BTEC Level 2 Creative Media Production

BTEC First Extended Certificate (Level 2) in Creative Media Production

VIDEO ASSIGNMENTUNIT 5 – Video Production

Student Name: Teacher: Miss Eccleston

Date Assignment Issued: September 2010

Final Completion Date: December 2010

Introduction Audio production includes a variety of different forms and formats. Radio was one

of the first forms of media to become part of popular culture and be seen as social entertainment but in the modern, digital world it has been challenged by the rise in popularity of television, film and the internet.

In this assignment you will explore different sound recording techniques and technologies and you will plan/ create your own audio products.

You will also focus on your communication skills throughout the project, both in your written work and oral presentations and will be working towards a professional standard of communication.

There are 4 Learning Outcomes for Unit 5 – Video Production: 1 Be able to carry out pre-production for a proposed video product2 Be able to contribute in a technical capacity to the creation of a video product3 Be able to carry out post-production for a video product4 Be able to review own video production work.

Most tasks give you the opportunity to achieve a PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. If any piece of work is not submitted, or poorly completed, you will receive a REFERRAL and will be required to redraft and resubmit.

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Professional Brief:

Dear Producer;

You will be working in pairs to produce, film and edit an opening of a Western Film.

Good Luck!

Harris Academy Norwood

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Task 1Unit 5 Be able to apply pre-production techniques

P1

P1 / M1/ D1

a) Watch 4 Western film openings and make a list of the conventions of a Western Film Opening (looking at Mise en Scene, Sound, Editing, Camerawork and character.)

Write a list of all the pre-production and post-production elements that you think were involved in making the opening.

b) In pairs, you must decide on your idea for a Western Opening. Write a proposal for your idea.

c) In pairs, you will complete the following piece of pre-

production work for your 3 minute Western Opening.

Deadline for Task 1:

September

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Script Storyboard Shooting Script Location reccee and analysis of chosen locations Schedule Risk Assessment Equipment Booking Forms

Task 2

UNIT 5 Be able to apply pre-production techniques

Working on:

P1/M1/D1 a) In your pairs, hold two production meetings to discuss the making of your Western Opening. Your meetings will be filmed and you need to write up the minutes for your meetings.

Deadline for Task 2:

September

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Task 3

UNIT 5 Be able to contribute in a technical capacity

P2/M2

Deadline for Task 3:

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P2/M2/D2

a) You will be filmed individually filming your Western Opening. You will need to demonstrate your knowledge of equipment, appropriate camera angles and framing.

October

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b) You will be observed setting up your lighting needed for filming. You will need to take photos of your lighting set up and annotate with the correct terminology. For a distinction, annotate with the effects you intended to create for the audience.

c) Whilst you are filming – you need to complete a production log, explaining how you contributed to directing your project. Explain what decisions you made and why and what effect you wanted to have on your audience.

Task 4

UNIT 6 Application of Post Production Techniques

P3/M3/D3

Once you have your raw film footage you will need to prepare it for the editing/ post-production process.

Deadline for Task 4: November/December

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P3

M3/D3

In order to this you will need to do the following tasks and record and file evidence in your post-production file that each stage is complete/ be signed off by your tutor before you move on to the next stage:

a) Record the content of your ‘rushes’ in a log including time codes.

b) Mark the script by annotating the clips that correspond to each section.

c) Label and store the resources in an appropriate and logical way.

d) Import and save clips in the appropriate format.

e) Compose an edit decision list to show the sequence/ duration/ content of the clips that you have decided to use.

f) Select and justify your editing software and hard ware with a short paragraph.

g) Maintain regular contact and communication with your client – any telephone calls/ emails/

meetings will need to be formally recorded.

h) You will now

demonstrate your understanding of editing techniques and processes by selecting and applying techniques to your Western Opening.

For P3Experiment with the different effects that you can add to your Western Opening and keep a log of which ones work/ do not work and why. This should include experimenting with..

Transitions Pace Sound Continuity techniques

For a merit and distinction:

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You should independently compile a sound track to accompany the film – make sure a copy goes in your portfolio.

Task 5

UNIT 5 Review your production results

P4/M4/D4You will complete a written evaluation of your Western opening considering the following points:

Strengths and weaknesses of your project.

How well you used the equipment and

post production facilities. How well you worked in your pairs. An analysis of the effects you created with

camerawork, lighting and editing.

Deadline for Task 5:

December

Self-Assessment Checklist:

Task Evidence Unit 5 Deadline Complete1a List of conventions

List of elementsP1

1b Proposal P1/M1/D11c Script

Storyboard Shooting Script Location reccee and

P1/M1/D1

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analysis of chosen locations

Schedule Risk Assessment Equipment Booking

Forms2 Meetings and minutes P1/M1/D13a Filming opening P2/M23b Lighting annotation and

photosM2/D2

3c Production Log M2/D24a Rushes Log P3/M3/D34b Annotated Script P3/M3/D34c Storing P3/M3/D34d Importing clips P3/M3/D34e Edit Decision List P3/M3/D34f Justification editing software P3/M3/D34g Client Communication P3/M3/D34h Editing Log P34i Soundtrack M3/D35 Evaluation P4/M4/D4

Bibliography of helpful resourcesWebsites:www. video forums.co.uk www.poweroid- video - editing .co.uk/ Video www.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Video _ editing www.video - editing -software-review.toptenreviews.com www.computer video .net www.computer.howstuffworks.com/ video - editing http://www.aboutvideoediting.com/books/index.shtml

Books:

Technique of Film Editingby Karel Reisz, Gavin Millar

Technique of Film and Video Editing: History, Theory, and Practiceby Ken Dancyger

Nonlinear - A Field Guide to Digital Video and Film Editingby Michael Rubin

Digital Video for Dummiesby Martin Doucette

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The Digital Filmmaking Handbookby Ben Long, Sonja Schenk

Digital Non-linear Desktop Editingby Sonja Schenk

Nonlinear Editing: Storytelling, Aesthetics, & Craftby Bryce Button

Portfolio Submission File and page number your portfolio (make sure it is all in the correct order); Include a bibliography stating all your sources; Use appendices to store any additional information e.g. your screen dumps or

newspaper articles; Complete the front cover with your name, the BTEC details and the unit details

plus your teacher’s name.

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