University of Maryland, College Park ADVANCED DIGITAL IMAGING ARTT 489i Instructor: Naré Ratnapala E. Mail: nare@umd.edu Course Description: This course focuses on video production. Aesthetics, theory and practical aspects are examined in the context of creating a short movie/ documentary. Students will learn principles of pre production, production and post production. Course Goal: The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to the principles of movie making as an art form and develop necessary skills. The fundamentals of developing a script, story board, camera techniques, lighting, audio and special effects will be explored along with editing and other aspects of the movie. Students will examine various aspects from pre production to post production. During the semester many examples will be shown and hands on demonstrations will be conducted. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Identify various stages of movie making. 2. Become familiar with using a camera, audio recording and editing. 3. Demonstrate the principles of story boarding and communicating with actors and crew. 4. Formulate strategies in the planning and development of shooting various scenes. 5. Ascertain a higher level of skill and critical thinking by doing multiple takes. 6. Produce a short movie for screening in various formats. Out of class time will be needed to complete assignments. Be advised on open lab hours. Also, computers at other locations can be used. Please note some may not have the same capabilities and software as the computers in this lab. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all classes and ready to start at the beginning of class period. More than 3 absences may drop a grade and more than 5 absences may receive a failing grade. During the critiques and discussions students are required to participate. Grading: Evaluation is based on successful completion of set goals and presentation, Students must complete all set goals. Two grades, a mid-term grade and a final grade will be given. Final grade will be based on the following basis Proposal, Script, and Storyboard 20% Class Participation 10% Midterm Presentation 30% Completion of set goals 40% Recommended Texts The Five C's of Cinematography by Joseph V. Mascelli Film directing Shot by Shot visualizing from concept to screen by Steven D. Katz Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting by Robert Mckee Software Manuals and Class Handouts. Websites Screenwriting Software Other useful links: Film Directing Tips, Film Making Articles and Online Resources for the Independent Filmmaker Screenwriting.info The Script Lab Writers Store What's the cheapest way to make a movie? ABCs of No Buget Film Making. Peter Broderick's site Supplies o 2 Recordable DVDs o Storage devices such as USB and Fire Wire drives etc. o Sketch pad (approx. 11" x 8") o Two packs of index cards Video cameras and audio recording equipment can be borrowed from school.

Calendar
Week 1.	Course content, Assignment given Project Description
Week 2-4	Develop and submit the script and storyboard for the movie. In class lectures and discussions on developing a script and storyboard. Examples will be shown. Useful links for script writing.
Week 5 - 9.	Harold Michelsons's Storyboard for The Graduate Shooting video and recording audio. In class lecture and discussion on use of camera, filming techniques and various other aspects of production.
Week 10.	Midterm Presentation - Students will present their video and audio material.
Week 9 -13	Editing video, audio and developing special effects. In class lecture and demonstration on use of video and audio editing software and special effects
Week 14.	Final Critique
Week 15	Record the final project on to a DVD. Final Presentation.