Video Shooting Dates

I am thinking that we should be deciding on a date to shoot the video.  On May 3, we have to bring in an unedited video for viewing and discussion in the classroom so that means we have about 4 WEEKS to prepare for the filming and actually do the shooting!

Can you all please respond to this column and let me know what days of the week would work for you during the last TWO weeks of the month of April?  After I hear back of ALL OF YOU :) then we can decide on a specific date in our next class and put it on our calendars. Thanks guys!

Red-Wing Blackbird?

Hey Gracie, Autumn, and Laura!  I wonder if you guys should research the red-winged blackbird specifically.  I did a quick internet search on them and it looks like they can be quite vicious during mating and nesting season.  :)  We were actually dive-bombed by a red-winged blackbird several years ago while biking so I know that they do like to attack people. :)  The guy on the right does look pretty scary doesn't he????!!

I hope that this works....

i have no idea what im doing so i hope it all works out!

Focus and Responsibility Report

Hey guys, does this look okay for our report that is due this Friday?  I did change around the jobs a little so make sure you take a look at your own jobs.  I think I was able to give each person at least one "bigger" job and then a couple of smaller ones. :)  Again, let me know if there are any changes you would like to make!  

~Abbie

General Focus

           

            The main focus of our worldview video will be media coverage for a news story that we will be making up!  Basically, we are hoping to explain and act out the news story (which will focus on a specific issue which may include blackbirds!) and then spend time pinpointing the problems and deciding how to best solve the root problem.  The end of the video will present a resolution to the entire story.  We are hoping to keep the overall movie somewhat humorous and fun but at the same time, have underlying threads of the Christian Worldview running through the entire film. 

Specific Responsibilities

Abbie

·  Group Leader and Coordinator – Will work to help with communication and coordination within the group.  Will also be helping out in any areas that may need extra support.  Our main communication will be done through a group blog that we have set up.  The address of the blog is christianworldviewproject.blogspot.com.

·  Assistant Screenwriter – Will be working closely with Kaitlyn and Madison to write the script.

·  Potential Actor

·  Assistant Editor – Offer ideas and suggestions for the final editing of the film.

Isaac Buehler

·  Cinematographer – Will be in charge obtaining the necessary tools for shooting the film.  He will also be in charge of the actual shooting. 

·  Video Creator – Will be in charge of the creation of the video.

·  Film Editor – Will be working with Kaitlyn to edit the film.

Madison

·  Screenwriter – Will be working closely with Kaitlyn and Abbie to write the script.

·  Costumes Director – Creatively oversee costumes, hair, ect.  Madison will be working closely with Gracie who is in charge of organization and gathering of the costumes. 

·  Potential Actor

·  Assistant Editor – Offer ideas and suggestions for the final editing of the film.

Kaitlyn

·  Screenwriter – Will be working closely with Madison and Abbie to write the script.

·  Set Coordinator – Work closely with Autumn to coordinate and collect props and any other items needed for the set.

·  Potential Actor

·  Film Editor – Will be working with Isaac to edit the film.

Autumn

·  Set Director – Organization and coordination of props, set design, actor placement within the scene, etc.

·  Blackbird Research – Will be working closely with Gracie and Laura to collect information on the behavior and nature of blackbirds.

·  Potential Actor

·  Assistant Editor – Offer ideas and suggestions for the final editing of the film.

Gracie

·  Blackbird Research – Will be working closely with Autumn and Laura to collect information on the behavior and nature of blackbirds.

·  Costume Coordinator – Organize and gather costumes.  Will also be working with Madison to assist in the overall creativity of the costumes.

·  Potential Actor

·  Assistant Editor – Offer ideas and suggestions for the final editing of the film.

Laura

·  Location Manager – Can help scout out potential locations for the film.  Will also oversee obtaining permission for any location in which we will be filming. 

·  Blackbird Research Director – Oversee the research for blackbirds and their behaviors.  Will be working with Autumn and Gracie to creatively coordinate ideas and information.

·  Potential Actor

·  Assistant Editor – Offer ideas and suggestions for the final editing of the film.

Potential (and very rough!) Outline

Hey guys!  Here is that potential outline I sent to you a couple of days ago.  Feel free to comment on it and add ideas or suggestions!

Part 1: Introduction - this could take place in the "TV station" maybe either on couches or behind a table.  Introduce the news story and quickly talk about the problem that they are faced with.  Turn over to the live scene. (1-3 minutes)

Part 2: Live at the scene - this could be in front of the place that is being attacked by wild crows or blackbirds.  This part could include interviews of different people and their views on the problem.  We could maybe zoom in on a couple of injuries to make the problem seem even worse :)  (3-5 minutes)

Part 3: Back at the news station - Talk about the severity of the problem.  Introduce a "blackbird specialist" who describes the nature of blackbirds and why they would act in this way.  The specialist could suggest a possible solution to the problem.  (2-4 minutes)

Part 4: This could be several days later or even a week later - this part could take place in the news station.  Provide an update on the blackbird issue and bring the news story to a close. (1-2 minutes)

Hi guys!!! Is this working?

Autumn, also testing.

Hey guys!  Welcome to our new Christian Worldview blog!  I think this blog will be a great tool to help us with our project!  We can post ideas, comments, or anything that we want to share about the project.