A student moves sequentially through three separate locations. But just showing that simple sequence is pretty boring. Add a narrative and create a story to go along with that sequence.
Content Objectives:
Familiarity with the 3 stages of production – Preproduction, Production, Postproduction
Learning how to tell one story through multiple locations
Development of camera techniques and visual narrative storytelling
Further understanding of narrative and documentary
Expectations:
Brainstorm ideas for your project. Think about story ideas, locations, specific shots, or sequences, props, costumes, and anything else that might be a part of your project.
Using your notes from brainstorming, write a 1-paragraph treatment (summary of the plot) for your project that is 3-5 sentences long.
You must use all of the prescribed shots given to you by the instructor.
No single shot may last longer than six seconds.
The finished piece must be at least 1 minute long, but no longer than 2 minutes.
Modifications:
If a school camera is unavailable for any reason, this assignment can be finished with a cell phone.
Necessary Knowledge:
Three stages of production
Brainstorming and planning process
Shooting video at a specific location
Relating ideas with the written word
Shot composition, camera technique/operation, basic editing techniques