Project+3


 * __ Project 3 - Documentary - Due Tuesday, Dec 11th __**

4:30 - 6 minutes

This project focuses on a person or an event that is significant to the community or past history. Focus on the contribution your event or subject has made. You are looking for a subject or event that has an interesting story. Examples: -A person that has a prominent place, but their background was one of struggle and hardship. -How the Iraq war affected the dynamics of a family of immigrants. -How Woodstock 40 years ago changed US culture -Restoration of an historical local landmark -Significance of a local event There are many events and people to address. Find one that you have some passion towards. Your interest and enthusiasm in the subject usually makes the project more interesting and increases quality. This project pulls upon the various aspects from the entire semester including pre-production, production and post-production. You may shoot the project as a group, however each student will submit for a grade his or her version of the material collected by the group and or additional material obtained on their own.

__Pre-Production elements:__ Quick pitch prior to shooting- Must be approved by instructor (Tuesday, Oct 23rd) Location selection Research of materials Feasibility assessment Coordination of shooting schedule/interviews

Back time this project from the due date: This production calendar is the only thing I require on this assignment for pre-production. You will not be able to check out any equipment for this assignment until you have submitted a formal (typed) production schedule. Also note that ANY portion of equipment turned in after your scheduled return time WILL result in an automatic grade reduction. This includes batteries, tripod plates, microphones, flexfills, etc. BE CONSIDERATE!!
 * All cinematography is due by Tuesday, Nov 20th (50 pts) **
 * You are responsible for ALL scheduling. Your due date is Tuesday, Dec 11th and there will be absolutely NO assignments accepted after that date - you WILL get a 0. NO EXCUSES. Be smart! Start early and anticipate everything. **
 * How long will it take to edit? Render?
 * How long will it take to film? What happens if it rains?

-Still pictures/photographs (minimum of 3)- Use of animation, drop shadows, appropriate aesthetics, etc -Multiple music selections. There __cannot__ be one music track for the entire documentary. -Incorporate sound effects when appropriate -One or more on camera interviews -Must use at least one clip of archival video (youtube) but must not be more than 20% of overall project -Appropriate use of graphics to support storytelling -Must incorporate  narration unless you cleared by instructor
 * __Production/Post-Production criteria__: **

**__Grading (150 Points)__** **Narrative story structure**-interesting and cohesiveness, beginning-middle-end //**(20 points)**// **Videography**- camera movement, exposure, framing, white balance, zoom control, lighting, focus, etc **//(40 points//****)*** **Sound**- quality of mixing sound elements, interview sound quality, aesthetic use of sound elements **//(20 points//****)** **Editing**- continuity, shot selection, pacing, key frame usage on still pictures, transition usage **(4//0 points//****)** **Must not exceed** 4:30 to 6 minutes total run time (including credits). Credits cannot be longer than 15 seconds total. **(1 pts off for each second violated)** *You may use a non-FC camera, but you will still be held accountable for all the elements mentioned above
 * Production Schedule ** - detailed with contact information, location addresses // **(15 points)** //
 * Adherence to criteria ** - // **(15 points)** //