Final vih Moviemaking Day 1

Creating a Digital Documentary Part 1Voices In HistoryJanuary 29, 2011Agenda 9-9:15 – Welcome, housekeeping and introductions 9:15-9:30 - Check in

● What successes did you have while implementing the graphic novel project in your classroom?

● Think-Pair-Share9:30-9:45 - Description and discussion about final video project

● Entering student/teacher videos into film contests○ My Hero○ Rod Serling Film Festival○ NYC Video

9:45-10:00 - Overview of Project

● View sample (A Nation Divided Movie) ● Using Driving Question and student-created graphic novel to create a still-image slideshow with

voiceover, transitions, panning and music● Use project planning forms to organize the project

10:00 - 11:00 Time to Plan and Edit

● Use a student-created graphic novel● Work with project planning sheets

○ Plan today’s movie project○ Think about how you will schedule and implement this movie project in your classroom.○ Plan for a 5-Day (session) project

● Create your storyboard 11:00-12:00 - Let’s Learn the Software

● Basic interface: Titles, transitions and effects when working with still images.● Importing static images (panels from graphic novel saved as jpg, archival images)● Use Ken Burns to pan and zoom into different sections of the comic● Add voiceover and sound effects● Add music

12:00-1:00 - Lunch 1:00-2:15 - Building Your Movie

● Working with your storyboard○ Add narrative○ Add images○ Apply effects to images○ Add music soundtrack

● Edit and Polish your project 2:15-2:45 - Mini Share Out and Check Out

● Response to shared projects● What are the implications of creating slideshow movies in your classroom?● Address any unanswered questions

2:45 - 3:00 Assignment and Closing Evaluation● Share sample of movie with video addition● Prepare for next session

○ Creating enhanced graphic novels with students. ○ Students will produce 1-2 quality short movies (in small groups or individually, teacher decides)

on content. Make sure your students use the rubric handed out. ○ Students will continue writing reflective journals on the blog in sync with your curriculum and

pacing calendar.● Closing Evaluation● Collect Equipment