Overall the documentary was alot more work then i anticipated. I knew it would be challenging and difficult but I really expect it to be at this level.
Many of my scheduled interviews were cancelled and I was unable to schedule a different time to interview them. Also i found it incredibly hard to find willing people to interview. I guess a lot of people are camera shy.
Using imovie was difficult for me also. I had many problems with the program and i had to surf the Internet to find tutorials on how to do certain things.
I did enjoy creating the documentary, unfortunately i am not very happy with the result. I wish that I could have had longer time to work on it.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Video Production- Post Production
1. Logging shots:
a. review your raw footage to see what material you actually have. Make notes on material that looks promising. make notes of time code marks for important video and audio. Here are three important questions to consider at this juncture:
-What material do I have?
I have four interviews, 2 high school students, 1 college dropout and 1 parent.
-What do i want to communicate?
I want to communicate that high school should focus on not just prep for more school but for real life skills.
-What can i communicate with the material i have?
everything i want to, i guess.
2. Scripting and paper editing
3. Re shoots
a. is anything essential missing from your material?
Yes, i forgot to get footage of the school.
b. do you have everything you need, is there anything else that could further support your narrative?
i guess for now.
c. Are you really done shooting?
if i had more time i would get more footage.
d. how are you feeling about your material right now?
overwhelmed.
e. what are your thoughts about how the raw footage can be edited to convey your intent?
i was planning on doing that. People gave me the general answers i wanted.
f. do you see possible narratives in the material?
yes.
h. how do you decide what footage to use and what to exclude- what is your criteria?
I will include footage that expresses what i am narrating or what question is being addressed.
i. Why are you making particular choices?
so i can convey what i want.
4. Improvisation
a. Are your ideas evolving?
yes. My intent has changed a bit since the beginning of the project.
b. are you utilizing new learning?
yes.
c. Write about any adjustments and improvisations you made while creating the paper edit.
I decided to use some humor in my video and the overall idea has changed somewhat.
5. Rehearsal
a. what are you satisfied with?
I am satisfied with what i have, i still feel that with more time and a little more knowledge of the program i could have done a better job.
b. what still needs work?
i feel there isn't a good transition to the conclusion.
c. What is missing?
i wish i could have gotten footage of the school.
d. What needs to be shortened or eliminated?
i think the narrations need to be shorter as well as the opening.
e. does the sequencing work?
i think it gets the job done.
f. should the clips be rearranged?
i don't think so.
g. can you improve the pacing?
possibly.
h. do the cuts and transitions work?
i think so, yes.
i. does the audio work?
yes, i think so. one clip is quiet but i could not figure out how to make the volume louder.
j. are all of your elements technically strong?
i hope so.
k. does the piece actually convey your intent?
ehhh, i feel that if i was allotted more time in length to both make and show the intent yes.
l. are you communicating clearly to your audience?
i think so.
m. do they find the piece interesting?
yes.
a. review your raw footage to see what material you actually have. Make notes on material that looks promising. make notes of time code marks for important video and audio. Here are three important questions to consider at this juncture:
-What material do I have?
I have four interviews, 2 high school students, 1 college dropout and 1 parent.
-What do i want to communicate?
I want to communicate that high school should focus on not just prep for more school but for real life skills.
-What can i communicate with the material i have?
everything i want to, i guess.
2. Scripting and paper editing
3. Re shoots
a. is anything essential missing from your material?
Yes, i forgot to get footage of the school.
b. do you have everything you need, is there anything else that could further support your narrative?
i guess for now.
c. Are you really done shooting?
if i had more time i would get more footage.
d. how are you feeling about your material right now?
overwhelmed.
e. what are your thoughts about how the raw footage can be edited to convey your intent?
i was planning on doing that. People gave me the general answers i wanted.
f. do you see possible narratives in the material?
yes.
h. how do you decide what footage to use and what to exclude- what is your criteria?
I will include footage that expresses what i am narrating or what question is being addressed.
i. Why are you making particular choices?
so i can convey what i want.
4. Improvisation
a. Are your ideas evolving?
yes. My intent has changed a bit since the beginning of the project.
b. are you utilizing new learning?
yes.
c. Write about any adjustments and improvisations you made while creating the paper edit.
I decided to use some humor in my video and the overall idea has changed somewhat.
5. Rehearsal
a. what are you satisfied with?
