re@ctStudent Film Festival

So, why are we here? To learn about how to make high quality

short films that convey a powerful message to an audience

To demonstrate the great talent, commitment and enthusiasm that the Barwon South Network schools have for Digital Learning!

Important things to remember… Your film needs to be 3 minutes long

It needs to be in AVI format when complete

Due for submission by Friday August 5th

What have we learnt so far? What makes a good short film How to get your message across – shot

types, sound choice, cuts in film, camera techniques

Writing a script/storyboarding Working as a team – who does what?

Establishing shotAn establishing shot contains a large amount of landscape. It is often used at the beginning of a scene or a film to establish general location (setting).

Long ShotA long shot gives the audience more detail about a scene. A long shot may show the audience the building where the action will take place.

Medium ShotA medium shot is taken from the knees/waist up.

From this shot, viewers can see the characters faces more clearly as well as their interaction with other characters. It can also be used during a conversation between two people.

Close-upA close-up contains just one character’s face. This enables the audience to understand the actor’s emotions and also allows them to feel empathy for the character.

Extreme Close-upAn extreme close-up contains one part of a character’s face or other object. This technique is quite common in horror films and creates an intense mood.

Time to do some work:

Share Time

Does your movie have…

Today you should have….. Some film footage on your computer

Your script and storyboard

Your creativity!

We will be…. Pitching your film! Learning how to:

A.) Edit with MovieMaker Live

B.) Create sound with Audacity Put it all together ready for our Gala

Screening

Sell your movie idea! Your job is to convince another school team

that your movie is worth making/watching You have 60 seconds to do this! All members of the group are to contribute

to the ‘pitch’ You can use visuals if you like

The Pitch Who is the movie about? (the star) What is their story? (the main events that

happen) What is the climax of the film? (the

problem/high point of action) How does it end? (the solution/happy ending?) Who would want to watch this film? (audience) Your pitch must be 60 seconds long

What NOT to do…

Giving Feedback

Let’s review… What makes a good short film?

What do you LIKE about this film?

What did it make you think you need to MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO in your film?

OK, now you are FILM MAKERS! Films are due by AUGUST 5th - send to Erin

Weightman (further instructions clsoer to the date) MUST be in AVI format when in final exported

copy Start to promote your film and work – tell others

what you have been doing (what are some ways that you could do this?)

Use the Ultranet Space to share ideas/your journey!