Monday, September 26, 2016

Assignment for 9-26-16: Photoshop Text Tutorials

Go to the link below and choose a tutorial to learn more about adding spectacular looking text to your TN background slides. Email me the result (sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us)

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/03/04/50-stunning-photoshop-text-effect-tutorials/

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Assignment for Thursday, September 15

Please search the internet for Final Cut Pro tutorials (this is the program we use to edit our videos).Make sure to look for tutorials that result in an end product (not tutorials on how to use Final Cut Pro). Pick out 5 tutorials that you might like to complete during this semester. For each tutorial, please include the following:

1. A paragraph for each tutorial that explains the tutorial and why you would like to complete it. What interests you about that particular tutorial?
2. A link to the tutorial.

Finally, pick out your favorite tutorial and explain why you like it the best.

Email me your assignment: sturgilljt@alleghany.k12.nc.us

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Production Jobs

Pick one of the film production jobs below and create a job description that includes the following aspects: primary responsibilities, qualification or skills needed to perform the job, projected salary and to whom the position reports. In a separate paragraph, please include how one might get a job in the field you choose. 
JOBS: Producer, Director, Technical Director, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Gaffer, Dolly Grip, Actor, Production Assistant, Set Designer, Audio Director, Boom Operator or Continuity Secretary.

Interviewing Tips

Read the article below.


https://www.videomaker.com/article/f5/7657-interview-techniques



1. What is the advantage of including the interviewer and questions in the interview?

2. How do you "prep" your interview subject and why is that important?

3. What is involved in setting the stage for the interview?

4. What is the best microphone to use for an interview? Why?

5. What is the director's responsibility during the interview? What is the reporter's responsibility?