Lesson 5

videomaking

What would you record of your life today to share with the world and your future self?

In this lesson, you will be asked to capture video footage using your mobile device: 20 shots x 10-60 seconds each from a single setting.

For example, a wedding, waking up in the morning, going to the bush, walking to school, gaming, any outdoor activity or even hanging out with friends. Anything that is PG-13 and respectful of others is acceptable—anything.

Also, record a clip of your voice (no duration limit), and tell the world what's on your mind.

For inspiration, please click on "Life in a Day 2020" trailer.

CAMERASHOTS

Cinema is a language. It can say things—feelings, abstract ideas and things that I find difficult to express with words.

David Lynch

Camera ShotS

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CAMERA SHOTS

Camera shots are an essential aspect of video productions because they emphasize specific emotions, ideas and movement of a scene.

Camera ANGLES

ADJUSTING CAMERA HEIGHT FOR IMPACT

The position of the camera in relation to the subjects affects the way the viewer perceives the scene.

Camera Movement

a filmmaking technique that causes a change in frame or perspective through the movement of the camera.

Camera movement allows cinematographers to shift the audience's view without cutting. It can create a psychological and emotional effect on the audience, and used to make a film more immersive and engaging.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

RECORD 20 SHOTS & 1 AUDIO CLIP USING A MOBILE DEVICE OR GoPro IN LANDSCAPE MODE.

KEEP THE CAMERA SMOOTH AND STEADY

LANDSCAPE 16:9 PORTRAIT

RECORD ONE EVENT (SCENE) USING 20 DIFFERENT CAMERA SHOTS

EACH SHOT MUST BE BETWEEN 10 to 60 seconds

An event can be a celebration, lazying in your room, walking to school, working, sports, hunting, bush life, a wedding, funeral, gaming, hanging with friends or your loved one, etc. Shots don't have to have you in the frame, but people should be included as part of the event (scene).

NOTE: Don't forget to include insert shots amongst your 20

RECORD YOUR VOICE DESCRIBING THE SCENE OR YOUR STATE OF MIND 10 TO 60 SECONDS.

YOU MAY APPEAR IN THE SHOT OR NOT, ENTIRELY UP TO YOU. BUT, TALKING TO A CAMERA IS ALWAYS VERY POWERFUL WHEN WANTING TO GET AN AUDIENCE TO LISTEN TO YOUR COMMENTARY.

Recommendation: write in your journal what you will say during the recording.

UPLOAD YOUR ALL CLIPS THROUGH WeTransfer.com

ON THE LEFT BOTTOM SIDE OF THE WEBSITE YOU WILL NOTICE THE FOLLOWING MENU:

Email to: jm@jeanmarc.ca

Your Email: inscribe your email

Message: Write me a message telling me what was the event (scene) you shot.

Then, ADD YOUR CLIPS BY DRAGGING THEM ONTO THE "ADD YOUR FILES" SECTION.

PRESS Transfer button, and wait for the transfer to upload 100% before closing your browser.

I will receive a transfer email in my email.

You will receive a notification in your email stating that Jean-Marc downloaded your files.

NOTE: If you don't receive a notification within 48-hours, please send it again and text me at 514-266-1219 to find out if I received your files. Sometimes Internet connections are unstable and can result in not sending out an email. Your grade depends upon you receiving an email confirmation from WeTransfer.

EXAMPLEOFASSIGNMENT

20 SHOTS : Snowshoeing on the first day of Spring 2021