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LT: I can identify the 4 basic shots. I can use the 4 basic shots. I can edit and trim my clips. I can add music. I can add titles

Basic Shots in Film

On this page, you will learn about the basic shots.  Students will use the basic shots to create a short video and edit in Premiere

Every movie, TV show or cartoon are made of 4 basic shots that every camera operator, director and editor know. The shots are as basic to them as 2+2=4 is to a mathematician. In the beginning, of film that is, people would set the camera up and just capture whatever they saw through the lens. Later on, when they could zoom in and out to capture objects in different sizes, they found they could use this to make their film more interesting. These later were called shots or shot sizes depending on how much of the subject could be seen.

Notes

Assignment

Students will create a video that tells a story. The story should be a very basic one and not very elaborate. The more basic the story the easier it is going to be to film. Students will use the 4 main shots in a specific order when they are filming. Students will then edit their video using Adobe Premiere. Students are still learning to edit, so don't expect any fancy effects to be added to help tell your story.


Shots will be filmed in the order listed in the document below. Click on the document to fill out your shot list for the assignment. This must be turned in to have the final video receive a grade.

Follow this shot list as you film and edit your project. Each shot should be in the order given on the list. Please complete the Shot List before filming, projects will be marked down or given a 0 if the shot list is not turned in or incomplete. The list is what you are filming so there are no surprises when I watch your video.

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My example of shot list

Project Examples

Tutorials in Premiere

Starting the Project

Starting your project by creating a new project and where to save it.

Trimming the Clips

This video will show you 3 ways to edit your clips.

Adding in Text

This video will show you how to add in text in the beginning and the end.

Add Music

This video will show you how to add music from several sources. Using the buttons below, click to find the music for your video. All of this music is copyright free.

Adjust Audio

This video will show you how to adjust and mute the audio for your clips.

Adding Transitions and Effects

This video will show you how to add basic transitions and basic effects.

Exporting

When you are all done with your editing, use this video to show you how to export your project.

Turn Your Video In

This video will show you how to turn your project into Padlet

Once you have your video exported, upload it to Padlet. Type your name for the title. These videos will be critiqued by your peers using constructive comments we will discuss in class.

Rubric

Use the Rubric to help guide your editing and filming of this project..  

Then click on the button below to complete a self-evaluation of skills learned in the course to date.

 

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