The final project is a linear video presentation, 30 seconds long, that integrates the audio, animation, and graphics assignments you have done over the course of the semester (but not the self portrait, character design, or storyboard). It's the realization of your research and design work, with the goal of telling an engaging story to the target audience you have identified.
To review student videos from previous semesters, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZQu5q_N_k
Like any good story, it should have a consistent theme and solid narrative structure. It should include a title and credits. The video editing should be multilayered so that the presentation is rich in texture and depth. Synchronizing the various media elements is key to the pacing and dramatic effect of the project.
The video should make use of transitions between scenes, varying camera views, and possibly other effects (such as a travelling matte). When the video is rendered (mp4) it should be uploaded to your project web site and the URL should be emailed to intromm@cs.stonybrook.edu with "Video" in the subject line.
Final documentation on Google drive, shared with intromm@cs.stonybrook.edu (in addition to your project web site):
1) Source and rendered file for each assignment.
Self-portrait (psd or xcf, and png)
Character sheet (psd or xcf, and png)
Storyboard (psd, xcf, or comic, and png)
Audio (aup and related folder, or band, and mp3)
3d model (blend and related folder, and png)
Video (blend and related folder, and mp4)
2) Final project video (high quality rendering)
3) ReadMe file - should contain the URL for the project documentation, and any other notes you want to include, such as calling out updates you made to your assignments after getting feedback.
Rubric:
1. Followed instructions - a rendered mp4 video was uploaded to the project web site (typically 720 X 480, mp4)
2. The video has a title screen and credits at the end.
3. Transitions are used between scenes.
4. Audio, graphics, and animation are synchronized for optimal narrative effect.
5. Typography is appropriate for the narrative theme, and is legible.
6. The audio track volume levels are optimal for storytelling.
7. Contrast and saturation of the video are appropriate for the theme.
8. The video does not have dead air space or video artifacts.
9. The video is appropriate thematically for the target audience.
10. Good technical execution overall.
That's 10 criteria, or approximately 1 point each (10 points total).