Movie Clip Makers

Title: Movie Clip Makers
Grade: 7th-8th
Time: 5-10 hrs
Objectives:
TLW; Create an original movie clip using the various genres that teach a moral or positive lesson.
TLW: follow a set of motion picture guide lines outlined by the teacher in order to create a 1-5 minute trailer of and up coming movie.
TLW: present the trailers to their peers for a silent vote. The group who receives the most votes(tickets sales) will be the winner and receive an academy awards brunch provided by the teacher.

Materials:
Flip Cameras
Digital Cameras (to take actors photos)
Netbooks (school provided)
Movie maker software (netbook program)
Posters
Markers
Paint
worksheets

Methods:
Dayone: separate students into groups of 4-8. The teacher will distribute the Motion Picture rules outlining what students can and cannot do. Students will review the following guidelines:

Job Assignments: (actors, actresses, camera crew, video editors, illustrators, script writers) Everyone in the group must have a job, this prevent students who are not involved.

Budget: (125,000) Students will receive a budget of 125,000 alone with a list outlining the fees associated with making their movie clip. (example: camera rental cost, supplies to create the poster etc.)

Script: Students must write a script outlining the place, plot, climax and ending of their trailer. Students will not be allowed to begin recording until the script is complete.

Day two: Students must complete their budgets then they can begin working on their script. Also, students can allow the illustrators to begin working on their poster advertising their trailer.

Day three: Students should complete their scripts and begin recording. It is important that students begin recording to allow ample time for the editor to edit the video. The illustrator will continue working on the movie posters and the video editor can begin setting up the video by adding titles, credits, and transitions.

Day Four: Students should finish up any recording and begin working together with the video editor to edit and set-up the trailer.

Day Five: Students will making any changes to their edit video and present it to the teacher who will act as the producer. The teacher's job will be to combine all video into one set of movie clips and present it to their peers as a premier movie screening.

Evaluation:
Students will complete a survey answer several question after they preview their video. Examples of some of those questions are:
Was the title effective in relating to the trailer?
Was the plot, place, climax, and resolution clear stated in the trailer.
Was everyone involved with the making of this movie trailer?
What could improve the trailer?
Was my money spend wisely?