Through the Lens
Part 1 - Creating Film
Aim:
To experience film by making an ultra-short film (10-30 seconds) that uses a variety of camera angles
Task:
Click on the video to watch the sample short below - 1 minute
Background to Short:
This short was created using a camera phone and the free application - InShot. It comprises material found on a regular work desk. It took roughly 20 minutes to create.
InShot_20220530_173331190.mp4Sample Short
Click to watch
2. Consider a storyboard for your own ultra-short 10 - 30 second film.
If you wish, you can download a storyboard template below to gather your ideas. You will also find a copy of this template in the Support Booklet on p.16
Use your storyboard to help build your story.
You might like to record your own shots and combine this with some royalty-free music/video/imagery available from various sources (details below).
Sample Storyboard Template .pdfStoryboard Template
Click to open/download
Some sources for free images, video and music:
These can be included in your video in place of your own footage or in addition to your own footage.
OpenShot and InShot
3. Depending on your device, click below to download the free application OpenShot or InShot
(If you are already familiar with other film-making platforms, feel free to use them instead)
To get started, you may wish to watch the relevant video tutorial below for a brief overview of how to use OpenShot or InShot
Please note: You do not need to watch the video in its entirety, you may wish to return to it at a later stage
This is a free application to download. It is available for PC, Mac, Chrome Book or Linux Computer
Click to download
This is a free application but a pro version is also available. It is an app available for free on phones/tablets
Click to download
Optional - Click to watch some or all of the relevant tutorial below
If using a PC, Mac, Chrome Book or Linux Computer
If using Tablets or Phones (Android or iOS)
4. Create your own ultra-short 10-30 second film.
If time allows, upload your completed short to the Padlet below
Please do not include shots of people or anyone that can be identified
Click on the '+' button in the bottom right corner to contribute to the Padlet and upload your chosen piece
This Padlet will continue to be populated for the duration of CPD Delivery 2022-23
Please note: All material from each workshop will be available for you to return to.
Having completed this workshop, consider the two questions below:
Identify one practical resource/suggestion that might work for you in your context
How might this influence your department and classroom practice?