I think it is a great opportunity to see what kids are capable of creating when you bring digital storytelling into the classroom. They are getting a hands on learning experience with technology, and also incorporating their writing skills. Beyond writing and technology skills, they are getting the chance to exercise their people skills as well by interviewing others about the topic at hand, and also expanding their minds as they receive the viewpoints of others.
Digital storytelling is a great tool to use in the classroom when you need a break from the typical typed paper assignments. It is also a way to get the students to work cooperatively together if you assign them some group work. They are then responsible for assigning jobs to each group member so that each has an equal share in the final product.
In the end, it gives the students something to be proud of. Digital storytelling is made from scratch and each is unique. It is something that everyone can do when given the right equipment and I am really looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with for our own digital storytelling project.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Filming for Video Storytelling
The filming is so important when it comes to your video looking professional. The way you choose to shoot and all the accompanies that is very important. I already talked about some of the important things to remember when filming your video, but here are some other important things to take into consideration when filming...
1. Plan to film more footage than you think you will need. This will give you a better variety to choose from when it comes time to edit your video and will not leave you with any regrets!
2. Plan for everything! Technology can only go so far so you should take everything into consideration when filming. Film as if you wouldn't be able to edit..just in case there is something that you cant!
3. Your project should be well thought out from start to finish. Don't make things up as you go. PLAN!
4. Try to avoid the zoom on your camera. (Makes for a more professional outcome if you avoid this.)
5. Make sure your audio is clear. Use a microphone if your camera microphone is unreliable. Nobody likes a film where they can't here the interview.
6. Remember, lighting is essential for good footage!
7. TO avoid bumpy footage, use the tripod whenever possible. This will help is making sure that the camera remains steady throughout the filming.
8. Retake scenes when necessary!
9. Decide beforehand if you will include the interviewer in the footage or not.
10. Create balance with the camera between your subject and the background.
These are some helpful tips that will make your video a success!
1. Plan to film more footage than you think you will need. This will give you a better variety to choose from when it comes time to edit your video and will not leave you with any regrets!
2. Plan for everything! Technology can only go so far so you should take everything into consideration when filming. Film as if you wouldn't be able to edit..just in case there is something that you cant!
3. Your project should be well thought out from start to finish. Don't make things up as you go. PLAN!
4. Try to avoid the zoom on your camera. (Makes for a more professional outcome if you avoid this.)
5. Make sure your audio is clear. Use a microphone if your camera microphone is unreliable. Nobody likes a film where they can't here the interview.
6. Remember, lighting is essential for good footage!
7. TO avoid bumpy footage, use the tripod whenever possible. This will help is making sure that the camera remains steady throughout the filming.
8. Retake scenes when necessary!
9. Decide beforehand if you will include the interviewer in the footage or not.
10. Create balance with the camera between your subject and the background.
These are some helpful tips that will make your video a success!
Thursday, April 1, 2010
How to Produce Video Interviews
1. You should prepare for your interview. Make sure all your equipment is working and you have everything laid out according to how you want the interview to be conducted. Interviews are very unforgiving so you need to make sure you get it right the first time. Some ways to prepare include:
* Contacting and making arrangements with the guest(s)
* Choosing a location
* Preparing equipment
* Traveling to the location and setting up
* Final briefing and technical checks
2. The next thing to consider is the interview structure. It needs to be conducted as if you were having a conversation. You have an interviewer, guest, and then it is important that you keep in mind that there will be an audience listening to the conversation.
3. Framing is very important when shooting your footage. Making sure that the camera is at an angle that can capture both eyes of the person you are interviewing. Also, you need to be aware of when to zoom in and out with the camera. If the person speaking is using hand gestures, it is important that the camera can capture this.
4. Other suggestions when filming an interview is to be conscious about the background. Make sure that it is appropriate, and that it does not interfere with the person in the shot. For example, you do not want to have things in the background that appear to be growing out of the interviewers head.
Also, eyeline is very important. Making sure that the interviewer is eye-level with the guest is key so that the interview does not come across as awkward for the audience.
All of these things are important to remember when shoot a video interview.
* Contacting and making arrangements with the guest(s)
* Choosing a location
* Preparing equipment
* Traveling to the location and setting up
* Final briefing and technical checks
2. The next thing to consider is the interview structure. It needs to be conducted as if you were having a conversation. You have an interviewer, guest, and then it is important that you keep in mind that there will be an audience listening to the conversation.
3. Framing is very important when shooting your footage. Making sure that the camera is at an angle that can capture both eyes of the person you are interviewing. Also, you need to be aware of when to zoom in and out with the camera. If the person speaking is using hand gestures, it is important that the camera can capture this.
4. Other suggestions when filming an interview is to be conscious about the background. Make sure that it is appropriate, and that it does not interfere with the person in the shot. For example, you do not want to have things in the background that appear to be growing out of the interviewers head.
Also, eyeline is very important. Making sure that the interviewer is eye-level with the guest is key so that the interview does not come across as awkward for the audience.
All of these things are important to remember when shoot a video interview.
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