In creating a video project for school, you will need to follow these guidelines.

• The content of the video should be directly relevant to the assignment and to the class it is being prepared for.
• All scripted and filmed content must be teacher approved and be appropriate for school.
• Proper planning must occur before any filming can take place. See Assignments Below
• All filming must occur on the school grounds, unless permission is obtain well in advance of filming.
• Filming must not disrupt other classes and must demonstrate a respect for school property.
• Actions taken while filming must be safe and not harmful to students or property.
• If possible, all editing should be done on the same PC. If it is not possible, all materials to be edited should be saved on the "Video" folder in the "Eastserver".

Step 1: Treatment

A treatment is description of your proposed project and a reason for doing the project. It doesn't need to be very long (1/2 to 1 page long,) but it should give your reasons for choosing the project and also a few details about the project. It should also be an advertisement for your idea. It should try to make others excited about taking part in it.

Step 2: Script

Your script should include the complete story of your film. It should tell what will be on screen and what will be said by your actors or narrator. The script should also give direction to your actors. It should indicate whether they should be excited, calm, scared, etc. The script should also tell what will appear on screen in as much detail as possible.

Step 3: Storyboard

The storyboard will be your guide to filming. A good storyboard looks like a comic book of your film. It should help you to plan camera movement, cuts, reactions, and all different shots that will be in your film. It should also indicate where music and sound effects will be included. Click here for storyboard format.

Step 4: Callsheet

This is the last step before filming. A callsheet will be your schedule for filming. List each shot that you will be using and which actors will be needed for the shots. It should also list needed props and equipment.

Step 5: Production

All filming is to take place on school grounds and during school hours unless cleared with your teacher. Filming must not disrupt other classes and must be safe and respectful of school property. Shooting should try to follow script, storyboard, and callsheet as closely as possible, but if you have a better idea for a shot don't be afraid to change things if you need to.

Step 6: Editing

Use iMovie or Final Cut Express to shape your film.

• Your job at this point is to create coherent story with the resources you have.
• In most cases, the film needs to get its point across fairly quickly. Beware of using unnecessary footage and be careful to keep the narrative moving along.
• All music, sound effects and visual effects need to serve your narrative and should be used sparingly.

Step 7: The Premiere