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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

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

11. Bask in the Compliments!

12. Questions?