Challenge - The Door Scene: Part V

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Objectives

• Create visual storytelling that communicates ideas in relation to the media and techniques used.
• Edit and solve a challenging visual arts problem independently and collaboratively, using, analysis synthesis, and evaluation.
• Analyze and synthesize elements critical in visual communication, while critically comparing intent and product.   
• Demonstrate understanding in the use of existing technology, with all its limitations and affordances. 

Rationale

Having shot and re-shot the Door Scene based on changes and feedback, it is important to explore editing in the filmmaking process. Part V provides a grounding in Step 4 - Editing, experiencing post-production work, while continuing to strengthen problem-solving, decision-making, and creative thinking.

Challenge

Explore adding transitions, music, titles and effects to enhance the film’s overall impact, making the story clearer, more interesting and more dramatic.

Considerations

• How does using transitions affect the mood, perception of time, and dramatic intent of your scene?
• Does music enhance the overall story of your scene?
• Does the effect distract from the mood or tone of your scene?

Instructions

Import your footage into a software editing system and begin compiling a final cut of your Door Scene, including all of the transitions, effects, music and whatever post production elements that you wish to add. Watch and discuss the edit within the group while making the editing decisions, keeping the following questions in mind:

• Does the final cut conform to the original assignment parameters, including but not limited to time limitations, special requirements?
• Did you address your peers’ suggestions from the rough edit? Is your film better? Why or why not?
• How does the addition of things like music, transitions and effects help tell your story?

Legal

This lesson has been adapted from The 21st Century Educator's Handbook by American Film Institute Screen Education, 2006.