Filmmaking to Enhance Higher Level Thinking Skills Adapted from: Don Redgwell & Bob Oldfield
Filmmaking to Enhance Higher Level Thinking
Skills
Adapted from:
Don Redgwell & Bob Oldfield
The Video Challenge
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» Each clip must be no longer than 20 seconds.
» Each team member must film at least two clips.
» Clips can be one 20 second shot or can have more than one shot, but still totaling 20 seconds.
» Each scene must fulfill the Actions and Film Technique components.
» Limit the use of the zoom - the video can easily become too jumpy. Alternative - To shoot a close-up, get close-up.
» You can complete the video challenges in any order you choose.
» Each clip must be no longer than 20 seconds.
» Each team member must film at least two clips.
» Clips can be one 20 second shot or can have more than one shot, but still totaling 20 seconds.
» Each scene must fulfill the Actions and Film Technique components.
» Limit the use of the zoom - the video can easily become too jumpy. Alternative - To shoot a close-up, get close-up.
» You can complete the video challenges in any order you choose.
Official RulesOfficial Rules
Video Challenge #1
» Action: Film a team member
shooting the perfect foul shot or slam dunking a basketball.
» Film Technique: High Angle Shot
» Film the scene from above the basketball hoop.
» Be careful! (Use the ladder provided)
» Action: Film a team member
shooting the perfect foul shot or slam dunking a basketball.
» Film Technique: High Angle Shot
» Film the scene from above the basketball hoop.
» Be careful! (Use the ladder provided)
Video Challenge #2» Action:
In the drama room perform a conversational scene from your favourite classic movie or classical play.
» Film Technique: Point of View Shot
» Film the conversation from over the shoulder of the listener. (Remember the 180 Rule!)
» Action: In the drama room
perform a conversational scene from your favourite classic movie or classical play.
» Film Technique: Point of View Shot
» Film the conversation from over the shoulder of the listener. (Remember the 180 Rule!)
Video Challenge #3
» Action: Film your team
members dancing a classic waltz. Don’t worry about the music, we’ll dub it in later.
» Film Technique: Circular Walk Around
Shot» Film the couple
dancing by circling the couple with the camera rolling.
» Action: Film your team
members dancing a classic waltz. Don’t worry about the music, we’ll dub it in later.
» Film Technique: Circular Walk Around
Shot» Film the couple
dancing by circling the couple with the camera rolling.
Video Challenge #4
» Action: Film the main
entrance of the school a through your partner’s legs.
» Film Techniques: Ground Level Shot
» The camera angle must be from ground level.
Framed Shot» The legs must form
a triangular frame for the shot
» Action: Film the main
entrance of the school a through your partner’s legs.
» Film Techniques: Ground Level Shot
» The camera angle must be from ground level.
Framed Shot» The legs must form
a triangular frame for the shot
Video Challenge #5
» Action: Film your team
members enjoying a snack at the break.
» Film Technique: Frisbee Shot
» Film the food travelling from the hand to the mouth.
» Action: Film your team
members enjoying a snack at the break.
» Film Technique: Frisbee Shot
» Film the food travelling from the hand to the mouth.
Video Challenge #6
» Action: Film your team
members in a heated argument.
» Film Technique: Walk Out of Frame
Shot» The scene should
end with one of the combatants walking out of the scene.
» Action: Film your team
members in a heated argument.
» Film Technique: Walk Out of Frame
Shot» The scene should
end with one of the combatants walking out of the scene.
Video Challenge #7
» Action: Film the same team
member that walked out of scene 6 opening a locker door.
» Film Technique: Insider shot
» Film the scene from inside the locker looking out.
» Action: Film the same team
member that walked out of scene 6 opening a locker door.
» Film Technique: Insider shot
» Film the scene from inside the locker looking out.
Video Challenge #8
» Action: Film a panoramic view
from the highest point to which you have access.
» Film Technique: High angle Panoramic
Shot» Your team members
must be waving to you from below.
» Action: Film a panoramic view
from the highest point to which you have access.
» Film Technique: High angle Panoramic
Shot» Your team members
must be waving to you from below.
Editing with Sony Vegas
» Open Sony Vegas and start a new project.
» Create folders: movie_project>images movies>music
» Save the project in h://work_ip/movies
» Attach the firewire cable to the camera and the computer.
» Open Sony Vegas and start a new project.
» Create folders: movie_project>images movies>music
» Save the project in h://work_ip/movies
» Attach the firewire cable to the camera and the computer.
» Turn the camera on and capture video from Sony Vegas.
» Use the controls on the camera to rewind the film.
» Use the editing tools to crop film, add Titles, Effects, Transitions, and audio.
» Save every five minutes
» Turn the camera on and capture video from Sony Vegas.
» Use the controls on the camera to rewind the film.
» Use the editing tools to crop film, add Titles, Effects, Transitions, and audio.
» Save every five minutes
Celebration!
» Once you have exported your film to Quicktime in CD format, copy your file to the Recordable CD supplied.
» Congratulations!! Take your CD with you to share with your friends.
» Once you have exported your film to Quicktime in CD format, copy your file to the Recordable CD supplied.
» Congratulations!! Take your CD with you to share with your friends.