Video in the Classroom Michelle Bruce, Gary Gallant, Margaret Hopkins, Ramona McPherson, Joseph Morrison

 Why use Video?  Planning the Video  Using the Camera  Types of Shots  Set Protocol  Editing the Video  Helpful Sites

Why use Video?  Allows students chance to express creativity and individuality  Opportunity for interdisciplinary projects  Gives students an employable skill  IT’S FUN!

Planning the Video  Title  Length  Treatment Style  Audience Profile/Characteristics  Story Kernel  Point of View  Location(s) of Filming

Resources:  People and Responsibilities  Equipment  Props  Materials  Logistics (i.e. Transportation, etc.)  Permissions Required Planning the Video

 Treatment (Summary)  Sequence Outline  Storyboards Planning the Video

Using the Camera Composition -how people & objects are organized within the frame  Add Depth (3D) to shot  Check for distractions, esp. vertical & horizontal (i.e. chimney growing out of head)  Don’t frame important action close to edge of frame  Avoid strait-on, square-in-the-middle compositions  Avoid large, empty, uninteresting spaces in frame

 Know the main subject. Avoid having other elements compete for audience attention.  Keep shots simple and not too busy  Give space in the direction of people’s looks and movement  Give consistent headroom for same sized shots  The eyes are the center of attention for shots of faces.  Rule of thumb: place eyes one-third from top of frame. Using the Camera

Types of Shots

Editing the Video  Use Editing Sheets  Allows you to comment on specific takes  Allows you to sort good/bad  Gives time in/out of take  Use Computer Video Editing Software i.e.Avid Cinema IMovie Premiere

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