Intro
Jan 23, 25
Class
Register for NMD 106 website & Slack using @maine.edu email (all other will be banned to reduce spam)
Review NMD 106 website
Syllabus, Schedule, Resources, Videos, etc
NMD Portfolio
WordPress basics (from NMD 100/104) basic layout, categories, tags, incorporating media, organizing content, Gutenberg editor
Do before next lab on Fri Jan 25:
Review WordPress basics Steps 3, 4 and 5 (just contact form)
AdobePremiere CC: Create a project and import a clip and Explore Premiere Pro panels
Lab
1-Confirm Slack & NMD 106 website registration
2-Create first class post on NMD 106 website for first assignment:
Subject: Analysis1-FirstL, where L=your last name initial
Category: A1
Tag: Your team name (all team projects need a team name and tag so we can easily cluster the work in one “archive” page)
Content: see Moving Images Ch 1 Analysis (your assignment for next week, for which you will use this post)
3-Practice Adobe Premiere CC: Create a project and import a clip and Explore Premiere Pro panels
Motion Picture Language
Jan 28-Feb 1
JAN 28 & 30
Do Before class:
Read Moving Images Ch 1
Read Analysis 1: Communicating Through Images (update your posts this week before lab)
View Adobe Premiere CC: Learn editing skills & Work with graphics and titles
Class
Forming Teams for Project 1
Analysis: Communicating Through Images
Screening
Types of Shots
Linking Shots
POV
Continuity in Time & Space
Composition–Rule of Thirds, Depth, Pan , Tilt, Push/pull
Storyboards
FEB 1
Do Before Feb 1 Lab:
Analysis 1: Communicating Through Images
Writing 1: Writing Pictures (p32)
Lab
Review Analysis 1: Communicating Through Images
Review Writing 1: Writing Pictures (p32)
Practice: Adobe Premiere CC Learn editing skills & Work with graphics and titles
Meet in teams to assign roles, review instructions and plan Project 1
Feb 4-8
FEB 4 & 6
Do Before class:
Complete Project 1 prep and set up shooting plan & schedule; rough cut due friday lab
View Adobe Premiere CC: Adjust the timing of your edits & Work With Audio
Class:
Work on Project 1
Screenings
Importance of audio
Gear–Smartphones, tripods, and Filmic Pro
Basic Exposure ; Sunny 16 chart
FEB 8
Do Before lab:
Complete Project 1 rough cut to review in lab
Review Adobe Premiere CC: Adjust the timing of your edits & Work With Audio
Lab:
Work on review and feedback for rough cut
Compile edit list and any additional shots, and audio needed
Feb 11-15
FEB 11 & 13
Do Before class:
Adobe Premiere CC: Work with your clips & Export/Share video
Create Project 1, upload to Youtube (direct from Premier IF you have created your account) and post Youtube URL on course website
Class:
How to Tell a Great Story: 5 tips
MLA required survey
How to Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck: 50 Ways & 5 Tips
FEB 15
Do Before lab:
Based on last lab feedback, create edit list and complete edits
Lab:
Discuss team collaboration issues
Report 1: Self reflection & Team evaluation (due Feb 22)
Final edits to Project 1 (final due Feb 21)
*Feb 18 -22
Monday: Holiday, no class
Wed FEB 20
Do Before lab:
Color Adjustment Adobe Premiere CC: Change the Look of Your Clips,
Adobe CC, Essential color adjustments course, first 3 videos (of 6)
Report 1 Self & Team evaluation
Wed: Lab during class time for everyone
Report 1 due
Choosing teams for Project 2
Fri: no Labs
Recording and Presenting Reality
Feb 25-Mar 1
FEB 25 & 27
Do Before class:
Read Moving Images Ch 6, Review Analysis Questions & Writing Questions–which will be similar to your upcoming assignments
Review Color Adjustment Adobe Premiere CC: Change the Look of Your Clips,
Adobe Premiere CC, Essential color adjustments course, next 3 videos (of 6)
Class:
Analysis 2: Short Documentaries
Exploring New Territory
Origins of Documentary
Shaping Reality
Truth, Observation, Innovation
Subject Matters
Screening for Analysis
MAR 1
Do Before lab:
Finish Analysis 2: Short Documentaries
Draft Writing 2: Documentary Writing
Lab:
Review Analysis 2 & Writing 2
Prep Project 2
Practice: Adobe Premiere CC skills
Mar 4-8
Mar 4 & 6
Do Before class:
Review Moving Images Ch 6: Short Documentaries
View Adobe Premiere CC: Add effects (& transitions) & Work with animation course– 5 videos (optional)
Class:
Project 2
View Project 2 Video Gallery
Complete research on topics
Review interview techniques
Create interview question(s)
Begin looking for client for Project 3
(see Writing 3 for instructions & ideas)
Mar 8
Do Before lab:
Finish subject research
Complete Interview questions
Lab:
Framing subject
Hone Interview questions
Review any interview footage
Mar 11-15
Mar 11 & 13
Do Before class:
Create Project 2, upload to Youtube, and post Youtube URL on course website
Class:
Review projects
Feedback
Related examples
Guests Clients for Project 3?
