Film & Animation I-Period 2 Assignments

Watch this film (or part of it) and answer these questions.


1.  Does this style of comedy remind you of anything else you've seen before? What?
2.  Even though this movie was released in 1936, audiences still find it funny today. Why do you think so?
3.  Besides adding dialogue and color, how might this film be different it it were made today?

Please complete this quick survey to help me improve Film & Animation class. Thanks!

1.  In the story of Atreyu (the warrior), what are some obstacles he must get past to reach his goal?
2.  What do you think is Bastian's (the reader) main goal in this movie?
3.  What do you think The Nothing (dark force) represents to Bastian?


*We will watch this movie in class, but you can rent it at the link below

After you complete your STORY IDEA, create the film!

Requirements:
- complete story with beginning, middle, end
- story must be comedy, horror or both
- at least 8 camera shots
- under 5 minutes long


ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT:
If you are unable to record and edit, submit a photo of a hand drawn STORYBOARD.

Requirements:
- complete story with beginning, middle, end
- at least 8 camera shots
- label each drawing with shot number and shot description

Watch the short film "Delivery" and complete the attached film study in Google Slides.

Complete the attached Google Document template to plan your next story. Try to create a situation with exaggerated or unrealistic elements to make it comedic or scary! 

PART 1 - Story Basics:

- Main Character (who is the story about?):
- Goal (what are they trying to do?):
- Obstacle (what is stopping them from doing it?):

PART 2- Story Structure:

- Act 1 (How is the character and their goal introduced?):
- Act 2 (How does the obstacle come into the story and how does it get worse?)
- Act 3 (How does the character overcome the obstacle and achieve their goal?)

Please complete the attached worksheet. Use the same situations as before, but this time, make them horror!


* You might need to make a copy to write on this document. 

Watch this short film and answer the following questions.


1.  Describe the location/setting. How does this make things scarier?
2.  Write at least 2 things that are unrealistic in this film.
3.  How does the ending add to the horror? Is the conflict resolved?
4.  Based on what we discussed, what type of horror is this film?

1.  Did you think this film was scary? Why or why not?
2.  The character in this film is alone. Do you think this would be less scary if another person was with her? Why or why not?
3.  Many people have a smartphone. Why do you think the filmmaker made a horror story about a smartphone?

1.  How is MONSTER horror different from PARANORMAL horror?
2.  How is KILLER/SLASHER horror different from PSYCHOLOGICAL horror?
3.  What kinds of things would be seen in GORE/SHOCK horror?
4.  Which type of horror do you like best? Why?

Please complete the attached worksheet.

Watch this short animated film and answer the following questions.


1.  In a dramatic story, this might be a serious situation. How is this story turned to comedy?
2.  Write at least 2 things that are unrealistic in this film.
3.  How does the ending add to the comedy? Is it a happy ending?
4.  Based on what we discussed, what type of comedy is this film?

1.  How is SLAPSTICK comedy different from SCREWBALL comedy?
2.  What is PARODY?
3.  What is DARK COMEDY?
4.  Which type of comedy do you like best? Why?

1.  The character of Mr. Bean is very popular all over of the world. Why do you think so?
2.  The story is basic: a man makes a sandwich. How is this turned to comedy here?
3.  Why do you think the writers decided to have another person sitting next to Mr. Bean? How does this add to the scene?

After you RECORD and EDIT, you can turn in your edited film here.

Requirements:
- complete story with beginning, middle, end
- at least 8 camera shots
- under 5 minutes long


ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT:
If you are unable to record and edit, submit a photo of a hand drawn STORYBOARD.

Requirements:
- complete story with beginning, middle, end
- at least 8 camera shots
- label each drawing with shot number and shot description

After you complete the SHOT LIST, you're ready to record and edit your video! 


Submit a screenshot of your "Narrative Film" project started in an editing program. If possible, please show the video library and timeline you've started. Show me evidence that you have begun to edit!

*I've attached "how to screenshot" images for Chromebook, Mac and Windows

Watch the short film "Strangers" and complete the attached film study in Google Slides.

After you complete your STORY IDEA and OUTLINE, create a SHOT LIST to plan your camera shots. This should be a written list describing which shot sizes/shot types might be used to show your story as a film. Use the template below.

