Today we practiced the things we learned about storyboarding. We reviewed the homework from last week, identifying different types of shots used in the storyboard of "A Girl Like You" by Alane A. (a link to the video is on the Nov 1 blog). We noticed that establishing shots were used when there was a change of location. We noticed that close up shots were used when the character was saying something important and we needed to see her expression.
After analyzing the storyboard video, we divided up into groups of 4 or 5 and went outside to shoot some small scene where all different types of shots would be used. This was a very useful exercise as students were forced to think very practically about what the viewer has to see to understand the story that's being told. I noticed that the students did a good job of incorporating the rule of thirds in their shots. No homework this week.
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Christopher BlackmonAs the originator and lead teacher for the MVP team, I want to leave a record of what worked and didn't work so well right here where everyone can see it. Hopefully at the end of the year, we'll have an experience to learn from. Archives
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