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