Handouts

1. Get idea
2. Design colorful set
3. Check dimensions using camera
4. Film
5. Dub music over video
   

1. HAVE AT LEAST 3 MOVING PARTS
2. SAY "THE TITLE OF THE NEWS SHOW"
3. HAVE MUSIC APPROPRIATE TO YOUR SEGMENT
4. HAVE A COLORFUL SET
5. HAVE A DETAILED SET
6. NOT BE Gratuitously VIOLENT
   

1. Who created and produced the story "The Nightmare Before Christmas?"
   

2. Name one other film he directed.
   

3. The residents of Halloween Town attempt to take over what other holiday's town? (Name the holiday.)
   

4. What problem did the producers have with lightbulbs?
   

5. How did they solve the problem with the lightbulbs?
   

6. What specifically was the most interesting fact you learned from the article?
   

1. __________ The film was shot using stop-motion animation (meaning the camera was turned off, and the figures were moved throughout the film).
   

2. __________ Petite people were hired to wear costumes for the characters of Jack and the Easter Bunny.
   

3. __________ Filmmakers were able to use the same head for Jack throughout the movie.
   

1. Plan purpose of paper

2. Brainstorm ideas

3. Choose topic of article

4. Research article

5. Write article

6. Edit article--have a friend proofread it

7. Rewrite article and type it on the computer

8. Do a spell check

9. Lay-out artist will put articles in position in the paper
   

1. First paragraph:
   In your first 1-2 sentences tell who, what, when, where, and why. Try to HOOK the reader by beginning with a funny, clever, or surprising statement. Go for variety: try beginning your article with a question or a provocative statement.
   

2. Secong/Third/Fourth paragraphs:
   Give the reader the details. Include 1-2 quotes from people you interviewed. Write in the third person--he, she, it, they. Be objective--never state your opinion. Use quotes to express others' opinions!
   

3. Last paragraph:
   Wrap it up somehow--don't leave the reader hanging. Please don't say...."In conclusion" or "To finish..." YAWN! Try ending with a quote or a catchy phrase.
   

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1. List the stories in the order presented. How many minutes were given to each topic? TOPIC______________________________MINUTES
   

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2. Listen to the reporters. Can you mimic their speech patterns? How would you describe their tone? Upbeat? Serious? Alarmed? Uncaring? Why do you think so?
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3. Where do the reporters' eyes look when speaking? ___________________________________________________
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4. What do the reporters do when they are finished with their story? ___________________________________________________
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5. When does the camera zoom in or out? ___________________________________________________
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1. What segment is your filming team creating?
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2. Narrow down your topic. What SPECIFICALLY will your segment cover?
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3. What props will you need?
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4. What will you use for a backdrop? How does the background relate to your segment?
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5. How do you plan to show your credits? Will someone write them on a poster that will later be videotaped? Do you have an "artist" in your group who will paint the names? Would you like to each hold a card with your name and film yourselves one at a time?
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6. List all of your team members. Give each member an occupation. Choose from the following: Script Writer, Camera Operator, Set/Prop Designer, Credits, Cue Card Holder, Reporter. (You can have team members with more than one job and you can have several jobs used more than once.)
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1. Design a magazine ad for one of the following items:
   • joining band, chorus, sports team
   • school lunch
   • the drink machine
   • PTA
   • riding the bus to school
   • other _______________

2. Write a 30 second television commercial for a product you use. Include a special effect that could be done with a camera in our classroom.

3. Write and record on a cassette a 30 second radio public service announcement with a positive message aimed at the youth. Include at least 3 different background sounds.

Name_____________________

Directions: Look up an occupation related to Media Production. Fill in this worksheet with information about that occupation. Suggested occupations include: actor, advertising director, camera operator, art director, cinematographer, commercial artist, compositor and typesetter, copywriter, director/producer, sound engineer, graphic designer, journalist, model, motion picture projectionist, musician, photographer, radio/TV announcer

1. Occupation________________________

2. Average Salary_________________________

3. Skills/Qualities Needed ___________________________________________________
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4. Working Conditions ___________________________________________________
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5. List 3 Duties ___________________________________________________
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6. List 3 Specialties in this Field ___________________________________________________
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7. What is the usual method for locating employment in this profession? ___________________________________________________
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8. What is the employment outlook? ___________________________________________________
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9. Do you think you would like to do this job? Why or why not? ___________________________________________________
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