CMS 4410 Workshops

Workshop 1: Interviews

Each member of the group should shoot a 2- to 5-minute interview of another group member, based on the following questions:

Some people like to talk about themselves; many don't. Regardless, it is the interviewer's responsibility to make a good video. You need to find a way to get an effective interview.

Note that the background for the interview is also important. Take some time to find a background that is attractive and visually interesting, without being too distracting. Each interview within the group must use a different background.

Also note that the shots should vary. Each interview should include a closeup, an extreme closeup, and a medium shot. DO NOT zoom within the shot.

Workshop 2

Focus and Proximity

Workshop 3

Using a professional, fluid-head tripod

Workshop 4

Shooting Closeups

Workshop 5: Shooting interviews

We will be interviewing one another today using a lavaliere (or "lav") microphone on locations near our classroom. You should focus the interview on a favorite movie or television show.

Workshop 6: Shooting dialog

As a class, we will shoot a read-through of a scene from You Can Count on Me (21-23). Two students will read. Other students will shoot the scene from one of the following angles:

  1. master 2-shot
  2. OTS of Sammy
  3. OTS of Terry
  4. exterior through doorway; inserts

Tracking

Workshop X

After a short training session on iMovie, students will begin the "Painting with Light" homework.

Workshop X

Using the boom microphone.

Workshop X

Exterior dialog: As a class, we will shoot part of a scene from You Can Count on Me from multiple setups.

Workshop X

 

Workshop X

Editing continued.