One Shot Criteria...

Ok, so I have a little time to myself now, and thought I would elaborate on the whole One Shot idea in case people had any questions...

The goals of the assignment:

1. To learn the cameras
2. To practice basic concepts of image design
3. To develop a sense of temporal design
4. To start understanding the power of sound as a seperate element
5. To engage in the collaborative process
6. To become more familiar with the basic operation of the editing stations


Technical Parameters:

1. The piece must start with 10 seconds of BLACK and then 50-60 seconds of picture (NO MORE, NO LESS) followed by 10 seconds of BLACK then a credit with names of the team members (take a picture of a piece of paper with your names on it). It is not necessary to title this piece, in fact, I advise you not to. There may, however, be a case when some words within the shot may function as a title. That is appropriate. The key here is that there can be no cut in the picture track (except to and from black at the beginning and end).

2. There must be a single track of sound added to the video. It also must begin and end within the 50-60 second time frame. This sound cannot be the original sound (recorded with the image), nor can it be prerecorded music.


Aesthetic/Design Parameters:

1. Every technical aspect of the image and sound in this video contributes to aesthetic meaning. All elements of composition will be considered (focus, lens angle, exposure, camera movement, duration, etc.) as must all aspects of sound (recording noise, clarity, volume, etc.).

2. When grading we will also be thinking about how the video works as a whole. Though this is only a one-minute shot, it should stand alone as a well thought out and complete short video, with attention given to the beginning, middle, and end of the piece.


So this was taken directly from the syllabus to give you an idea of what we were working with... The groups were split into two's with the exception of my odd man group of three... I had a great group and was really lucky, I think we did a great job...

I curtailed the slugs at the beginning and end for purpose of posting on the web but they were there on final copy... Also along the lines of "in case you were wondering..." the credits at the end were supposed to appear as a coffee house menu of sorts and was too small to read on this format but in class on the projector worked well...


The Credits:

Bill Schierbrock......................Camera & Voiceover
A dark roast that will get you going early in the morning

Cecil Yeatts............................Camera & Arms
A kick in the pants that will keep you up all night

Melissa Smed.........................Girl & Voiceover
A lightly roasted blend that will keep you going through the day

Elaine Mudge..........................Girlfriend
A classic house blend that will warm your body and soul

Kate Stanislawski.....................Outdoor Girl
A delicious medium roast to help you unwind

Special Thanks to the The Java House


Well I hope everyone enjoys my first completed video project in Modes, feel free to leave comments and let me know what you think... Holla back!