Mar 15
Do Before lab:
Based on class feedback, create edit list and begin edits for Project 2
Lab:
Screen Project 2 edits for final criteria
finish edits to Project 2 (final due Mar 15)
Begin Report 2 (due Mar 19, or before if you want it done before break!)
Mar 18-22 Spring Break
View great video & movies thoughtfully and with editor’s eye!!!
Sound & Image
Mar 25-29
Mar 25 & 27
Do Before class:
Read Moving Images Ch 3, Review Analysis Questions & Writing
Questions
Adobe Premier CC: Understanding Audio Mixes Course first 4 videos, of 8
Class:
Dialogue
Sound Effects
Music
Drama, mood, style
Screenings
Work on Moving Images Ch 3, Analysis: Sound Analysis
Working with Clients
Moving Images Ch 3, Writing: Promotion (i.e. work with client)
Mar 29
Do Before lab:
Review Moving Images Ch 3, Analysis: Sound Analysis
Choose Client, if possible
Draft Moving Images Ch 3, Writing: Promotion (i.e. work with client)
Lab:
Clients present?
Complete Moving Images Ch 3, Writing: Promotion (i.e. work with client)
Review Moving Images Ch 3, Project: Client Project, choose client & topic
Choose teams and roles
April 1-5
April 1 & 3
Do Before class:
Teams meet with Client to review previous week’s planning
Review Moving Images Ch 3 Project: Client Project and answer all questions.
Adobe Premier CC: Understanding Audio Mixes Course last 4 videos, of 8
Class:
Work with teams on Project 3: Client Project
Practice: try out some scenes, gear, or techniques in class
Practice: try out some scenes, gear, or techniques between classes, so you are familiar with basic gear, composition, set, etc before you go out into the field
Optional: try out some real scenes with Client
April 5
Do Before lab:
Import all useful video to Premier for review
Lab:
Teams work on clarifying roles, production dates and tasks, and planning
Practice: collaboration and technical skills needed for team projects
April 8-12
April 8 & 10
Do Before class:
Project 3 rough cut
Class:
Review Project 3 rough cut
suggest edits
April 12
Do Before lab:
Work on Project 3 edits
Lab:
Work on Project 3 edits, final project due April 14
Storytelling with Light
April 15-19
April 15 & 17
Do Before class:
Report 3
Read Moving Images Ch 4, and Analysis 4, Writing 4
Class:
Moving Images Ch 4 Storytelling with Light
Story Structure from How To Shoot Video That Doesn’t Suck
Work on Analysis 4, Writing 4
Models:
Techniques:
Exposure
Focus–Rack Focus
Black/White vs Color
Writing Scripts vs Documentary
April 19
Do Before lab:
Complete Analysis 4 & Writing 4
Clarify your Project 4 idea/topic
Lab:
Develop fiction script, or Documentary plan
Select best options
Choose teams
April 22-26
April 22 & 24
Do Before class:
Complete first stage work on Project 4: research, choose format, establish main topic and approach, clarify story
Class:
Project 4 workshop
Fiction strategies
Documentary strategies
More Models:
April 26
Do Before lab:
Get Project 4 feedback from classmates, Teacher, TA, and/or MLA
Lab:
Develop Project 4 planning, skills, gear, etc
April 29-May 3
April 29 & May 1
Do Before class:
Create rough cut for Project 4
Class:
UMO Class Evaluations
MLA Evaluations
MLA Survey for Ian & Stella
Continue editing work on rough cut for Project 4
Feedback and edits for Project 4
May 3
Do Before lab:
Complete rough cut for Project 4
Lab:
Work on Project 4 final edits (due May 6)
Mon May 6 Final Project due
Final projects due
Highlights posted on New Media Night Friday May 3 5-7 pm!!
And New Media Website
New Media Night Friday May 3 5-7 pm!!
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