Hint: You might consider turning each line in your outline into a separate shot (10 lines = 10 shots)

Watch this short film and complete the assignment below.

1.  How much of a person's body can be seen in a WIDE SHOT?

2.  How much of a person's body can be seen in a MEDIUM SHOT?

3.  How much of a person's body can be seen in a CLOSE-UP SHOT?

4.  How much of a person's body can be seen in an EXTREME CLOSE-UP SHOT?

After you complete your STORY IDEA worksheet...


Write out the basic structure of your "lost & found" story. This will help plan your film. 


What happens first? Then what? And then? Keep it simple.

NOTE: Don't focus too much on the formatting here. You can just write out a numbered list of things that happen. This should end up being no more than 1 page.

For example:

1. Student 1 goes to class and hears about the assignment
2. Student 1 meets with Student 2 and Student 3 in hallway and begins talking about ideas
3. Student 2 and Student 3 walk together and encounter Student 4 holding a mysterious box
4. Student 2 and Student 3 end up playing a game to guess what's inside Student 4's box
5. Student 4 reveals that the box contains a completed film script
6. etc
7. etc
8. etc

Complete the attached Google Document template to plan your story related to the theme of "lost & found."

PART 1 - Story Basics:

- Main Character (who is the story about?):
- Goal (what are they trying to do?):
- Obstacle (what is stopping them from doing it?):

PART 2- Story Structure:

- Act 1 (How is the character and their goal introduced?):
- Act 2 (How does the obstacle come into the story and how does it get worse?)
- Act 3 (How does the character overcome the obstacle and achieve their goal?)

Thinking about the theme of "Lost and Found," please answer the following questions.


1.  Think about a TIME IN YOUR LIFE that you or someone you know lost something important. What was it? Was it found again?


2.  What emotions best describe that situation?


3.  Think about a FICTIONAL STORY (movie, show, book, etc) where a character lost something important. What was it? Was it found again?


4.  What emotions best describe that story?

Watch the student film "Remind Me Later" and answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.


1.  What is the main character's GOAL, and what is the OBSTACLE?
2.  What is the central CONFLICT of this story? (character vs. what?)
3.  Thinking about the 3 ACT STRUCTURE, does this story feel well-paced? Why or why not?
4.  Is this story realistic and relatable? Why or why not?

1. What is an example of a common STORY CONFLICT?
2. What is the most common STORY STRUCTURE?

1. Download at least 7 video clips that all strongly display the SAME COLOR (Example: blue building, blue water, blue dog, etc)
2. Edit together a 20 SECOND MONTAGE using those videos using a SLOW PACE
3. Write the name of your chosen color over a black screen (create a title)
4. Optional: Add music

* There is a link below to suggested editing apps

1. Find at least 10 video clips of ANIMALS
2. Edit together a 15 SECOND MONTAGE using those videos
3. Optional: Add music
4. Bonus Challenge: Write the name of each animal over each shot (create titles)

* There is a link below to suggested editing apps

Watch this video and answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Describe the pacing (timing & flow).

2. How does this editing style make the audience feel?

3. Why did the editor choose this pace?

Watch this video and answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Describe the pacing (timing & flow).

2. How does this editing style make the audience feel?

3. Why did the editor choose this pace?

Answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. What is a MONTAGE?
2. What is the purpose of a montage? What information can it give to the audience?
3. Where have you seen montages used?

Watch this video and answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Describe the pacing (timing & flow).

2. How does this editing style make the audience feel?

3. Why did the editor choose this pace?

Watch this video and answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Describe the pacing (timing & flow).

2. How does this editing style make the audience feel?

3. Why did the editor choose this pace?

1. Why is the Kuleshov Effect useful in video editing?
2. How might you use it in your own videos when you edit?

Use this Jamboard to place 2 IMAGES SIDE BY SIDE to create a meaning or mood.
Write it out like an equation (a + b = c).

1. What is JUXTAPOSITION?

2. What is THE KULESHOV EFFECT?

3. In video editing, if a shot of a MAN'S FACE is placed after a shot of FOOD, what meaning might this convey to the audience?

4. In video editing, if a shot of a MAN'S FACE is placed after a shot of a COLD BEVERAGE, what meaning might this convey to the audience?

