Go!

And now: your mission, should you choose to accept it!  (Or, really, even if you don't...)

Foundation Task Requirements-

• Create the titles and opening of a new fiction film, to last a max of 2 minutes
• Titles should follow institutional Thriller conventions.
• All images and text used must be original (produced by you!) - this does not mean you need to edit out business logos on billboards in the background of your framing.  It's focusing on logos / titles / credits that we create as a "production company".
• Diegetic sound should be original; you may use soundtracks that come with Premiere Pro or that have been supplied on the network drive by the teacher.  If you have others you'd like to use, bring them to me first and I'll put them on the network drive.

AGAIN, during the planning of this task, keep Reflection notes!

Good luck, and have fun!
Please make careful note of these deadlines - write them in your student diaries!


Deadlines:
Friday, 22nd May

•    Creative Critical Reflection (Preliminary Task 2)
•    Brainstorm (with Story timeline or any extra planning)
•    Concept
•    3-4 page Treatment

   All of the above on the group blog, named and uploaded.  Use brainstorming software like bubbl.us and document uploading software such as slideshare.net


Friday, 29th May

•    2-3 page script, using correct formatting
•    4 pages of storyboards / script breakdowns
•    Cast and Crew list with images / details / specifications
•    Props and costumes list with images / details
•    Shooting schedule

   All of the above on group blog - use document uploading software.



Friday, 5th June

•    Location images with details
•    Location release forms organised (as necessary)
•    Cast and crew release agreement
•    Credit sequence and logo design

   All of the above on group blog - use document uploading software.



Friday, 19th June

•    First cut of your two minute thriller opening sequence, with credits / logo.
•    Rough individual log re: group input.

   All of the above on group blog - add comments on what you aim to change or adapt.
   Individual log - checking only, can still edit



Friday, 26th June

•    Final cut of your two minute thriller opening sequence with credits.
•    Final individual log on group input.

   All of the above on group blog - add comments on what role you were responsible for.
   Individual log - final edits to be submitted.



Friday, 3rd July

•    Creative Critical Reflection evaluation questions - on foundation portfolio blog.
•    Each evaluation question should be uploaded using different blogging software.

Let me know if you have any questions.

- T. Marcus

Premiere Pro - Lighting FX

Hi everyone,


EDITED UPDATE:  I have also added a 'Blog Resources' list to the sidebar.  I will be adding to this in terms of pages and tips that could be useful for either editing, researching or when designing your critical reflections.

Following a query by one of your classmates, I have downloaded a package of light leak effects and they are now available for use in your editing.

Here is a video on how to apply them.  (It automatically plays another video after, so make sure to stop it at the end!)

Let me know if you have any questions!


- T. Marcus

Logos - Investigation

Time for the next blog task, everyone!

EDITED UPDATE:  Let's have a look at this peer exemplar!

We need to research film company logos.  Look up images and the history of their creation, and make observations on what seems to be involved in creating a company logo.

Provide example images and a strong paragraph describing your findings.

Apply this information to the design of your company's logo.  Again, provide example images and a strong paragraph.

I suggest you start with this Google page.  Seemed to yield some promising starts.


Have fun!

- T. Marcus

Photoshop tutorials!

Hello everyone,


It's time to add another layer - the creation of our "screen ident", your group company's logo.

To begin training on the software, make sure to follow these tutorial videos.  I also recommend repeating their processes by using your own photos or images!  As with Premiere Pro, the more practice you have, the better you'll get with it.

Enjoy!


- T. Marcus