Moore movie theater adds luxurious Director’s Suites

Moore movie theater adds luxurious Director’s Suites

DVP-Production 101

We have completed two units of production.  We have tackled terminology and even produced some entertaining talk shows all while imitating different roles in production.

If I were a new student today in DVP explain to me what you have learned about the production process.  Identify 3 key concepts you learned and 1 you want to know more about.

Welcome to DVP--The Experience

Hello Students!  I wanted to follow up with a reminder of our discussion from yesterday.  What are those 5 things that can make you successful in and out of the classroom?  Here they are..

Make It Happen! 

No Excuses 

Pride and Determination 

Teamwork 

Focus (Positive) 

These statements reflect a balance that is not easy to maintain in this class.  Choose one of the statements and expand on it.  Discuss one of the Five statements in the comment selection below.  How will you utilize these statements and what do they mean to you?

Google, $100 million, and You

What kind of show idea would you have for Google to put on one of their newYouTube Channels?

Tell us about it.

Final Cut Pro let's Grow!

Final Cut Pro is a great editing application.  It is so powerful and user friendly.  All software applications like to grow and improve.  What are some of the things you would like to see added to this great software program?

The Lipdub is up to YOU!

Whether your realize it or not, these lipdubs that you are planning are pretty historic at Moore Norman. We do not know of any other time where every program has come together to create something - not to mention involve all of the faculty and staff. Have you ever experienced something like this here? Probably not. If we do a great job then these videos will be played and talked about for years.

We are four days away from our lipdub practice day. Then we will not be in school until the day we are scheduled to shoot! Very little is done. Decisions need to be made. There must be organization. We must communicate with the other programs and people involved.

Mr. K. and I cannot sit and guide you through the entire planning process, but we shouldn't have to. Recognize this opportunity to do something that can be a source of pride AND fun. Organize yourselves first, and then work as a team to get this thing off and running. We have an entire list of things that need to be accomplished. BY YOU!

In the comments, tell us how YOU can make an impact on this. Remember that not everyone will run the camera or be the star. But everyone can contribute.

Lesson_5

LIP DUB SENSATION

Welcome! For those who are wondering, "What is a LIP DUB?" It is a high energy lip sync video shot with 1 camera in 1 take.  NO DO-OVERS!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1ZqSyqORX4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeGDRSWB46w

 Thanks for taking the time to be a part of the LIP DUB VIDEO produced by the DVP class. 

Lesson 3_We have made our MARK!

Lesson 3 is now over.   Discuss the tools and techniques you will use in your editor's tool kit from Lesson 3?

Student Opportunity

- OU RUGBY

The OU Rugby team needs some students to shoot and edit a couple of 

matches.  They will be working on a new video marketing plan that you

could be a part of.  The team is also part of a new league that has 

secured television rights with NBC.  Your footage and promo videos that 

you create for the team will most likely end up on NBC during the 

broadcast.  This is a great resume project.   If you are interested see 

Mr. K or Mrs. Smith. 

Video Challenge-"If you build it they will come" (Field of Dreams)

It's time to sharpen your skills.  A video challenge awaits you today.
Do you think you have what it takes to create a promo video in 2-hours?
Let's find out.  You will use the Camera, Color and Final Cut skills you have learned to execute the challenge.  We look forward to your results.

New Page Announcement

The students and teachers have come up with an idea to collaborate on a new page.

It's called UR APP.

The students and teachers will post their opinions on Apps that can be helpful in the classroom or at home. We look forward to sharing our information with you.

Thanks..

Mr. K.

Final Cut Pro Lesson 2 (WHEW)

What did you learn in Final Cut Pro Lesson 2 that you can add to your "editors tool kit" ?

Color - Primary In Room

Color balance controls (color wheels & HSL sliders), curves, auto balance. Any questions??

If you have been absent, check the wiki. There are podcasts for each lesson and usually an assignment!

