Amazing People Awards - winners!

This video outlines how the Year 9 Wildern students got to be in the finals for their Amazing People Awards category. The students went on to win the award - well done boys!

See here for a piece on the Wildern website:

https://www.wildern.hants.sch.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1344:amazing-people-awards-2013&catid=10:news&Itemid=362

Cover for P2 10a1 Wednesday 10th July

Tasks:

1. Ensure that you have a website for your Tell Tale unit and that it has four pages: Index, Products, Evidence and Project Management
2. Add all of your paperwork so far to the correct pages - download the checklist here to see where everything needs to go on your new Tell Tale ePortfolio:
3. Continue animating. Don't forget your brief:

To create a multimedia story that would appeal to children in an age group within the range 5 to 11 years. It could be set in the real world, in a far away land or in outer space. Use your imagination!

The story will consist of:

• a splash screen 
• a navigation screen 
• the main story 
• a decision point for the user 
• two alternative animated endings You will need to think of a story where the audience can be offered a choice, each of which leads to an animated ending.

Animating: Setting up Movie Clips

To begin animating in Adobe Flash..

Select Actionscript 3.0 as your file type. Save As: Story


Before you do anything...

1. Select Insert > New Symbol
   
   


2. Name your new Symbol and select Movie Clip
   
   


3. Now draw your character within this Movie Clip - REMEMBER: NEW ELEMENT, NEW LAYER


4. When complete, return to your Scene 1
   
   


5. Select your Character (Symbol) from your Library and drag this onto your main stage
   
   


6. Repeat this for EVERY element you want to have in your story (Characters, Backgrounds, Objects etc)

ALTERNATIVELY

Draw your Characters, Objects etc in Illustrator and then Import them to the Library in Flash

Checklist for Progress

Starter - 5 min

Download the checklist here to see where everything needs to go on your new Tell Tale ePortfolio:

Main - 50 min

Create a website using a Dreamweaver template (preferably) that has four pages:

.index
.products
.evidence
.project_management

Get everything on your website by the end of the lesson so that the Progress Tracker can be updated and we can start animating tomorrow:

Plenary - 5 min

Save your work and re-examine the progress tracker. Clinics for those falling behind

Storyboarding

You must design and create the story screens.

Users must be able to:

• decide when to move on
• move forward or back one screen at any time
• go to the navigation screen from any other screen
• Produce a detailed storyboard for each story screen.

Each storyboard must show:

• which part of the script the screen is for
• what the screen will look like
• navigation features and links
• description of each asset needed
• comments to explain your design decisions
• Get feedback from test users and make changes if necessary.

Download this Storyboard Template


YOU must decide whether you either:


Download the template, delete the red text, print them out, sketch and hand write straight on to the template, then photograph for evidence
- OR -
Use the computer to word process your writing, sketch your drawings on blank paper, photograph, upload and insert into your template

D202 TellTale - Eportfolio & Planning

D202 TellTale - Eportfolio & Planning

For this project you will create a multimedia story that would appeal to children in an age group within the range 5 to 11 years. It could be set in the real world, in a far away land or in outer space. Use your imagination!


The story will consist of:

• a splash screen 
• a navigation screen 
• the main story 
• a decision point for the user 
• two alternative animated endings You will need to think of a story where the audience can be offered a choice, each of which leads to an animated ending.

Create a folder called D202EPORTFOLIO which contains these three folders:

PRODUCTS
EVIDENCE
PROJECT MANAGEMENT


The eportfolio should include:

a home page showing:
who you are, your candidate number, centre name and number
the title of this SPB (Tell tale, Level 2)
the browser and resolution that should be used to view the eportfolio
links to the context pages.
context pages with commentaries to introduce and link to the required evidence
appropriate multimedia assets on the pages

This is a big project! You need to plan carefully to make sure that you finish everything and meet the deadline.

