STUDENT FILM MAKING |
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Nearly everyone now has access to a smart phone or iPad with the ability to take video and create films. Learning to do this is a great skill to develop and on this page we are showcasing films that students create.
The first part of film making involves creating a story board that shows how the film will be shot and what dialogue will be spoken. The director / videographer uses this story board to explain to their cast what actions to undertake and what to say in each scene.
To encourage filmmaking in 2025, we are encouraging students to enter into a 'FILM CHALLENGE' on a regular basis.
Students can shoot a film at home or school and submit it for the director / filmer to win a $20 prize!
The first part of film making involves creating a story board that shows how the film will be shot and what dialogue will be spoken. The director / videographer uses this story board to explain to their cast what actions to undertake and what to say in each scene.
To encourage filmmaking in 2025, we are encouraging students to enter into a 'FILM CHALLENGE' on a regular basis.
Students can shoot a film at home or school and submit it for the director / filmer to win a $20 prize!
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The winner of the 'FEBRUARY FILM CHALLENGE' was
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'MAY FILM CHALLENGE'. (Winner Announced 6th June)
Theme - Solving a Problem
Shoot your own original film that runs for no longer than 3 minutes. Your movie should present and solve a problem.
You can shoot the film at school during recess or lunch or at home with friends and or family, but you must be the persons filming it to win the prize.
Before starting to film at school see Mr Hansen to:
- Have your storyboard checked and get support to design one
- organise a quiet place to do the filming
- get an iPad to use.
The winning movie will have:
1. Good sound because it is filmed close up and/or the actors speak loudly and/ or the chosen location is quiet
2. A wide variety of shots, close ups, medium shots, long shots
3. Acting that makes the characters interesting
4. Editing so that the scenes flow well
5. Dialogue that makes the story very understandable.
Theme - Solving a Problem
Shoot your own original film that runs for no longer than 3 minutes. Your movie should present and solve a problem.
You can shoot the film at school during recess or lunch or at home with friends and or family, but you must be the persons filming it to win the prize.
Before starting to film at school see Mr Hansen to:
- Have your storyboard checked and get support to design one
- organise a quiet place to do the filming
- get an iPad to use.
The winning movie will have:
1. Good sound because it is filmed close up and/or the actors speak loudly and/ or the chosen location is quiet
2. A wide variety of shots, close ups, medium shots, long shots
3. Acting that makes the characters interesting
4. Editing so that the scenes flow well
5. Dialogue that makes the story very understandable.
May Film Challenge
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2025
Example films by Room 8 students based on this storyboard about a stolen computer mouse.
Example films by Room 8 students based on this storyboard about a stolen computer mouse.
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What is the difference between one angle and multi angle filming?.
One angle filming has the camera stay still for the whole of the scene. It is usually a long or medium shot.
Multi-angle filming has the camera continually changing position to capture a range of different view points. This includes long shots, medium shots and closeups. The film is a lot more interesting and the actors do not have to remember big sections of dialogue. They can just deliver a little bit of dialogue at a time.
The film 'Don't Lose My Pencil' was shot twice using the different techniques.
Which one do you prefer?
Multi-angle filming has the camera continually changing position to capture a range of different view points. This includes long shots, medium shots and closeups. The film is a lot more interesting and the actors do not have to remember big sections of dialogue. They can just deliver a little bit of dialogue at a time.
The film 'Don't Lose My Pencil' was shot twice using the different techniques.
Which one do you prefer?
Changing angles to record dialogue.
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February Film Challenge Entries
Entry 1.2 min
Does Honesty Pay? Team Members: Director - Harper G Extra Filmers - Arrym - Ella S Actors: Dishonest person - Olive Honest Person - Rin |
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Entry 2.2 min
Honesty Is the Best Policy. Team Members Director: Pari Actors: Honest Kid - Myah Bad Kid - Jithmi |
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Entry 32 min
Honest Always Pays Actors Dishonest Girl - Lia Honest Girl - Mabel |
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Entry 4
Wallet Worries
2 min Edited by Ashton Filmed by Ashton and Noah Actors: Honest Person - Aaron Dishonest Person - Noah Person who lost wallet - Ashton Wallet Worries
Version 2 THE WINNER!
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Entry 6Dancing Demons
Filmed and edited by Archie W. Actors Sad Kid - Iasonas Helpful Friend - Rory Film Crew Member - William |
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Entry 7Are Sticks
Really Dangerous? Filmed and Edited by Stelios Perperidis Naughty Kid - Iasonas Perperidis Good Kid - Hamieson Robbins Injured Kid - Hector Hann |
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Entry 8Seeking Help
Filmed by: Marlee Edited by: Jesirae Actors: Zara Tiana Isla Jesirae |
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Entry 9Picky Pineapple
Filmed by Ekas Panjeta Actors Tania Maryam Extras Aradhya Kimberly |
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Student Stories filmed by Adults
Some students in the JP come up with great scripts for films that they want to act in but can't film.
In this situation they have an adult do the videoing but then teach them the editing process.
In this situation they have an adult do the videoing but then teach them the editing process.
The Haunted PlaygroundStory by: Isaac and Mason
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The TrumpetA Story by: Archie M.
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