21st Century Lesson:

Grade: 12 Subject: Multimedia

Driving Question: How can I create and edit a short video that incorporates different vantage
point video clips of one scene, together?

Curriculum Outcomes:

-Identify the elements of successful narrative and its translation to the screen

-Participate in the process of viewing and shooting short films

-Interact with sensitivity to and respect for their work and that of other team members

-Manipulate ideas, tools, and materials in expressing their understanding

-Demonstrate a working knowledge of the editing process

-Demonstrate basic technical abilities with camera, sound, lighting, and editing

Expected Time: 2 hours

Resource: LED projector, personal device, PC computer, video camera, tripods, editing Software

Lesson Procedure 21st century skills

Teacher does (I Do): find, validate
The purpose of this exercise is to give students experience in remember, understand
filming scenes from multiple perspectives and angles, and editing collaborate, communicate
these vantage shots together so that the action flows, uninterrupted,
analyze, synthesize
and creates the illusion that the camera is moving but the action
only happens once. critical thinking
evaluate, leverage
Discuss how the camera acts as the eyes for the viewer. create, publish
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Explain how, with conscientious filming and editing, the camera
can move around the action of a scene in order to allow the viewer
to see what needs to be seen in order to better understand what is
happening and create the overall mood.
Camera movement and shots also help keep the viewer interested.
Review viewpoints of narration as it is used in storytelling. Ie. First
person, second person, third person.
Point of View Notes

Brain storm as to how the camera can create these viewpoints.

Do a demonstration of a situation, ie opening a door and walking
through, while discussing camera position in relation to desired
viewpoint.
Review the different shots that have been practiced to date.
Show screen cast illustrating the steps and process involved in
filming a simple action from 3(minimal) different vantage points,
then editing the footage using pieces of each, to create a video
where the camera moves but the action happens only once.

Vantage Point Exercise Tutorial

Student Vantage Exercise Examples

Explain the importance of paying attention to detail when splicing

the film clips together. Ie. Which hand opens the door, how open is
the door.

Pass out and explain Lesson Sheet

Vantage Exercise Student Sheet

Exercise: Work in groups of 2 or 3

Each student creates their own video based on one of the following
options:
1. Person walking through doorway.
2. Person picking up an object.
3. Person encountering another person.
4. Person writing a note.
5. Own choice or variation. Must be approved by teacher.
Note: Each person in group must choose a different option from
list.
Using only one camera, shoot a simple action in its entirety, from 3
(minimal) different vantage points.
Edit the clips together using some of each film, so that the action
appears to only happen once while the camera appears to move.
Make sure that you include all the original raw footage at the end
of exercise. Create a title for the video, and include credits at the
end to recognize participants.
Individual student work (You Do): find, validate
remember, understand
Vantage Point Exercise: collaborate, communicate
analyze, synthesize
Time: 2 classes critical thinking
Film length: 30 seconds minimal
evaluate, leverage
Work in groups of 2 or 3 create, publish
citizenship
Each student creates their own video based on one of the following
options:
1. Person walking through doorway.
2. Person picking up an object.
3. Person encountering another person.
4. Person writing a note.
5. Own choice or variation. Must be approved by teacher.

Note: Each person in group must choose a different option

from list.

Try to come up with an original solution to your chosen option.

Using only one camera, shoot a simple action in its entirety, from 3
(minimal) different vantage points.

Edit the clips together using some of each film, so that the action
appears to only happen once while the camera appears to move.

Make sure that you include all the original raw footage at the end
of exercise. Create a title for the video, and include credits at the
end to recognize participants.

Group work (We Do): find, validate

remember, understand
See above lesson collaborate, communicate
analyze, synthesize
Students work in groups of 2 or 3
critical thinking
Students help each other by participating as actors in each
evaluate, leverage
others video. create, publish
Students can help brainstorm each others idea Citizenship

Class share (We Share): find, validate

remember, understand
Review and discuss results through class viewing of projects on collaborate, communicate
LED projector. analyze, synthesize
critical thinking
evaluate, leverage
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Lesson Wrap Up: See above

Differentiation/Modification/Enrichment:
Students are encouraged to challenge themselves with more complex and original solutions.

Teacher spends time with individuals and groups as needed to discuss ideas and approaches.

Students help each other.

Teacher helps students with limiting challenges to brainstorm realistic and/or alternative
solutions that will still meet the set objectives.

Teacher spends one on one time with students who need extra help, paying careful attention to
give full control of project decisions to the student.

Assistance will be arranged to help set up such things as tripods, and camera as needed. Assistance
can also be given in helping students choose best editing tools and programs suited to their
individual needs. Ie ipad vs camera, i-movie vs moviemaker, mouse vs tablet.

Assessment: Rubrics and checklists

This project will be evaluated on the following criteria

Individual clips- minimum 3 vantage points of scene in their entirety 3

Editing- Continuity 3
- Clarity of action 3
- Appropriateness of video and audio 2
- Originality 1
- Use of time 5
- Title and credits 2
Total 19

Collaboration Rubric
Critical Thinking Rubric
Presentation Rubric