Assessment Task #6

During the past week, we were editing and cutting out unwanted parts of our video. We used movie-maker to edit and add sound effects as well as transitions. We were a little rushed in the editing because we had not anticipated the long weekend which resulted in us receiving two lessons less. Therefore we did not do an extremely good job of the editing but we managed to get something that was of a good quality. Had we had some more time with editing, we could have added some more transitions and other worthwhile things. I was happy with our result and it was successful.
Here is a brief structure of our video:

• Intro - professional basketball game
• The four of us gathered in a room having a discussion
• At the basketball courts displaying rules, fouls and violations
• Bloopers
• Credits

This was our content in our video.
When we put our video together we discovered that the first part was much better and enhanced in quality compared to the second half. This was because our video camera battery ran out and we had no other option but to use the digital camera as we aimed to begin and complete our recording on the same day. We did not schedule another day to meet up as we did not have any other chance to. We attempted to insert some sort of title clip or frame to lessen the harsh impact of the second half but this did not do much good. The difference in the quality of film was quite visible and obvious, regardless of our various attempts to reduce the impact. This was a major mistake in our video. We also realised that the following scenes entered too quickly and cut into the previous one. We did our best to put some sort of pause but there were still some errors. Also, when we first uploaded our clips, we found that the beginning of every clip was slightly cut. The first few words stated by the person were cut and we were not aware of any reason as to why this was happening. We had started and stopped the camera at the appropriate time so that we gave some leave-way before and after the person had spoken. Eventually we managed to get the clips in better condition but some beginnings were still not in perfect shape.
Even though we had some major problems in our final production, it was considerably good, with its essence, shots, various techniques and other special effects to make up for the wrongs that had been done. Overall, it was a decent video which instructed viewers on the basics of basketball with other amusing clips to entertain and capture attention.

Assessment Task #5

We finally got a chance to meet up on Sunday, the last weekend we had before our assessment was due. We filmed the entire video on that day, as separate clips/parts. About half way through the filming, the video camera ran out of battery so we had to use a digital camera. This limited our angle and ability to get good shots of the people talking. We managed and eventually completed the filming and this was a relief and a success.
We now had to put the different clips together and make smooth transitions. We also had to edit, add sounds and other special effects. We decided that this would have to be done throughout this week and in the lessons that were available to us.

Assessment Task #4

During the long weekend, our group planned to meet up (most probably at Vera's house because she had the camera) and finalize the script to commence the filming process. Vera and Rowena were in charge of completing the storyboard and Zeenia and myself had to do majority of the script. We would then tweak the script together so it met our expectations.
We decided not to focus too much on the script and the storyboard, but mainly on the filming. The aim of this assessment was to learn more about technology so we decided to experiment further with the camera and do other such things.
As mentioned before, we were weighing our options and decided to make an instructional video on "How to play Basketball". This was mainly because we thought meeting up and filming with props would be too much of a hassle. We had decided this a while ago however I never had the opportunity to update my blog. This would be easier and much more productive because we could film at school in the basketball courts. Through this, we would also learn something ourselves, and be able to differentiate between basketball, netball and other similar sports. Zeenia knew the basics and we had also done some research, with points we could include in our video.
We met up briefly at Vera's place where we wrote majority of the script and kept the roles mostly the same. Vera and Rowena had to tweak the storyboard and Zeenia and myself had to finish the script. At some point, all of us would be filming and then we would get someone to do it for us right at the end. The end was when we all had to perhaps be on the field and play basketball, to conclude.

Gantt Chart

Here is the Gantt Chart that I drew up for my whole group.

(Click on image for a clear view)

Video Assessment #3

This lesson, we started putting together ideas for our movie. We had, at this point, planned the roles of all the members or this team and it was as follows:

• Sangeeta - Commemtator/Filming
• Zeenia - Make-up Artist/ Filming
• Vera - Model
• Rowena - Commentator/ Film

I also started the script and we spread out the workload amongst the 4 of us. Zeenia and I would be in charge of completing the script (after she returned from Geography Camp), Rowena and Vera would be in charge of putting the together the storyboard, and then Zeenia and myself would assist them in the process. I had already completed and spread the Gantt Chart to all my members so that was out of the way. Before filming, it would be Zeenia and Vera's job to collect all the materials necessary for the actual make-up procedure during the video.

We had also planned out the beginning of the actual video. I would walk in as the commentator and begin by introducing everyone and what was going to happen in the duration of this video. Zeenia would then continue as the make-up artist with Vera being the model. Rowena would assist me as the commentator and we would take turns filming with Zeenia.

This was a basic outline of our roles and we intended to proceed from here.

However, we were considering changing our idea to meet our convenience and suit our purposes. We considered doing "How to Play Basketball". This way we would learn some new skills and share it with the rest of the class. We had considered this before but I never got a chance to post it on my blog.

VIDEO ASSESSMENT #2

This lesson, we started planning what we were going to do. I managed to finally complete the Gantt Chart, and attempted to make a start on the Storyboard. However, I didn't get very far becasue Zeenia was at the Geography Camp. This was mainly her idea and Vera's, but nobody was sure about the first step for the instructional video. We weren't sure which scene to put at the very beginning or how to begin. I continued reading more on "How to Create a Storyboard", which was on our IST school homepage.

I gained some valuable information and an idea on how to set it out. This was quite useful, but we encountered a problem. I thought that it might be easier to draw the storyboard by hand and scan it onto the computer. I wasn't sure as to whether it would work or not but I was willing to give it a try. This way we could have a detailed storyboard and keep changing it. We could also each take it home to do it, so that each member could contribute to creating the storyboard, once we got our idea straight.

I also voted to do most of the filming, Gantt Chart and Storyboard becasue that is what interested me the most. I wasn't thrilled about being in the video so I thought that this would be a reasonable choice. This was quite a productive lesson and I hope to start the Stroyboard and Script by next lesson.

MOVIE-MAKER!

I have used movie-maker and created the following video on horses. I have used various animations that create an interesting video. Some of these dissolve, checkerboard, circle, crossfade, shatter and many more.

I have also included a specific duration and time period in which the slideshow will play. I have also used titles, captions and credits, each of these being different things. A caption is used on top of a picture, credits being used at the to display whose work it is and the title being the beginning of the slideshow.

This is a simple video that I have put together in the process of learning to use movie-maker. Enjoy!