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Filmmaking Guide ActivityFilmmaking Guide Activity
Publisher
Into Films
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2nd - 6th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
21 days
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Filmmaking Guide

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Pixar, DreamWorks, Disney Studios. Prepare your primary graders to become the next generation of film makers with a guide that encourages kids to explore the possibilities of script writing, lighting, sound, editing, and post production activities. 

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Concepts

film making

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Have film makers premier their films at Parent Night

Classroom Considerations

  • Considerable specialized equipment is required; therefore preview the requirements before launching into this unit

Pros

  • The 19-page packet includes an introduction to filmmaking, warm-up activities, film vocabulary and equipment lists, lessons on the filmmaking process, and information about film contests appropriate for elementary film makers

Cons

  • None

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