UPDATES

                RUBRIC COMPLETE

Please refer to the Rubric link to the left of this page. The categories that appear in this rubric pertain to your filmmaking class. Inquire of your other Humanitas teachers as to what categories in this rubric they will be grading you on and what other categories they are considering that do not appear in this rubric. (28 Feb 2013)

CHECKING IN AND CHECKING OUT

                You are highly advised to check out all equipment before heading out to shoot.  This means not only making sure all items that are listed on the checkout form are accounted for, but to connect all cables and mics and turn on all equipment.  If there is a technical problem, better to catch it before you head out.  No one wants to set up for an interview and then realize the equipment is not working.  Checking ahead of time means equipment can be fixed or replaced before it is too late.

                If you find yourself in need of an SDHC card and must purchase it yourself, make sure it is rated class 4 or above.

                You are required to return your production equipment (camera, audio, tripod, etc.) the morning following a scheduled shoot.  You must return the equipment to room L3 between 7:30 AM and 7:45 AM.  It is preferable that 2 persons return the equipment for several reasons.  First, check-in goes much quicker with 2 persons.  Second, no one should have to lug the equipment by him or herself.  If you do not return the equipment when scheduled you may make it impossible to turn the equipment around for other groups wishing to shoot.

                Checking in does not mean that you just drop it off and go along your merry way.  You must demonstrate that all equipment functional.  With 2 people this takes between 5 and 10 minutes.  Schedule accordingly.

                If you do not return the equipment on time you must schedule with your teacher to come after school to complete check-in.  Check-ins will not occur during class time.

                Missing your return time will impact the participation grades of all member of the offending group.

                Missing the return date completely may result in loosing shooting privileges and will severely impact the participation grades of the whole team.  Remember, you are part of a team.  There is always someone who can be at checkouts and check-ins.

                Sorry if you miss 5 minutes of your beauty sleep in the morning.  Just get back on time.

                In addition, when you check out you are given an inventory sheet.  It is strongly suggested that you use this form to check the equipment inventory before returning your gear.  There is no reason to forget any of the equipment.  (15 Feb 2013)

CREWS:

                When you’re on location shooting you will be best served by having at minimum 3 members of your crew present. This will allow 1 person to helm the camera (DP – Director of Photography), another to ask the questions (Director) and the 3rd to deal with issues such as getting release forms signed, helping to set up the interview location, dealing with schedules and any other issues that might crop up.  (31 Jan 2013)


ORIGINAL CONTENT:

The images and sound you use in your video and book must be made up of original content (material you create) or material that is in public domain or material for which you receive permission to use with a few exceptions.

~   If you substantially change images from resources such as the Internet, books and magazines so that the borrowed image 
      becomes a smaller part of a larger image, or the image is close to unrecognizable from the original, this is allowable. If you are 
      unsure if you have changed material substantially enough, ask your teacher.

~   Music and images that are in the public domain are available for free and clear use.  Public domain means sound and images 
   belonging to and being of the public as a whole and not subject to copyright laws.

Copyright means that the original author of any creative work (writing, images, music, software, etc.) has the sole right to copy (distribute, publish, sell, copy) that work for a set period of time unless he or she explicitly hands over that right to someone else. 

                Copyright does not have to be explicitly mentioned or registered anywhere. The act of creation is itself enough to give you ownership and be protected by law.

~   If you know the author of a particular work you might ask for permission to use that  work in your video. Maybe you’re friends with a member of a band and ask if you might   use their music in your PSS. If he or she says yes make sure the rest of the band is onboard and that you get this permission in writing. See your teacher for this type of a form.

There likely are other exceptions to gaining rights to creative works that are not mentioned here.

Please inform your filmmaking teacher if you are attempting to use someone else’s work.  (29 Jan 2013)

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Keep an eye on your production equipment at all times.  Unless you can be sure you are in a secure location, never leave any equipment unattended.  If something happens to the gear under your supervision you will be held responsible for the cost of repair or replacement.

                In addition, do not leave equipment out all night in a garage or car trunk.  Extreme temperature changes are bad for it.  Also, don’t go to the mall or other public location and spend hours shopping with your equipment sitting in your car heating up from the noonday sun.  If your car is broken into your car and equipment will be going on a joy ride, possibly never to be seen again, at least in one piece.

You’ve got thousands of dollars of gear in your possession.  Treat it with care and keep it in sight.  MAKE SURE SOMEONE IS ALWAYS IN CHARGE OF THE GEAR.  Don’t assume someone else has taken on that responsibility.  Know who that someone is.  (29 Jan 2013)