How to Make Your Own Video A final project by Danielle Rice

Before You Begin *Check your camera* *Check your computer* *Create/check media releases* *Commit necessary time*

Step 1: Make a Plan Objective Theme Questions Who & When How Long?

Step 2: Record Clips Have visual clues Check background Rehearse answers? Record clips in segments

Step 3: Import & Cut Media Stay in storyboard “Import video” Chose clips you want to edit Split the clips to usable segments Leave wiggle room Rename for easier identification

Step 3.5 Check your file Open and close program Back up work SAVE YOUR WORK!!! Check your file Open and close program Back up work

Step 4: Organize Segments Drag segments to storyboard Add transitions Add titles Add effects Transitions

Step 5: Add Music Switch to Timeline View Import audio or music Split music to usable segments Drag desired segments to timeline Set audio levels Right click

Step 6: Rinse and Repeat Repeat steps Be aware of length Take a break Make a friend or delegate You are your own worst critic

Step 7: Publish Your Movie Show final draft to someone new Make final changes “Finish or Publish” movie

Bask in the Compliments!

Questions?