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Digital Video (4 credit hours) Spring 2003 ENTC4957/5957-001
Digital Media Center, Rm. #195 Instructor: Primus Tillman
Instructor contact:
E-mail: tillman@mail.etsu.edu; 423.979-3154 Office hours: TBA: you are
encouraged to meet with me to discuss your projects. Course
Description Study covers file-based
digital video basics including compositing and a limited overview of the
motion production process. This overview covers pre-production,
storyboarding, audio/video capture, editing of raw content into multi-layered
final products, post-production processing of audio/video files for various
delivery scenarios and a review of historical motion picture production
compared with impact of recent technology innovations on the production
process. Course
Purpose This course is designed to
introduce students to the steps in the production process that occur just
before and just after the animation, modeling and rendering process. As such,
the course covers pre-production digital video design (storyboarding) and
creation (capture), multi-layer audio/video compositing (editing) and
preparation of digital movies files in various formats (delivery). Technical emphasis is
placed on compositing, multi-layer editing and delivery file processes for
DVD, web and other interactive media, embedded scene triggering for inclusion
in hypermedia. The primary software for this class will be Adobe After
Effects, Premiere and SofTVs Author tool. Creative thinking and
problem solving will be emphasized in the major projects. Students will be
expected to adhere to project deadlines and to participate in critiques in
order to learn to critically evaluate their work and their fellow students
work. Course
Objectives Upon successful completion
of the course, students will: • Understand digital
videos role in the production process, including compositing and multi-layer
editing to enhance the finished product • Understand digital
videos role in the delivery process, including various digital video file
formats and their specific applications • Understand the
basic theories of digital compositing, editing and delivery models and be
able to apply these techniques to actual productions. • Be familiar with
terminology related to the traditional motion picture production process,
including new terminology for digital video and digital compositing • Gain experience
with digital video compositing, multilayer editing and delivery file
preparation, including critique of own work and work of others • Gain awareness of
the diverse opportunities available within the digital video profession
through completion of various projects. Texts
& Materials Required • Text: Adobe Premier
6.5 Bible , • Text: Creating
Motion Graphics with After Effects (With CD-ROM) by , Sept 2, 2003 • Materials: DVD-R discs • Materials: Firewire
hard drive (at least 20GB / 7200RPM) • Materials: Mini-DV
camera and two mini-DV tapes Additional Resources • The Art and Science
of Digital Compositing ISBN: 0121339602 • The Digital
Filmmaking Handbook , • Digital Lighting
&: Rendering , (Editor) • The 5 Cs of
Cinematography • by Doug Kelly • Communication Arts
Magazine (available in the library) • - art exhibitions
at SIGGRAPH • - great tutorials,
tips, techniques • - great DV and film
information place • great starting
point for delivery file formats Grading
Scale A = 93-100, A- = 90-92 D+
= 67-69, D = 63-66, D- = 60-62 B+ = 87-89, B = 83-86, B-
= 80-82 F = below 60 C+ = 77-79, C = 73-76, C-
= 70-72 A = Exceptional work:
conceptually appropriate, demonstrates precise execution and strong creative
thought, follows instructions and turns assignments in on time. B = Work executed with few
errors, conceptually appropriate, demonstrates good creative thought, and
turned in on time. C = Average work, meets
minimum requirements. D = Below average work,
sloppy, instructions not followed. F = Failed to meet minimum
requirements of the assignment. Grading
Breakdown (Subject
to change if assignment schedule changes.) Final exam = 10% of
grade Quizzes = 15% Assignments = 60% of
grade
Mini-Assignments/Homework/Participation = 15% of grade Assignments
There will be 4 major
projects and several mini-assignments. The projects will be graded and
weighted according to their complexity. Quizzes
and Final Exam There will be quizzes. The
final exam is comprehensive. Make-up quizzes/exam will be given only at the
discretion of the instructor and only for excused absences. Attendance
and Course Participation 4 absences, including excused
and unexcused absences, will result in an automatic F. No exceptions. In
addition, every two unexcused absences will result in a letter grade
reduction. Absences will only be excused with prior notification and/or
documentation. It is important to attend
every class. Students are expected to participate in all critiques and active
participation in critiques will positively affect borderline grades. Much of
the required instruction will be in lectures and demonstrations and will not
be found in your books or handouts. If you miss a class, you - not the instructor - are
responsible for making sure you get any material you miss. Get with another
student to go over the material covered in your absence, or make an
appointment with your instructor. Deadlines
Project deadlines will be
strictly adhered to and work must be completed and ready to present before class on critique days.
There will be score penalties on any work not completed and turned in by the
deadline. If a project is late without an excused absence, the highest grade
that will be given is an 89. Any project turned in later than 1 week from
the due date will be given a 0. Lost digital files will
not be accepted as an excuse for missing or late assignments. You are
responsible for keeping back-up copies of all of your assignments until you
have received a grade for those assignments. Class
Policies • Cheating will
result in a 0 for the test/assignment and possible removal from class. This
includes plagiarism and copyright infringement. Use of material created by
someone other than yourself must be used only in accordance with classroom
assignment parameters and must meet copyright parameters • Computers located
in the labs are for educational purposes only; no net surfing, e-mail or
messaging during class unless necessary for project • No disruptive
behavior; leave cell phones on vibrate and use only for emergency • Students not
enrolled in class may not use lab without instructor permission Special
Accommodations Students with disabilities
should contact Disability Services to arrange for any special accommodations
that may be required. Please notify your instructor after contacting DS. Academic
Misconduct ETSU
Policy No. 3.13, October 1, 1979 "All students in
attendance at East Tennessee State University are expected to be honorable.