Both Entertainment and Art

I recently rented The American, a George Clooney movie about an assassin who declares that he is on his last assignment. The movie has a very slow pace and little dialogue. It's not your typical movie about an assassin! Instead of watching him kill people or set up a plan or really talk to anyone about anything, you watch him in his day-to-day loneliness. The film is a character study of a very professional, talented man who is also very lonely.

What was remarkable to me about this film was how the acting (without speaking) and editing told the story. I didn't need to hear Clooney say he was lonely and wanted out of his life; I could see it in his eyes. (I swear at one point his eyes were so big he looked like Puss in Boots from the Shrek movies.) I didn't need to be told that he was highly skilled; I got to see it in montages of him assembling a weapon from scratch. Every shot was framed beautifully, and it flowed together smoothly. The editing created the pace, and the pace told the story.

I'm certain many people would not like this film. "It was boring!" "No action!" But for anyone who truly enjoys great acting, fluid editing and beautiful cinematography, this is a great film. I was riveted. And trust me, I fall asleep easily these days, so this says a lot!

I can't encourage you enough to watch films that might be out of the ordinary. Sure the top two films this week were an Adam Sandler movie and a 3D Justin Bieber experience that I'm sure will change your life. But is there something else you could go see that is both art and entertainment?

Color - The 8 Rooms and You

Yesterday we did an overview of Color, focusing on the 8 rooms. Do you understand the differences in the rooms and why there are so many just to make changes to the color?

Ask questions now instead of getting (and staying) confused!!!!!

Final Cut Lesson 2-Questions?

Ask me some questions you have about Final Cut Pro Lesson 2? I am here to help!

Final Cut Pro..Lesson 1

Completing Lesson 1 was a lot of fun.
You have taken your first step in understanding the nuts and bolts of Final Cut Pro.
In your opinion what is the most useful function(s) you learned in Lesson 1?
(Describe as if I was a beginner and you were teaching me.)

Final Cut Pro, What do you know?

We have made it through our overview of Final Cut Pro. I wanted to take this time to see what you know. Please provide your thoughts on the software program.

RIcK ROLL

Hey.. It is that time.. Lip Dub!! Post your comments and ideas..Let's go gang!

Matt Page - Guest Speaker

Today we have a unique opportunity to hear from a filmmaker based in New Mexico. He produces short films and owns his own company that creates promotional videos. Here is more information on Matt Page:

Matt Page has written and directed over a dozen award-winning films that have screened at over 30 film festivals internationally in Australia, the U.K., and Toronto as well as here in the U.S. at such prestigious venues as the famous Chinese Theater (as part of ScreamFest) and the Director's Guild Theater in Hollywood. Since founding Riffraff New Media in 2006 he has also directed and produced over 100 promotional videos for clients such as Clorox, Simon and Schuster and CreditCards.com as well as several private universities. He has worked with world renowned artists including Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren and acted in films and television shows such as "In Plain Sight", "Breaking Bad" and "Easy Money". Matt also teaches film at Santa Fe University and currently holds black belts in Okinawan Karate and Kobudo (weaponry) and American Kenpo.

Rob Hedrick - Judge #3!

Rob Hedrick is the manager of Broadcast operations and video services for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his role with the team Rob’s duties include creating, shooting, and editing commercial spots, as well as serving as chief engineer. As chief he designed the production control room at the OKC Arena, a state of the art, High Definition facility that is able to drive the scoreboard as well as conduct a full H.D. broadcast.

Before working for the Thunder Rob was on the special projects team at KOCO-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Oklahoma City. While at KOCO he pioneered technology that allows KOCO to stream live video while driving down the road at highway speeds. His passion for production started at a very early age, when his grandfather gave him an 8mm movie camera and projector when he was 9 years old.

