2. Here is a tutorial on how to stabilize shaky footage with motion tracker After Effects CS5.
http://after-effects.wonderhowto.com/how-to/smooth-out-shaky-video-footage-after-effects-cs5-364518/
& here is a link to some shaky footage from You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvPBdb1-V4Y
You can use Keep Vid to down load the footage
http://keepvid.com/
3. Choose three pieces of footage to correct and post them to your blog
4. Planning out your special effects is similar to planning for a movie shoot.
Links
Special effects supervisor description - http://getinmedia.com/careers/special-effects-supervisor
Bidding & Preproduction of visual effects - http://effectscorner.blogspot.com.au/2005/11/bidding-and-preproduction.html
How to create a shot list - http://www.steves-digicams.com/knowledge-center/how-tos/becoming-a-professional-photographer/pre-production-how-to-create-a-shot-list.html
Story board creator - http://www.storyboardthat.com/
Story board example - http://goanimate.com/video-maker-tips/what-is-a-storyboard-and-why-do-you-need-one/
Life of Pi - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aee2cbOh5kk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BrD_v5Vt70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRE1Ot1sLTc
Preproduction on your own production
Even if you're doing the visual effects for your own miniDV movie it's important to take advantage of preproduction. It's best if you do a simple sketch or storyboard of your shots. This doesn't have to be anything fancy, it's just to help you review what you're planning to do. When you've sketched it out it's easy to spot some potential problems you might not have thought about.
You'll have to figure out what techniques will be required for each shot. If you haven't done much of this before it's best to keep it simple because a simple shot well done is better than a complex shot poorly done. In most cases a locked off camera will make the shot easier to do. This means use the camera on a tripod and don't move it.
Also consider doing what the professionals do during pre-production. Test. If you have a video camera then try to shoot a simple version of your shot with people filling in for the actors. Step through the process of the shot with this test footage so you're clear about how the technique works. You don't need to finish the shot but this can help figure out how to best shoot the images and how much work will be required in post production. It may not cost you in money but it's important to understand the amount of time required. By doing a test you'll also gain a bit more experience so that your skills will be better for the actual shots..
Steps for pre production special effects
Brief - In this case your brief is to reproduce a visual special effect from a movie.
Brainstorm ideas - What special effect are you going to create and how are you going to create it?
Research or create a mood board - Research technologies, skills / tutorials, themes and designs.
Create a Storyboard - Story board your shots showing, framing, angles, movement and dialogue.
Identify the cast and crew - List how many cast/crew members you will need, record their job role, contact details, their availability, cost or needs.
Resources - List any props, backdrops, digital resources and equipment you will need.Location - Scout locations and take photos. Take into account time day, lighting and any authorization you may need.
Budget - How much will it cost? Even if yourself, your cast and crew are working for free, estimate the hours everybody will be spending on the project.
Schedule - When will it happen? When will it be finished? How long will it take? Break the process down into;
Planning Phase
Video Shoot
Post production
Include dates, dead lines, who and what you will need on each phase of the project.
Upload your preproduction plan to your blog by 9/9/13
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