CPT+-+Assignments


 * FLICKR CHALLEGE **
 * This will be a year long project
 * Create a Flickr account
 * You must join the group: [|Cougar Den Studios]
 * Look under the Discussion Board for past and current photo challenges
 * Upload your picture on the Discussion Board for each challenge


 * INTERVIEW **
 * Choose a subject to interview - get their permission to post online
 * Create a list of 10 - 20 questions (reminder: discussion on how to create good interview questions)
 * Storyboard the shots you will be employing for each question
 * Choose a location, get the storyboard approved and begin
 * Some guidelines
 * You may work in groups
 * You have to have a minimum of 5 different shots
 * You must use a zoom in in one shot
 * You must use a zoom out in one shot
 * You must use a pan on one shot
 * You must have an intro and an outro
 * Must have "B" roll


 * SELF-PROMO VIDEO **
 * Here's your chance to have a little creative fun!
 * Create a video that promotes yourself
 * Steps to follow
 * 1) Brainstorm a list of things you may want to showcase
 * 2) Storyboard the idea and have it approved
 * 3) Film, edit, and publish
 * There are no real guidelines for this projects - I am curious to see what everyone comes up with, what methods and shots they employ, etc…
 * You may work in pairs of groups of three for this project


 * DOOR SCENE **
 * Following steps 1 - 5 of AFI's Door Scene
 * Using everything we have learned, and following the same guidelines (ie: same shots and storyline until the door is opened….then it is up to you) create a storyboard for your final video.
 * Use iMovie to edit and produce
 * Upload to youtube and post to blog


 * AUDIO COMMERCIAL **
 * Your job - create an audio commercial about anything. It needs to be either 30 seconds or 1 minute in length. It could be for a product, an upcoming event, etc… You will need to use dialogue, background music, special effects, etc… to achieve your desired effect. You will be assessed on how well you use audio aspects to achieve and enhance effect.


 * SOUNDSCAPE **
 * Create an audio story using no dialogue. Use Garageband or Audacity. When finished - post your soundscape to the blog and include a written paragraph describing what's it. You will be assessed on how well you blend sound effects to achieve a coherent followable story.