To Do This Week
Blog Post: Describe your final project idea. Which modules in this course will you explore (try for at least two): continuity, montage, looped video, composited video, AI cinema. networked video, HTML cinema or the video essay, etc
Notes
View HTML Cinema Projects, Video Essays
Evaluations
Final Project (20%)
Rough Cuts Due Monday 21st
Final Projects DUE Friday May 2nd
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This final project is a culmination of your exploration into digital cinema throughout this course. Drawing upon the knowledge gained from assignments, readings, screenings, and class discussions, you are to create a comprehensive project that investigates at least two facets of digital cinema. This exploration can include, but is not limited to: continuity, montage, looped video, AI video, composited video, networked video (Youtube series), hyperlinked and the video essay.
PROJECT OPTIONS:
You have the freedom to choose the format of your project, which can range from a fictional narrative, a non-fictional documentary, to an abstract or experimental piece. Regardless of the chosen format, the following criteria must be met:
- The project should primarily be made of video (moving digital images originally captured as video) as its medium. Remix of video is OK. AI video is OK.
- Incorporate elements of cinema language, such as thoughtful continuity editing and/or montage, to tell your story or present your concept effectively.
- Your project should reflect a deep engagement with the ideas and themes discussed in class, demonstrating how these concepts have influenced the conception and execution of your work.
EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Projects will be assessed based on their originality, technical execution, and the extent to which they engage with and reflect class discussions and readings.
SUGGESTED PROJECT IDEAS:
- A mini-documentary exploring a significant topic or issue.
- A detailed profile of an individual, company, product, or institution.
- A fictional short video that tells a compelling story.
- A video essay that presents a critical analysis of a particular subject.
- A series of video loops that explore thematic or conceptual ideas.
- A work of database or hypercinema using HTML5 to create an interactive experience.
- An experimental video that employs hybrid spaces through composting, spatial montage, and other effects.
- A YouTube channel series: at least three short (one-minute) videos that are variations on the central theme of your channel idea. Include thumbnails and a catchy title for each video as well as a logo, title and description for your channel.