This resource guide has been created in order to help you create an impressive 4-8 minute video essay. In this resource guide:
1. Prepare to Shoot
- Use a story board to plan how you'll shoot your script.
- Prepare the technical aspects of your shots.
2. Shoot Video on Your Phone with a Teleprompter App
- Includes technical advice for shooting a great video.
- Use Teleprompter Lite to read your script while looking into the phone lens.
- Teleprompter Lite will save directly to your phone when you are finished filming. From there, save the file to your Google Drive.
3. Screencastify and Google Slides
- Do you need to present Slides as you read your script? This explains how to convert your presentation into an MP4 video.
4. Fair Use
- You're about to download a video, so...
- What is Fair Use? What is permissible for this assignment regarding copyright and fair use guidelines? How can Creative Commons videos provide a way to complete this project within copyright and fair use guidelines?
A. Create a link for any Youtube video with a start and end time!
5. Convert video to MP4
- Use a conversion tool like cpclips.com to download a Youtube video as an MP4.
6. Audio Files
- Use Vocaroo to create audio MP3 files
7. Edit Your Video
- Use Moovly to create your video.
- Use your phone, Screencastify, or Vocaroo to record yourself and your audio script.
8. MLA Citation and Credits
- Properly cite your sources on a credit page