I am satisfied with what i have, i still feel that with more time and a little more knowledge of the program i could have done a better job.
b. what still needs work?
i feel there isn't a good transition to the conclusion.
c. What is missing?
i wish i could have gotten footage of the school.
d. What needs to be shortened or eliminated?
i think the narrations need to be shorter as well as the opening.
e. does the sequencing work?
i think it gets the job done.
f. should the clips be rearranged?
i don't think so.
g. can you improve the pacing?
possibly.
h. do the cuts and transitions work?
i think so, yes.
i. does the audio work?
yes, i think so. one clip is quiet but i could not figure out how to make the volume louder.
j. are all of your elements technically strong?
i hope so.
k. does the piece actually convey your intent?
ehhh, i feel that if i was allotted more time in length to both make and show the intent yes.
l. are you communicating clearly to your audience?
i think so.
m. do they find the piece interesting?
yes.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Video Production- Interviews
Parent Interview Questions:
1. what is your definition of the real world?
2. as an adult in the real world, what are some things that are expected of you?
3. How many children do you have?
4. Age and grade levels?
5. Do you think your children can handle themselves outside of school? Is there a difference between children? Which of your children would survive the longest?
6. were your child's weaknesses caused by you? do you think you should have done something differently?
7. what basic kills do you think the schools should be teaching that they don't anymore?
8. do you feel that high school is no longer preparing students for outside of the school system or is it purely for more education?
9. do you feel that technology is ruining today's youth? or preventing them from becoming fully capable members of society?
10. do you know what classes are offered to your student in high school?
11. do you feel that it is your job as a parent to teach your children how to function as members of society or does high school have a bigger hand in it?
1. what is your definition of the real world?
2. as an adult in the real world, what are some things that are expected of you?
3. How many children do you have?
4. Age and grade levels?
5. Do you think your children can handle themselves outside of school? Is there a difference between children? Which of your children would survive the longest?
6. were your child's weaknesses caused by you? do you think you should have done something differently?
7. what basic kills do you think the schools should be teaching that they don't anymore?
8. do you feel that high school is no longer preparing students for outside of the school system or is it purely for more education?
9. do you feel that technology is ruining today's youth? or preventing them from becoming fully capable members of society?
10. do you know what classes are offered to your student in high school?
11. do you feel that it is your job as a parent to teach your children how to function as members of society or does high school have a bigger hand in it?
Video Production- Interviews
Out of High School Interview Questions:
1. What is your definition of the real world?
2. When you hear the term real world what do you think?
3. Do you think that is a realistic definition?
4. Do you fit your definition?
5. Do you think high school should have better prepared you for the real world?
6. Are you or are you not ready for the real world?
7. What classes in high school were you required to take that were supposed to teach you some basic life skills?
8. Is there not a life skills class that you are required to take?
9. Can you fill out a check properly if I asked you to?
10. what was high school like for you?
11. do you think high school is a basic form of a mock society?
12. do you know what other types of outlets that could be beneficial students were available?
13. what do you want to do in your life?
14. so you would say that high school is more field based then real life based?
15. in middle school you are to take home EC classes, do you think they should continue to offer them in high school?
16. what about basic skill learning techniques should be continued to learned through high school?
1. What is your definition of the real world?
2. When you hear the term real world what do you think?
3. Do you think that is a realistic definition?
4. Do you fit your definition?
5. Do you think high school should have better prepared you for the real world?
6. Are you or are you not ready for the real world?
7. What classes in high school were you required to take that were supposed to teach you some basic life skills?
8. Is there not a life skills class that you are required to take?
9. Can you fill out a check properly if I asked you to?
10. what was high school like for you?
11. do you think high school is a basic form of a mock society?
12. do you know what other types of outlets that could be beneficial students were available?
13. what do you want to do in your life?
14. so you would say that high school is more field based then real life based?
15. in middle school you are to take home EC classes, do you think they should continue to offer them in high school?
16. what about basic skill learning techniques should be continued to learned through high school?
Video Production- Interviews
High School students interview Questions:
1. when you hear the term, "real world" what do you think of?
2. do you think that is a realistic definition?
3. do you think you can fit in this definition?
4. do you think you can function by yourself in the real world?
5. has high school prepared you for the real world? how so?
6. What kind of classes are you required to take in high school?
7. when you are outside of school, how much of what they teach you do you think you really use?
8. Do you think high school is a basic form of a mock society?
9. do you know what kind of outlets are provided through the high school to you?
10. what do you think are skills you need to function in the real world?
11. does high school teach you these skills?
12. if i asked you to fill out a check, do you think you could do it properly?
13. Do you think high school is preparing you for more schooling or real life?
14. schooling: then why do a majority of students in high school not know what they want to continue in
education?
real life: so you feel that you can confidently live, provide and take care of yourself?
