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:
storyboard_1.jpg

storyboard_2.jpg

storyboard_3.jpg
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:

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

http://jaycut.com/
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