Produce a detailed project plan. Note that:

"You must do this before you start working on the tasks; a plan produced afterwards will not gain any marks, ask for help if you need it, it's very important to have a workable plan at the start if you don't get it right first time, it is perfectly acceptable to change it as you go along, provided you explain why..." Use the following resources to help you:

Plan Template
Project Deadlines

Uploading your work to Maps 3.0

Today is the deadline!!! You must:

1. Complete greenscreening film and export (the film MUST have a title)
2. Complete Publisher file for Unit 203
3. Login (New Maps 3 Users) to Maps 3.0 (Google it and it's the first hit) with your username 09firstname.surname and password portfolio9 
4. Upload both your exported movie file AND your Publisher file to Maps
5. Note: You may need to delete previous work from Maps in order to upload - this is fine
6. Only then can you HAND IN 

If you do not finish then you must come back and finish in clinic time

Handed in:

1. Anju
2. Rhiannon
3. Lauren
4. Olivia
5. James
6. Jack Grace
7. Oliver
8. Samuel
9. Beth
10. Callum H
11. Charlie White

Marked:

1. Jonno
2. Megan
3. Daniella
4. George
5. Andy
6. Harry
7. Callum McGaw
8. Sean
9. Josh
10. Callum McNeill 

None:

1. Jarrett
2. Elliott
3. Jack Jones

Greenscreening at it's finest!!

Starter 

Watch this video from a few years ago (Geography project with Mrs B!) - see how simple it is to green screen...

Main Task

Edit your footage - remember that the footage must be between 1 and 3 minutes long.

How to set up a Premiere Pro project:

1. Open Adobe Premiere and Select 'New Project'
2. Select an appropriate location to save your new project (create a folder called 'Unit 203' in your iMedia folder if you haven't already) and give it a suitable name, click OK.
   
   
   
   
3. From the New sequence menu select your video type. as a general rule DV Pal and Standard 48 kHz is the best setting for our footage, this should be the setting it appears on when it loads. Give your Sequence a name, Unit 3, for example, click OK.
   
   
   
4. Go to File > Import and bring in all of your Media (video clips, music. images).
5. Once you have all of your footage in you can follow the Greenscreen tutorial below

Plenary 

What will you need to do next lesson? 

Unit 203: Filming

L/Os To develop your story

Starter

Watch this video by Foster The People - Houdini

And the making of

Main Task

What effects will you use?

Using the A3 storyboards, finish planning out your story

Extension: Start to film

Plenary 

What will you need for tomorrow's lesson? Jot down any props onto the back of your storyboard

Unit 203: Storyboarding

L/O to develop your film ideas using a storyboard
Starter

Watch this video on Greenscreening...

Main Task

What will you create?

Using the A3 storyboards, plan out your story

Plenary 

What will you need for tomorrow's lesson? Jot down any props onto the back of your storyboard

Unit 203: Video Composite Effects

Starter

What is Bullet Time?

Main Tasks

1. Create a brand new Unit 3 folder inside your Creative iMedia folders and download all of the following resources...

Assets_Table.doc Download this file

Assignment_Form_Unit_3.pub Download this file

Plan_Template.xls Download this file

Test_Plan.doc Download this file

Story_board_template.doc Download this file

2. Investigate a minimum of 3 visual special effects
3. Research a range of applications within the visual industries for special video effects & identify uses

Plenary

Share any Special Effects videos with the class

Submit your work

L/Os:

To be a Self Manager
To develop your understanding of video special effects

Starter/Main Tasks

Email me your research document which should include:

1. Research into a range of animation types
2. The purpose of these animations
3. The advantages and disadvantages of using different animation techniques

You need to then submit this along with both your Publisher file as a PDF and your animation as a SWF to me via email:

p,rymill@wildern,hants.sch.uk

The following people have submitted the following...

