Workshop outline
This is the workshop structure that was used for the Pasifika Hotshots workshops.
Page links: Day one | Day two | Day three | Two weeks later
Day one
8.50 – 9.20 (30 minutes)
Introduction
Outline of the workshop
Warm-up exercises
Handouts/written materials: nametags
9.20 – 9.55 (45 minutes)
Turangawaewae
Short film and discussion.
Handouts/written materials: none
9.55 – 10.15 (20 minutes)
Outline of film making process
Outline of pre-production, production and post-production so the students can move into the scripting part of the workshop with an idea of the parameters they're working within.
Handouts/written materials: the video making process; glossary of terms
10.30 – 11.10 (40 minutes)
Scripting/Storytelling
What story do we want to tell? What do we need to consider when creating our story? For example, locations, props, interviewee availability, weather etc.
Split into two teams and go away to create a script outline with support from facilitators and teachers.
Handouts/written materials: documentary notes; drama notes; drama script outlines (a) and (b); documentary script outlines (a) and (b)
11.10 – 11.30 Interval
11.30 – 12.30 (60 minutes)
Scripting/Storytelling continued
Handouts/written materials: documentary notes; drama notes; drama script outlines (a) and (b); documentary script outlines (a) and (b)
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch
1.30 – 2.30 (60 minutes)
Guest Speaker
Handouts/written materials: To be confirmed
2.30 – 3.00 (30 minutes)
Scripting/Storytelling cont.
Handouts/written materials: documentary notes; drama notes; drama script outlines (a) and (b); documentary script outlines (a) and (b)
3.00 – 3.30 (30 minutes)
Pre-production/Wrap
Role selection. A quick look at what the next day holds. Now is also the time for students to think about props or materials they may want to bring from home for filming the next day.
Handouts/written materials: video roles; shot list
Day two
8.50 – 9.20 (30 minutes)
Camera/Screen language session
A brief introduction to screen language. Teams work together to act out and film examples of screen direction and 'line crosses'.
Handouts/written materials: screen language; camera notes
9.20 – 12.30 (190 minutes with 20 minute break)
Pre-production planning/filming
Discussion on what is pre-production. Groups split away to work on pre-production for their stories. (Storyboard, shot listing, recce, contacting talent, equipment, props, wardrobe, music etc.) Filming begins.
Handouts/written materials: pre-production checklist; call sheet; shot list
12.30 – 1.30 Lunch
1.30 – 3.30 (120 minutes)
Filming
Day three
8.50 – 12.30 (with interval 11.10 - 11.30)
Editing
Outline of editing process. Demonstration of 'raw field footage' and end edited product. Groups work to create assemble edit. Discussion. Write up 'Plan of Attack' and set some goals in place for following two weeks.
Handouts/written materials: post-production notes
Two weeks later
Screening and debrief
This session is about looking at the edited video to date and deciding if it needs tweaking or is indeed an end product.
What worked well for the teams? What would they do differently? What did they find difficult? What do they feel they have gained form the experience?