This video is super cool (extremely slowed down), but has some great shots too.

IN CLASS

• We reviewed your really good Swish Transition pieces
• We watched some pieces that use sound to help bring the audience along.
• We discussed the importance of sound and transitions in creating relevance and emphasizing importance.

CONSIDERATIONS

• We have done a lot with moving the camera.  Now you are going to be stuck a little with having an inanimate (non-living) object.  Consider how you can make this interesting for your viewers.
• Consider watching other people's work on this (search YouTube or Vimeo, etc.)

HOMEWORK

• Create a 60-90 sec piece, using sound, about one element (fire, water, air, earth)
  • Make sure you only choose 1 element
  • Get sound using your camera, a phone, or your computer.  If you have another method, feel free to try anything.
  • Consider using an audio track you own or a preview download from the websites I have listed above.

IN CLASS

• We took our oral camera operations quiz.
• We discussed how to take slow motion with using at least 60fps (frames per second).
• We worked in teams to get footage at 60fps
• We imported media in to iMovie (this is basic and you can learn more via YouTube if necessary.  No shame in looking up more).
• We showed how to slow things down using the timer icon at the top right of the screen above the preview pane.

CONSIDERATIONS

• Remember, slow motion requires more frames per second.
• Ideally, we will export at 24fps, but I had a hard time figuring out how to do this on iMovie.
• By slowing things down, we can get slower motion as we have more frames to work with.
• Use tools to help smooth your follow shots (wheeled chairs, skateboards, etc.)

HOMEWORK

• Use the footage you go today or take more footage at 60 fps.
• Import the media into iMovie or a program like it.
• Cut up the media and slow it down.  Find good spots to cut it.
• Create a 30 second edit to share on Tuesday.
• You can add music if that helps (I will be showing you this next week)

HOW TO GET 24FPS

Okay, so I did some looking at this, and it made me so mad, I decided to go with what I use to convert stuff. Don't worry about your export.  Just export what you get when you are done, then do the following...

1. Download HandBrake - Link Here
2. Once you have installed HandBrake, do the following.
   1. Open HandBrake
   2. Open (Add to Queue) your video
   3. Change the Frame Rate to 24 (see image)
   4. Click Start - at the top
   5. Voila!

Great program and I have been using it for a lot of stuff lately, so good to have.