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Report

Remember to be specifi c in evaluating the work that you accomplished and in

describing the motion pictures you have helped to create. Avoid generalizations

and reliance on adjectives when discussing the projects. Use this writing to

progress in your skills and to share a self-evaluation of your work.

A. Collaborative Work – Write a minimum of two paragraphs describing

your work on this project (and class activities, if appropriate). Comment

on the process of creating this video. Please note the following:

1. Your position and all that you did. If you were a director or
   editor on a class activity, highlight this as well.


2. Requirements – Comment on your ability to complete the
   projects appropriately.
   a. Were you properly prepared?
   b. Did you complete the shots?
   c. Was the edit complete with all of the appropriate
   elements?


3. In what ways did the group work together eff ectively? What
   elements of the projects were possible through successful
   collaborative work? Give at least two examples.


4. How could you improve production or post-production for
   the next project? Give at least one concrete example of an
   action you can take.

B. Video Analysis – Write a minimum of one paragraph to evaluate

the sequences you shot and the work that your group accomplished.

Comment on the following elements:

1. Framing and camera movement


2. Pacing of shots


3. Juxtaposition of shots/cuts


4. Performances


5. Overall eff ectiveness of motion picture

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