1. Short Film Project Alvarado High School, Mrs. Shea Video Project #4
Principles in A/V Technology

2. Short Films Drama (TSA) Comedy PSA - Public Service Announcement
Thought Provoking
Documentary
How To Videos (Myth Busters) TSA

3. Professional Examples
Short Film Examples
Professional Examples
Life In Grey
Validated
A Fine Mess
Sally
Red

4. Project - Parameters Short Film Planning Short Film Production
Get in groups of three or four
Choose a topic
Fill out a planning layout
Write the 2-column script
Short Film Production
Film
Pictures
Props
Voice Overs
Time Lapse
No longer than five min. and at least three min.

5. Project – Grading Guidelines
Short Film Script: entertaining, clear, easily understood – 40% of Grade
Video Work: Still (not shaky), focuses on key places, things, objects, etc.; Sound quality matches the content; Varied Filming Angles – 30% of Grade
Fluidity: Progression of short film elements are smooth and always point to the main idea of the short film – consistent; all parts connect – 20% of Grade
Audience Affect: Captures the attention of the audience the entire time; the beginning, middle, and end are all consistent – 10% of Grade

6. Project – Skills Gained
Maintain plot throughout film
Use FX to promote the message and entertain audience
Use a video camera to capture essential footage
Use music to emphasize and support message; volume should be appropriate for each segment
Acting is done as professionally as possible, eliminate unnecessary words: uh, repeatedly saying “and”