Exporting Your Film

Hello folks. Today you should be finishing your film. By the end of the class today, I would like you to export your movies. Thing is, I would like you to export your films to two different formats. Here are some directions:

In the file menu, choose "File" then "Export"

When the following dialogue box pops up, select "Quicktime" instead of camera. Then, choose "Full Quality DV" under formats.


When the following dialogue box pops up, select "Quicktime" instead of camera. Then, choose "CD-ROM" under formats.


A few other notes:

• I keep a CD-ROM version so I can upload the film to uthtv.com. Here's my channel, if you'd like to look at films my AP students made this year. That way, you are free to watch your movie anytime you'd like, or download it for posterity's sake. If you have any reservations about my putting your film online, let me know.
• I keep the full quality DV version for posterity's sake. There's a possibility that, if your movie is stellar, I will show it to various groups in presentations or workshops.
  

PSA's Day Two

Here's a few pics. I like the hard work I saw today, as it seems we're making good progress. Remember, we have two more days to finish these films up. The next literature circle date will be Monday, although we will be meeting in the computer lab. Make sure to finish your novels, as on that date only part of the class will be dedicated to lit circles. Half of the period will be reserved for responding to the blog.

iMovie Basic Tutorial Image

Use this picture as a reference. Click on it to enlarge. It expains the basic options on the main iMovie page, and will help you get around a bit.

One Shot Poems & Childhood 2.0

Our films are up (finally). Access my Uthtv channel at this link. Enjoy.

iMovie - Camera Advice for Beginners and Veterans Alike

Hey folks, I have rules I want you to follow when filming:

1. Be careful with the camera. They have moving parts, glass, and are fragile.

2. The viewfinder kills batteries. Quickly. Only open it while filming.

3. Plan your shots carefully. Be aware of:
* background
* lighting
* camera stability
* time - keep shots 3-5 seconds long

4. You must import your footage by the end of class. Leave yourself 8-10 minutes.

iMovie - Saving the File in the Correct Folder

Folks, I need you to save your PSA to a specific location.
Here are the steps:

1. When iMovie opens, choose "File" and "New Project"
2. Give your iMovie a name...make sure your period number and book name is in the file name.
3. You need to save your file in the Shared folder in your hard drive. The path is "Hard Drive" then "Users" then "Shared". Here's a few pics:

If you this small box appears....

Then click on the blue box with the down arrow. This will enlarge your drop down box, and make it easier to find your folder.


4. Lastly, you need to provide me with the username and password of the student who volunteered to save the file under their username. Therefore, if someone is absent, other group members can continue working on the film.

PSA Storyboard

I am not going to provide you guys with a storyboard until you show me a voice over narrative. Essentially, your finished PSA will consist of three elements: film, voice over (narration), and music. I want you to start with your voiceover. Today in groups, your job is to do the following:

1. Plan your film.
2. Write your voice over narration.
3. Start to plan your shots.