Class+of+2012+directions

Music Industry: Directions and Deadlines

 * Every day: deductions from your budget according to what you've accomplished.
 * Every week: Don't forget to pay your rent!!
 * Bonus: $1000/week if every member in your group is in class every day
 * $500/week if you miss class //for a school trip// - You can earn the extra $500 by coming in to work on your project during study hall during the //same week//.

__Phase 1, Step 1, Audio Pre-Production (Due January 15th)__ 1. Give your company a name 2. Create a company logo 3. Decide on a style of music for your song 4. Choose a subject for your song
 * 5. Rename your group below (be sure the link to your group page still works) **
 * 6. Post your information on your group page.**

__Phase 1, Step 2, Audio Production (Due February 3rd)__ 1. Use Garage Band to create the music for your song. 2. Write the lyrics for your song 3. Record the lyrics for your song.

Song must be at least 1 minute long


 * Song writing (garage band and lyrics): $1000/class
 * Studio time (to record vocals or real instruments) $1500/class
 * Singers/instrumentalist from other groups - negotiable
 * USB Microphone for high quality audio. $ 300/day

__Phase 1, Step 3, Audio Post-Production (Due February 3rd)__ 1. Use Garage Band to adjust volume elves of each track to achieve balance. 2. Use garage band to adjust Pan

__Phase 2, Step 1, Video Pre-Production__ (Due February 12th) 1. Using the provided storyboards, plan your music video. Action = a brief description of the action taking place Music = part of the music in which the action will be taking place (measure # ex m1 - m4 //or// time ex. 0:00 - 8:09) Lighting = a brief description of the lighting to be used (natural lighting, spotlight, etc) Camera = a brief description of the camera angle to be used (straight shot, low shot, titled etc). Use the large box to sketch the action (this should be used to help with staging)

2. Secure venues for video shooting 3. Secure actors, camera, people etc (anyone outside of your group should be given a production schedule. You can post your schedule on your wiki page.)


 * Video planning = $1000/day

Phase 2, Step 2, Video Production (Due February 26th Using your story board as a reference, shoot the footage for your video. Remember, you do not have to shoot scenes in order. You can rearrange them later.

Video Recording $1000/day

Equipment rental Video Camera = $1000/day Tripod = $800/day Vidoe Tape = $50/day PowerChord for Charging = $50/day

Staff/Crew Videographer = $500/day Actors-main characters = $500/day Actors - extras = $100/day

__Phase 2, Step 3, Video Post-Production__ (Due March 10th) Import footage into iMovie Import audio into iMovie Cut and arrange clips to align with audio Add appropriate titles (Use music video title at end and beginning) Add appropriate transitions and effects

Final Editing = $1000/day

__Liner Notes__ (Due March 17th) Be sure to answer the following questions in complete sentences: __DVD Cover__ (Due March 17th) Design a cover for the DVD case (same size as a CD case) based on the theme the class decided on.
 * What was your inspiration for writing this song?
 * What style of music did you choose? Why did you choose this style of music? How does this style of music help you make your point?
 * What instruments did you use in your song? Why?
 * What were you trying to convey through your lyrics? What message do want to give to your audience?
 * Is there anything interesting about your group or its members you would like us to know?