For the Film Final, you will choose one of the following projects. You must have the topic approved by me before you begin.

#1 - Compare or Contrast a novel or short story to it's film version. 
#2 - Script, film and edit a short Silent Film in the tradition of the early
       Twenties.
  • Must be in Black and White
  • Must utilize a lower frame rate
  • Must include music representative of the film era
  • A phone app like 8mm is fine for shooting in the look of the era
  • You can also use a camera and edit it in school or with an editing app
  • EXAMPLE - The Doll
#3 - Complete a full personal review of a film using the Film Element Wheel.
#4 - Create a Sutori timeline on a specific film genre or film history element.
 #5 - Build a functional Zoetrope and film strip.
       #6 - Script, film and edit a short animated scene.
#7 - Choose an extended scene or scenes from a film. Analyze the scenes
        with a scripted voice over. Use the NY Times Anatomy of a Scene as a
​        template.
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#8 - Script, shoot and edit a full film sequence, using as many technical and
​       theme elements as possible. (For example - Mis en Scene)
  • Use your cell phone or a camera to acquire the footage
  • Use a phone app or dedicated editor to edit the footage (ie weVideo, Magisto , Imovie etc)
  • The sequence should include a few scenes and several shots (One shot sequences will not be accepted)
  • Create a two column script before shooting. 
  • ​Use accepted film vocabulary and shot descriptions. (ie Medium Shot, Zoom, Pan, Cut To etc)
  • ​Save your video in the mp4 format.
#9 - Recreate a film scene by re-shooting it shot by shot. (must include a
​       written description of the shots and action)
  • Use your cell phone or a camera to acquire the footage
  • Use a phone app or dedicated editor to edit the footage (ie weVideo, Magisto , Imovie etc)
  • The sequence should include a few scenes and several shots (One shot sequences will not be accepted)
  • Create a two column script before shooting. 
  • ​LInk the original film scene you are reproducing. 
  • ​Use accepted film vocabulary and shot descriptions. (ie Medium Shot, Zoom, Pan, Cut To etc)
  • ​Save your video in the mp4 format.
#10 - Create a mini documentary in one of the three styles - on the origins of
​         an everyday object. 
  • Use your cell phone or a camera to acquire the footage
  • Use a phone app or dedicated editor to edit the footage (ie weVideo, Magisto , Imovie etc)
  • The sequence should include a few scenes and several shots (One shot sequences will not be accepted)
  • Create a two column script before shooting. 
  • ​Use accepted film vocabulary and shot descriptions. (ie Medium Shot, Zoom, Pan, Cut To etc)
  • ​Save your video in the mp4 format.

List of Film Resources