film grammar
websites
camera basics
editing
scenic projections
100

what is a "shot" in a film?

In film editing, a shot is the continuous footage or sequence between two edits or cuts.

100

how do you save the changes on your website?

hit publish

100

How do you put your computer away at the end of class?

Turned off in the correct numbered slot with the charger in.

100

what program do we use to edit film in this class?

Imovie

100

what is a scenic projection?

still images or video projections that coincide with a musical or play creating the scenery.

200

describe why you would use a close up vs a medium shot 

close up show faces emotions or details. A medium shot would give less detail and more context.

200

how do you make a folder in google drive?

go to google drive, hit new, new folder, name the folder!

200

how do you zoom in?

circle tab around the shutter button. 

200

How do you make a new project in Imovie? 

got to projects, then create new

200

why might you create a storyboard?

to plan out a scene and know what shots you need for your film.

300

Why might you use a high or low angle in a scene?

to show the POV of the character. 

300

how do you make a new page?

pages bar, plus button, name page

300

how do you know if the memory card is in correctly

gold teeth facing the back of the camera, feel a click and no resistance when you insert it. 

300

what shortcut cuts a clip

command p

300

describe the definition of mood and tone in film

. Mood refers to what the audience feels as they watch a film, which can change from scene to scene. Conversely, tone refers to the attitude of the filmmaker about the film's subject.

400
Name one shot sequence Alfred Hitchcock liked to use. 

Starting from a super wide shot and zooming in to a super close up. 

400

how do you change sharing settings?

hit the sharing icon and update to "brooklyn prospect charter school"

400

how do you check out and in a camera?

open the sign out form, fill in the camera number, memory card number and sign out time, return with the sign in time.

400

how do you import content?

the import media button or file import media.

400

how does pipilotti rist use projections in her art?

she uses projections in conjunction with built environments and sculptural elements. Her projections add color, movement and make her pieces feel alive and organic.

500

what is shot reverse shot and how do you use it?

Shot/reverse shot is a film technique where one character is shown looking at another character, and then the other character is shown looking back at the first character. Since the characters are shown facing in opposite directions, the viewer assumes that they are looking at each other. You use it to film a conversation or dialogue. 

500

how do you upload your video onto the website?

go to insert from drive. open your film folder, select the film and hit insert.

500
How do you focus the camera?

hold down the shutter button lightly without pressing all the way down.

500

how do you create a transition?

create a transition between clips or using command p to separate a clip. go to the transitions section, drag in the transition you want to use into the timeline bar.

500
how do scenic projections advance storytelling?
  • Create multiple environments where a story can  take place 

  • Create animated and moving settings and environments 

  • Create fantastical environments