... Academic misconduct will be subject to disciplinary action. Any act of
dishonesty in academic work constitutes academic misconduct. This includes
plagiarism, the changing or falsifying of any academic documents or
materials, cheating, and the giving or receiving of unauthorized aid in test,
examinations, or other assigned school work. Penalties for academic
misconduct will vary with the seriousness of the offense and may include, but
are not limited to: a grade of "F" on the work in question, a grade
of "F" for the course, reprimand, probation, suspension, and
expulsion. For a second academic offense the penalty is permanent
expulsion." General
Outline of Topics (Subject
to change. If there is time, we will add a few more things to the schedule) Weeks 1-3: Syllabus, class
concept Introduction to Digital Video
and concept development. Introduction to lighting. Analog vs digital lighting
In class Assignment # 1and
2 due date critique TBA After Effects Weeks 4-6: Introduction to
Digital Compositing pipeline. The Team Basic Compositing Concepts Inputs Out Puts. In class Assignment # 3,
4and 5 Project #1: due date
critique TBA Design and animate a
finished composition. Assignment will be
graded on Design, difficulty of project creation, application mastery. Presentation Output
formats: Streaming Media within a
Web Design. Analog (mini DV tape and
VHS). Digitally Weeks 7-9: Introduction to
Digital Compositing and Digital Editing Introduction to Editing Projects Cameras and Camera
techniques Video Clips Rough Cuts/
Speed Weeks 7-9: Introduction to
Digital Compositing and Digital Editing Audio Transistions/effects Intermediate Compositing Effects Masking Time Shifting Tracking and Moving object
In class Assignment # 6,
7and 8 Project #2: Due date
critique TBA Design and animate a
finished composition. Assignment will be
graded on Design, difficulty of project creation, application mastery Presentation Output
formats: Streaming Media within a
Web Design. Analog (mini DV tape and
VHS). Digitally Weeks 10-12: Introduction
to Advance Digital Compositing and Digital Editing Digital Editing Superimpositing Understanding Triming Finishing Movie outputs Digital Compositing EFFECTS In class Assignment # 9and
10 Project #3 Due date
Critique TBA. Design and animate a
finished composition. Assignment will be
graded on Design, difficulty of project creation, application mastery Design a composition using
Photoshop. Design three, one and one
half minute movies (1:30.00) in Premiere. Import all movies, files
and compositions in After-Effects Presentation Output formats:
Analog (mini DV tape and
VHS). Streaming Media within a
Web Design. Digitally Week 13 16: Final project.
Delivery tools Streaming Multimedia Embedded triggers Wrapping it up Due date and Critique TBA.
Design and animate a finished
composition, stream output with embedded triggers Assignment will be
graded on Design, difficulty of project creation, application mastery Final Presentation Output
formats: Streaming Media within a
Web Design. Digitally Student
Data Sheet and Syllabus Receipt Spring
2003 Name: ______________________________________
ID#: _____________________ Address (incl. zip): ______________________________________________________
Work Phone: _____________
Home Phone: ______________ E-Mail______________ Emergency contact:
_____________________________________________________ Do you have previous
experience using Digital Video or Compositing (please be specific: work,
classes, type of work). ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
o I have never used
Premiere o I have never used AfterEffects o I have used Premiere
before. Which versions? o 6.6 o 6.0 o 5.1 o earlier o I have used AfterEffects
before. Which versions? o 5.5 o 5.0 o earlier My working knowledge of
Premiere 6 or 6.5 is: _________________________________ My working knowledge of
After Effects 5.5 is: __________________________________ Are there any special
requirements you need (students must
notify Disability Services of any special accommodations that may be required)
_____________________________ What interest do you have
in the digital video (circle all that apply): A course I have to get
through Capture Compositing Editing Audio Lighting Budgeting
Delivery/Transmission Streaming Hypermedia After graduation, what are
you most interested in doing in digital media (role / product): ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
What else would you like
the instructor to know: _______________________________ I, the undersigned, have
received the syllabus for this course: ________________________________________________________
Signature
Date Rules
and Guidelines for ALL Digital Media Center Labs Note:
Upon first offense of any of the following rules, a faculty member or
Graduate Assistant
may ask you to leave the building. Upon second offense, your lab ID will be revoked
resulting in a loss of after hours and weekend lab privileges. No food or drink in the
lab. No chewing tobacco or
tobacco products. Do not give out your ID
card or a password to log onto the machines. Put all your files in
F:/students/class#/your name. Any files in the wrong directory will be
deleted. The /temp directory will be deleted on Saturdays. Files in the
/students directory that are two weeks old will be cleared, so please back up all files you want to keep.
Note: This is subject to change by the lab system administrator. Students are prohibited
to install any software on any of the machines. Please do not change
desktop settings or screen savers. Please do not ever turn
a machine off. No pornographic or
sexually explicit material viewed in the lab, or loaded onto computers or
file server/sharing folders. Please promptly report
any problem to your professor, graduate assistant and/or write the problem on
the new problem report sheets taped to the top of each monitor. |