DSLR vs. Camcorder

1. DSLR-audio. What are the audio consideration when using a DSLR. Are there advantages for audio in using a DSLR? Are there disadvantages to audio with a DSLR?
2. Pick 3 leading DLSR or HD-SLR cameras and describe the storage capability for video at HD and 1080p. Make a comparison with the storage on the Canon Vixia HG20 as example camcorder. Describe any concerns a producer might find with heat interrupting the record process.
3. What is the exposure triad and how might the aspects of exposure lead to better cinematic quality, or allow the project to achieve a more 'filmatic' look. And, finally, what is a 'filmatic' look, how would you describe it?
4. Describe the resolution and frame rate available with 3 leading DSLRs and compare that to the HG20 Canon Vixia.
5. Describe the issues a photographer/cinematographer may run into when using a DSLR in terms of focus, live view and image stabilization. Compare a DSLR to the Canon Camcorder in terms of these factors.
6. What are the benefits of using a DSLR over a camcorder such as the Canon HG20, Vixia, as used in class. What does a DSLR provide that is better? See if you can provide an example of video output that appears like film to make your point.

Final Project Preparation

Please take the time-management quiz linked here.
Score yourself. Analyze the results. What did you learn? Share your learning with a neighbor.

Please download and complete the attached paper.-completed



Resources:

Techhive-excellent overview article - focus on using DSLR cameras for video
Nikon Cinema-another excellent article, focus on Nikon HD-SLR
Recommended Cameras (DLSR) for video
Digital Camera World-Good article, also points to the challenges of using a DSLR in terms of focus, audio and more

Career Week

For the blogspot today:

You are never too young to think about the things you like to do, and to identify your skills and strengths. Do some fun and creative brainstorming in answering the following questions for today's blogspot:

1. Where do you see yourself in 3 years?
2. Where do you see yourself in 7 years?
3. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

Our hope is that you can start thinking about jobs and careers that might be of interest to you. Once you think about a potential career path, you can start to look at the skills and requirements of that career or job.

In class work-Linkedin
Watch a Linkedin Demo by Mrs. L

If you do not have a Linkedin Account-Set one up today!

Visit Linkedin.com and search on jobs you think sound interesting.

Use this linked doc to answer questions-please download this doc to work on during class.

Use this linked doc to do a skills match-up and reflection regarding desired skills for high-growth jobs

Feb 24 Revision week

This is the week to revise your documentary. You will have Tuesday and Thursday to make modifications in class. Although we will begin to move on next week, you will have additional time to revise and enhance your work.

For today's response (individual)
List at least 3 things you would like to modify right away with your documentary. Be specific. For example, if you have an interview with low audio, make sure you address low audio, don't say, 'fix audio'. We want to target problems to find solutions, particularly in the audio area.

When finished, get with your group and exchange ideas, review feedback.

To hand in today (group):
Printed list of revisions you would like to make to your project in list, with student assigned to each task or list item. Hand in to Mrs L.

Some of you will be doing hands on editing, After Effects or more. Others might be doing research to help find photos, track down audio solutions, find music, etc.

Finally, for the few people who do not have a specific role/task for the week, you will be assigned a Linkedin career research project to present to the class next week.

Documentary and Gilded Age

This blogspot requires an individual response. At this point, you may have an individual response to the question that may be influential in how your group perceive's the integration of history into documentary. Please provide a response per person and identify the group you are in.

Your documentary should provide a connection/link to the Gilded Age in terms of identification of a reformer, their reform and the condition leading to the reform. Identify these 3 facets of interest and how you intend to integrate them seamlessly in your documentary.

Does providing a connection to history strengthen your premise and essential question? Why/Why not?

Thursday-Goals, Tasks, Timelines

Agenda:

Goals/Tasks/Timeline Graphic Worksheet.
Pinpoint concerns
Infographics/After Effects Teams start
Scriptwriters will watch the CELTX tutorial and work on scripts.
Start B-Roll, Sound
Exit Ticket

Week Jan 27th

Tuesday
Teamwork Video-High School Animation - Shanghai, Award Winner
Self Assessment-Contributions to the project
Project Work-what contribution will you make today?