Monday, May 8, 2017

Photos to Video Presentation

Search the Internet for 5 websites that allow you to create a photos to video presentation. Google terms like "photos to video maker" or "photos presentation" or "photos slideshow." Write a paragraph that describes the features of the website. Also, include a link to the website. At the end, describe which one you like the best and would like to use to make your own video.

Email me the assignment.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Trojan News Slides

SkillsUSA
New Scoreboard
Track and Field
Regional Champions (Golf)

Instructions for using Photoshop
1. Find an appropriate background for your slide (your image must be large enough not to pixelate)
2. FILE - OPEN to open your image into Photoshop
3. Change the size of your image to 1920 x 1080. Go to IMAGE - IMAGE SIZE and type in the correct dimensions and click OK. (make sure constrain proportions is not selected)
4. Add text to your background using the TEXT tool. (don't draw a text box, click and type)
5. Go to EDIT - TRANSFORM - SCALE to make your text as large as needed on the screen and CLICK ENTER. Change text color by highlighting the text and choose color near top of screen.
6. Go to LAYER - LAYER STYLE and add a drop shadow or stroke to the text to make it stand out from the background.
7. Add a logo if needed. FILE - OPEN to open your logo into Photoshop. (select all, edit copy, edit paste)8. Use your MAGIC WAND tool to remove any white areas. Click on the white part with the tool and click DELETE. Or, use the erase tool to erase parts of the image you don't want.


Monday, May 1, 2017

Tutorials

Find a photoshop cs6 tutorial that you can use to create a background slide. Complete the tutorial and email it to me. Please include the link to the tutorial

Thursday, March 2, 2017

Friday March 3 Assignment

search the Internet for a 3D text tutorial for Photoshop cs6. Complete the tutorial and email me the result.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Music Video Assignment


Basic Video Production
Major Assignment #1

Assignment: To create a MUSIC VIDEO

How to get started:  Your video can be completed individually or you may work with a group of up to four. Your video can be on any topic as long as it is not dangerous or inappropriate to videotape. You may check out a camera from the Cyber Campus or library to use for making your video. You will have class time to edit your project. A sign up sheet is located outside the classroom door to borrow a camera. (NO SONGS WITH BAD LANGUAGE)

Grading: In order to receive full credit for your music video, it must include the following parts:
1.       Your video must be between 2 and 5 minutes long.
2.       It must include at least 2 titles that fade in and out or transition to the next clip.
3.       It must begin with a fade from black and end with a fade to black.
4.       It must include transitions other than a cut between clips.
5.       It must include at least 1 special effect from the video effects palette.
6.       It may include pictures, animation or other video (from the Internet or other sources), but it must include video that is shot by you or your group.

YOUR PROJECT IS DUE: MARCH 17

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Assignment for Thursday, February 9

http://youtu.be/t1myw_0W5E8

Watch the video and then write a summary that includes at least 5 of the most common mistakes filmmakers make.  Email me your summary.

THEN, search the Internet to find a tutorial for Photoshop cs6. Complete the tutorial and email me the result.

BOTH OF THESE MUST BE COMPLETE. IF YOU DONT DO THESE DURING CLASS YOU WILL RECEIVE A ZERO.