Good day!
At the beginning of class today I will hand back your stop-motion project 1 assignments and then you may finish shooting for your final project. You must get all your photos done today so that Monday you can edit (try adding effects to your stills), we can view and discuss the videos and then move onto our video unit!
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Monday, 25 February 2013
Feb. 25th
hola
Today will be a work period for your final project. Please use this time wisely. This project will be due Monday, March 4th.
Thursday, 21 February 2013
February 22nd
Today we will begin our focus on the final project. For this project you will have free reign over your choice of topic. This project will require considerably more planning then the other as I'd like you to consider the following:
-min. of 450 photos
-improvements from last video, i.e. stability of tripod, lighting, smooth transitions, choice of music, concept, etc.
1. If you have not sent me a final video for your last project please do so at the beginning of class today. I will be marking these videos over the weekend. I will be assigning 1 mark for the group, but if you would prefer me to mark the video that you edited (if there is more than 1 in the group) please let me know.
2. Begin planning with your group today! I would like you to write a proposal for your project that is one page in length on google docs. *EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST WRITE THEIR OWN.
The proposal must include: materials you will need
where you will be shooting
a full outline of your concept and how you chose it
a few examples of other ideas you considered
possible complications a long the way
I'd also like you to make a list of 10 ideas. Generally our first idea is not our best and can always be improved.
3. After the planning stages you can begin shooting your final project! It will be due on Monday, March 4th.
-min. of 450 photos
-improvements from last video, i.e. stability of tripod, lighting, smooth transitions, choice of music, concept, etc.
1. If you have not sent me a final video for your last project please do so at the beginning of class today. I will be marking these videos over the weekend. I will be assigning 1 mark for the group, but if you would prefer me to mark the video that you edited (if there is more than 1 in the group) please let me know.
2. Begin planning with your group today! I would like you to write a proposal for your project that is one page in length on google docs. *EACH GROUP MEMBER MUST WRITE THEIR OWN.
The proposal must include: materials you will need
where you will be shooting
a full outline of your concept and how you chose it
a few examples of other ideas you considered
possible complications a long the way
I'd also like you to make a list of 10 ideas. Generally our first idea is not our best and can always be improved.
3. After the planning stages you can begin shooting your final project! It will be due on Monday, March 4th.
Wednesday, 20 February 2013
Feb. 20th
Good day!
Today we will be wrapping up our projects from last class and reflecting on them. The first thing I would like you to do this edit your videos to the most effective frame rate and add music. With 150 photos it should be around 15s. Once your group has edited your video, I'd like you to send me 1 copy of your video (or you may insert the video as a blog post). Once you had done this, please reflect on the following (keep in mind you are being marked on this reflection).
1. Overall, how did you find the process of creating a stop-motion video? Was it easier than thought, harder, etc.? What part was the most enjoyable?
2. How did the final product compare with how you initially thought it would turn out?
3. What part of your video are you the least happiest with? How was the lighting, sound, etc.
4. If you were to reshoot this video, what would you change? Why?
5. If you could give your video an honest percentage mark, what would it be? Consider the rubric that was shared with you in google docs for the assignment.
PART II
This part will be completed after we have watched and discussed the videos in class.
Please choose one video that was watched in class and response to the following questions.
1. Why do you think the video was successful? I.e. plot, technique, transitions, frame composition, etc.
2. What areas of the video could have been improved on?
3. Did you find anything in this video that you'd like to try in your own?
PART III
FINAL PROJECT
Next class we will begin our final project for stop-motion. Now that you know the basics of stop-motion, I'd like you to create a minimum of 45s clip video on a topic of your choice (that means at least 450 shots). You will work in groups again (no more than 3-4), and if you would like to work in a smaller group, consider bringing in your own digital camera. The topic choice is open, but please consider that the majority of the shots must be taken at school during class. Start brainstorming ideas of your video!