PDF of Publisher file for unit 212:

1. Daniella *
2. Megan *
3. Callum H *
4. Anju *
5. Olivia *
6. Rhiannon *
7. Harry *
8. James *
9. Elliot *
10. Callum McNeill *
11. George *
12. Ollie *
13. Jack G *
14. Andy *
15. Beth S *
16. Jonno *
17. Lauren *
18. Josh *
19. Callum McGaw *
20. Sean *
21. Alex *
22. Charlie *
23. Sam *

*Uploaded to Maps

Jack J - email sent with amendments

Jez -not emailed

Jarrett -not emailed

SWF of animation for unit 212:

Complete:

1. Anju
2. Callum H
3. Daniella
4. George 
5. Olivia
6. Harry
7. Megan
8. Callum McNeill
9. Beth S
10. James
11. Elliot
12. Jack G
13. Rhiannon
14. Ollie
15. Andy
16. Jez
17. Josh
18. Jonno
19. Callum McGaw
20. Sean
21. Sam
22. Alex
23. Charlie

Research document (animations) for unit 212:

1. 
   

Extension Task

Once you have emailed me both (WITH amendments made), then you can have a look at your new unit... 

203_AOs.pdf Download this file

Your first objective is outlined below:

Learning Outcomes	Assessment Criteria	Knowledge, understanding and skills
1 Be able to investigate uses and features of visual special effects technologies	1.1 Investigate the techniques of composite visual special effects creation  1.2 Research a range of applications within the visual industries for special video effects identifying their uses	Candidates should investigate a range of visual special effects technologies. A range indicates a minimum of 3 types of visual special effect technologies. Candidates should consider a range of digital gaming platforms not simply commonly

Your task : To present a report or presentation to show your understanding of the use and purpose of special video effects.

An EXTRA task...

Make a 'How To' video for Premiere Pro
eg:

• How to import footage into PP
• How to export your PP film
• How to add sound to PP
• How to crop images in PP
• How to edit footage in PP

You can use Screencast-o-matic or any other screen-capturing software to create the film/s!

The best videos will be showcased and rewarded prizes!!!

Development Page of Assignment Form

L/Os:

To continue to develop your animation

To be able to document the tools and techniques used

Starter - 5 minutes:

Watch this (very short) Flash animation and be prepared to discuss the animation techniques that you will be using this lesson... 

As well as develop your animation, you will need to document the tools and techniques that you have used so far. You will need to add this to your Development Page on your Assignment Form - like so:

What tools and techniques have you used so far??? Turn to the person next to you and tell them three - go!

Main Tasks - 40 minutes:

There will be greens for:

1. Most Progress
2. Best Development Pages

Open your Flash animation and Assignment form...
Make a note of the length of your animation so far next to '1' on your post it note (you can find out how many seconds it is at the bottom of your Flash screen).

Experts - we need you!! Are you confident and willing to be an expert? Don't forget that there are Greens/Golds up for grabs :-) And if you are not confident, I want you to challenge yourself  today - can you try a new technique or tool that you haven't used before???

Using Adobe Flash and the tutorials (found under the 10a1 Label on the Blog), animate your Comic Book. GO!!!

Mini Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a note of how many seconds of your animation you have next to '2' on your post it note
2. Save a copy of your animation on the Write Drive for me to play!!
3. Showcase your animation
4. Rest of the class to give feedback in the form of two stars and a wish!
5. Greens for good feedback :-)

Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a final note of your animation length next to '3' on your post it note
2. Blog about what you have achieved today and which new techniques/tools you have learnt
3. Blog about what you hope to achieve next lesson and how you can do so

What tools and techniques have you used to animate?

L/Os:

To continue to develop your animation

To be able to document the tools and techniques used

Starter - 10 minutes:

Watch this (very short) Flash animation and be prepared to discuss the animation techniques that you will be using this lesson... 

As well as develop your animation, you will need to document the tools and techniques that you have used so far. You will need to add this to your Development Page on your Assignment Form - like so:

What tools and techniques have you used so far??? Turn to the person next to you and tell them three - go!

Main Tasks - 40 minutes:

There will be prizes for:

1. Most Progress
2. Best Development Pages

Open your Flash animation and Assignment form...
Make a note of the length of your animation so far next to '1' on your post it note (you can find out how many seconds it is at the bottom of your Flash screen).

