Technology of Video Production (POV Movie)

Objective:  Students will be able to use technology effectively and work collaboratively to produce a short movie from a particular character's point-of-view. 

Step 1 - Learning about camera shots, angles, an movements. Drawing activity.
Step 2 - Learning about setting up a tripod
Attaching a Camera to a Tripod (Attach a video camera the same way as attaching a digital camera.) 
Step 3 - Hands-on activities - Camera shots and angles guide sheet (get from teacher) Use these sites to
Step 4 - The storyboard and script
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Step 4 - Whole-class point-of-view activities



Checklist of Activities for Point-of-View Movie:

  1. Pre-Production:
    • Characters assigned and basic storyline outlined (teacher-directed)
    • Shots, situations, and actions determined by the group and developed into a short story with a beginning, a middle and an end. 
    • From story and shots, create a storyboard showing all video, audio, sound effects, etc.  Get storyboard approved by the teacher.
  2. Production:
    • Shoot video shots using storyboard at each step for reference. Any changes made need to be updated on the storyboard.
  3. Post-production:
    • Import and edit movie with iMovie using storyboard for reference.  Any changes made need to be updated on the storyboard.
    • Export movie for presentation 
    • Create a poster for your movie using Word, Pages, or this movie poster creation site.    A sample is shown to the right. You should find copyright-free pictures like this one at http://www.pics4learning.com/
  4. Presentation:
    • Reflect using your Edmodo account online for movies produced
    • Reflect on own learning and process with online self-reflection and rubric