Racism.+Stop+it!++Project

Our first project is to create an anti-racism video for the "Racism. Stop it!" contest. Deadline for submission is December 31. Check out the link for full contest details. Racism. Stop it! Contest


 * Message: "Don't be in the dark about racism..."**


 * Synopsis of Video:**
 * a group of youth are harassing another youth based on racial differences
 * a bystander bikes past and doesn't react
 * climax of group shoving youth to ground and walking away congratulating each other
 * the images rewind
 * the bystander bikes past and intervenes
 * positive resolution - stepping into the light


 * Storyboard:**




 * Characters:**
 * bystander/hero (a little older)
 * victim (a little younger)
 * 5 bullies (mix of sizes)


 * Cast:**
 * sign-up sheet across from main office (Carter and Jenna will put in announcements)
 * actors must be able to meet between the hours of 4 - 6:30 once or twice during the last two weeks of Nov.
 * 7 actors are needed
 * sign up deadline is Nov. 16th at 3:30


 * Setting:**
 * park across from school
 * sidewalk and street light in middle of park
 * dusk - dark


 * Props:**
 * bike (Bailey)
 * costume


 * Technical Components:**
 * Jaylyne's digital camcorder
 * MovieMaker?
 * Carter's SD card
 * music - Royalty free or own composition


 * Schedule For Task Completion:**
 * next meeting - Monday, Nov. 15 3:30 - 5pm
 * test out Jaylyne's camera
 * establish a storyboard - members come with one completed to share with the group
 * share results of music exploration:
 * Myna - []
 * JamStudio - []
 * Noteflight - []
 * To Do:
 * choose filming date - let Mrs. Katchin know
 * arrange actors - make sure they're signed up on the sheet
 * choose next meeting before film date to plan the details and assign roles - let Mrs. Katchin know
 * next meeting:

I Created a JayCut Account and it seems to be working well for editing out video
 * Schedule and Location for Shooting:**
 * shoot bike scenes before sunset
 * shoot the bullying under the street light
 * JayCut Movie Maker**
 * **Username- TechClubLHS**
 * **Password- techclub**


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 * Success! Our flv file has been converted! Choose the avi or wlmp files below to add finishing touches.**