Hopefully you've been studying diligently during our Storytelling the Stillmotion Way series because it's time for a Challenge! Be sure to check out all 4 parts of our collaboration with Stillmotion on learning how to better tell you stories. More details below!
Here are the rules for the challenge:
+ Use what you've learned in the Storytelling the Stillmotion Way series to tell the story of somebody who is doing what they love.
+ Your video should be one to two minutes in length.
+ If you add music, use a song you've created or something from the Vimeo Music Store, or With Etiquette.
+ Add your video to the Storytelling the Stillmotion Way Challenge Group:
Make sure you upload and post your video to the Group by Monday, May 6th at 11:59 PM (EST).
Remember that only videos made specifically for this Challenge will be considered. All videos must be approved by the Vimeo Staff before appearing in the Group, so don't worry if your video doesn't show up at first; we'll get to it!
And here are the prizes:
+ The top 10 finalists will receive a $99 music license from our friends at With Etiquette.
+ Third place will receive a Simplis Quick-Release Plate, plus two Universal Accessory Mounts from Cinevate, and a free Vimeo Plus account for one year!
+ Second place will receive an Atlas FLT Camera Slider from Cinevate, and a free Vimeo Plus account for one year!
+ First place will receive an Atlas FLT Camera Slider with Moco from Cinevate, and a free Vimeo PRO account for one year!
Friday, 3 May 2013
Research - Unit 2
Research: You will conduct research, using a number of different sources - internet, libraries, archives, interviews, text books, etc. (Unit 2: LO1), into the role of the film festival within the Film industry and the types of films that are selected for screening. You will ensure that the research is accurate and valid (Unit 2: LO2) and present your findings (Unit 2: LO3).
A list of festivals is not enough to successfully pass this unit...I expect you to contact people involved in festivals - why are film festivals important to the industry? Does critical success in festivals guarantee a career in the industry? Etc. Also - do some case studies...which filmmakers started out on the festival circuit? If any...
If you have any questions - feel free to ask
A list of festivals is not enough to successfully pass this unit...I expect you to contact people involved in festivals - why are film festivals important to the industry? Does critical success in festivals guarantee a career in the industry? Etc. Also - do some case studies...which filmmakers started out on the festival circuit? If any...
If you have any questions - feel free to ask
CIQ - 3/5/13
Please post your CIQ's, anonymously, below...you can leave questions in your post (makes it easier for me)
1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?
2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?
3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?
4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?
5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)
1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?
2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?
3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?
4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?
5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)
Virgin Media Shorts
Following on from the last post about online film festivals - check out Virgin Media Shorts. http://www.virginmediashorts.co.uk/?buspart=googlesearch#page=1&filter=date
Eligible Films:
If you enter a film that doesn’t fit the competition criteria, it won’t be considered in the judging process, no matter what. Sorry! If you want to win Virgin Media Shorts 2013 (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ll need to make sure that your film:
To enter a film into Virgin Media Shorts, you’ll need to be:
Eligible Films:
If you enter a film that doesn’t fit the competition criteria, it won’t be considered in the judging process, no matter what. Sorry! If you want to win Virgin Media Shorts 2013 (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ll need to make sure that your film:
- is no longer than two minutes twenty seconds in length (140 seconds) including titles and credits - not even by a second! It can be shorter though.
- is U or PG rated (more info here)
- complies with Ofcom's Broadcasting Code (in particular your film must be suitable for transmission before 9pm)
- complies with the CAP (non-broadcast) Code
- is in English or subtitled in English
- only uses music that you have the rights to use
- is uploaded before the deadline (12 midday on 18th July 2013)
To enter a film into Virgin Media Shorts, you’ll need to be:
- aged 18 or over by the time the competition closes for entries (18th July 2013)
- a resident of the UK, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands registered on virginmediashorts.co.uk
- the director or producer of the film you're entering
- You'll also need to agree to Virgin Media's terms and conditions as well as the competition's terms and conditions before submitting your work.
Film Festivals in Digital Age
Something to consider - the internet is allowing for a new type of film festival. Online film festivals: http://vimeo.com/awards/festival
Video Blogs
For those of you interested - here are some production video blogs from the film shoot I was involved in over Easter.
Day 1 & 2: http://vimeo.com/64754705
Shooting with the Raven and on Lake: http://vimeo.com/64983008
Shooting with Budgies: http://vimeo.com/64983009
Sound, night shoot & interviews w/actors: http://vimeo.com/65258929
Shooting on Morecambe pier: http://vimeo.com/65262194
Day 1 & 2: http://vimeo.com/64754705
Shooting with the Raven and on Lake: http://vimeo.com/64983008
Shooting with Budgies: http://vimeo.com/64983009
Sound, night shoot & interviews w/actors: http://vimeo.com/65258929
Shooting on Morecambe pier: http://vimeo.com/65262194
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