SVCTE Film/ Video Production

If you had to pick three things that you found the most valuable from this class experience, what would they be? What do you feel overall that this course has helped you prepare for? I think the group work was the most valuable because it helped me socially. I learned to act professionally at times were professionalism was most needed and I was able to stay calm and composed even when a group member was being immature and rude. Another thing I enjoyed was the class discussions and class work where we all created one thing. I liked the activity during the storytelling unit where we all passed around papers to create a story. 

What unit did you enjoy the most? Why? What are three things that you learned from the unit? What are two things that you'd like to know more about? How could this unit be improved? Please give detailed input. I enjoyed the film history unit the most because I was able to incorporate my US and world history knowledge with the things that we were learning in this unit. It was cool learning about all the different ways things were made and how things were started. With all the videos, I was able to understand and internalize all the information. The sound unit was also pretty good but a lot of the topics were quite hard to interpret. It might have been just me for this unit but I felt as though it passed by too fast. If I had gotten more time on this unit, I feel like I might have done better and understood the subjects better.  

Look back at your goals for the Fall and Spring Semester blog posts. Were you able to achieve your goals? Why or why not? What could you have done differently? Looking back at them, what could you have done to focus more on your goals in the course? I didn't put down any goals in my blog but I know that in joining this class, I wanted to learn as much as I could and I wanted to be able to work well with other students. I was able to learn a lot about Premiere and I learned about scriptwriting but I don't think I learned enough about sound. I struggled a lot with that unit and I struggled with a lot of the technical stuff like learning about cameras and working with microphones. Those things scared me away so I avoided using them as best as I could. I enjoyed the creative part and I learned a lot of things like focusing on themes and motifs. I improved socially and I was able to work professionally with others and outside of class. If I confronted my fear, I think I c...

Now that you are finished with your documentary, reflect on what you have learned. Answer the following questions in a well thought out paragraph. 1. What have you learned in the documentary assignment? List three different things that you have learned and what you learned. 2. What has this assignment taught you about video production? 3. Was this assignment a good final project of the year? Why or why not? What did it teach you to improve you production skills? 4. What mistakes did you make on the project? How could you avoid them next time? Three things I've learned in this documentary assignment is that planning, communication skills between the client and group members, and professionalism is essential. Planning is essential because without good planning, the client will not be prepared for things we need from them. Communication skills are important because you have to get to know your client before you start shooting questions at them. Making them comfortable helps ge...

What is Anthony's take on B-roll? How is it different from others? What is his secret tip for "bedroom B-roll?" B-roll plays a bigger role than most people may think. It contributes to the progression of the story and is just as important as A-roll. Bedroom B-roll doesn't have to be on set. It can be set up but look similar and or relate to the story. 

What are 3 considerations you must keep in mind when shooting outdoors? How would you use a reflector? Why? 3 considerations to keep in mind while shooting outdoors is that the subject has to adjust to the light so they aren't constantly squinting. The reflector is usually used to even out harsh shadows and give better lighting. There are two sides to it. One has a more metallic look and the other side is white which makes the reflection softer.