Feature package

Project Overview:

• This is a 3-week video project for teams of up to 3 students (everyone plans and shoots).
• The final video must be under 4 minutes long.

Important Rules:

• Do not film anything until a producer approves your plan.
• Save your video footage in 2 places on the same day.
• If a task is not checked off in Basecamp, it is not done.

Timeline Overview:

• Week 1: Plan your video and get it approved first.
• Week 2: Shoot your video (b-roll) and write your script.
• Week 3: Edit your video and turn in a draft on Friday.
• Tuesday: Final video is due at the end of class.
• Thursday: The video airs on the next show.

Steps to Make Your Feature Video:

Week 1 (Plan & Get Approved):

• Find the Focus: Pick a topic with 2 or more sources. Do not interview your friends.
• Plan + Questions: Write 21 questions for your main person. Make a list of action shots you want to film.
• Get Approved: Submit your plan on the Feature form. Fix anything the reviewers ask you to change before you start filming.

Week 2 (Shoot & Write):

• Interview: Film interviews in a quiet spot using a tripod at eye level.
• Shoot B-Roll: Film extra action shots (wide, medium, tight) and hold each shot for 10 seconds.
• Write + VO: Pick the best 8-12 seconds from your interviews. Record your voice-over (VO) in a quiet room.

Week 3 (Edit & Turn In):

• Edit: Edit the audio first, then add your extra action shots (b-roll). Add name graphics (lower thirds) for everyone in the video.
• Final Check: Watch the video while looking at the grading rubric to make sure the audio is clear and everything is correct.
• Turn In Draft: Export your video as an .mp4 file under 4 minutes. Upload it to OneDrive and Basecamp on Friday.

Feedback & Final Steps:

• Feedback + Fix: The class will watch your video on Friday. You must fix any mistakes the class finds.
• Final Due: Resubmit the approved video on the Feature form by the end of class on Tuesday.It Airs: Your video airs on Thursday's show and is graded.