1. What does it mean to EDIT something, in general?
2. What is EDITING, as related to film/video?
3. What are 3 common TRANSITIONS used in video editing?

Compliment Sandwich time!

Give
ONE compliment,
ONE criticism, and
ONE compliment again.

Yay! We are at the end of the unit.
I am so excited to see everyone's projects!

Make a personal connection! First, tell me which movie you picked.

1. Tell me, how does the movie you picked out relate to you?

2. If you were the main character in the movie, would you have acted the same way? Or would you have done something different?

3. There must be a reason why you chose this movie. Tell me why!

Submit your 1st draft as an attachment below.

GRADING SCALE:
12 = 100
11 = 90
10 = 85
9 = 80
8 = 75
7 = 70
6 = 65
5 = 60
1-4 = incomplete
0 = missing

1. Write down ONE important reason why adding captions to your video is important.

2. Write down ONE tip on writing a good caption.

Record yourself!
Record your voice, introducing your Whiteboard Animation in a Fun Tone.
Upload the recording on Google Classroom

Example:
“Hi! Welcome to my Whiteboard Animation!”
“Hello! This is the summary of ‘Memo’!”
"Welcome to the story of 'Best Friend'!"



For tips on how to record successfully, watch the videos linked below!
There is also an teacher's example of how your recording should sound like with a 'fun tone'

Here's a fun way to practice adding speed to your video.
Watch the quick tutorial and make your own!

1. Please download the app "KineMaster"
This app should be available on both IOS and ANDROID*
2. Record a video with a moving subject/object for 10 seconds
3. Upload this video into KineMaster
4. Make sure the video is HORIZONTAL
5. Add 4x speed to the video

The 10 second video should condense into 2~3 seconds.
PLEASE DO NOT SCREEN RECORD
You will need this skill/technique when you want to add speed to you Whiteboard Animation later on.

Hey guys! I will begin recording our lessons that will be sent to my college professors in order for them to evaluate how I am doing.
Please fill out the consent form and let me know if you DO consent or if you DO NOT consent.

Watch and tutorial and see how you should fill out the form.

It would really REALLY mean so much to me if you could consent. BUT there is absolutely no pressure. I will respect whatever choice you and your parents decide to make! :)

Use the website:
https://dochub.com/

After you are done finding your reference photos, start your drawing using the template below!

With the text you wrote for the 3-3 assignment, plan what you want to draw for each scene.

Again this should continue one from the movie you picked:
"Memo"
"Mom's Sweater"
"Coffin"
"Best Friend"

Refer back to the 3-3 assignment. Continue on with the movie that you picked!

Find at least 10 reference photos online!
Find photos that you want to use for your reference before you start drawing.
Gather these photos and add your slides on google slides!

Movies:
"Memo"
"Coffin"
"Mom's Sweater"
"Best Friend"

Pick ONE movie from the list we watched in class. Then complete the worksheet attached below.
-Write in FULL SENTENCES
-Add commentary (your opinions)

These answers are going to be your SCRIPT!

Summarize Kung Fu Panda by watching the video and answering the questions!
We did this together in class so this is a simple reminder!

1. Who are the characters in this film?
2. Where do the characters live?
3. What were the problems the character was facing?
4. How were the problems solved?
5. What is the lesson of this movie?

Complete these questions for each movie we watch in class.

* Use feedback from your "Rough Edit" to submit a revised final version here.

Your final version should be 1-5 minutes long. It should feel complete, ready to be watched and ready to be graded.

GRADING SCALE:
12 = 100
11 = 90
10 = 85
9 = 80
8 = 75
7 = 70
6 = 65
5 = 60
1-4 = incomplete
0 = missing

Choose ONE VIDEO and answer the following questions about it:

1. What is the topic? Who is being interviewed?
2. Where were the interviews recorded? Why were these locations chosen?
3. What are 5 examples of B-roll shots used?

Choose one of the following options:

1. OBSERVATIONAL DOCUMENTARY (1-5 minutes long)
Focus on the experience of daily life. Use lots of B-roll to show things to the audience.
* Examples of what to show:
- What happens in your home?
- What are some daily routines?
- How do you spend your time?
- What do you do for fun?
- How do you "do school"?

