Making a Video

5 Steps to making Films for Learning

This guide has been created to give you some simple tips and advice on how to make a short Film for Learning in school ? now all you need are the ideas!

STEP 1: MAKE A PLAN

Ask yourself ? ?What?s the film going to be used for??

Plan your film around the key subject or topic, e.g. Photosynthesis, Scientific experiment, etc.
It?s easy to get carried away by film making! A good film can be used again and again as an educational tool for future students.

What equipment will you need?

  • Computer: A PC or laptop computer with Windows Movie Maker installed or other video editing program.
  • Camera: Any Digital camera, Video camera or Smart phone will do the job.
    TIP: learn how to use your camera before you start your filming!
  • Props: Use props you have available around you, e.g. nice background, lab equipment, etc.

    STEP 2: RECRUIT YOUR CREW

    Casting: Create clear roles for teachers and students, i.e. director, producer, sound technician and actors ? and swap roles during filming so everyone gets a go on both sides of the camera.

    STEP 3: GET INSPIRED and CREATIVE

    Whether it?s a science, maths or English project, use the following criteria:

    • Which idea explains the topic in the best way?
    • Is the scene relevant to understanding the topic?
    • How much money to spend on props, are they really necessary?
    • Will the final film fit to the time limit?
    • What is the easiest script to get the message across?
    • Be realistic! Unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment.

    Bring your ideas to life

    • Create a story board for your film: start, middle and end.
    • Research publicly available music clips, photos, etc.
    • Script all talking scenes.

      STEP 4: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

      It?sall in the detail

      • Production schedule: Producing a production schedule will ensure you stick to tight timings and get the job done on time ? and that your film fits into the requirements.
      • Use the production schedule to document: props / locations / equipment / crew / rehearsal times.

      The perfect shot

      • The camera only sees what you point it at, if you need to show detail then get a close-up.
      • Take plenty of footage so when it comes to editing - you have some choice.
      • Shoot all scenes at the same time if they make use of the same props or location.Even if they?re out of sync, this will save time setting it up again.

      Piecing the film together ? editing

      • Write a title for each clip that describes the content so you can find it quickly later on.
      • Pace is important ? speeding it up or slowing it down can add to the viewer?s experience.
      • Step back and look at it with a very cold eye. Be ruthless!

      The sound track

      • Don?t swamp your film with loud, distracting music as this could detract from the message of the film.
      • When using sound, make sure it?s copyright free ? you can look this up on the internet.

      The final phase

      • Add titles, sound levels, fades, graphics and credits only after the film is finished.

        STEP 5: SHARE YOUR FILM and INSPIRE OTHERS

        Once you?ve made your film ? the fun can continue!

          Appendix:

          Video

          Free Online Video Editors

          Free Apps Video Editors (Android > GooglePlay)


          Free Downloads


          Screen Cast (screen recorder)


          Cost Money !!!

          Audio

            Animation Creators

              More tools

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              Last modified: Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 2:33 PM