Song/Video/Theme Assignment

Assignment Outline Song/Theme Assignment: Option #1 (to be marked out of 50)

Due: TBD

Song Length: 2 minutes min.

Number of Photos: 60 shots minimum 

This assignment is similar to creating a music video except you will use still photographs/ or video. You should choose your song first, then decide on the type of of photos you want to shoot. You will be expected to create rough notes and a story board of your shots needed. This rough copy/storyboard of shots will be handed in for 20 marks.

ALL PHOTOS SHOULD BE TAKEN BY YOU, if you need to be in a shot, you need to be the one to set it up.

Criteria for Marking

• This assignment must be in a format in which you can present to the class. As a group we will be spending time critiquing this work.
• You may use any movie program you like, but please make sure it can be presented to the class, ( I can help with changing/reformatting video files) speak to me first if you are unsure.
• photos (60 min.) are in focus and you use effective composition, high quality photography
• photos connect thematically with the music/theme of the song, various angles and techniques are used to communicate ideas       
• slideshow/video is put together thoughtfully and sequenced effectively, thought is given to: order, timing and transition of shots
• evidence of creative thought processes: use of metaphor, story, light, thematic concept…

GO BEYOND THE LITERAL INTERPRETATION OF THE SONG

• there should be evidence of time and effort spent on this project,show me the WOW factor

• marks will be deducted for late work, part of the assignment expectation is to work within a time frame and be able to meet a deadline (we will discuss a reasonable timeline in class)

"Beauty in a Second": Option #2  Please see sample assignment links to get an idea as to how this assignment should look. Essentially, you are to go out and shoot 60 1 second video clips (you may need shots to be up to 6 seconds to capture the video fully to allow for editing) and then compile to the specified piece of music in a movie program. The music is the same for all slideshows. When watching the sample videos, music can be downloaded through iTunes mp3 convertor or bought from i-tunes.

 Please note: when shooting video, you still want your shots to be up close, shot using various angles, and capturing a feeling or essence of the beautiful moments in life. Make sure you DO NOT shoot vertical only horizontal.

Beauty in a Second

Beauty of a second #2

Beauty in a Second #3
Beauty in a second #4