Nominations for WRD department awards

Each spring, WRD acknowledges outstanding student work created in our classes during the previous calendar year with an awards ceremony and cash prizes.  We are already accepting nominations of student projects from 2016 (last spring, summer, and this fall semester). I am only allowed to nominate two projects per class but students can also nominate themselves for these awards through the same link.

This only works if you can include a URL on the form - as in, if you post the video to Youtube or other video sharing website. Talk to your group members - you must be unanimous to post online!

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOiaK4f1xssf_FN3ni5tzhNoxk-CUKQVB3kXazj_86cP7nFw/viewform?c=0&w=1

As always, just reach out if you have any questions about this contest or the nomination process, and thanks!

Reminders for this week

Fellow writers,

We have no class scheduled for Tuesday; please work on your projects. I am available in office hours from 3:30 to 4:45, or email me to set up an appointment. Especially by this point in the semester you should know (and it's in the syllabus): I do NOT discuss grades by email, under any circumstances. Please come to office hours or make an appointment to discuss your grades.

For Thursday, the 2 PM class does not have a meeting, but the 5 PM class does for our first presentation. Office hours will be held at 3:30 as usual. Next week the remainder of presentations are due, and bonus papers are due the first day of finals.

Please DO NOT FORGET: your presentation requires EACH of you to have your own annotated bibliography and group evaluations. Just in case, every member should also have a copy of the final video file. Email me and let me know if you want to give anyone a score of less than 4!

See you in office hours,
Dr. Hudgens

Bonus Paper Assignment

Fellow writers,

I am offering an opportunity for up to five points of bonus towards your final average in the class. Since this is a writing class, the bonus is a paper. I am asking for an analysis of a new a different ad - perhaps one of the holiday ads you see over break. The requirements for this assignment are the same as for the ad analysis essay. Final drafts are due in my mailbox no later than Monday, December 12th at 4 PM. After 4 PM I will accept no further submissions. Please email me if you have questions, and have a wonderful break.

Due Dates for Final Group Projects

Thursday, Dec 1st
2 PM CANCELED - work on projects
5 PM Dunder Mifflin

Tuesday, Dec 6th
2 PM Rich Homeless Quan; Bro Pharmeceuticals
5 PM Team Name; Sports Porn

Thursday Dec 8th
2 PM Team Free Will; The Gold Team
5 PM #NotAllMen; Disney Group

Thursday Office Hours Canceled

I will be attending a graduate student meeting; please let me know if you would like to schedule an appointment.

Other Examples

Student Carl's Jr. Parody
Student ASPCA Parody

Final Groups

2 PM Class
Group 1: Lane, Matt, Steffi, Elise, Shannon, Cole
Group 2: Bridget, Claire, Noah, Cassidy M, Franklin, Daniel
Group 3: Ivanka, Ronni, Sally, Morgan, Cassidy P, Sydney
Group 4: Conner, Emma, Phillip, Patrick, Jonathan

5 PM Class
Group 1: Cynthia, Kyra, Kelsey, Hunter
Group 2: Jackson, Connor, Evan D, Evan H, Jacob
Group 3: Caroline, Brady, Mitchell, Joel, Amanda
Group 4: Noa, Christina, Allison, Harrison
Group 5: Cody, Max, Alex, John

Introduction to Filmmaking

Here are the absolute basics of film production: the kinds of roles people can take and the five steps of the filmmaking process.

Roles:

Screenwriters - write the script, aka the screenplay

Filmographers or camera people - record the performances on video

Actors - the people who perform the script; includes voiceover actors, stars, as well as extras and supporting roles

Sound technicians - responsible for recording audio, adding in music and sound effects, layering different soundtracks so it blends properly

Editors - put everything together in the right order using video and audio editing equipment

Graphic designers - responsible for the overall "look," including on-screen text, animations, etc.

Directors - lead production by telling actors where to stand, how to emote, when to do what; casting directors select who act in which roles

Producers - often an honorary title, but strictly refers to the people who manage the production team as a whole and move the project from development to distribution; frequently also the people who provide financial backing or other resources for the film

Gophers - the people who "go for" whatever the crew needs, from food to equipment; the road crew of the production company

Five Stages of Filmmaking 

Not only in this strict order, some stages overlap, and sometimes you have to go back to the drawing board!

1. Development - brainstorming, rough drafts, scriptwriting, storyboards, etc.

2. Pre-production - assigning/hiring cast and crew, designating meeting places and times for production schedule, set building, etc.

3. Production - shooting the raw footage, recording audio & video, animations, etc.

4. Post-production aka post - editing everything into a film

5. Distribution - sharing the final cut (posting online, showing in theaters, presenting in class)

Some other considerations:
- EVERYONE in the group should have a copy of the video file BEFORE the day of the presentation
- We also need to decide presentation order today
- You may either use your phones for video & audio recording or you can check out equipment (incl. cameras) from WRD (13th floor of Patterson Office Tower, go to the big glassed-in office) AND from the AV Services (in the basement of WT Young, incl. tripods for stable video, but NOT video cameras)


Final Project Requirements Handout

This Week and Next

This post is just a reminder that we have conferences all this week, and no class on Tuesday the 8th because of the election. See you all with your Final Drafts of your Ad Analysis Essay on Thursday, November 10th - and please email me if you have questions in the meantime!