Rob attended college at SUNY Purchase, where he studied theatre arts and film. After college he worked as a producer at a small market television station, and eventually came to Oklahoma City where he worked in television news and eventually went on to work for the Thunder. Rob also owns a broadcast and design company. He has done projects for clients that range from The Discovery Channel to Broadway.


-Why did you choose a career in film and/or video production?
When I was a 9 years old, my mom and grandpa and I were at a garage sale, and they bought me an 8mm movie camera. I started shooting everything I could with it. It wasn’t until I was 11 that I actually got a projector to see what I had been shooting. I started editing, shooting and writing short films.


-What part of your job is the most rewarding?
To me the most rewarding part of my job is the fact that I still have moments when I am the most busy and have worked a 120 hour week where I still catch myself thinking “Wow! I get paid for this?!”

-What advice would you have for someone starting out in the field?
Remember that to get the job you really want takes time. Experience is what lands you the killer jobs. You will have to put in a couple of years at a job you hate before you get to do the fun stuff.

Next Up: Ryan Wood

Ryan Wood began his news career in 2007 as an Associate Producer at KOCO-TV/DT. He is now the Senior Morning Producer.

Ryan told us about his career choices:

"When I chose to enter the world of digital media and journalism, I had wild expectations of getting to be on the front lines of breaking news, meeting everyday people and sharing their stories. …And then, I became a producer. That’s not necessarily bad, though. Being a part of the heart of daily news gives me a unique perspective on how best to bring media to life. It’s demanding. It’s creative. It’s a challenge. For anyone deciding to enter the realm of television news, you must remain strong-willed and confident. Find a passion and do not push it away. Showcase your talents and foster a desire to always exceed your personal expectations."

Meet The Judges!

Every time we choose judges for a contest or a pitch day we look for video professionals with high standards. Often we turn to people we have worked with because we know that we respect their opinions and their work. Other times we ask people whose work we have seen and admire. But we definitely do not ask just anyone.

This year we want to introduce you to the judges before Friday's combo of BPA and Skills contest judging. Hopefully you will feel a little more comfortable when you present in front of them, and you will remember that their opinions are based on their experiences.


JOE MAGRINI

Joe Magrini has worked in various areas of media for more than 35 years. Before leaving high school he was the writer/producer of one of Oklahoma’s first community access cable TV shows, the winner of two filmmaking awards and the announcer of a local radio program.

He attended the University of Oklahoma and worked as an assistant TV studio technician while obtaining a degree in Radio TV and Film Journalism. Upon graduation, he joined the faculty as a visiting instructor of television and radio production courses.

Later, he was a video specialist at the Political Commercial Archive and a director at PDC Multimedia Productions while earning a Master’s in Mass Communication from OU. For nearly a decade, he wrote and produced instructional and promotional videos for the University of Oklahoma and directed the nationally distributed documentary, “Jacobson: Creating a Place for Art.”

Joe Magrini has worked for the Oklahoma City FOX affiliate as a news editor and audio operator, and was an assistant professor of Mass Communications at Oklahoma City University. His media experience has also included songwriting, script writing, voice work and some rather bad acting.

-Why did you choose a career in film and/or video production?
The choice of a career in film and video was largely the result of not being able to settle on any one discipline. As a youngster, I enjoyed several endeavors, and I later determined that film and video seemed to allow me to combine many of them; from the creative, to the technical and in my particular case, the academic.

-What part of your job is the most rewarding?
I have always enjoyed storytelling, no matter what form. For me, it is most rewarding when a viewer/reader/listener says that my work has made them think, or has transported them somewhere. Still, as rewarding as those moments have been, I have been most rewarded as a teacher, when my students have accomplished impressive things. In that regard, I have been most fortunate - many of them have.

-What advice would you have for someone starting out in the field?
Look forward less to making a name for oneself than to doing right by the profession. There may be little more important than our ability to share our stories, thoughts, emotions and experiences with one another. Executed properly, this should be the most honorable of professions. Be prepared for setbacks. Nothing worthwhile comes easily.