Whole Class Music Video Project - Rotation 2

Whole Class Music Video Project - Rotation 2
Optional - Extra Credit

Rotation 2 Song - "The Unknown" by Athlete from the album Black Swan
Themes: Hope, Overcoming Fears/Obstacles, Facing The Future With Confidence,
Perseverance.

The Unknown by Athlete.mp3 Download for class purposes only!
File Size:	6784 kb
File Type:	mp3

This project encourages students to display their filming skills as they take part in the process
of creating a whole class music video. Filming is done by the students and Mr. Matuch will edit it all together.

Extra Credit - Possible Points earned:
Excellent (7 - 10 pts.) Average (3 - 6 pts.) Poor ( 1- 2 pts.)

IMPORTANT PROJECT INFORMATION:
Each group (could be the same as stopmotion/PSA groups) would be responsible for filming approximately 1 minute of video footage (approximately 10 - 15 shots) based on the music, lyrics, and theme of the rotation's chosen song.
If whole groups choose not to participate, individuals can also submit on their own footage.
Shots should ideally be between 1 and 9 seconds in length each.
Filming can be done at school or at home (after school is on your own time - tripods are available for camera or phones).
Shot List / Plan Forms are required if you plan on filming at school or with school equipment. Music Video - Shot List / Plan Form R2 "The Unknown" - Make sure you "Make a Copy", Rename it R#P# Name(s) MV Shot List" Also, print a copy for filming purposes and share a copy for me as well.
Storyboards are not required but encouraged.
Equipment is available for use and checkout - with advanced notice (Green Screens, Lights,
handheld camera stabilizers, tripods, iPhone/iPad tripods adaptors, etc. ).

TIPS:
Shots can be related to the concept, lip syncing music and/or voice, etc. literal or symbolic interpretation of the lyrics. (Tip, close your eyes, listen to the song multiple times to see what images come to mind).
Try to be as creative and unique as possible to earn more points. Effort is always obvious on a project like this.
Always play the audio of the song when trying to sync lyrics or the playing of musical instruments. This will make your footage more realistic and help with editing. Speakers/boom boxes will be available at school.
Think carefully about locations, angles, lighting, etc.
If filming on an iPad or iPhone, check out 8MM as well as these others.

*Editing will be done by Mr. Matuch. All you need to do is provide great footage that is useable. All footage is due by the last day of the rotation.