Windows Movie Maker DAMS Tech Training August 2009

What media can I use? Videos Images Sounds Songs Speeches Sound Effects

7 elements of Storytelling 1.Point of View Telling your story from one perspective 2.Dramatic Question This is the hook, the opening statement that draws in the audience. 3.Emotional Content The part of the story to which others can relate. 4.Voice A good narrator can give the story personality and make it better than using text alone. 5.Soundtrack Can enhance the story establish the mood if chosen wisely. 6.Economy Keeping your script brief makes the writer focus on maintaining the central focus of the story. 7.Pacing The rhythm of the story determines much of what holds and audience’s interest.

Storyboarding A storyboard is a series of diagrams that are used to depict the composition of a video segment. They are used by designers to illustrate and organize their ideas and obtain feedback. They are particularly useful planning for multi- media presentations.

How could I use Movie Maker with my students? Please take a post it note –Write your content area –Write your ideas – how could you use this in your class?

Let’s try out Windows Movie Maker!