A 21 st Century Survival Skill Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a variety of forms and media – Center for Media Literacy

Who we are: Greg Wheeldon – TV/Media Instructor Steve Trauger – Broadcast Engineer Robert LeMaire – Computer Specialist

Where we’re from Ocean City Schools

Where we’re from Ocean City Schools

Ancient Learning

Today’s Learning?

Goals for Today Define today’s student Define the impact of multimedia Provide tools for media literacy Provide a forum for discussion

Define Today’s Student aka Generation Y/Generation Z or Digital Native

The Impact of Multimedia Exposure to Our Students Multitaskers They’re “Plugged in”

Daily Media Consumption

Tools for Media Literacy Within K-12 Classroom & Beyond Beyond Education/Real-World Applications (work readiness)

Forum for Discussion

Pros of Today’s Student

Cons of the Today’s Student

Media Consumers Are Now Media Producers

Core Content Standards: Basic Computer Skills and Tools n/

Bloom’s Taxonomy Old

Bloom’s Taxonomy New

Creative Communicators We (as teachers) create savvy readers But are they savvy “viewers” The multitasking person today is a video consumer “TV” is available everywhere & “Everywhen” Youtube We teach our learners to be savvy readers, writers and orators Do we include video? Are we making savvy media consumers?

19 th century? I have a Smartboard! It’s how you use it – true with all technology. Are students Interactive or passive? Are they creating?

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Computer or Computer Lab

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Internet Access

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Camcorder

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Software: iMovie

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Software: Windows Movie Maker

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Software: Final Cut Pro

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Software: Avid

Tools for the “Media-Literate” Classroom Open & Creative Mind

Creative Communicators? Good and Bad Communication (just like in riting writing)

“Bad” Communication

“Good” Communication [TMW]

Getting Started Workflow

A Battleboard

Idea

Script

Shoot

Record Voice-Over Work

Edit

Approval/Peer Editing

Broadcast & Distribute via Live TV School CCTV System Cable/Gov’t Access Channel Website Your Domain Schooltube YouTube Social Media (Facebook/Myspace Group & Fan Pages)

Resources

CAMERA COMPOSITION

Before We Start… Shot Jargon Pan Tilt Zoom Dolly Truck

THE RULE OF THIRDS When framing your video pictures it is important to utilize the Rule of Thirds. Definition: Where the Horizon and Eye lines are placed within the video picture. The line is always in the upper third quadrant of the video screen/grid. The Rule of Thirds deals with two principals. Head Room Nose Room

The Five Basic TV/Film Shots XLS LS MS CU XCU

XLS Extreme Long Shot Sometimes referred to as the ESTABLISHING Shot. This shot will show a person within their surroundings The shot usually tells some kind of “story”.

XLS Here is an example of how an XLS, should look like utilizing the rule of thirds. Pay attention to where the Horizon Line is placed.

LS The Long Shot Also Known as the “Body” shot. This shot will frame an Actor/Actress, from Head to Toe. When framing several different sized actors, always use the tallest person’s eye line.

LS Here is an example of a Long Shot. Notice that the body fills as much of the frame as possible.

MS Medium Shot The Medium Shot is also known as the “Waist” shot. This shot is most commonly used during newscasts.

MS Here is an example of a Medium Shot. Notice the Headroom.

CU CLOSE UP Also known as the “Bust” Shot. The Bust is mid-chest to the top of the head. The cut-off line is just below the shoulder.

CU An Example of a Close UP Pay attention to where the body is cut at the shoulder and mid- chest line.

XCU EXTREME CLOSE UP Also known as the “Face” Shot. Make sure to place the eyes in the upper third of the screen! Even if it just cuts off a portion of the actor’s head. This is normal, it is called-CLOSURE. CLOSURE: The phenomenon of when the human mind “fills in” or completes a picture, that has been cut.

XCU An example of an Extreme Close Up. Remember it is normal for you to “cut” off some of the subject’s head (Closure).

QUIZ 10 QUESTIONS USE LOOSELEAF PAPER ONLY! INCLUDE NAME AND PERIOD ONLY PROVIDE THE TERM AS YOUR ANSWER.

QUESTION NUMBER 1 What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 2 Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 3 Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 4 Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 5 What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 6 Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 7 What kind of shot is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 8 What “Phenomenon” is happening here?

QUESTION NUMBER 9 Why has the director chosen not to frame “Batman” using the Rule of Thirds?

Question Number 10 This picture has a unique look to it. This image is much more interesting due to the director’s manipulation of the __________ line. Clue: Think Rule of Thirds.

Question Number 11 Although the Characters are “crouching,” we must conclude that this is still considered a _____ shot.

Question Number 12 What kind of shot is this?

Question Number 13 What camera movement was more likely used to follow the “Batcycle” in this shot?

Question 14 Instead of focusing on Rule of Thirds, the composer of this shot utilized what framing technique?

Question 15 Identify this shot.