Today we will be wrapping up our projects from last class and reflecting on them. The first thing I would like you to do this edit your videos to the most effective frame rate and add music. With 150 photos it should be around 15s. Once your group has edited your video, I'd like you to send me 1 copy of your video (or you may insert the video as a blog post). Once you had done this, please reflect on the following (keep in mind you are being marked on this reflection).
1. Overall, how did you find the process of creating a stop-motion video? Was it easier than thought, harder, etc.? What part was the most enjoyable?
2. How did the final product compare with how you initially thought it would turn out?
3. What part of your video are you the least happiest with? How was the lighting, sound, etc.
4. If you were to reshoot this video, what would you change? Why?
5. If you could give your video an honest percentage mark, what would it be? Consider the rubric that was shared with you in google docs for the assignment.
PART II
This part will be completed after we have watched and discussed the videos in class.
Please choose one video that was watched in class and response to the following questions.
1. Why do you think the video was successful? I.e. plot, technique, transitions, frame composition, etc.
2. What areas of the video could have been improved on?
3. Did you find anything in this video that you'd like to try in your own?
PART III
FINAL PROJECT
Next class we will begin our final project for stop-motion. Now that you know the basics of stop-motion, I'd like you to create a minimum of 45s clip video on a topic of your choice (that means at least 450 shots). You will work in groups again (no more than 3-4), and if you would like to work in a smaller group, consider bringing in your own digital camera. The topic choice is open, but please consider that the majority of the shots must be taken at school during class. Start brainstorming ideas of your video!
Monday, 11 February 2013
February 11th
Hello,
I hope you all enjoyed your snow day on Friday. Today we will begin our first stop-motion animation project. I believe we have worked out the bugs for imovie so you should be able to export your movies in iMovie today and use iphoto. You will be working in groups (number to be determined in class). I will start the class by giving you a demonstration of the cameras and tripods and then you will begin planning. Here are the details about the assignment:
For this assignment, you will create an approx. 15 second (150 photos) stop motion animation that
depicts a conflict and resolution. You may approach this concept in whatever way deem
appropriate. Your finished piece may be linear or non-linear, abstract or representational,
explanatory or disorienting, etc. You may use any material or combination of materials to create your animation: found objects, people, paper, cars, plants, string, drawings, paintings, food, hair, water, newspaper, or anything else you can imagine! Great consideration should be given to the concept behind your animation and how best communicate your ideas visually.
Step 1:
First, create a simple storyboard for your animation (8 drawings is sufficient). Storyboards are a tool you can use to plan out the sequence of events in your time-based work. Your storyboard should convey some of the following information:
What is in the frame and how does it move?
How do the elements in the frame interact?
How much time has passed between the last frame of the storyboard and the current one?
Where is your camera in the scene? Is the camera close or far away? Does the camera
move between frames? Remember to plan out a title and ending sequence as part of your animation.
Step 2:
Each group member will answer the following questions on their blog, in full sentences:
1. Who will you be working with? What will everyone's role be?
2. What is the plot outline to your story? How did you choose this?
3. What materials will you need/be using? Animate, inanimate, etc.
4. Do you anticipate any issues with this project? i.e. 150 shots, etc.
Step 3:
Prepare your camera.
• Check your ISO
• Choose a FILE TYPE and QUALITY SETTING
• Choose an appropriate EXPOSURE MODE
• Make sure your flash is OFF (unless desired)
• Make sure your memory card is clear and ready to receive many images
Step 4:
Think about lighting. If you do not want the lighting to change throughout the animation, then
plan to create the animation in a location with consistent light.
Step 5:
Start shooting! You will have today and Wednesday's class to shoot photos. This assignment will be due on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. (Keep in mind that there is no class this Friday or next Monday due to Family Day).
