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Freshmen ~ Video Project

This weekend is crunch time for your group projects, but if you have done the pre-production work in class this week, then you shouldn't have any major problems. However, there are always unexpected snags in a project like this, so please let me know if you run into any major hurdles.

Keep the following in mind, as they are the basis for the grade:
  • Your time limit/requirement is 10 minutes (+/- one minute)
  • Your edited script should be (mostly) memorized
  • Dialogue should be audible (not overpowered by soundtrack)
  • Your production should be relatively free of errors
  • If you have cue-cards, their use should be discreet
  • Your costumes, props and sets should coordinate
  • You must have a title screen and credits (bloopers optional)
The video is due Monday, as we discussed. You should have a copy available for viewing, on either VHS or DVD. As soon as I've screened the videos, we'll have a "film festival" in the library.

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