2. PARTICIPATORY DOCUMENTARY (1-5 minutes long)
Focus on the emotional experience. Use interviews to share thoughts and opinions. You may include yourself.
* Examples of what to show:
- How do you feel about this?
- How do others feel about this?
- Is life better or worse right now?
- What are you happy about?
- What are you not happy about?


* Submit your first edited version here (MP4 file). I'll give you feedback and you will resubmit a final version with changes.

GRADING SCALE:
12 = 100
11 = 90
10 = 85
9 = 80
8 = 75
7 = 70
6 = 65
5 = 60
1-4 = incomplete
0 = missing

Submit a screenshot of your "Short Doc" project started in an editing program. If possible, please show the video library and timeline you've started. Show me evidence that you have begun to edit!

*I've attached "how to screenshot" images for Chromebook, Mac and Windows

Choose ONE VIDEO and answer the following questions about it:

1. What is the topic? Who is being interviewed?
2. Where was the main interview recorded?
3. What are 3 examples of B-roll shots used?

After you watch these 2 films, answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.


1. What does the filmmaker do instead of using interviews in "Tikal"?
2. Why do you think the filmmakers who made "Acadiana" decided not to include interviews?
3. Which film did you like better? Why?

Use this Google Document template to plan out your shots. Include INTERVIEW SHOTS and B-ROLL shots as needed. This template is organized by location, which will help in planning your recording schedule.

Use this template to plan out your interviews. Decide who you will be interviewing and write out the questions you will ask each person (it's OK to re-use the same questions).

Using any video editing software you like, assemble the 3 video clips into a 10 SECOND sequence in the following order:

1. Alarm clock
2. Jellyfish
3. Cassette tape

Add the MP3 as an audio track and mute (turn off) all other audio.

Export a final MP4 video file to turn in here.

* I suggest using WeVideo for editing if you don't have iMovie or Windows Moviemaker on your computer

1. Video editing is NOT special effects. What is editing?
2. How is a timeline used in video editing?

Please list out at least 5 IDEAS for B-Roll shots related to the topic of "remote learning" or "life at home during Covid."

You can respond with a Google Document or write a private comment.

Please write 2 documentary ideas from today's discussion.

Write 10 possible questions you might ask a student in an interview about REMOTE LEARNING/LIFE AT HOME. Please submit a Google Document listing your questions.

Do your best to go beyond basic "yes" or "no" questions - try to write questions that will get interesting, long responses! Remember to ask "how" and "why." Feel free to write more than 10!

After watching the film "BEL," answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Why do you think the filmmaker recorded so much B-Roll? Please list 3 examples of b-roll shots in the film.

2. Where do you think the main interview was recorded? Why?

3. The filmmaker never showed the video from the interview, just the sound of the artist's voice. Why do you think she made this choice?

Thinking back to our discussion about interview tips, what are 2 ways you can make an interview turn out better?

Find or create 3 different locations

For each location, take two different shots
1st location: Change the Composition
2nd location: Change the Prop
3rd Location: Change the Composition or Prop

With each location, give a 1~2 sentence explanation of why you chose the space.
Use the template attached to submit photos and explanation.

1. Who would you interview?
2. Where would you interview them?
3. Personality trait/hobby/interest?

Remember to think about what your "bias" is while answering these questions

Use our notes on Jamboard (plus your own ideas) to complete this slideshow.

5 steps:

1. What do I see? (at least 10 observations)
2. What is the context?
3. What is the film about?
4. Why is the film important?
5. Make a connection

1. A documentary is a REPRESENTATION of reality, but not actually reality. What does this mean?
2. What is BIAS?
3. Do you think the film "Election Night" does a good job of presenting an UNBIASED view of its topic?

Hint: The slideshow from this discussion is posted.

After watching the film "Six Degrees of Caffeination," answer the following questions in a private comment or Google Document.

1. Why do you think the filmmaker made the film?
2. What did the filmmaker leave out?
3. Do you think this film gives an unbiased look at its topic (coffee)?

1. What is an OBSERVATIONAL documentary?
2. What is a PARTICIPATORY documentary?

Please complete this survey to help me make this experience better for you. Thanks!

1. What is a DOCUMENTARY FILM?
2. What 2 ELEMENTS, or "ingredients" do most documentary films have?

Create a short stop motion film that shows an object/figure making a change to another object/figure. For example you can have object 1 push object 2, transform it, make it disappear, etc. Think about CAUSE & EFFECT. What can one object do to have an effect on another object?

