Working with a team of four to create our Public Service Announcement has been a very rewarding experience. The group consisted of Brittany Allen, Amy George, Matt MacVeigh, and myself. During the preproduction phase, we came up with several ideas and through email corresponded about our preferences. We selected cyber bullying as the topic of our PSA and decided we would create it predominantly for an audience of parents. Matt created a wiki for us to share ideas, and we then proceeded to volunteer for the different responsibities based on our interests and skills. In order to better communicate in a more time-efficient manner, the group met for a google chat to solidify our plan. Amy developed the outline and script.
The production phase continued with editing the script and then Brittany developed a shot list and shot the video, while I recorded the voiceover. These assignments being done, the audio and video were then uploaded to our wiki for further editing.
During post-production, we communicated our questions and suggestions via email, and Matt worked on editing and adding graphics and an additional audio track with music. He then added the PSA in final form to our wiki, after adjusting for file size and type, and it is now ready to be shared with the public.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Multimedia and Video Technology
I am currently working with a group of four students to create a Public Service Announcement, our project for EDLD 5363. The four of us are from different parts of the state, and meetings are all online. Matt, Amy, Brittany and I have collaborated to create a PSA to address the Danger of Cyber Bullying. Our focus audience is parents of teens who need to be aware of what cyber bullying is and how to help their children avoid or deal with cyber bullies.
Within the first week, or pre-production phase, Matt created a wiki for us to use in collaboration. With pages for proposals, scripts, shot list, and voice over, we began to share ideas. By the end of the week, we realized the need for more immediate communication and set up a time to meet with either google voice and video or tiny chat. We had 3 similar proposals and needed to streamline our efforts in order to progress to the production phase and take on job responsibilities. The meeting was a success, and the script was selected, along with assignments for video, script writing/editing, audio, and final edits.
This has been a tremendous learning experience in collaborating - long distance, problem-solving, and working as a team in creating a project.
To view our progress, visit http://edld5363-psa-project.wikispaces.com/
Within the first week, or pre-production phase, Matt created a wiki for us to use in collaboration. With pages for proposals, scripts, shot list, and voice over, we began to share ideas. By the end of the week, we realized the need for more immediate communication and set up a time to meet with either google voice and video or tiny chat. We had 3 similar proposals and needed to streamline our efforts in order to progress to the production phase and take on job responsibilities. The meeting was a success, and the script was selected, along with assignments for video, script writing/editing, audio, and final edits.
This has been a tremendous learning experience in collaborating - long distance, problem-solving, and working as a team in creating a project.
To view our progress, visit http://edld5363-psa-project.wikispaces.com/
Monday, September 6, 2010
Comparing Video Editing Software
As a novice, I have had very little background in video editing. Several years ago, my district offered a training in Windows Movie Maker. I am ashamed to say that I have not put it to use, but without a video camera or the knowledge to take still photos and create movies, I had no use for that information at that time. Now, I have decided that Movie Maker would be a good place to start since it is already on my computer. Additionally, I decided to look at Wax as an alternative based on the descriptions I read about five free video editing programs.
I experimented with Windows Movie Maker and Wax to learn from the video editing software and to compare which software I found more user-friendly. I discovered that Movie Maker was easier to navigate as a beginner. The steps were outlined for me in the margin and were mostly self-explanatory. I think that many of today's learners enjoy such a feature rather than reading through long explanations for a process.
With Windows Movie Maker, I learned to create smoother and more interesting transitions between frames and add different effects. I am also able to add title and credits, and as I edit, I can quickly view my changes and remove them if I am not satisfied. I also find the timeline very beneficial to orchestrate my plan.
In the future I plan to experiment more with both software applications, as well as others that are free, to determine what additional features are available for video editing. And as I learn more about the process, I will look for further ways to improve video clips to create movies.
I experimented with Windows Movie Maker and Wax to learn from the video editing software and to compare which software I found more user-friendly. I discovered that Movie Maker was easier to navigate as a beginner. The steps were outlined for me in the margin and were mostly self-explanatory. I think that many of today's learners enjoy such a feature rather than reading through long explanations for a process.
With Windows Movie Maker, I learned to create smoother and more interesting transitions between frames and add different effects. I am also able to add title and credits, and as I edit, I can quickly view my changes and remove them if I am not satisfied. I also find the timeline very beneficial to orchestrate my plan.
