the classroom interpretation of the book "The Dot & the Line"
Our 8th graders started on the final process: post-production editing. We have several computer stations with the collection of footage shot throughout all of our classes thus far, ready to be put together by students in these classes. Everyone will complete their edits next week. Other groups also chose to work on title screen animation. We had many who were getting quite creative, not only with the camera but also how they arranged letters/props on screen.
We got back to work this week after our time off from spring break. Some of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade classes got their first hands on experience with the cameras. We also continued making our title screens, in which students animated letters and captured each movement through the computer connected to the camera.
A few of the title screens, all done by students in class last week.
Here is a look at some of the first recordings of the live-action portion of the film. Little did we know we have some great actors in each of the classes. Check out those Dot, Line, and Squiggle costumes!
Some photos from our classes last week. We worked on some of the audio recording that will be used in the narrative portion of our film. Students were able to speak on screen, as well as take part in the recording, learning to use the combination of camera and sound recording equipment.
Our Kindergarten classes have been working on sound effects, coming up with their own sounds for the Dot, Line, and Squiggle, as well as a few general background loops
We have also started sound recording. Above, students read lines that will be the narrative to the film.
A look at what went into making the squiggle costume.
We began the second week of our film project with classes today. In every class, there has been a variety of things going on, just as would be happening on a real film set. Production is in full swing, as each class have been getting 1-2 shots per period. If we remember from the presentation last week, it takes a whole day to get roughly 30 seconds of footage. Since we’re only doing production class by class, each group is looking to get 3-5 seconds of shots in the final movie. If you also recall, we are using the Stop-Motion Animation technique. We take about 50 pictures per shot, and then play it back in about 2 seconds. I’ve heard responses such as “amazing” and “its like magic” after seeing the images put together.
POV shot of the Line walking through wallway
