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Paper Works

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Activity - Paper Sliding/"Paper Works" style (40 minutes)

     Brainchild of  Common Craft Video Production

 

Example by Jennifer Nicholson. 

 

Make an Ad for AVID

  • Recruit students for next year
  • Use your imagination as long as you can use the props we've provided

 

Video Preproduction (25 minutes)

  1. Look through the props to get ideas.

  2. Make a quick storyboard of your video.

  3. Write your script. Keep your script no longer than 1-2 minutes. 

  4. Cut out your props and selectively add a little color or bold lines.

  5. Set up your shooting area by taping down background paper and finding placement for camera.

  6. Practice reading your script with expression and rehearse your paper moves


 

Tips to Consider

  1. Camera height - suspend camera from something over the table if possible and shoot down at the table.
  2. Tripod - a gripping tripod may be useful for suspending the camera.
  3. Framing - avoid getting the edges outside of your background paper as it looks tacky. 
  4. Practice, practice, practice - Script should be read with expression, movements of props/paper should be smooth without delays.
  5. Artwork - clean, simple artwork with bold black outlines and selective use of color can make or break your final product.
  6. Shadows - watch for shadows and consider using an extra light source. Check out this CommonCraft Blog entry with pictures of their video studio and use four halogen lights!
  7. See CommonCraft Blog entry with shots of Lee Lefever's work for more tips and information.

 

Video Production (15 minutes)

  1. Try to minimize editing by filming in just a couple shots.
  2. Have fun! 

 

Additional Paperworks Resources & Examples

 

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