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Winning
high school logo designed by
Alissa Howard, GHS, Grade 12
Select the links below to learn more ...
How
do I get started?
Download the entry guidelines at www.gcisd-k12.org/vidfest_info.html
and read them carefully.
You should also check out the "Before You Get Started" links at: www.gcisd-k12.org/vidfest_info.html
Is there a time limit
for the movies?
Yes. Movies must be under 5 minutes in length with the following exceptions:
- "Tell Me a Story" movies for Grades 9-12 and GCISD Staff may be more than five minutes but less than 10 minutes;
- "Documentary" entries for Grades 9-12 and GCISD Staff may be more than five minutes but less than seven minutes;
- "GHS 100" entries for Grades 9-12 and GCISD staff may be more than five but less than seven minutes.
When
and where do I turn in my completed movie?
Entry
forms will be submitted online this year, available beginning in Jan.
2006. Entries will be accepted between Feb. 21-March 3 at the
Administration Building Lobby. Early Deadline
is Friday, Feb. 24; Late Deadline is Friday, March 3
at 12 p.m. (noon).
What
is the difference between a "student-produced" and a "teacher-produced"
movie?
In a student-produced movie, students do the majority of the writing,
directing, camera work and editing with the teacher participating only
in an advisory or "coaching" role. In a teacher-produced movie,
the teacher does the majority of the writing, directing, camera work and
editing. Teacher-produced movies will typically involve student centered
activities or projects.
What
is the difference between a "teacher-produced" movie and a "staff"
movie?
In a staff entry, there are typically no students involved in the project.
The subject matter would usually not involve a school-related activity
or event but may instead relate to other community events or subjects
of personal interest to the staff member.
What
is this black "slug" that I'm supposed to put at the beginning
and end of my project?
A slug is just a solid black frame with no audio. It is helpful to include
5-10 seconds of slug at the beginning and end of your project because
it creates a clean entry and exit to the movie. The easiest way to create
a slug is to use your editing software to make a title frame 5-10 seconds
long with a black background and no text.
How
can I improve the quality of my video?
There are three easy ways to improve the quality of your video:
1) Use a tripod
2) Make sure you have enough light, especially on indoor shots.
3) If possible, output your final project to miniDV tape. VHS tape is
acceptable for festival entries but the quality is not as good as miniDV.
How
can I improve the quality of my audio?
There are three easy ways to improve the quality
of your audio:
1) Use headphones to monitor the sound. If your camera has a headphone jack, plug in headphones (preferably closed ear) so that you hear what the camera hears. This will make you more aware of any distracting "environmental" sounds that need to be eliminated.
2) Get close to the sound source. Move the microphone closer to the subject. If you are using the camera's built-in mic, then you'll need to move the camera closer to the subject.
3) If possible, use an external microphone. They typically have better quality than the built-in mics and they allow you to get close to the sound source without having to move the camera in close. Decent, inexpensive handheld and lapel microphones are available at electronics stores such as Radio Shack. Take your camera with you to make sure the connections work and to test the sound quality of the available microphones.
How
can I improve my lighting?
Other
questions may be answered in the Guidelines.
Video
Festival main page
April 30, 2007
Questions
or suggestions? Contact the district's
webmaster.
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