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VIDEO TO LEARN
SSDS Tech Workshop Series June 20-21, 2013

Most Important Focus of Movie Making

Its about telling a story!

Characteristics of audience(s) Purpose Persuade, ,demonstrate, entertain, inform, document, motivate, etc.) Style (formal, informal, didactic, interactive, etc.) Approach (Narrative, documentary, expository)

Steps in the Video-Making Process Pre-production

Storyboarding and preparing a script Project planningscouting, rehearsing, role assignments, etc. Scheduling--how long will each phase take? Locating and preparing, locations and props Permissions Gathering and preparing assets

Steps in the Video-Making Process Production

Lighting, sound & backgrounds Setting up shots, camera angles, etc. Shooting (filming) B-roll Transfer to computer and organize video clips

Steps in the Video-Making Process

Post-production
Editing video and sound Adding stills and other assets Titles, credits and transitions Prepare video for distribution

Workshop One: Storyboard & Shoot

1. Brainstorm how to tell the story creatively with your group 2. Storyboard at least 3 separate scenes 3. Assign roles and prep for filming 4. Shoot no more than five minutes of footage! 5. Return to library & turn in your cameras!

Tips for Shooting Video

Use a tripod or solid surface for camera Pan or move steadily & slowly Vary shots: (e.g., zoom, point of view, camera angle) Frame shots carefully (think quadrants) Be aware of lighting & backdrop Be aware of background noise Include lead and tail (3 sec.per)

Workshop 2: Transfer, Edit, Save, Show

Working in pairs 1. Transfer video from Flip camera to computer 2. Import video into Windows Movie Maker 3. Edit video (clips, b-roll, stills) 4. Add transitions 5. Add music 6. Add titles 7. Save video as .wmv file 8. Pass the popcorn & show your movie

Transfer video from camera to computer

Steps for Editing Video with MovieMaker

1. 2. 3. 4. Open MovieMaker Import or drag in clips Sequence clips Trim/edit clips

5. Cut in b-roll and still images 6. Create transitions 7. Add titles and credits 8. Add/align music and sounds

Save and Share Options

Save as a .wmv file to show on a PC Burn to a DVD Upload to YouTube Save to iTunes

Convert to another video format (e.g., .mov)

Workshop 3: Integrating Video in Curriculum

Is it worth it?

But its so much work..

Where do I start?

Multimedia teaches
(from Brainpop.com)

Video Integrates Multiple Media

Through moviemaking, students:

Hone their planning and organizational skills;

Become comfortable producing digital media;

Learn to tell a cohesive story to a target audience in a compelling way; Synthesize and analyze complex content and data; Practice research and technical skills; and Learn how academic subject matter applies to the real world

Considerations for Taking on Video Projects

Goals of the curriculum unit

Unique affordances of the medium

Primary skills you want students to develop Motivational factors Maturity & tech literacy of students Resources (time, money, space, equipment, etc.)

Managing a Video Project

Content rules Authenticity matters Roles: everyone contributes Work the phases of production Technology is the means, not the ends Performance = understanding Good enough productions

Managing a Video Project

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Teachers prepareGod laughs

Project Introduction
Frame the purpose and content focus Map out the project (review steps, expectations, timeline, criteria) Show examples of effective & less effective work Clarify expectations for collaboration, assignments, use of equipment Explain roles and assign

Pre-Production
Teams brainstorm, research, develop project concept proposals Create storyboards for scenes, scripts Scout locations, invite experts, etc. Rehearse actors if using them Gather props, sets, costumes: create location checklist Prepare equipment ( mics, lighting, cameras)

Production
Set up location, lighting, test sound Record scenes (review and re-record if needed) Shoot b-roll, gather still shots, prepare music & other sound Design titling, captioning, credits Label media containing video clips

Post-Production
Transfer all media assets to computer Create a movie from video, stills, music and other assets Create theme, transitions, titling to complete the movie Export movie to a playback format Have a film festival!

Managing a Video Project

Remember. Failures are part of the learning Equip kids to work as independently as possible Be rigorous about criteria for excellent work Discourage imitation/encourage voice You dont have to know everything to do this