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Why Use WeVideo?
Why Use WeVideo?
Do you know Mrs. Gonzalez at McKinley or Mrs. Tolls at Rafer Johnson (Mrs. Tolls also used to work at Emerson)? Watch this video to see their student's editing videos in WeVideo.
Getting Started with WeVideo
Getting Started with WeVideo
Go to WeVideo.com.
Login with Google.
Select Video on the dashboard.
Watch this video to learn how to use the Timeline, add Transitions, and insert Text.
When adding to the Timeline, think of a pizza. Video 1 is the pizza dough. Always add sauce (videos and/or images) on top of the dough (video 1). Add additional toppings like text to the top of the dough.
Mrs. Leban gives a 6-minute tour of WeVideo. Watch this video if you have extra time.
Planning
Planning
Write a script for your YouTube video. It is just a plan. Then improvise as needed. Your videos will be even better when you have a tentative plan.
This professional video editor understand the importance of planning out a video for a market campaign. Wouldn't it be awesome to get paid for work you love to do?
How you plan your video will be up to you. You might like handwrite your plan of action on a piece of paper. You might want type the plan in a collaborative document with your partner. Here are some templates.
Docs Storyboard TemplateUse this Google Doc to write a summary, plan sound effects, and pacing. Identify what will happen in each frame.
Docs Video StoryboardUse this Google Doc to plan out what will happen in each frame. Narration goes on the left. What the viewer will see goes on the right.
Slides StoryboardEach Slide equals a different frame and identifies the directions, narration, and what what the viewer sees.
Slides Storyboard 2Select Grid View (lower left corner) in Slides to see what will happen in each frame.
Essentials Library
Essentials Library
One day, you will video record your own footage. Until then, use the Essentials Library (aka ⭐Stock media).
Did you start a new Video? Yes, then look to the left and select ⭐Stock media.
In the search bar, Search for a topic of your choice. For example, type school.
Do you see the word All on the right of the Search bar? Click on it. What filters do you see?
Editing the Video
Editing the Video
When you add videos, audio or text, just double click on the item to edit it. What can do you edit? Double click and find out!
WeVideo News Report.webmGreen Screen
Green Screen
Some students used WeVideo in elementary school. Count yourself lucky!!! Other students are quick learners and are ready for a challenge. Watch this video from Mr. Barcenas. If you like his lesson, check out his art lessons!
Media
Media
Do you have your own video or images that you want to Import? Then use the My media tab. You will also use this tab to Record your face and voice OR Narrate the video.
Text & Transitions
Text & Transitions
Learn how to add words and super cool transitions to your videos in the section.
Adjusting Audio Levels
Adjusting Audio Levels
Why add audio to your video? Watch this 14-second video to learn why.
Videos with only videos, images and text are boring! Use this video to add excitement and interest to your videos. This video helps you adjust audio levels.
Backgrounds
Backgrounds
Add Backgrounds to your videos to add interest. Check out Overlays in that section.
Finish
Finish
When you are done with your video, it is time to Finish it.
Click Finish.
If necessary, name the video.
Select on the 🔺Google Drive icon.
Click Export.
In Google Classroom, ADD the video to the assignment.
It is take a few minutes for the video to Render. When you are done, a copy of the video will be in your Google Drive. Add that video to the Google Classroom Assignment.
How to FINISH the video.webmHere is a second video explaining how to Finish, select Google Drive, Export, and Add the video to our Google Classroom Assignment.
Rubrics
Rubrics
Student Self-Assessment
Student Self-Assessment
Google Classroom Rubric for Teacher
Google Classroom Rubric for Teacher
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