Overview
The first video project is a combination of research and video production workflow.
Details and Goal of Project
- Create a commercial for one of the video formats researched
- The video should convince the audience to use the format you have chosen
- The video should be between 20 – 45 seconds
- You are allowed to work in teams but EACH person MUST turn in their own commercial
- Film and edit your own video
Research
Define the following concepts. All of the information is online.
- What is digital video compression?
- Define at least 6 video compression formats
- Video formats try to do the following
- Create a small file size
- Maintain high quality
- Be highly compatible with numerous devices
- Examples are .MOV, .AVI, .MP4
- You need to find at least 6 (You can use ANY 6)
- Include the following information
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1.When was this video compression format created
2. Who created this video compression Format ?
3. What are the strengths of this Video compression format ?
4. What are the weaknesses of this Video compression format ?
5. Where will you find this video compression format be used most often.
6. Is this video compression format popular? With what groups of people?
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- VideoMaker.com articles (as references)
- DVDYourMemories.com (as references)
- Video formats try to do the following
- Know what is NLE?
- Include an example we have on our computers
- Sources are cited with an active link back to the web site
Planning
- BEFORE you are allowed to film, the teacher needs to approve your STORYBOARDED idea
- Have a concept and a rough script on paper to show the teacher for approval
- Create a SHOT LIST
- Use the back side of your storyboard to write the order you plan to film you scenes
- The teacher needs to know where you want to film and what extra things you need, if any
Filming
- Your partner will “act” for you and then you will switch roles
- Film the needed video clips
- Download any props or images to enhance you commercial (optional)
Editing
- Use Premiere Pro CC to edit your commercial
Publishing
- Export video from Premiere to your desktop and we will move them to turn in when finished
- The export option is under the EDIT menu item in Premiere
- You can Upload to your school YouTube account as Unlisted
Sample Videos