The following links will be useful to you in completing this WebQuest.

Pre-production Resources

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp006.htm
An Excellent site that talks about scripting, camera moves and camera angles (CU, MCU, LS) with a great diagram. It also defines abbreviations like POV, OS and VO.

http://theforce.net/theater/preproduction/story/script_nbutler.shtml
An article about the aesthetics of writing.

http://www.communicator.com/writaud.html
A good "tips" article about writing.

http://www.cybercollege.hm/tvp006.htm
Another good script writing tips article.

Production Resources

http://www.nb.net/~schaefer/tvprod.htm
Explains ENG shooting, Crew positions, and studio strategies.

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp001.htm
Explains crew positions with a good TV Production overview.

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp001-2.htm
More about crew positions and the 3 stages of production.

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp023.htm
The rule of thirds.

http://www.internetcampus.com/tvp005.htm
Talks about the script, B-Roll and Time Code.

http://www.studentbroadcasts.com
A list of the equipment you need when you go on a shoot.

http://www.power-of-lighting.com/article09.html
Lighting – deals with key lights and fill lights.

Post Production Resources

http://www.cybercollege.org/tvp056.htm
Explains linear and non-linear editing, insert and assemble editing.

Overall Production Resources

http://www.studentbroadcasts.com
Glossary of terms (such as lavaliere mic, pan, tilt, zoom).

http://www.web-assist.com/tvbook.html
Good overview material of the video production genre.

 

 

 

 This Web Quest was created as a class project for Northern Illinois University's Internet In Education Class (ETT590).  Feel free to use any part of this web quest for any purpose at any time.  Please forward any questions or comments to JPMcDunn@aol.com