15. do you think high school prevents or creates responsible adults? why or why not?
16. do you accept responsibility to do your homework on time, projects on time, arrive to class on time and so on?
17. what do you plan on doing after high school?
1. when you hear the term, "real world" what do you think of?
2. do you think that is a realistic definition?
3. do you think you can fit in this definition?
4. do you think you can function by yourself in the real world?
5. has high school prepared you for the real world? how so?
6. What kind of classes are you required to take in high school?
7. when you are outside of school, how much of what they teach you do you think you really use?
8. Do you think high school is a basic form of a mock society?
9. do you know what kind of outlets are provided through the high school to you?
10. what do you think are skills you need to function in the real world?
11. does high school teach you these skills?
12. if i asked you to fill out a check, do you think you could do it properly?
13. Do you think high school is preparing you for more schooling or real life?
14. schooling: then why do a majority of students in high school not know what they want to continue in
education?
real life: so you feel that you can confidently live, provide and take care of yourself?
15. do you think high school prevents or creates responsible adults? why or why not?
16. do you accept responsibility to do your homework on time, projects on time, arrive to class on time and so on?
17. what do you plan on doing after high school?
Video Production- Production
1. Interview Questions:
a. can you generate a list of questions that will elicit detailed and informative responses (something beyond just yes or no)? Yes, I have two lists of about 15-20 questions for out of high school students and in high school students. I have yet to create questions that i will ask teachers and parents.
b. What do you think this subject wants to say?
I want to see if students feel that high school really is preparing them or helping them become prepared. I want to prove that maybe the high school is not doing enough for students.
c. What do you want to elicit or discover, what are your intentions?
I want to see if students are taking responsibility for their future and if they are taking advantage of the opportunities given to them, i want to know if our future generations are being given what they deserve.
2. Shot List:
a. Generate a list of all the shots you envision producing. Think about your primary sources- action shots, interviews, Location shots, etc.- but also remember to consider "B roll" material- secondary material that might help create context, add visual variety, or more depth to your subject.
I would like to get a shot of the High school and maybe if I can a classroom setting in action. I would like to get interviews with out of high school students, in high school students, parents of high school students and high school teachers.
3. Style & Elements:
a. As you generate your shot list, revisit the issue of style. Think again about locations, lighting, props.
b. Think carefully about audio. Will you use audio captured by the camcorder?
yes.
c. Replace it with something else?
no, there may be music in some parts or my own voice narrating but other than that no.
d. Add other elements to it?
See above
e. Make a list of all the elements that need to be assembled, accessed and/or considered.
i need music that reflects a high school setting, audio from interviews, i need to consider what i want to say/dialogue to go along with my footage and what i want to address. I have a youtube video of grad nation i want to include and i would like to include the budget cuts and how the will reflect the students.
4. Storyboard:
a. can you make a visual representation of what you see in your mind?
yes.
b. Can you describe the narrative structure with the use of key image frames in the sequence?
not yet, i need to assemble all of my footage.
c. Can you represent the beginning, end and other pivotal moments- the narrative arc- of the piece by using still images?
Im sure I could, I would have to find or take images.
d. Can you describe the audio tracks and transitions with words and in relation to images?
at this point i have no music. I need to research music i can use.
--saved as draft April 7th---
5. Composition + Form:
a: As you start to visual your project, and begin to assemble the media elements for your composition, consider these choices in relation to the content you are trying to convey. Why are you making these choices?
I have a few songs that I found fitting for my documentary. I have to determine where they will be used. The songs are "in my life" by the beatles, "high school never ends" bowling for soup, "Lifestyles of the rich and the famous" Good Charlotte, "Good life" One republic, "Its the end of the world as we know it" R.E.M., "Real world" All American Rejects and "today" by smashing pumpkins. I also have an assortment of images I found off of google.
b. do they support your intent and what you are trying to communicate?
Yes, I feel that they do.
6. In The Field:
a. Document your shooting and production process. What worked well?
I feel happy with the interviews that I have done and were able to get. Natural lighting i feel worked the best though.
b. what didn't?
I didn't really have problems.
c. Tke notes on the scenes you shoot, all your various shots. Are there particular shots that you feel particularly excited about?
not really?
d. Were there any surprises?
A few interviews could not happen because of conflicts/other matters. It was hard to find willing participants to interview.
e. Happy Accidents?
No.
7. Reflection:
a. Capture your thoughts and feelings. How are your feelings about the project so far?
