| Presentation of the proposal for the video | 25 |
| Technical aspect of the production | 25 |
| Theme and creativity | 25 |
| Crewing or team participation | 10 |
| Assignment #1 | 5 |
| Assignment #2 | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
| A | 100-95 |
| A- | 94-90 |
| B+ | 89-87 |
| B | 86-83 |
| B- | 82-80 |
| C+ | 79-77 |
| C | 76-73 |
| C- | 72-70 |
| D+ | 69-67 |
| D | 66-63 |
| D- | 62-60 |
| F | 59 and below |
Date this Topic Activity/Assignment
13 January Introduction to the course Topic discussionViewing and discussing past student productions Creating teamsRead Handout
27 January Viewing and critical discussion of a documentary film; interviewing and editingHow to write a script, proposal, and storyboard (This is a basic review from Introduction to TV Production) Reading Assignment*:Pre Production: Chapter 3 Preparation before Shooting
3 February Review of studio equipment and advanced EFP equipment Hands on learning for the EFP package Teams 1 and 2
10 February Class discussion of documentary topics.In class writing of a 30 to 60 second PSA that includes an interview. Assignment 1 dueReading Assignment*:Developing skills as a directorProject 6, 7, 8, 9 10
24 February Collecting the PSA footage - Teams A and B Field work/shooting
3 March Individual meetings with the instructor to discuss documentary ideas/topics and development Team 1: 12.30Team 2: 1.10Team 3: 1.40Team 4: 2.20Reading Assignment*:Authorship, Chapter 21
17 March Learning how to use the editor - Team A Reading Assignment*:Postproduction, Chapters 12 through 17
24 March Learning how to use the editor - Team B —
31 March Proposal Presentations for the documentary Team 1: 12.30Team 2: 1.10Team 3: 1.40Team 4: 2.20
7 April In-class shooting day Team 1 & 2
14 April In-class shooting day Team 3 & 4
28 April Class presentation and viewing raw footage Team 1: 12.30 2: 1.10Team 3: 1.40Team 4: 2.20
5 May In-class editing Team 1 & 2
9 May Viewing & Critique Session of VideosNote Final is on Friday May 9 1:30 - 4:30. Team 1 7 2
Part A
Part B
Choose a topic and answer the following questions. You must type this paper and present it in class on February 10.
1. Is there an area in which I am already knowledgeable and even opinionated?
2. Do I feel a strong and emotional connection to the area, more so than any other practical subject?
3. Can I do justice to the subject?
4. Do I have a drive to learn more about this subject?
5. What is the subject's underlying significance to me?
6. What can I find that's unusual and interesting about it?
7. Where is its specialness really visible?
8. How narrowly, and therefore deeply, can I focus my film's attention?
9. What can show?
On a scale from 1 through 10 (1 being the least and 10 being the most), how controversial is this topic?
Who and how many people would be interested in knowing more about this topic?
What are some possible slants or perspectives to approaching this topic?
How can my video help to inform and create more social responsibility?
What technical ideas and creative ideas can I think of using to help communicate my idea in an effective way? Why use this technical and/or creative approach?
What are the ethical issues involved in doing a documentary on topic?
How do I plan to handle the ethical issues of the project?
How will I research the topic?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of doing this topic?Topic Selection Suggestions
The impact or effects of AIDS on society
Sexual harassment in the work place or on the college campus
Educational problems
Date rape, or rape
Racism and discrimination
Violence and/or sexism
Child abuse
Teenager's issues: drugs, sexuality, or music
Feminist agenda
New age spirituality or traditional religion
Government
Assignment 2
The assignment's objective is to introduce you to all phases of production before making your final documentary.
For this assignment, each team must write, shoot, produce, and edit a 30 or 60 second public service announcement (PSA). The PSA can be on any legitimate topic, but must include an interview. Some in-class time will be allotted for the writing, shooting, and editing of this assignment.
This assignment is worth 10 points.
CM 360 Advanced Television - Written Proposal and Script Formats for Your Projects
1. All proposals must:
· Be typed. Scripts must also be typed
· Include a storyboard
· Be approved by the instructor before production can begin
2. You must submit a copy of your proposal, script, and shot sheets before videotaping your project
3. After you have an approved proposal, you can begin work on your project. Minor changes will probably be necessary, and you must make decisions about these minor changes on your own. However, remember that the instructor approved a specific idea. If you want to make major changes, you must consult the instructor.
The following pages include the format you should use for your proposal, script, and shot sheets.
Please note the following:
Mistyped scripts and/or proposals that do not use the prescribed formats or are incomplete reduce your overall grade:
· For every mistyped word, 1 point will be deducted.
