Multimedia Resources

Using Images and Music in your Project

Beyond

Your movie will be much more interesting if you include music and images. Break up the monotony of your two minute introduction by showing a montage of related photos. Just be sure that you are using images that are Creative Commons licensed, and that you give credit where credit is due. Check out the slideshow to the left to learn how.

Take your Film to the Next Level with a Green Screen

Green Screen
  • Check out this slideshow to learn more about using the Do Ink app for the the Green Screen effect.
  • You can save Do Ink videos to your camera roll and upload them into to iMovie.


Filming Tips

1. Filming Matters! Check out the article 7 Ways to Get Professional Quality Video from Your Smart Phone for filming advice.

2. Split up filming when possible and share your videos on Google Drive. Watch the screencast on the below to learn how.

3. You can upload your videos from Drive into iMovie. It's easy: How to Import Videos from Drive into iMovie.

Screencast Tutorials

Interview Tips:

  • Before interviewing your subject give him/her a chance to read the questions ahead of time, so they can prepare their answers.
  • Sit backwards in chair and use its back to keep your arms steady while you film. (A tripod also works.)
  • Don't be afraid to shoot multiple takes. You can always edit later.
  • Try filming with multiple cameras to make your video more interesting.

Use Google Drive to Store and Share Videos

  • You can film separately and share your videos on Google Drive.
  • Watch the screencast on the below to learn how.