Harrison Happening: Video Boot Camp Gorman Media Lit

Welcome to Boot Camp You are here because you have demonstrated an inability to work independently and use your time wisely. You will be here until you successfully complete the Harrison Happening assignment. If you come to class unprepared or not ready to work you will be at the green table reviewing and writing instructions

Boot Camp Expectations You will have to bring to class: –Jump drive –Mini DV tape (60 minutes) –Media Literacy Notebook If you do not have the ability or access to capture video you can check out a Flip camera, or use Mr. Gorman’s Camera during class

What are the Goals? First you will use a video capture device to record both audio and video of your story. Second, you will import your raw footage into a video editing program (windows movie maker or Premier) Third, you will edit your story, add transitions, titles, and green screen for effects. Your product should look and feel like a news cast. Finally, you will present your finished product to class will look and feel like a newscast

What is the Assignment? A “Harrison Happening” is a two minute video that is structured like a “news story” The story will tell the audience something that is happening at school (like a club, activity, event) Or the story will tell the audience about a student’s interests or activities outside of school

Step 1: How to Write a News Article 1. First paragraph In your first one or two sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to hook the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement. 2. Second/Third/Fourth paragraphs Give the reader the details. Include one or two quotes from people you interviewed. Write in the third person (he, she, it, they). Be objective -- never state your opinion. Use quotes to express others' opinions! 3. Last paragraph Wrap it up somehow ( don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say...."In conclusion" or "To finish..." (yawn!) Try ending with a quote or a catchy phrase. Use active words (verbs that show what's really happening.) Take notes when you interview. Write down quotes! Tell the really interesting info first!

What does “news” look like? Here is a great example: 3URU

Goal for Next Class You will come prepared with an outline and storyboard of your Harrison Happening. If you are unprepared you will remain at the green table until you finish this step.

How to Use a Camera Basic Features of hand held unit –Wide/Tight –Focus –White Balance Basic ideas of how it operates –Image turned into data –Data recorded into memory –Memory transferred to computer

Step 2: Capture Video In this next step you will need to use a video recording device to capture your story. You will need to come prepared with: –Your own camera –A Mini DV Tape –Check out a Flip Video camera –Jump Drive If you are unprepared you will remain at the green table

Step 3: Editing Introduction to Windows Movie Maker –Start a new Project –Where to keep your information –Import footage –Organize in Sequence –Transitions –Effects –Audio Sweeten –Export

Step 4: Present Save your final to the class hard drive. Show your final Harrison Happening to the Boot Camp Participants Congratulations! You are now free to work on your CBA!!!! Good Luck!!!

Step 3: Editing Introduction to Premier –Start a new Project –Where to keep your information –Import footage –Organize in Sequence –Transitions –Effects - Chroma key –Audio Sweeten –Export

Let’s Shoot! Have students line up in front of green screen tape introduction –Have your introduction ready Record/digitize –Show how to capture footage using Windows Media Player Export to jump drive –You must have a jump drive to participate