Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Block 2 & 3 Final Exam Study Guide

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B4 WCTV Junior Final Exam


WCTV Juniors FINAL EXAM:               
You and one partner film a video Wildcat Code Style…

Coach future Wildcat TV students in a “how-to” video about creating content for Wildcat TV
Give them a tip on each of the following areas:

1- Technical (use of equipment or software)
2- Creative (scripting, performing, & directing skits)
3- Social (meeting, communicating and working with others)


Camera work must be perfect: Focused. Correct Rule of Thirds. Good lighting. High quality sound. (using the built-in mic, standard overhead lights or not using a tripod = BAD)

Add at least 2 samples of your work - video examples from WCTV
Add a fun title & instrumental music. Edit: Keep it under 2 minutes
Upload to your Google acct. Share link to kuhnwildcat@gmail.com









Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Block 1 Jr Final Exam Due Wed May 22


Block 1 Final Exam – Spring 2019 
60 – 90 second Video Production Task Training Video
Purpose: Too often, students don’t ‘hear’ the teacher teaching them in video class.  The idea here is, maybe they’ll listen and respect someone their own age and it will make a real difference for their future work.

Assignment Breakdown… with 1 partner: Pick one video task in the list below and create a SHORT ‘how-to’ in a technical area of video production.

-1 task re: Camera work, Framing, Camera Movement, Lenses, Rack Focus
-1 task re: Audio, Microphone use, Music equalization in editing
-1 task re: Lighting, Exposure, Iris control
-1 task Editing Basics in Premiere Pro, Rendering, Exporting
-1 task using Premiere Pro Titles (how to make rolling credits, etc)
-1 task using After Effects (keep it basic)
- Using the DJI Spark Drone (only those who are already trained and have prior experience)

Requirements:  Under 2:00 in length
Proper Camera Work; Show visual examples on camera and Screenshot or Screen Record
Title your steps on screen, Add your 2 names (only 2 people allowed per video)
And use royalty free music  - equalize it under the voices properly  - Due by Wed May 22

Friday, May 10, 2019

It's "Wildcat TV" time...

Block 2 & 3 classes - your last video lab is to produce a "Wildcat TV" show. You will add your name to Kuhn's WCTV classroom grid to produce, film & edit the following segments in teams: 

an Opening Skit (it's ok to adapt one the short film skits but it must be cut down to 2:30). 
a Sport News Package
a Feature News Package 
Hall Survey
All segments must be between 1:30 and 2 mins each, include interviews with correct sound, copyrighted checked OR royalty free instrumental music underneath, and fade-out at the end.  SEGMENTS DUE FRIDAY MAY 17
You also need:
2 Hosts to introduce each segment on camera (See Ms. K to audition) 
HOSTS CLIPS DUE FRIDAY MAY 17
2 Producers to pull all of the segments together to create the show sequence. 
SHOW DUE MONDAY MAY 20

***SENIORS must show work by TUES MAY 14 (3rd / 4th)  WED May 15 (1st / 2nd) 

See Mrs. Kuhn for questions.  Take pride in your reporting, camera & editing work...
All classes will see your Wildcat TV shows and get to vote for their fave on Twitter the last week of school.