Rubric:
- must show a "cause & effect" moment
- 100 frames or more
- proper focus
- proper exposure
- good composition
- smooth animation
- interesting to watch
- creative and unique

Scoring:
8 = 100%
7 = 90%
6 = 85%
5 = 80%
4 = 75%
3 = 70%
2 = 65%
1 = 60%
0 = incomplete

* I've attached some examples of past student work for inspiration

Please turn on your camera!

Thinking about your next stop-motion project, please answer the following questions:

1. What materials/objects are you thinking about using?
2. Where are you planning on taking the photos? Will you use a special background?
3. What strategies do you have to keep the camera from moving too much?
4. What will happen in your film? What will be the "cause and effect" moment?

After you complete the Stop Motion Food assignment, answer the following questions:

1. What challenges did you have while working on the project?
2. What did you like best about the process?
3. What did you learn by making this film that you can apply to your next stop-motion animation?

Use GIF Maker or Stop Motion Studio to create a practice stop-motion animation!

Requirements:
- Must use FOOD as your animated objects
- Objects need to appear to move
- Must take at least 100 photos (about 3-4 seconds animation)

*Export a final GIF or MP4 file to turn in

Use our notes on Jamboard (plus your own ideas) to complete this slideshow.

5 steps:

1. What do I see? (at least 10 observations)
2. What is the context?
3. How do I know?
4. Why is the film important?
5. Make a connection

1. What is STOP MOTION ANIMATION?
2. What are 3 examples of materials an animator might use for stop motion animation?

Using Piskel, create a short 8-bit animation loop about your relationship with technology. Consider special objects or routines in your life related to tech. Your animation can be simple or complicated, but must include some kind of visual change or movement. Also, your design must be original - no copied characters, images, etc.

*Your animation needs to be 60 FRAMES or more


To export:
1. Click on EXPORT (see screenshot)
2. Change the resolution to 500x500
3. Select GIF
4. Check the LOOP box
5. Press DOWNLOAD
6. ADD the FILE to this assignment, and then mark it as DONE.

1. What are PIXELS?
2. What is RESOLUTION?

Directions:
1. Sign in to piskelapp.com using your CPS gmail login ([email protected])
2. Create Sprite
3. Resize the drawing area to 50 x 50
4. Draw using the pen tool
5. Duplicate the frame & make a small changes
6. Draw/Duplicate/Repeat until complete
7. Export file
- Change the scale to 500 x 500
- Select GIF
- Check the LOOP box
- Click DOWNLOAD
8. Find exported .gif file, turn in to Google Classroom

* CREATE A LOOP USING AT LEAST 30 FRAMES

Use our notes on Jamboard (plus your own ideas) to complete this slideshow.

5 steps:

1. What do I see? (at least 10 observations)
2. What is the context?
3. How do I know?
4. Why is the film important?
5. Make a connection

1. What is one advantage of recording PHOTOGRAPHIC images?
2. What is one advantage of creating ARTIFICIAL images?

Hint: Look at yesterday's Jamboard

1. What is PERSISTENCE OF VISION?
2. What is FRAME RATE?
3. What is the frame rate of standard movies?

1. What problems did you have while RECORDING your camera practice assignments?
2. What problems did you have when TURNING IN your videos?
3. What strategies did you use to record good images?

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of something that you feel is beautiful.

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of something that reminds you of CHILDHOOD. Submit your video here.

Hint: It can be connected to your own childhood or it can relate to the childhood of others.

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of something FOUND IN NATURE. Submit the video here.

Hint: You might not need to go outside.

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of something MADE OF PLASTIC. Submit the video here.

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of something RED. Submit the video here.

Record a video (less than 10 seconds) of some kind of food.
Alternate version: Record a video of empty food packages, plate, etc.

1. Aside from choosing an interesting subject, what factors help make an image "good"?
2. What factors might make an image "bad"?

Tell me about your relationship with videos. Please answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. Do you prefer to be in front of the camera, or behind it (recording videos)?
2. How often do you record videos? What do you use to record videos?
3. What kinds of things do you record?
4. What do you do with your videos?
5. Do you share videos on social media (that you record, or that you found?)