Short Film Project

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Short Film Project

• Alvarado High School, Mrs. Shea
• Video Project 4
• Principles in A/V Technology

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Short Films

• Drama (TSA)
• Comedy
• PSA - Public Service Announcement
• Thought Provoking
• Documentary
• How To Videos (Myth Busters) TSA

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Short Film Examples

• Professional Examples
• Life In Grey
• Validated
• A Fine Mess
• Sally
• Red

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Project - Parameters

• Short Film Planning
• Get in groups of three or four
• Choose a topic
• Fill out a planning layout
• Write the 2-column script
• Short Film Production
• Film
• Pictures
• Props
• Voice Overs
• Time Lapse
• No longer than five min. and at least three min.

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Project Grading Guidelines

• Short Film Script entertaining, clear, easily
  understood 40 of Grade
• Video Work Still (not shaky), focuses on key
  places, things, objects, etc. Sound quality
  matches the content Varied Filming Angles 30
  of Grade
• Fluidity Progression of short film elements are
  smooth and always point to the main idea of the
  short film consistent all parts connect 20
  of Grade
• Audience Affect Captures the attention of the
  audience the entire time the beginning, middle,
  and end are all consistent 10 of Grade

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Project Skills Gained

• Maintain plot throughout film
• Use FX to promote the message and entertain
  audience
• Use a video camera to capture essential footage
• Use music to emphasize and support message
  volume should be appropriate for each segment
• Acting is done as professionally as possible,
  eliminate unnecessary words uh, repeatedly
  saying and