Experts - we need you!! Are you confident and willing to be an expert? Don't forget that there are Greens/Golds up for grabs :-) And if you are not confident, I want you to challenge yourself  today - can you try a new technique or tool that you haven't used before???

Using Adobe Flash and the tutorials (found under the 10a1 Label on the Blog), animate your Comic Book. GO!!!

Mini Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a note of how many seconds of your animation you have next to '2' on your post it note
2. Save a copy of your animation on the Write Drive for me to play!!
3. Showcase your animation
4. Rest of the class to give feedback in the form of two stars and a wish!
5. Greens for good feedback :-)

Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a final note of your animation length next to '3' on your post it note
2. Blog about what you have achieved today and which new techniques/tools you have learnt
3. Blog about what you hope to achieve next lesson and how you can do so

Animating: Part 5

Starter - 10 minutes:

Watch this film for inspiration and motivation... 

The Athlete Machine - Red Bull Kluge:

What can you do when you put your mind to it? Discuss which NEW techniques/tools you will use today. Remember - you will only improve, by trying.

Make a note of the length of your animation so far (you can find out how many seconds it is at the bottom of your Flash screen).

Main Tasks - 40 minutes:

Experts - we need you!! Are you confident and willing to be an expert? Don't forget that there are Greens/Golds up for grabs :-) And if you are not confident, I want you to challenge yourself  today - can you try a new technique or tool that you haven't used before???

Using Adobe Flash and the tutorials (found under the 10a1 Label on the Blog), animate your Comic Book.

Mini Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a note of how many seconds of your animation you have
2. Save a copy of your animation on the Write Drive for me to play!!
3. Showcase your animation
4. Rest of the class to give feedback in the form of two stars and a wish!
5. Greens for good feedback :-)

Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a final note of your animation length
2. Blog about what you have achieved today and which new techniques/tools you have learnt
3. Blog about what you hope to achieve next lesson and how you can do so

Animating: Part 4

Starter - 10 minutes:

Watch this example animation...

What Flash animation techniques/tools do you think they have used? 

Here are some example frames... Which technique could the animator have used to produce the effect on the word 'COASTER'???

Discuss which techniques/tools you will use today with the person next to you...

Make a note of the length of your animation so far (you can find out how many seconds it is at the bottom of your Flash screen).

Main Tasks - 40 minutes:

Experts - we need you!! Are you confident and willing to be an expert? Don't forget that there are Greens/Golds up for grabs :-) And if you are not confident, I want you to challenge yourself  today - can you try a new technique or tool that you haven't used before???

Using Adobe Flash and the tutorials (found under the 10a1 Label on the Blog), animate your Comic Book.

Mini Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a note of how many seconds of your animation you have
2. Save a copy of your animation on the Write Drive for me to play!!
3. Showcase your animation
4. Rest of the class to give feedback in the form of two stars and a wish!
5. Greens for good feedback :-)

Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Make a final note of your animation length
2. Blog about what you have achieved today and which new techniques/tools you have learnt
3. Blog about what you hope to achieve next lesson and how you can do so

Animating Part 3 13/11/12

Starter - 10 minutes:

Watch this example animation...

How could the animator have created the movement of each graphic element? Hint: There are three main ways to do this!

What other Flash animation techniques/tools do you think they have used? 

Discuss which techniques/tools you will use today...

Example frames: 

Another scene...

Main Tasks - 40 minutes:

Experts - we need you!! Are you confident and willing to be an expert? Don't forget that there are Greens/Golds up for grabs :-) And if you are not confident, I want you to challenge yourself  today - can you try a new technique or tool that you haven't used before???

Using Adobe Flash and the tutorials (found under the 10a1 Label on the Blog), animate your Comic Book.

Mini Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Save a copy of your animation on the Write Drive for me to play!!
2. Showcase your animation
3. Rest of the class to give feedback in the form of two stars and a wish!
4. Greens for good feedback :-)
5. Make a note of how many seconds of your animation you have - see below:

Plenary - 5 minutes:

1. Blog about what you have achieved today and which new techniques/tools you have learnt
2. Blog about what you hope to achieve next lesson and how you can do so