Thursday, January 21, 2010

1/21/2010 - Notes

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  1. When asked to research something:
    -Never use Wikipedia
    -If possible, use a real library or E-Library
    -do REAL research

    Things to be aware of for Edit on 12 Frames
    ->How does your camera function as an active eye?
    --Dynamic (EXCITING)
    --Zooms
    --Movement in frame
    ---search torrentday for Smoking Aces 2 ex. dynamic camera

    ->suggested to work this assignment @ 24fps
    -> shoot @ 30fps

    ->This project will require us to experiment with frame composition
    --sketching in a time based medium

    PROCESS:
    -go out
    -shoot some shit
    -experiment with footage
    -shoot real footage
    -conceptualize
    -build

    What basic elements are needed for a narrative?
    -Beginning - Climax - Declination
    -conflict, resolution
    -Draw your viewer in

    Work in multiple camera angles - THINK DIFFERENT
    --Length - 1:00-3:00
    --Due - In class THURSDAY
    --Resolution - 720x480
    --do not create a music video. period.

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  2. 1/21/10 Class Notes

    For the assignment the camera should function as an active dynamic eye
    -Either subject is moving
    -or the camera is moving
    -or else it will be boring

    **Torrent day – smoking aces 2 – good example of dynamic camera

    Process for Assignment
    Shoot shit (crap footage)
    Experiment
    Sketch it out
    Conceptualize piece
    Then shoot to build piece
    Edit piece

    --Assignment ** Due Thursday
    No cut over 12 frames
    “Contrast is everything”
    Need rest –mix of dynamic and static
    Learn to use eye and brain
    NEEDS A STORY
    -Start – ascension- something happens/climax – declension
    Repeat sequences to build a rhythm and pace
    Want multiple camera angles
    Between 1-3 minutes
    Can use audio but DO NOT cut to audio
    720 x 480
    Different sequence lengths

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  3. Relook of the Hockey 12 frame edit

    How does your camera function as an active eye?

    Dynamic
    Movenment inside the frame
    the camera plane moves

    The shots for the 12 frame edit should not be static

    Watch: Smoking Aces 2 again

    Shoot at 30 fps
    Edit in 24 fps

    Try little experiments with the frames to find new ways to arrange them and to find new dynamic outcomes.

    Build the Project:
    Shoot, Sketch, Conceptualize, Build narrative

    "Contrast is Everything"

    Back and forth from Phonetic to calm

    Shut up when your talking to me Rob!

    That is just a completely stupid question!

    Do you think this is a hostle learning environment?

    If this is a stupid question I'm going to stab you in the eye with this marker!

    Start Middle End
    Conflict/Reflection

    The user must be engaged at the start
    the Middle reaches towards the climax
    the End resolves all problems in the narrative

    Do the piece on a simple proccess that has many steps like making coffee. Due next thursday!

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  4. 2 things to focus on on this next assignment:
    1.how does a camera function as an active eye?
    -dynamic, exciting, engaging
    -zooming, movement

    Torrent Day
    -smoking aces 2:assassins ball

    Suggested: 24 fps
    -shoot at 30, bring it into AE and change it.

    Build the piece
    Conceptualize based on experiments

    Contrast is everything.
    -dynamic needs action, rest.

    What makes a narrative?
    -start middle end
    -conflict/resolution

    Why repeat things?
    -rhythm, meaning

    Tasks are interesting, like making coffee
    Do not Syncopate to music
    -Note:Can use music, but change it up. Not a music video.
    Due Thursday.

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  5. Notes 1-21-10

    Post all your notes and reflections immediately after the class every class dammit.

    How does your camera function as an active eye?

    Dynamic-->Exciting; Zooming in; Movement inside for the twelve frames

    Movement in twelve frames

    Torrentday--> Smoking Aces 2--> Dynamic

    Work at 24 frames a second

    Shoot at 30 seconds a frame

    Bring it into FCP, work in 24 FPS

    Cut out every other frame; Experiment with them

    Build and export four minute with them

    Look for the possibilities

    Flutter--> Experiment

    "Contrast is Everything"

    Dynamic....Sort of static

    Story? --> Conflict resolution

    Cuba--> both preparing for date

    Design--> Rest Rhythm

    Use multiple camera angles

    Time 1-3 minutes 720X480

    No Music Videos

    Due Thursday

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  6. NMD 304 - 1/21/2010

    How does the camera function as an active and dynamic eye?

