Theme 8 Filming Activity 2 Filming Techniques Learning

Theme 8 Filming Activity 2

Filming Techniques Learning Intention • To understand techniques which may improve the quality of our filming. Success Criteria • I can name at least 5 techniques that may improve my filming. • I can present information on my 3 favourite techniques.

Filming Techniques Fist of Five Today we are focusing on Filming Techniques. These tips will help you when recording your Moscars film. Show, using a Fist of Five, how confident you are about making a film using an i. Pad.

Filming Techniques Taking Notes Take notes to help you remember at least 5 techniques. Remember, • don’t write down every word • make sure you can read your • choose only relevant handwriting information to write down

Filming Techniques Video This video shows five techniques to improve your filming. Five Tips for Shooting Better Video by Joseph Linaschke Try to listen car efully and write down onl y relevant information

Filming Techniques Recap Joseph’s top five tips are: • • • Keep it steady Don’t zoom Shoot short videos Closer is better Shoot heads and tails

Filming Techniques Lighting is very important in film making. Good lighting makes for better quality video. Try to make sure there is enough light in your scene.

Filming Techniques Three-Point Lighting Three main lights can be used to achieve the best light. Key light Fill light Backlight

Filming Techniques DIY Lighting You do not need professional lighting equipment. Desk lamps and torches could be used!

Filming Techniques Sound Recording good sound can turn a good film into a great film. Use an external microphone and get close to your subject to record clear audio.

Filming Techniques Filming with an i. Pad There are some other things to think about when filming with an i. Pad.

Filming Techniques Widescreen View The default preview is not what the i. Pad camera will record. The i. Pad camera records in widescreen. Double tap the preview to show the widescreen version. Double Tap

Filming Techniques Record in Landscape All films are shown in landscape and not portrait view.

Filming Techniques Record on 1 i. Pad or Use Air. Drop You will need all of your film clips on 1 i. Pad for Theme 10: Editing Your Video. You may wish to use only 1 i. Pad to film with or use Air. Drop to transfer files between i. Pads. Click Here to Learn More About Air. Drop

Filming Techniques Presenting Our Techniques In your group, discuss and select the format of your presentation. You could choose Poster Powerpoint Keynote Leaflet Fact File

Filming Techniques Presentation Format We are going to present our favourite techniques. In your group, create a presentation including at least 3 techniques. You can research and use your own techniques.

Filming Techniques Group Roles will help you work effectively as a team. Flight Controller Well done! ensures everyone knows their role Time Keeper keeps everyone on track Encourager gives praise and motivation Resource Manager collects all materials for the group

Filming Techniques Share Time Present what you have found out back to the rest of your class.