Your Name _______________________________

For your last and best project you are to produce a "how-to" video. This could be a mini-version from anything like "This Old House" or "Last Chance Garage" or "Pimp My Ride" to "Martha Stewart Living." Your show does NOT have to be overly detailed, but it should demonstrate all techniques you've learned. Pick a simple topic, and show us how to do something in 3 to 5 minutes. It could be anything as simple as: How to change spark plugs; How to make a pizza; How to fire a rifle; How to fish for bass; or even What to look for when collecting Yu-Gi-Oh cards.

Storyboard

You must plan out a storyboard for your project. You do not need an exact script, but must have some idea of what will be covered and what you will be explaining.

Title Graphic

Create a custom title graphic in Photoshop. This can be the name of your "show" or can simply explain what you are demonstrating. Put the graphic on top of a background pattern or a frame from your video. It cannot be against a solid color.

On-Camera Host

This can be you or a friend, but you need to have someone introducing your show and explaining what you are going to demonstrate. Much of the rest of the video can use a voiceover as you demonstrate something, but you must have a part where someone is on camera.

Product Shot

You must have at least one shot where you zoom in to a tight closeup of the product or whatever you're working with. If you have only a still photo, zoom in using the Ken Burns effect, otherwise do an actual zoom.

Shot Variety

The rest of your video must demonstrate a variety of shots which can used, including a long shot and medium shot as well as panning. The greater the variety, the better your grade.

Tracking Shot

Extra credit for using a tracking shot or dolly shot.

Transitions

You must have at least two different transitions in your video.

Voiceover/Narration

The remainder of the project may use a voiceover if you'd like, or you can simply tape you or your host demonstrating your "how-to" info. But you must explain in the audio track what is going on.

Subtitles

As you explain what is going on, using subtitles to label things. However, you may NOT use only subtitles to identify things - the audio track must explain what you are demonstrating. You must have at least three subtitles.

Music

Add suitable background music - however, remember this is not a music video, and the music should not distract from what is being explained.

Credits

Give yourself credit at the end of the project