    - as dynamic visually possible

    -picture plane is moving or stuff moving in it

    torrentday
    - Smoking Aces 2

    Work at 24 fps
    -shoot at 30 fps, then bring into FinalCut/AE and turn into to 24fps
    -project requires little experiments with frames
    -sketching, experiment with frame arrangements
    -shoot to experiment, then conceptualize
    -frame order and structure
    -what are proportions to work with
    -no cut is over 12 frames
    -"contrast is everything"
    -dynamic and restful periods
    -What is a story for this piece?

    What is the least amount needed for a narrative?
    - beginning, middle, and end
    - conflict and resolution
    -aka climax
    -once viewer is drawn in, the world has to be believable

    possible idea for project: cooking

    different camera angle on same shot

    *between 1-3 mins
    *bring to class next Thursday
    *720x480, no 16:9

    Don't build a piece around music, aka music video

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  7. NMD 304- Notes- 1-21-10

    Raph is here!

    - post notes and do hw or else your grades will suffer.
    * Don't go to Wikipedia-- do research elsewhere-- it will make Raph happy.

    12 Frame Project:
    1.) How does your camera function as an active eye?

    DYNAMIC= exciting
    * make project as dynamic as possible. Always be moving.

    Torrentday- smoking aces 2 (stupid movie, dynamic camera)

    Work at 24 fps- 30 fps
    * Final Cut

    - Do experiments with frames- make visually interesting.

    * get into sketching/rendering, etc.
    * experiment with framal arrangements
    * shoot from experiments then conceptualize.

    - what does it mean to edit on 12 frames?

    * Do whatever you want, just don't go over 12 frame cut.

    "Contrast is Everything" - Raphael Diluzio

    I need to start Crystal Meth!

    - Learn to use your eye and your brain.
    * What is the story is this thing?

    * Bring viewer along- engage them.

    - You can have things, characters, etc. You can also add music.

    THINK VISUALLY DIFFERENT!

    Due next Thursday-- 720 x 480

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  8. Notes

    Post or Die
    How does the camera function as an active eye?
    Exiting and engaging
    movement and zoom
    Make as visually dynamic as possible
    No static
    Camera moving or things moving within the shot
    Watch Smoking Aces 2 (done in a similar style to 12 frames)
    Keep in mind the overall design of the piece
    24 FPS shoot at 29.9 FPS
    In FCP or AE bring down frame rate to 24 FPS
    1 Second = 24 frames
    No 12 frames play in order
    Preform small experiments to find best way to organize frames
    Shoot some footage
    conceptualize the piece
    Build off the results of you 3-4 second renders
    "contrast is everything"
    learn to use your eye and brain
    narrative?
    Beginning middle climax end
    Why repeat things? Create rhythm
    Build rhythm and pacing
    Narrative doesn't have to be complex
    No music video
    No syncing to music
    Due Thursday

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  9. -Torrent Day
    -Smoking aces 2
    -A2 working in 24 frames
    -shoot in 30 frames
    -Normalize to 24
    -Sketch, arrange, conceptualize, build
    -Contrast is everything, but be dynamic without being noisy
    -Discussing the minimum required for a narrative
    -720x480 for A2
    -1-3 minutes
    -Deu thursday (go quarter!)

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  10. 12 frame edit between 1-3 min due thur 26th
    camera funtion as an active eye - make it dynamic (active, movement)
    torrentday.com

    work at 24 fps > final cut or AE
    12 frame sequencees
    experiment with frames
    learn to sketch in a time based medium

    shoot some shit, conceptualize a piece, shoot your piece
    EXPERIMENT , what does it mean to edit 12 frame sequences
    no cut over 12 frames
    "contrast is everything" give some rest to contrast dynamic
    engage your audience, climax, decline (resolution)

    think of a process to film as a story. ie. cleaning a gun, making coffee, getting ready to go out

    NO MUSIC VIDEOS - DONT BUILD PIECE TO A SONG

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