Title: Video Creation
Course: 21 Things for Students > Section: Video Creation

Video Creation Introduction

As an experienced agent it’s important to share your learning with young cadets. For this mission you have two quests.  You will be creating a story using pictures and images for incoming cadets. Your story will tell about your first days of  school. In your second quest, you will be creating a video explaining some of the rules and procedures of the school. We want incoming cadets to feel at ease about the training mission they are about to embark on. Let’s prepare them so they will know what to expect when they get here. If you can successfully complete these quests, you will earn your director's badge.

Digital Story Telling Introduction

Quest 1: Digital Storytelling

In this quest you will be using photographs and digital images to tell a story. Many new and incoming students feel a bit nervous on their first day. You will be telling the story of your first day to help them feel at ease. You will need to create the text for your story first. Tell about a specific memory of your first days on the job. Then, you will collect photos and upload them into a program like Photostory 3, Movie Maker, or iMovie. Finally, you will add music, text, and effects to enhance your digital story.

  I am ready for Quest 1

Quest 1

Special Agent Briefing

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to tell the story of your first days at school. Your chief has asked you to create this story using photographs and still images only. Find out from your SSI Chief which technology tools you should use for this project. Regardless of the technology tools you use, your project must include photos or images, and text to tell your story effectively. Your SSI chief hafs also requested that you set this project to music that may help younger students understand your mood. Remember agent, we don’t want to scare future cadets so keep the message positive.

Important Steps:

Step 1: Write a rough draft of your story. You may use a word processing tool to type this story.  Next, create a storyboard using the template. Get your story approved by your SSI Chief.

Step 2: Collect photos or images from copyright friendly sites. You may find these on the Internet or use a digital camera to take your own photographs. You SSI Chief may have some images available for you to use as well. Save any images you intend to use to your Secret File Space. Below are some links to copyright free photo databases online:

Freefoto
Pics4Learning
Public Domain Photo Database
Public Domain Photos
Flickr Free Use Group
Public Domain Images

Step 3: Upload your photos into PhotoStory3, PhotoPeach, Voicethread, or any other digital storytelling software that your SSI Chief has recommended.

*For help with using PhotoPeach, click here.

*For help with using PhotoStory3, click here.

*For help with using Voicethread, click here.

Step 4: Improve your story by adding motion, effects, and transitions. Add captions that explain each photo and tell the story.

Step 5: Add music to your project.

* incompetech royalty free (search by genre)

* Soundzabound royalty free for education

* RoyaltyFreeMusic.com royalty free music for education

If you are an Overachiever:   Record your voice into your project to provide additional information about your first days at our school.

To Complete this Quest

Update your portfolio, blog, Weebly, or web page following the steps below:

- 1.  Finish and save your project to your secret file space

- 2.  Upload your digital story to your site

Check off this Quest

Resources

Photopeach, Photostory3tutorial, voicethread.com, wevideo.com, animoto.com

Cadet Training Video Introduction

Special Agent Briefing

Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to create a training video for new and incoming students in your school. Find out from your SSI Chief which technology tools you should use for this project.  Regardless of your tools, your video project needs to include video, text, and audio. The video will teach them some form of proper school behavior.  Some topic examples are listed below:

- Proper Hallway Behavior
- Lunchroom Etiquette
- Being prepared to learn
- Computer lab rules

If you have a different idea, be sure to clear it with your SSI Chief before moving forward.

Steps:

Step 1  First, begin with reading about some basic Production Tips and the Basic steps of classroom digital video production.

Step 2  Next, you will get going on your storyboard online or you can print one off as a pdf or as a word document .  (More storyboard resources at the bottom of this page). Your storyboard is a a plan for your movie. Get your storyboard approved by your SSI Chief. You will not be able to start filming until your plan is approved.  When you are finished with the storyboard, print it and submit it to your teacher for approval.

Step 3  Check with your SSI Chief for access to a video camera (iPod, iPad, phone or video recorder) or a still shot camera.  Get a pass from your SSI Chief to go to the appropriate place in the school to film your movie.

Step 4  Go to your preplanned location and shoot your movie.   Keep in mind those Production Tips and Basic steps of classroom digital video production that you learned in step one.

Step 5  After getting all of the film that your group needs, upload your video file to your computer or web.

Step 7  Use the appropriate software (Photo Story 3 , VoiceThread , Windows Movie Maker, I-Movie, or other video editing software) to edit the film into a publishable movie that will be presented to the class or incoming students.  Check with your SSI if login information is required.

Your video must include:

- Title

- Transitions

- Credits (who made it) Cite your media sources in the project using a free online citation tool:  Secondary Citation Markers from Oregon Schools Library Info System

Completing this Quest

Time to update your portfolio, blog, Weebly or web page following the steps below:

- 1.  Create a title “Video Creation”

- 2.  Type 3-4 sentences describing the movie that your group created.

- 3.  Upload your video to the site (or create a link to it if it is stored online).

Overachiever:  Add music to title overlay and credits. Be sure that the music you select is free of copyright restrictions.

Congratulations on completing this Mission. You are ready to receive your Video Creation Badge.

Resources

Here are more places to Download more Story Board Templates:  Click on word or pdf version. Storyboarding templates are available online or to download from the following sites:

           http://generator.acmi.net.au/storyboard

           http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/storyboardpro

           http://theelearningcoach.com/resources/storyboard-depot/

Question 1

What is a story board?

- A short story
Feedback: Try again
- Telling your story using a board
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- A plan to help you create your story
Feedback: Great job!
- Writing your story on a board
Feedback: Try again

Question 2

You need to credit your sources when creating a video

- True
- False

Question 3

Where is the best place to get music for your video?

- iTunes
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- CD’s
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- Public domain
Feedback: Nice job!
- Livewire
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Congratulations

Congratulations you have completed the Video Creation Mission.

To receive your Badge or certificate for completion from your SSI Chief :

1.  Take this Video Creation quiz .  The password for the quiz is video21 .  Do your best!

2.  Take a screenshot of your quiz results to show your SSI Chief.

3.  Please take this short survey to share your ideas on how to improve these activities and this 21things4students resource.

4.   Show your completed work for this mission to your SSI Chief to receive your Video Creation Badge.