I hope you all enjoyed your snow day on Friday. Today we will begin our first stop-motion animation project. I believe we have worked out the bugs for imovie so you should be able to export your movies in iMovie today and use iphoto. You will be working in groups (number to be determined in class). I will start the class by giving you a demonstration of the cameras and tripods and then you will begin planning. Here are the details about the assignment:
For this assignment, you will create an approx. 15 second (150 photos) stop motion animation that
depicts a conflict and resolution. You may approach this concept in whatever way deem
appropriate. Your finished piece may be linear or non-linear, abstract or representational,
explanatory or disorienting, etc. You may use any material or combination of materials to create your animation: found objects, people, paper, cars, plants, string, drawings, paintings, food, hair, water, newspaper, or anything else you can imagine! Great consideration should be given to the concept behind your animation and how best communicate your ideas visually.
Step 1:
First, create a simple storyboard for your animation (8 drawings is sufficient). Storyboards are a tool you can use to plan out the sequence of events in your time-based work. Your storyboard should convey some of the following information:
What is in the frame and how does it move?
How do the elements in the frame interact?
How much time has passed between the last frame of the storyboard and the current one?
Where is your camera in the scene? Is the camera close or far away? Does the camera
move between frames? Remember to plan out a title and ending sequence as part of your animation.
Step 2:
Each group member will answer the following questions on their blog, in full sentences:
1. Who will you be working with? What will everyone's role be?
2. What is the plot outline to your story? How did you choose this?
3. What materials will you need/be using? Animate, inanimate, etc.
4. Do you anticipate any issues with this project? i.e. 150 shots, etc.
Step 3:
Prepare your camera.
• Check your ISO
• Choose a FILE TYPE and QUALITY SETTING
• Choose an appropriate EXPOSURE MODE
• Make sure your flash is OFF (unless desired)
• Make sure your memory card is clear and ready to receive many images
Step 4:
Think about lighting. If you do not want the lighting to change throughout the animation, then
plan to create the animation in a location with consistent light.
Step 5:
Start shooting! You will have today and Wednesday's class to shoot photos. This assignment will be due on Wednesday, Feb. 20th. (Keep in mind that there is no class this Friday or next Monday due to Family Day).
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Feb. 6th
Today we are going to start out unit on stop motion!! We will begin the class by looking at a few different examples. After this I will give you a demonstration on making a stop motion video and we will discuss concept in your videos. After this I'd like you to go to youtube and find an example of a stop motion video that interests you. At the end of class you will make your own mini video.
Sunday, 3 February 2013
February 4th
Hello and welcome back!
I hope that you all had a good weekend. Today we are going to do the following:
PART I
The first thing I would like you to go is to open up your survey form from last class and analyze the data. I am going to demonstrate how to create a chart out of your data and I would like you to create 3 charts in your google form and post these to your blog. I've posted an example below. Once you create three charts, I'd like you to answer the following questions:
Were these results what you expected? Why or why not?
In general, do you think using technology as a means of communication has a positive, negative, or neutral impact of relationships/community. Consider this and support your answer with reasons/ examples and a minimum of 5 sentences.
PART II
I'd like you to go to the following site and look at this information about internet usage in Canada.
PART III
Introduction to stop-motion
I hope that you all had a good weekend. Today we are going to do the following:
PART I
The first thing I would like you to go is to open up your survey form from last class and analyze the data. I am going to demonstrate how to create a chart out of your data and I would like you to create 3 charts in your google form and post these to your blog. I've posted an example below. Once you create three charts, I'd like you to answer the following questions:
Were these results what you expected? Why or why not?
In general, do you think using technology as a means of communication has a positive, negative, or neutral impact of relationships/community. Consider this and support your answer with reasons/ examples and a minimum of 5 sentences.
PART II
I'd like you to go to the following site and look at this information about internet usage in Canada.
- Go to the Internet Growth Statistics page, and follow the links to find data about Canada.
- HINT: Click on "World" and drill down from there.
- What percentage of the Canadian Population is online?
- What percentage of user growth was there between 2000 - 2008?2. Read the article about Canadians Online from the Toronto Sun. (Although I am not a fan of the Sun and it's legitimacy at times, it is a good article none the less).
- How do Canadians rank in their 'Net usage? According to the author, what is the reason for this?
- How much more time are Canadians spending on social networking sites? What are the top three sites?
- What are the top three web browsers?
PART III
Introduction to stop-motion
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