In the future I plan to experiment more with both software applications, as well as others that are free, to determine what additional features are available for video editing. And as I learn more about the process, I will look for further ways to improve video clips to create movies.
Movie Making Made Simple
Movie Making Made Simple
Movie Making Made Simple – using Windows Movie Maker (script)
By Kathryn
Using Windows Movie Maker is like Movie Makers for Dummies. So easy, even I could do it…
Since it is readily available on my computer, and most PCs, there is no wait time for downloading – a huge plus for all those in a hurry to accomplish multiple tasks. Just click on Windows Movie Maker from the list of All Programs that appear when you click on the START menu of your computer. As it appears, the left side bar gives multiple options and takes you step by step through the process… no long paragraphs (or pages) of directions to read and decode!
The next step is to Capture Video, and depending on whether you are taking the video directly from the recording device or importing from video, pictures or audio saved to your computer, the Capture Video section allows you to easily and quickly upload.
After capturing the video, you proceed to Edit Movie, where you have the options to add effects, transitions, title, credits, or make an automovie. These steps are also easy to follow, with many choices. And the video screen on the right allows you to view the actual effect or transition before inserting onto the frame or frames on the timeline, which by the way, is extremely helpful in orchestrating the sequence of frames. Following the edits, you move on to Finish Movie.
At this point, you have several options of saving your edited movie. It can be saved to the computer or a CD, as well as sent via email, sent to the Web, or sent to a Digital Video camera. With all of these options, it will be easy to share your movie with the audience you desire.
One last feature of Windows Movie Maker is the Movie Maker Tips section, again - on the left side bar. With this section, which is also divided into easy-to-follow steps, any questions that you have are answered in a “How to” format.
It’s THAT easy! So get busy making those movies!!!
Movie Making Made Simple – using Windows Movie Maker (script)
By Kathryn
Using Windows Movie Maker is like Movie Makers for Dummies. So easy, even I could do it…
Since it is readily available on my computer, and most PCs, there is no wait time for downloading – a huge plus for all those in a hurry to accomplish multiple tasks. Just click on Windows Movie Maker from the list of All Programs that appear when you click on the START menu of your computer. As it appears, the left side bar gives multiple options and takes you step by step through the process… no long paragraphs (or pages) of directions to read and decode!
The next step is to Capture Video, and depending on whether you are taking the video directly from the recording device or importing from video, pictures or audio saved to your computer, the Capture Video section allows you to easily and quickly upload.
After capturing the video, you proceed to Edit Movie, where you have the options to add effects, transitions, title, credits, or make an automovie. These steps are also easy to follow, with many choices. And the video screen on the right allows you to view the actual effect or transition before inserting onto the frame or frames on the timeline, which by the way, is extremely helpful in orchestrating the sequence of frames. Following the edits, you move on to Finish Movie.
At this point, you have several options of saving your edited movie. It can be saved to the computer or a CD, as well as sent via email, sent to the Web, or sent to a Digital Video camera. With all of these options, it will be easy to share your movie with the audience you desire.
One last feature of Windows Movie Maker is the Movie Maker Tips section, again - on the left side bar. With this section, which is also divided into easy-to-follow steps, any questions that you have are answered in a “How to” format.
It’s THAT easy! So get busy making those movies!!!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Are You Proud of Me? a personal digital story
(Transferred post from another blog)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyK-xT_ExQs
As I created my personal digital story, I discovered that the direction of my story was not as I intended it to go. That's what following God's lead does. What began as a memorial to my daddy, ended up as the photo story posted above. I am glad to share this story because I am striving to live my life telling others of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
On a more professional note, I learned a great deal about myself and what it feels like to publish something very personal. As I shared with Stacey, the classmate with whom I worked in partnership, this assignment has made me feel vulnerable to open up and give an honest picture of myself. I am typically not a person who shares easily. I would say this has been a valuable experience in publishing to the web.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyK-xT_ExQs
Reflections on Creating a Personal Digital Story -
As I created my personal digital story, I discovered that the direction of my story was not as I intended it to go. That's what following God's lead does. What began as a memorial to my daddy, ended up as the photo story posted above. I am glad to share this story because I am striving to live my life telling others of the Good News of Jesus Christ.
On a more professional note, I learned a great deal about myself and what it feels like to publish something very personal. As I shared with Stacey, the classmate with whom I worked in partnership, this assignment has made me feel vulnerable to open up and give an honest picture of myself. I am typically not a person who shares easily. I would say this has been a valuable experience in publishing to the web.
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