· Out of format scripts and proposals deduct 20 points.
· Incomplete scripts and proposals deduct 50 points
Be wise and follow format complete assignments, and hand in scripts and paper work you wazzu can be proud of. Carelessness is unprofessional!
CM 360 Advanced Television - 3/4 inch SONY Field Package Setup
Unit 1 - AC Adapter
1. Plug this unit into the wall.
2. Connect DC OUT to VCR's DC IN.
Unit 2 - VCR and Camera Connections
Plug camera cable into VIDEO IN Camera Selector on the VCR, and into the VTR Selector in the Camera.
Unit 3 - TV Monitor and VCR
1. Plug cable into AUDIO OUT on VCR and into AUDIO IN to the TV monitor.
2. Plug cable into VIDEO OUT on VCR and into VIDEO IN to the TV monitor.
Note: Place the switch in back of the TV monitor to OPERATE MODE so that the monitor functions properly.
Unit 4- Microphones
Plug all microphones into the microphone inputs on the VCR, not the camera.
Note the following:
1. Batteries run 2 to 3 hours.
2. Set White.
3. Package your video tapes.
4. Record black on all tapes.
5. Buy your own master tape if possible.
6. Have a sound tech monitor the Audio VU meter.
7. Avoid snow.
No Snow Footage to Use No Snow
Advanced Television Production Critical Evaluation of the Documentary Production
Team #
Producers:
_____________________________________________
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_____________________________________________
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Project Title______________________________Length________________
Grade_________________
Presentation of Proposal, Storyboard, and Script - 25 points
Was the presentation effective in terms of the team selling their ideas? Look for style, visualization, and communication.
Theme and Creativity- 25 points
Is the theme communicated effectively in the video? How appropriate is the subject matter or theme for presentation in the genre of documentary? How creative are the producers? How could the producers be more creative or effective in communicating their ideas?
Technical Aspects - 25 points
In the following aspects, how effective are the producers in terms of the techniques used with the technology and the aesthetics applied?
Visualization or Cinematography
Shot development and Titles
Lighting and the setting/scene design (props)
Sound Track - music, narration, dialog, and sound effects
Editing Style
General Comments and suggestions
Advanced Television Production - Practice Lab Production
The Squeeze
Off-air Setup
READY CAMERA 1 AND 2
READY TALENT AND FLOOR MANAGER
READY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (TD)
READY CHARACTER GENERATOR (CG)
READY AUDIO
READY VIDEO OPERATOR
READY VTR (VIDEO RECORDER)
READY TO TAKE DOWNSTREAM KEY (CG THE SQUEEZE)
READY AUDIO
READY TO CUE TALENT
READY TO TAKE CAMERA 1
On-Air
ROLL VTR
TAKE DOWNSTREAM KEY
READY TO TAKE DOWNSTREAM KEY OUT
TAKE OUT DOWNSTREAM KEY
CUE TALENT, TAKE CAMERA 1, AND ROLL AUDIO
CAMERA 1 STILL PICTURE OF OLD-FASHIONED WOMAN.READY TO TAKE CAMERA 2 ANNC: Do you remember the old days when things were very hard to get?
TAKE CAMERA 2 MCU OF YOUNG MAN TRYING TO SHAKE KETCHUP OUT OF A BOTTLEMAN PERKS UP AND LOOKS INTO CAMERA. ANNC: Like ketchup out of a bottle
TAKE CAMERA 2 CLOSEUP OF KETCHUP BOTTLE WITH A WOMAN'S HAND ON THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE, SLOWLY BUT SMOOTHLY CARESSING THE NECK OF THE BOTTLE. CAMERA FOLLOWS BOTTLE AND HAND AS IT STRUTS ACROSS THE TABLE. STRIPPER MUSIC
READY CAMERA 1 TO ZOOM OUT
ZOOM OUT CAMERA 1 TO MCU OF MALE AND FEMALE. FEMALE PLACES ARM AROUND MALE'S SHOULDER AND SLOWLY BUT SMOOTHLY CARESSES HIS HAIR AND FACE. READY TO TAKE CAMERA 2 ANNC: Heinz thick, rich, but e-a-s-y. Come on now, try it. Give Heinz a squeeze.
TAKE CAMERA 2 CLOSE UP OF FEMALE HAND SQUEEZING THE KETCHUP BOTTLE. BOTTLE: Squeeze Me! (Laughs)
READY TO FADE TO BLACKREAD T FADE OUT AUDIO
FADE TO BLACKFADE AUDIO