Video in the Classroom
Post-Production
Download the footage into iMovie
Connect the cable from the camera to the computer
Set the camera to VTRSet the computer to “Import”
Make sure it shows “camera connected”
Click on “Import”
Graphic Organizer
Log the footageClips come in on the paste boardRe-name clips in a usable wayMake note of times and action
Assemble the ClipsCopy the clips onto the timelineArrange them in rough order
Use your storyboard as a guide
View the footage
Edit the clipsFine tune the editing Make sure a variety of shots and angles
are used in each scene
Add Sound Effects and MusicBe aware of Copyright Guidelineshttp://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightch
art.html Some sources say a maximum of 30
seconds for musicOthers do not cite a minimum
Sound Effects and MusicSound effects and music can be created
by students
QuickTime™ and aH.263 decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Software for MusicSmartsound for Multimedia
Creates copyright free soundtracks
TransitionsVarious Transitions create different
moodsBe careful to be consistent with types of
transitions you use
TitlesOpening Credits
Set the tone for the movie
Closing CreditsList all contributorsOnly Use first names of children
Post-production in action!Insert video here
Sharing the Final ProductDecide on Final FormatWeb, VHS, DVD?Consider your audience
Upload Finished MovieUse a blank Mini-DV TapeConnect Computer and Video Camera
with FirewireChoose Quality SettingsExport Video
Use Master TapeCopy from Master for all other formatsVHSDVDWeb
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