Im not happy with it, i feel like if I had more time I could have accomplished more.
b. What have you learned?
That my opinions are different from others.
8. Improvisation:
a. Review your pre-production notes and write about how your original plan has or needs to be altered.
Some of the interviews fell through, i feel that i didnt get enough diversity as i wanted.
b. Are there any ideas or plans that have shifted?
Yes. see above.
c. Has the process make you wiser and more realistic about the project?
Yes and no. I knew that it would be a challenge but i didnt believe i would face so many challenges. i knew that it would be difficult and time consuming.
d. How canyou let your project evolve and incorporate new knowledge on the fly?
i dont know? i guess add it in if its important?
a. can you generate a list of questions that will elicit detailed and informative responses (something beyond just yes or no)? Yes, I have two lists of about 15-20 questions for out of high school students and in high school students. I have yet to create questions that i will ask teachers and parents.
b. What do you think this subject wants to say?
I want to see if students feel that high school really is preparing them or helping them become prepared. I want to prove that maybe the high school is not doing enough for students.
c. What do you want to elicit or discover, what are your intentions?
I want to see if students are taking responsibility for their future and if they are taking advantage of the opportunities given to them, i want to know if our future generations are being given what they deserve.
2. Shot List:
a. Generate a list of all the shots you envision producing. Think about your primary sources- action shots, interviews, Location shots, etc.- but also remember to consider "B roll" material- secondary material that might help create context, add visual variety, or more depth to your subject.
I would like to get a shot of the High school and maybe if I can a classroom setting in action. I would like to get interviews with out of high school students, in high school students, parents of high school students and high school teachers.
3. Style & Elements:
a. As you generate your shot list, revisit the issue of style. Think again about locations, lighting, props.
b. Think carefully about audio. Will you use audio captured by the camcorder?
yes.
c. Replace it with something else?
no, there may be music in some parts or my own voice narrating but other than that no.
d. Add other elements to it?
See above
e. Make a list of all the elements that need to be assembled, accessed and/or considered.
i need music that reflects a high school setting, audio from interviews, i need to consider what i want to say/dialogue to go along with my footage and what i want to address. I have a youtube video of grad nation i want to include and i would like to include the budget cuts and how the will reflect the students.
4. Storyboard:
a. can you make a visual representation of what you see in your mind?
yes.
b. Can you describe the narrative structure with the use of key image frames in the sequence?
not yet, i need to assemble all of my footage.
c. Can you represent the beginning, end and other pivotal moments- the narrative arc- of the piece by using still images?
Im sure I could, I would have to find or take images.
d. Can you describe the audio tracks and transitions with words and in relation to images?
at this point i have no music. I need to research music i can use.
--saved as draft April 7th---
5. Composition + Form:
a: As you start to visual your project, and begin to assemble the media elements for your composition, consider these choices in relation to the content you are trying to convey. Why are you making these choices?
I have a few songs that I found fitting for my documentary. I have to determine where they will be used. The songs are "in my life" by the beatles, "high school never ends" bowling for soup, "Lifestyles of the rich and the famous" Good Charlotte, "Good life" One republic, "Its the end of the world as we know it" R.E.M., "Real world" All American Rejects and "today" by smashing pumpkins. I also have an assortment of images I found off of google.
b. do they support your intent and what you are trying to communicate?
Yes, I feel that they do.
6. In The Field:
a. Document your shooting and production process. What worked well?
I feel happy with the interviews that I have done and were able to get. Natural lighting i feel worked the best though.
b. what didn't?
I didn't really have problems.
c. Tke notes on the scenes you shoot, all your various shots. Are there particular shots that you feel particularly excited about?
not really?
d. Were there any surprises?
A few interviews could not happen because of conflicts/other matters. It was hard to find willing participants to interview.
e. Happy Accidents?
No.
7. Reflection:
a. Capture your thoughts and feelings. How are your feelings about the project so far?
Im not happy with it, i feel like if I had more time I could have accomplished more.
b. What have you learned?
That my opinions are different from others.
8. Improvisation:
a. Review your pre-production notes and write about how your original plan has or needs to be altered.
Some of the interviews fell through, i feel that i didnt get enough diversity as i wanted.
b. Are there any ideas or plans that have shifted?
Yes. see above.
c. Has the process make you wiser and more realistic about the project?
Yes and no. I knew that it would be a challenge but i didnt believe i would face so many challenges. i knew that it would be difficult and time consuming.
d. How canyou let your project evolve and incorporate new knowledge on the fly?
i dont know? i guess add it in if its important?
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