ARTS 386/586
     Instructor: Kristen Palana
     Email: palanak@wpunj.edu

Essentials:

Spring 2005 Syllabus
Spring 2005 Projects

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Helpful Links: (New links will be added throughout the semester.)

Project #1 Links: (Using stills, sound, jump cuts, and transitions to make movies.) Clips from The Civil War by Ken Burns -The Emmy-winning Series. Aquaman Shockwave Movie- By WPUNJ Student, Jimmy Vincenti. Batman Flash Movie -By WPUNJ Student, John Bakalian Project #2 -Part 1 Links: (Camera angles, shots and cinematography) General Camera and Shooting Reference Camera Shots - explanation of wide shot, over the shoulder shot etc.and their uses. Camera Angles - explanation of the camera angles and how they may be used. Camera Movement - explanation of pan, tilt, zoom, and suggestions on when to use them. 3 Point Lighting -How to light your subject the "right" way. (With equipment, that is...) Argument against 3 Point Lighting -The other side of the story. Lighting for Students -I recommend you go by this one in most cases. Sound Links: Flash Kit -FREE Royalty-Free Music Loops and Sound Effects IAMusic.com-CHEAP Royalty-Free Music Loops (longer lengths) Motion Graphics Extensive Motion Graphics Resource Links -Look no further. More Motion Graphics Resources -from Media Literary Review Motion Graphics Examples -From Cybermotion, a studio based in LA. Saul Bass' Website -Check out the work of the FIRST Motion Graphics Artist.

More Sites to look at:

Rosebud -A resource for film students and movie buffs.
Animation World Network
Siggraph
Dia
Leonardo
Media Lab
Rhizome

Get a Job Working on a Film or Video:

AIVF.org
IFP.org
ShootingPeople.com
mandy.com
maslowmedia.com
craigslist.com
backstage.com (actors)

Unofficial WPU Web Portal:

Art job postings, rideshares, events, stuff for sale, polls, etc... Go there!