A 21st Century Survival Skill

Analyzing, accessing, managing, integrating, evaluating and creating information in a

variety of forms and media – Center for Media Literacy

Who we are:Greg Wheeldon – TV/Media InstructorSteve Trauger – Broadcast EngineerRobert LeMaire – Computer Specialist

Where we’re fromOcean City Schools

Where we’re fromOcean City Schools

Ancient Learning

Today’s Learning?

Goals for TodayDefine today’s studentDefine the impact of multimediaProvide tools for media literacyProvide a forum for discussion

Define Today’s Studentaka Generation Y/Generation Zor Digital Native

The Impact of Multimedia Exposure to Our StudentsMultitaskersThey’re “Plugged in”http://www.kff.org/entmedia/hr012010vid

eo.cfm

Daily Media Consumption

Tools for Media LiteracyWithin K-12 Classroom & BeyondBeyond Education/Real-World Applications

(work readiness)

Forum for Discussion

Pros of Today’s Student

Cons of the Today’s Student

Media Consumers Are NowMedia Producershttp://www.edutopia.org/media-literacy-skills-

video

Core Content Standards: Basic Computer Skills and Toolshttp://www.state.nj.us/education/techno/

techlit/tapin/

Bloom’s Taxonomy Old

Bloom’s Taxonomy New

Creative CommunicatorsWe (as teachers) create savvy readersBut are they savvy “viewers”The multitasking person today is a video

consumer“TV” is available everywhere & “Everywhen”YoutubeWe teach our learners to be savvy readers,

writers and oratorsDo we include video?Are we making savvy media consumers?

19th century? I have a Smartboard!It’s how you use it – true with all technology.

Are students Interactive or passive?Are they creating?

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomComputer or Computer Lab

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomInternet Access

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomCamcorder

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomSoftware: iMovie

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomSoftware: Windows Movie Maker

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomSoftware: Final Cut Pro

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomSoftware: Avid

Tools for the “Media-Literate” ClassroomOpen & Creative Mind

Creative Communicators?

“Bad” Communicationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=YCwth8deAh0

“Good” Communication[TMW]

Getting StartedWorkflow

A Battleboard

Idea

Script

Shoot

Record Voice-Over Work

Edit

Approval/Peer Editing

Broadcast & Distribute viaLive TV

School CCTV SystemCable/Gov’t Access Channel

WebsiteYour DomainSchooltubeYouTubeSocial Media (Facebook/Myspace Group & Fan

Pages)

Resourceshttp://www.stager.org/imovie/index.html

CAMERA COMPOSITION

Before We Start…Shot JargonPanTiltZoomDollyTruck

THE RULE OF THIRDSWhen framing your video pictures it is

important to utilize the Rule of Thirds.Definition: Where the Horizon and Eye

lines are placed within the video picture. The line is always in the upper third quadrant of the video screen/grid.

The Rule of Thirds deals with two principals.Head RoomNose Room

The Five Basic TV/Film ShotsXLSLSMSCUXCU

XLS Extreme Long ShotSometimes referred to as the ESTABLISHING

Shot.This shot will show a person within their

surroundingsThe shot usually tells some kind of “story”.

XLSHere is an example

of how an XLS, should look like utilizing the rule of thirds.

Pay attention to where the Horizon Line is placed.

LS The Long ShotAlso Known as the “Body” shot.This shot will frame an Actor/Actress, from

Head to Toe.When framing several different sized actors,

always use the tallest person’s eye line.

LSHere is an example

of a Long Shot.Notice that the

body fills as much of the frame as possible.

MS Medium ShotThe Medium Shot is also known as the

“Waist” shot.This shot is most commonly used during

newscasts.

MSHere is an example

of a Medium Shot.Notice the

Headroom.

CU CLOSE UPAlso known as the “Bust” Shot.The Bust is mid-chest to the top of the head.The cut-off line is just below the shoulder.

CUAn Example of a

Close UPPay attention to

where the body is cut at the shoulder and mid-chest line.

XCU EXTREME CLOSE UPAlso known as the “Face” Shot.Make sure to place the eyes in the upper

third of the screen! Even if it just cuts off a portion of the actor’s head. This is normal, it is called-CLOSURE.

CLOSURE: The phenomenon of when the human mind “fills in” or completes a picture, that has been cut.

XCUAn example of an

Extreme Close Up.Remember it is

normal for you to “cut” off some of the subject’s head (Closure).

QUIZ10 QUESTIONSUSE LOOSELEAF

PAPER ONLY!INCLUDE NAME

AND PERIODONLY PROVIDE

THE TERM AS YOUR ANSWER.

QUESTION NUMBER 1What kind of shot

is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 2Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 3Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 4Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 5What kind of shot

is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 6Identify this shot.

QUESTION NUMBER 7What kind of shot

is this?

QUESTION NUMBER 8What

“Phenomenon” is happening here?

QUESTION NUMBER 9Why has the

director chosen not to frame “Batman” using the Rule of Thirds?

Question Number 10This picture has a

unique look to it. This image is much more interesting due to the director’s manipulation of the __________ line. Clue: Think Rule of Thirds.

Question Number 11Although the

Characters are “crouching,” we must conclude that this is still considered a _____ shot.

Question Number 12What kind of shot is

this?

Question Number 13What camera

movement was more likely used to follow the “Batcycle” in this shot?

Question 14Instead of focusing

on Rule of Thirds, the composer of this shot utilized what framing technique?

Question 15Identify this shot.