How to Make a Video
There are several options for creating videos. This is a place to give you some ideas for different types of video recording and editing. Start at the top to decide which tool to use. Choose a template for planning your video, then scroll down for links to videos on how to use these tools.
WeVideo -
Record and edit videos or screencasts
Lots of editing tools: titles, transitions, audio
Green screen effects
App available for mobile devices
Record simple videos or screencasts
60 min maximum
Videos automatically appear on the home page
Share with any teacher using the link
Canvas -
Record simple videos right in Canvas
No screencasting
No editing or downloading
Must be enabled by teacher
Record simple videos or screencasts
No editing
Saves to Google Drive
5 min maximum
Access using an extension
Flipgrid -
Record or upload short videos to a class discussion
No editing
See other students' videos and respond to them
App available for mobile devices
iMovie -
Edit, add titles, audio or green screen
Only available on Apple devices
Green screen effects
Files are stored on the device
*If you want to make a video by combining a series of pictures to create an animation, click here to find out about Stop Motion Video.
Step One: Plan Your Video - Storyboard
Example Storyboard
Every good video starts with a plan...
The video below explains 5 tips for getting started with your digital video:
Start with an idea
Write your story as if you were telling it to a friend
Create a storyboard
Research and gather elements
Build your story.
Click here to make a copy of this storyboard sheet that you can edit.
How to start a New Video in We Video.webmGetting Started
How to sign in to WeVideo - sign in with google using your school email
How to Start a Video - starting a new video
ChooseYour Format - When to choose horizontal, square, or vertical format.
Editing Features
Basics for Timeline Editing - a good overview of all the editing tools
Create an Animation - Make still pictures look more dynamic
Transitions - Multi-select and transitions
Add Motion Titles - Add words or titles to your video
Record Voiceover - Record a voiceover or narration
Adjust Audio Levels - How to edit the sound in your video
Music Tips - Music tips for better videos
Rolling Credits - How to add movie style rolling credits
Finishing Your Video
Advanced Editing Tips
Color Keying Tips - Color keying and green screen tips.
Edit Opacity - Fade in and out
Tips for Recording
Additional "How to Video's"
Create a Photo Story - use storyboard mode to create a photo story
Examples
A Digital Story - The Cajon: A Digital Story
Video in the Classroom - Teacher and student examples.
A Personal Narrative - Chasing after a hummingbird.
My VRSpot Recorder.webmGo to My VR spot (live.myvrspot.com)
Enter your school email address (first time only)
Sign in with Google.
Choose Create
Choose Video Recorder or Screen Recorder
Enable Camera and Choose Settings
Click Start Recording and record your video
Click Stop Recording
Click Save Recording to My Account
Enter any important info and click Update
You can share this with teachers by copying the url
In a Canvas assignment, (if your teacher has enabled it)
Click Submit Assignment
Choose the Media tab
Choose Record/Upload Media
Click Start Recording
Record your video
Click Finish
Type a name for your video and click Save
Click Submit Assignment
Click the Screencastify icon in your extensions.
Choose Browser Tab, Desktop, or Webcam Only
Turn on your microphone if you want to narrate
Turn on Embed Webcam if you want a screencast with a video of you in the corner
Click Record
Record up to 5 minutes
When done recording, click the icon again and click the stop button (square)
Rename your recording
Copy the google drive link to share it.
Screencastify Tutorial.webmHow to use Sceencastify: Part 1
Screencastify Video Sharing.webmHow to use Screencastify: Part 2
Flipgrid (requires teacher setup)
This video shows students how to respond to Flipgrid Topics on a Chrome, Windows, or Mac computer.
This video shows students how to respond to a Flipgrid Topic by uploading a video.
This tool allows for students to record, upload, view, react and respond to each other’s short videos. Your teacher must invite you to respond to a Flipgrid Topic.
Follow your teacher's link or go to flipgrid.com
Login with Google using your school email
Read the prompt. (There may be a short video from your teacher to watch as well.)
Click the green PLUS icon to record your response. (You may have to allow your camera and microphone.)
Your teacher may enable editing tools, like simple filters, text and drawing.
Take your selfie. (You can retake it if you don't like the first one.) This will be the cover image for your video and submit.
If your teacher allow it, you can watch other's responses and record feedback for them.
iMovie
iMovie is an application for Mac, ipad, and any apple products. You can use it only when using an apple device that has the program installed: mac laptop, mac desktop or ipad.