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Your digital presence and digital video production

"Students draw on and strengthen their print based literacy skills when they engage in well-planned and coordinated video production projects."

 
Dr. Bruce Hutchison
Brock University

There can be outstanding opportunities provided for student learning through digital video production. This resource is intended to provide teacher support in planning and processing.



teacher prep

Planning

Digital Presence considerations

  • plan this video production activity as you would any other writing activity.
  • a good rule of thumb for allotted time is 60% on the actual planning process and 40% on the media application.
  • pre-screen the video production tool and its features.
  • if classroom registration on a website is required, do so well in advance of the video activity.
  • planning should be constructed with the program specifics (themes, characters, backgrounds, recordability, images etc) in mind.
  • prior to moving to the online work, demonstrate the tool with your class as a whole.
  • check the terms of use for each digital tool - the ownership of the video produced and child safety considerations.
  • see if controls are in place to address inappropriate content.
  • examine the privacy concerns for students in any online registration required.
  • look for classroom registration options, to manage FOIP concerns.
  • address copyright issues with regard to images, clips and other media that students wish to include in their own video production.
  • examine saving and posting requirements and/or policies in light of child privacy and safety.
  • become familiar with Creative Commons licensing.
video pre-production
step 1.

Storyboard the video

Storyboarding allows one to visualize and make final decisions for key frames before filming occurs. It is an important planning tool that provides a basic sketch of the story's flow.
step 2.

Gather equipment

DV Video Camera, Digital Camera with video capabilities, mobile video, tripods, lights, microphones, dollies – what options are there to gather what you require?
step 3.

Shoot the raw footage

Consider camera techniques; sound; lighting; composition; planning.
video production option 1: using software applications [such as Windows Movie Maker or Apple iMovie]
option 1. step 4.

Arrange and edit the video clips/add video clips

Students may import their own video clips to the application timeline. Many sites provide video clips that are free to use. Look for Creative Commons Licensed content that students may legitimately use in their projects.

 

step 5.

Arrange and edit the audio clips

Students may import their own audio clips to the site that may be spoken word or instrumental. Many sites provide audio clips that are free to use. Look for Creative Commons Licensed content that students may legitimately use in their projects.
step 6.

Add available text, effects and transitions

Students will add effects and transitions when appropriate keeping in mind that any effects added to the project should enhance the meaning rather than take away from the video.
video production option 2: using video web 2.0 tools [such as Creaza or YouTube video]
option 2. step 4.

Arrange and edit the video clips/add video clips

Students may upload their own video clips to the site and place them on the timeline. Many sites provide video clips that are free to use. Look for Creative Commons Licensed content that students may legitimately use in their projects.

 

step 5.

Arrange and edit the audio clips

Students may import their own audio clips to the site that may be spoken word or instrumental. Many sites provide audio clips that are free to use. Look for Creative Commons Licensed content that students may legitimately use in their projects.
step 6.

Add available text, effects and transitions

Students will add effects and transitions when appropriate keeping in mind that any effects added to the project should enhance the meaning rather than take away from the video.
video post-production
step 7.

Save, post and/or download

Students will save and/or download their video when finished. It is important to remember when students are posting online to use a screen name and ensure that there is no identifiable information about the creator in the clip. Consider the following - Do you want students to publish on a video hosting site or a set up a video blog? Is there a SHARE link in the online video tool that sends a url to a social networking site or email?

 

features of sample online video editing tools
Note that all of these tools are appropriate for students aged 13+ yrs.
Mouse over the icons to learn more about each of the features of the web tools highlighted here.

 

Grade Level

Website Name

Terms of Use

Owner
ship

Sign-up

Media Upload Format

Media Upload Limit

Editing

Saving

Return to
Edit

Posting

Other

7 - 12

Creaza Movie Editor

terms of use; required to acknowledge before sign-up allowed not available sign-up is required to use the service; note conditions file types limited - 3gp, 3gpp, avi, divx, flv, mod, mov, mpeg, mp4, mts, wmv media upload limited to 25 mb editing while open save - access with account can edit saved movie online posting to a unique homepage; can toggle sharing on and off as desired.
http://www.creazaeducation.com/movieeditor/

7 - 12

wevideo

terms of use; required to be 13+ years old for sign-up creator retains ownership; site may use content sign-up is required to use the service; note conditions permitted to upload wide range of file types media upload limited to 500 mb editing while open save - access with account can edit saved movie online export to local machine or post to social networks. Ability to invite collaborators / 15 minutes of exports per month (free version)
http://www.wevideo.com

7 - 12

YouTube Video Editor

terms of use; required to acknowledge 18+ before sign-up allowed; other conditions apply; if 13 years or older with parental consent creator retains ownership; site may use content sign-up is required to use the service; note conditions file types limited - - WebM, .MPEG4, 3GPP and MOV files, .AVI, .MPEGPS, .WMV, .FLV media upload up to 20G editing while open save - access with account can edit saved movie online posting - can toggle sharing on and off as desired.
http://www.youtube.com/editor

7 - 12

One True Media Video Editor

terms of use - required to be 13+ for sign-up; other conditions apply creator loses ownership; site retains ownership and use of content sign-up is required to use the service; note conditions permitted to upload wide range of file types media upload up to 100MB editing while open save - access with account can edit saved movie online posting limited to 30 seconds.
http://www.onetruemedia.com/otm_site/howitworks


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Making StopMotion Movies site description for Making StopMotion Movies
This website resource includes many sections: history of stopmotion, character development, storyboard, getting started and more. 
http://stopmotionmovies.yolasite.com/

 
BBC: One-Minute Movies site description for BBC: One-Minute Movies
This BBC page provides expert tips and helpful advice for students creating videos. Sections include creating story, directing, editing and adding sound. 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/films/oneminutemovies/howto/

 
The Student Filmmaker: Enhancing Literacy Skills through Digital Video Production site description for The Student Filmmaker: Enhancing Literacy Skills through Digital Video Production
This 4-page pdf looks at digital literacy skills and how video production strengthens print-based literacy.  
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/WW_S
tudentFilmakers.pdf

 
Oscars.org: Film Editing - Manipulating Time and Space site description for Oscars.org: Film Editing - Manipulating Time and Space
Part of the Academy's resources, activities include The Origins of Movie "Magic", Writing with Images, Creating Meaning, and Learning from the Best. 
http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/teachersguide/filmediting/
index.html

 
Oscars.org: Cinematography - Capturing Images On Film site description for Oscars.org: Cinematography - Capturing Images On Film
"In this guide, students will learn about cinematography, one of the many craft areas involved in creating a motion picture, as they complete the activities in this kit." (site intro.) Sections include... angling the camera, lighting the scene, framing the shot, and learning from the best. 
http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/teachersguide/cinematograp
hy/index.html

 
Digital Directors Guild site description for Digital Directors Guild
This collection of resources "has been developed to provide a space in which K-16 educators can explore digital moviemaking, its place in the curriculum, and its impact on student learning."  
http://www.ddguild.org/index.html

 
Movie Maker for Beginners (Microsoft) site description for Movie Maker for Beginners (Microsoft)
"Find everything you need to start making movies on your computer" (site) using Microsoft's Movie Maker. Tutorials cover everything from choosing a digital video camera, to making and sharing your movies. 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/getstarted/defa
ult.mspx
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