Video+Project


 * You are to create a 90 minute maximum episode of a series called //Pride of a Nation//. Imagine that you and your crew are trying to produce a series to air on the __History Channel__**. **The editing panel at __HC__ has set out parameters that it wants to create a brand new series featuring young teens who are trying to express their passion for history by incorporating rich technology and a complete grasp of the content .**
 * The panel has only a handful of slots left in its reviewing schedule, so film crews must establish their own list of checkpoints and adhere to a self-generated schedule. While the creation of //PN//'s schedule is initially to be outlined by its management, which is comprised of the Producer, Editor/Co-director, and Project Manager, it is to be carried out and executed smoothly by the ENTIRE CREW.**
 * It is the job of the Project Manager to ensure that each individual crew member is logging their daily work in a journal entry that summarizes these key points. You also have the option of doing video logs, which may actually streamline your work efficiency:**
 * A: What he set out to do that day**
 * B. What he actually accomplished**
 * C. The difficulties he faced**
 * D. What he still needs to finish**
 * E. How he will address, prevent and resolve any future problems**
 * F. What went well/What worked**
 * The following is a list of //Pride of a Nation//'s production crew.**
 * 1) **Producer: Peyton**
 * 2) The Producer is in charge of the purse strings for the project: Cost of props, travel expenses, and wardrobe are tallied into a total and given to the Project President (teacher). The budget has been set at $100.
 * 3) **Director: Hayden**
 * 4) The Director is in charge of organizing the filming itself, like the positioning of the camera, etc.
 * 5) **Photographer/Videographer: Aaron**
 * 6) This person is not only in charge of the camera equipment, but of the actual filming. Make it real good so that your takes will be to a minimum.
 * 7) **Editor/Co-director: Brad**
 * 8) Cuts, splices, and organizes the film, cleans it up to make it presentable. Also, the editor will work hand-in-hand with the producer, director and screenwriter to insert approved music and effects into the film.
 * 9) **Project Manager: Peter**
 * 10) Outlines the details of the film and defines each persons role. The project manager works closely with all the other team members to come up with an exact outline of the details put into the film. He will log the time spent working on the film and journal the difficulties and successes of working on the project. The Project Manager is also in charge of compiling a film portfolio to submit along with the finish project.
 * 11) **Reporter/Interviewer (3): Kalani, Sterling, Taylor**
 * 12) Working closely with the rest of the film staff, the reporter/interviewer formulates questions to ask the primary source. Working closely with the rest of the group, the r/i will choose a primary source to interview, such as a University of Hawaii American History professor(s) or a museum curator. Questions can be pulled from in-class assignments like the essays or the seminars.
 * 13) **Screenwriter: Alex**
 * 14) The screenwriter works closely with the rest of the team to build and interesting and intriguing episode on the History Channel. The screenwriter is expected to “hook” the audiences with an enticing introduction and conclude the episode with a lasting, memorable message. File this write-up in the film portfolio.
 * __Video Presentation__**

Today's In-Class Task: Complete Video Project: The areas that you will be graded on are the following: 1. Content: a. Are your historical facts legitimate? b. Do they support the topic (Civil War, WWI, WWII)? 2. Organization a. Is the film sequential? b. Does it transition from segment to segment smoothly? c. Does it follow your outline? d. Is your **__thesis__** stated clearly? 3. Quality a. Picture clear? b. Is the sound audible? 4. Originality a. Did you incorporate any new material? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">b. Have you given the viewer the impression that this is **__YOUR__** work and not a stream of YouTube videos? <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">5. Mini-Essay Journal Reflection <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">a. In what way does film enhance and improve our knowledge and appreciation of American history?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">For the presentation: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Apparel: Dress shirt, tie, slacks and dress shoes. LOOK PROFESSIONAL and be proud of your film. Comb your hair!!! **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Be prepared to defend your videos from the following questions. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">Be prepared to answer all 10 because only 7 will be asked :

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">1. How did your topic area affect the direction of United States history?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">2. In the conflict, which side was justified and why?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">3. What changes occurred within the United States to make winning possible?

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">4. What was the most important component to the United States during the time of the conflict you are discussing in your video? Prepare detailed statements to back up your arguments.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">5. Who were the most important "players" in the conflict? Prepare biographies on each to discuss. Make sure the biographies are rich in detail and specifics to back up your argument.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">6. Which was the most important conflict in shaping United States history? Details and specifics to back up your event. REMEMBER TO CONFINE IT TO THE ARGUMENTS YOU ARE DISCUSSING IN YOUR VIDEOS.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">7. How did your event reform the "American image"? Give specific details on each fact you use to back up your argument.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">8. How were the viewpoints of the American people different during each event? Provide specific details you will use to back up your argument. Think primary sources!!!

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0pt;">9. How were the viewpoints of the American people similar during each event? Provide specific details you will use to back up your argument. USE PRIMARY SOURCES.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">10. Give specific statistics, quotes and viewpoints of the military perspective during each event. How do these statistics show the military's influence on American life and culture?

You will need __**5**__ Primary Sources **each**. Prepare a statement for you presentations in the following way to connect your statement to the topic you are covering. In a paragraph of about 5-8 Sentences: 1. Restate the question (Topic Sentence)

2. Phrase your 2nd sentence as: a. The Primary Source, a (letter, document, or photograph) titled, by , proves that American people thought (state what you learned from reading the Primary Source). b. Take a quote from the Primary Source to back up your statements from sentence 2a.

3. **__Evaluate__** the quote by explaining its relationship to your argument/__**thesis**__ you're trying to prove: []

Works Cited Format (DO THIS FOR EVERY SOURCE)

1. Contributors' names. "Title of Resource." //The Purdue OWL//. Purdue U Writing Lab, Last edited date. Web. Date of access.

2. Russell, Tony, Allen Brizee, and Elizabeth Angeli. "MLA Formatting and Style Guide." //The Purdue OWL//. Purdue U Writing Lab, 4 Apr. 2010. Web. 20 July 2010.