse a film clip


Starter –editing Quiz

In pairs watch the You Tube video (https://youtu.be/R9BS5N48LTc)  and answer the questions on the video. At the end add your scores up using the formula below and present your score as a percentage. 

THE EQUATION TO FIGURE OUT YOUR PERCENTAGE

(YOUR TOTAL MARK) DIVIDED BY 10, THEN TIMES THAT BY 100 = YOUR PERCENTAGE SCORE



Task 1

As a group watch the following film clip 077 spectre car chase scene (https://youtu.be/jygRWM3nIA0) answer the following questions:

State what types of shots have been used in this scene

What do you notice about the editing in this scene? 

Why is it important to think about how you edit a film? 

Task 2

Watch the You Tube video (https://youtu.be/QKfdEqke_Ys) and on your post it notes provided answer the following questions:

What do you understand by the term continuity editing

What is purpose of continuity editing

Explain 180 degree rule



Add this to information to your Linot page. (en-

Task 3

In your allocated groups research the following editing effects: use the sheet provided


Group 1 - Dissolves technique
1. Explain what the the editing term dissolves mean.
2. Find an example of a dissolve effect used in a film. 
3. Explain the effect of this technique in the film.

Group 2 - transitions technique

1. Explain what the editing term transition means
2 Find an example of a transition effect in a film
3. Explain the effect of this technique in the film. 

Group 3 Fade in/Fade out
1. Explain what the editing term fade in and fade out transition means 
2. Find an example of a fade in and fade out effect in a film
3, Explain the effect of this technique  in the film.

Group 4 

1. Explain what the editing term wipe means 
2. Find an example of a  wipe effect in a film
3, Explain the effect of this technique  in the film.

Task 5

Comment on the car chasing scene in Spectre describe and explain how continutity editing is used in the scene. (jump cut, 180 degree rule, match cut) 

What is the benefit of using continity editing?

Task 6

Tell me something you have learnt today.



Monday, 7 March 2016

Unit 2: Learning Outcome B: Pitch

Please see link the below as an example Pitch.

Once you have completed. Upload to blogger labelled Unit 2: Learning Outcome B: Pitch

http://www.slideshare.net/07patrguil/music-video-pitch-document

Unit 2 Learning Outcome B: Final Proposal Form

Please see link below and create your Proposal for your music video. Once completed upload to blogger posted as Unit 2: Learning Outcome B: Final Proposal. 

http://www.slideshare.net/BethMelia/music-video-proposal-and-treatment-15589889



Unit 2 Learning Outcome B: Production Meeting

Please complete 2 production meetings for your Music Video for each group

Production meeting 1 (the beginning stages of your music video) 

Stating all that needs to be completed

for example for your actions:
  • Song chosen
  • Decision on location of music video
  • Decision on actors
  • Decision on props and costumes
  • Storyboard
State who is responsible for each

Completed by provide the date of 3rd Feb

Please use the link provided and complete

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jjVPudHPHAdUHf5jdfRJEIDbahiSzY4KYSYhP9_QcfM/edit?usp=sharing

Production meeting on

Production Meeting 2 (Middle of the pre-production stage)

Under actions add the following:
  • storyboards
  • shot lists (uploaded)
  • location recce form
  • shooting schedule
  • permissions letter (copyright)
  • risk assessment.
  • Issues that have arisen after the first shooting 
State who is responsible for each action

Completed by 12th Feb 

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

Unit 2: Learning Outcome A

Activity 1

Please check you have completed your PowerPoint Presentation on your Music Video that you choose to complete. Make sure this is on a Post labelled Unit 2: Learning outcome A: Music Video Powerpoint.

Activity 2

Each produce a PowerPoint presentation please use the following framework for your a different music:



  • Title
  • Meanings created through M-E-S and cinematography
  • How narrative is ordered and structured
  • what locations to use
  • purpose
  • how it will be distributed
  • an understanding of Target audience