Showing posts with label Digital Video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Digital Video. Show all posts

Digital Video (1 of 4) Video Techniques

The final unit for this course is "Digital Video Production." Some of you may have already done some video work in other courses. So some of the video material below (terminology, etc.) will be familiar, but it is still good to go over for review.

The platform used for the videos is EdPuzzle. You can download the EdPuzzle app if you are using a smartphone (Android and iOS). CLICK HERE for more information.

Below are some videos that you will view.

Make sure you log into your own account as you watch the videos. If you are unsure of the answers, remember that you can watch a section again before you provide an answer. Your answers will make up a part of your final mark for this unit.

Digital Video (2 of 4): Storyboards

What are Storyboards?

Storyboards are graphic organizers in the form of illustrations displayed in sequence for the purpose of pre-visualizing a video or animation.

Storyboards are produced beforehand to help film directors, cinematographers and television commercial advertising clients visualize the scenes and find potential problems before they occur.


Watch the videos below that explore storyboarding. Make sure you are logged into your account. Your answers will be included as part of the unit evaluation, so if you are not sure of an answer, watch the section again before providing your answer. 

Digital Video (3 of 4) Which Storyboards Do You Like?

Source:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ryzom/14726356512/in/album-72157645463678069/
The previous assignment explored storyboard and how they can help create a visual representation before starting the film production.

As one of the videos mentioned, there are numerous storyboard templates available for use.

For this assignment, do a search online for storyboard templates. It is suggested you search under "images" so you can quickly determine what templates are available.

Go through the different options and select two templates that you like.

In a Google Document, upload the template images (if possible) and also provide direct links to them (make sure that the links work).

NOTE: The storyboard templates you select can be either blank or filled in like the example provided here.

Digital Video (4 of 4): Final Video Project

If using your phone to capture video, rotate it to landscape
 orientation. (Source: https://www.pngfind.com/)
SOFTWARE SUGGESTION: You can use Windows Video Editor in the Photos application (Movie Maker in older Window versions) on Windows computers and iMovie on Apple Macintosh systems. If you need or would like to try another software, you can CLICK HERE to download OpenShot video editing software for free (Windows/Mac).

TEXT TO SPEECH: If you are planning to use voiceovers, you can use your own voice or another student's. Plus you can also consider online text to speech such as this site:
TTS - Text to Speech (You have to create a free account and verify it through your email.)

FILMING TIP: If if you are using your smartphone to capture video, remember to record in landscape orientation NOT portrait (see image).

INTRODUCTION

Your final video project will require you to create a video that should be at least one minute in length (although the video can be longer). The video must also include sounds/music (copyright friendly or copyright free) and you can also consider voiceovers. 

You will need to first plan your video using a storyboard.

But before you even start creating a storyboard you will need to determine what your video will be about. You can select any topic and style for the video (as long as it is general audience).

You can work alone, or you can also work in small groups (of up to three students).

Below are some suggestions for you to consider. As well as links to examples.