Love it Kim! Your kids did a fantastic job from writing, acting, and to filming (using a variety of camera shots). I think this movie is well put together and the message is clear. Your kids sure showed integrity just by creating this movie.
Frank MaggiMar 15, 2010 9:57 AM
I, too, like the way your kids are seeing and thinking like filmmakers as they construct scenes. I also thought, for the most part, you got good, understandable dialog sound. Not easy to do, especially on a busy playground. I felt the pacing lagged a bit at times. if possible, as you move to a final cut, trim off every unnecessary frame you can. I'm impressed how you've found ways in a busy day to keep kids very actively involved in every step of the process.
terripriceMar 16, 2010 1:39 PM
I can't believe your kids do this every week! They plan out different shots and dialogue that really gets to the point-albeit a bit slowly in some parts as Frank pointed out. Don't you need a cute first grader in one of your movies?
Astrid MartinMar 18, 2010 8:28 PM
That was an impressive amount of work and scripting for those students to do each week. They seemed very comfortable with the whole process. I liked the development of the story and how the kids played it out in the scenario they chose. I would have liked to hear the bits and pieces of conversation that were masked by the playground. I could hear some parts very well. Great job.
Chuck NicholsMar 20, 2010 4:30 PM
Excellent job. I especially liked the part where the student stopped and looked right into the camera. Work on the transitions - voices were cut off at the end once or twice (and have the kids work with the teacher on her acting - she was a bit stiff!).
Our class demonstrated the Positive action word of the week. We weekly write scripts and film the word of the week. We edit in co-operative groups.
JoAnn Fox
Mar 13, 2010 8:59 AM
Love it Kim! Your kids did a fantastic job from writing, acting, and to filming (using a variety of camera shots). I think this movie is well put together and the message is clear. Your kids sure showed integrity just by creating this movie.
Frank Maggi
Mar 15, 2010 9:57 AM
I, too, like the way your kids are seeing and thinking like filmmakers as they construct scenes. I also thought, for the most part, you got good, understandable dialog sound. Not easy to do, especially on a busy playground. I felt the pacing lagged a bit at times. if possible, as you move to a final cut, trim off every unnecessary frame you can. I'm impressed how you've found ways in a busy day to keep kids very actively involved in every step of the process.
terriprice
Mar 16, 2010 1:39 PM
I can't believe your kids do this every week! They plan out different shots and dialogue that really gets to the point-albeit a bit slowly in some parts as Frank pointed out. Don't you need a cute first grader in one of your movies?
Astrid Martin
Mar 18, 2010 8:28 PM
That was an impressive amount of work and scripting for those students to do each week. They seemed very comfortable with the whole process. I liked the development of the story and how the kids played it out in the scenario they chose. I would have liked to hear the bits and pieces of conversation that were masked by the playground. I could hear some parts very well. Great job.
Chuck Nichols
Mar 20, 2010 4:30 PM
Excellent job. I especially liked the part where the student stopped and looked right into the camera. Work on the transitions - voices were cut off at the end once or twice (and have the kids work with the teacher on her acting - she was a bit stiff!).