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!