Senior Story

Yesterday, you were all interviewed and for the rest of this week and into next you will be editing and scoring your Seniors video. Remember *original music!

Senior Stories Continued

Seniors Story Project

What do I do now?

·         You MUST look through all documentation, interview questions etc. Start to brainstorm ways that you will show this information in a video format. Example: You may do it documentary style with video clips, pictures and voice overs. (audio coverage)

·         You can talk about the process: You can be interviewed by members of your team and talk about the fact that is was difficult at first, you felt nervous, you didn’t know them and later felt pretty good about who they were and what they had to say. Include clips you may have filmed, audio and pics. Perhaps mention that you intend to go back and visit.

·         You may choose to illustrate the story. We have bamboo tablets and you can draw into video clips etc. You may want to have voice overs to explain what is happening visually.

·         You may want to create a sand art illustration. If the story is fast paced and moving it may be perfect to draw and erase into the picture with sand.

·         You may want to create a photo slide show with subtitles talking about the time and place. You can insert audio (original music)

·         Another option may be to do a comparison. You may be on film mentioning Vanderhoof now and your senior partner can be on film reminiscing about Vanderhoof days ago.

·         You may create a music/documentary if your senior is a musician, include slideshow of him playing previously and the new shots of him (solo) and as a duet. This may be nice with an interview clip of the students talking about how cool, or what a great musician he was and is.

What will my Seniors Story project look like when complete?

·         The complete video will have images of some sort, audio and video segments describing the process, the story you were told or the comparison of old and new.

·         It will have some type of text and a clip of your experience attached at the end (interview each other)

·         The film will be mastered and all editing PERFECTED! All original music/audio and special thanks to the Seniors (by name), Riverside place, CNC, NVSS. It will be saved as a movie file and given to Mrs.Pye on a memory stick.

Everyone in the group DOES have something to do!

·         Find royalty free music

·         Create a DVD cover

·         Write a brief write-up of the experience

·         Help with the making of the Film.

Choice assignment: Movie Trailer or Horror film

Horror Movie

Groups of 4

Assignment

In your production groups come up with a common theme for your horror movie.

The film should be no longer than 10 minutes (but must keep the attention of the viewer)

The film should contain the following:

-a story: beginning / middle/ end

-a conflict

-sound and lighting to create mood.

-actors/actresses

-script detailed with setting/location

Your film should stir up an emotion for the viewer:

-mystery

-fear

-anticipation

-suspense

Use lighting and sound to add to the mystery and to reveal. Please stay away from blood and guts and major violence. We want to show these creations to a large audience. Please make the film appropriate and spend time to develop a rich story.

Evaluation

q  Camera work (Angles/steady shots)

q  Editing (Transitions/Effects)

q  Lighting

q  Appeal of Product

q  Strength of Persuasion

q  Music choice

q  Entertainment Value/Level of Difficulty

q  Pre-production

HORROR PROJECT PROPOSAL

Due Date  _________________                 Teacher’s Signature  ________________

Topic  _________________________

Group Members   ____________________             ____________________

____________________                  _____________________

Script Outline: Beginning/Middle/End

Shot List

How, specifically, do you propose to make this entertaining?  (Interesting camera angles, lighting, script, acting)  Minimum ten shots

Emily Carr--university visit

Today, we are lucky enough to have Adam from Emily Carr come and speak to us.
Reminder* Portfolio reviews are on December 4 in Vancouver. Pls go early as the reviews start
at 9. (some people line up as early as 7am) After review, students may be approved and they will not have
to submit a portfolio at application time.
Visit Emily Carr online ------->  http://www.ecuad.ca/

Also, we will be CARVING PUMPKINS!!!!

Senior Stories

We have gone over interviewing skills and some of the students have reported that

they have the story and have had some great visiting time.

I have a tough group of kids and wasn't sure how they would perform. For the most part I have been impressed.

The students have some really great ideas and relationships merging.

David and Taylor: BOB HOLMES   
Riverside Place

Their focus is on music, how has it changed? He played at small and large town dances, how have they changed? He will (hopefully) play some music for them and either be captured on film or photos used and audio captured or voice over.

Royce and Colten: MARY BRANDES                      Riverside Place

This group has not been attending but the focus seems to be on the train and the time spent with so many people and their things for a whole week without being able to leave the train. Also, working at the hospital and bakery. This group has been talked to and we are hoping for a strong come back for them.

Jill, Miranda and Jordan: HILDA VILLUMSEN                          Riverside Place

She has told them many stories and they have documented her immigration story and the stories about the boat and Vanderhoof: what it used to look like. They have developed some great conversations and the idea is to use both photograph and voice overs. Miranda’s mom has images of Vanderhoof from 1950 and they will use them.

Kirsten and Kayla: JOHN CAMPBELL                                  Riverside Place 

He has talked quite frequently about the draft horses and how he was  a judge at the fall fairs. This group feels confident that they have some questions and will be working on ideas and filming tomorrow.

 Lacey and Courtney: DORIS PORTERFIELD                         Riverside Place

This group has a pretty clear idea about the story that Doris has been telling. They will photograph the space where the ferry used to be and collect images and stories to portray the events. Her story also includes her farm being washed away. These girls are organized and have great ideas. They are enjoying their visits.

 Delta: KAY GOE                                      Riverside Place

Delta will be working with an aid tomorrow and she will receive help documenting and asking questions. Kay has shared interesting information regarding the story of moving from Saskatchewan to Vanderhoof. WE discussed as a class (with Charlyne) what the differences may be and came up with some interesting points.

Kyle, Eric and Brandon: BERT IRVINE              Riverside Place

This group is exceptionally excited. They keep mentioning how they want to continue visiting even after the project. They have planned a trap line visit and are going to create a documentary style video.  Bert had arranged a trap line visit with some students--I contacted one of their guardians and she knows Bert and will organize something so that she will be present for the safety of both Bert and the kids. She will plan for this weekend or next (not during school hours). This group plans  to visit this week and hopefully visit the trap line soon.

 Samantha, Sterling Teed: 

This group will begin interviews out at Saik’uz and will interview their Grandma. Samantha and Sterling are cousins. They are related to Mary John.

Shaylene and Candice: MADELINE JOHNNY                     Saik’uz

This group will interview Shaylene’s grandma Madeline from Saik’uz. Madeline is excited about it and they took out a camera today for filming and seem to have some really great ideas. They also mentioned filming the photos at the Potlach house.

FLO TEED                       Saik’uz

Some of the info collected (brief)

Interview questions about Life Events:

Immigration:

When did the first family member come to Canada? Where did they come from? How did they get here? Are any family members still abroad?

Work:

How did you earn a living when you were young? What was your first job?

 Daily Life:

How did you travel from place to place? Did your family have a car? What were your favorite pastimes? How did your children behave?

Interview questions about Objects:

Photos:

Go beyond the edges of the photo when looking at family pictures:

Where was the picture taken? Who took the picture, for they are not in the photograph but must have been in the place? Why were the people in the photo gathered? How are they related? Why were they together at this moment? What were they doing?

Senior Stories

You have been working hard--interviewing seniors at Riverside place.
You have learned about interview questions, met with your partners at least 3 times and have begun developing stories. Please remember: THESE ARE NOT YOUR STORIES! The stories are your new friends from Riverside Place.
You were introduced to note taking and jotted notes from the immigration story I read. Most of you did a great job, you interviewed one another and started a new project.
We are visiting Riverside Place every WED and THURS.