Intro Project

Produce a “How to make a short film” tutorial video

The introductory project for this unit will enable you to build on your pre-existing skills, as well as learn and perfect techniques which should help you make better production work for this unit (and others!)




Your tutorial video should follow this structure:

Part 1: CINEMATOGRAPHY

a) "The Basics"


Explain and demonstrate the following shots and techniques:


Different shot distances

Camera angles
Camera movements
How to set-up and use a DSLR camera
How to use other equipment (such as a dolly, a shoulder mount, a tripod)
Framing (such as two-shots, single character shots)
Tripod filming vs handheld filming


b) "Pure Tekkers"   These are advanced techniques - try as many as you can!


Explain and demonstrate the following shots and techniques:

Pulling focus

Rule of thirds
Silhouettes
Lighting: artificial vs natural
Three-point lighting
Bokeh
Dolly zoom / contra-zoom
Other pure tekkers (such as POV, over-the-shoulder shots, canted angles)


Part 2: SOUND
How do you use the following equipment? In what situations are they most suitable?
a) Zoom mic - Zoom H1N tutorial video
b) Tascam sound kit - Tascam DR40 tutorial video
c) Boom mic - “How to use a boom pole” video

d) What is Foley? How is it best created?


e) What is Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR)? How is it best created?

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