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How do I use LEGO Studios with small or large groups?
You can produce a film with one or many people. The Favorite Things activity describes
how to organize a movie project for a group of 10-12 students with one computer and one
camera. Of course, one camera and computer is not optimal for a large group. It is better
to have one camera and computer for each group of 2-4 students.
For any group project, the subject and type of film are important considerations.
The Favorite Things example requires less complex editing so the time spent at the
computer is less. Also, each person in the group has a variety of roles: operating
the camera, using the software, organizing the set, performing on-camera, and taking
part in the editing.
You can also organize a large group project as a real film production company might do:
you can assign roles, each person performing a certain task or role throughout the entire
moviemaking project. These roles can include:
· Director (can be an individual or team): Responsible for the concept and movie as
a whole. Makes decisions about the final script, works with the actors and special
effects crew to get the performances and effects he or she wants to make the script
come to life.
· Producer (can be an individual or team): Manages the organization that is going to
distribute the film. (This job relates to funding in the real world!) Basically,
the Producer helps the director with the organization required to get the movie made.
In the classroom, this person could look at options for when and where to show the
movie, create an advertising campaign for the movie, make arrangements to post
the movie on a Web site when the movie is finished.
· Scriptwriter
· Music Director
· Location Scout
· Art Director: Makes decision about the style of the movie,
e.g. the set colors, title fonts.
· Set Designers and Crew
· Costume Designers
· Lighting Designer and Crew
· Camera Crew
· Actors
· Editors
· Sound Effects Specialists (Foley Artists)
One person can perform more than one job. For example, the scriptwriters are
"unemployed" during the production and post-production phases so they could also
participate as actors or as part of the camera or editing crews.
