6.4 Explore, Practice and Apply
Overview: Explore, Practice and Apply
Activities found on this page are designed to provide opportunities to explore, practice, and apply concepts presented in chapter 6.
Explore
Explore Activity 1
Review the list of of weblinks found in this section. These tools assist locating stock footage. Choose any of the three links to explore further. Select a topic. Use this topic to locate stock footage (video) that you would include in a multimedia presentation on the topic selected. Note: While free to use content may be available on these sites, you are responsible for checking the terms of use and / or licensing requirements. You may be required to provide attribution, reference, or other credit in order to satisfy the licensing requirements for the free content. For more information, see the Openly Licensed, Public Domain, and Free to Use section of Chapter 10.
Explore Activity 2
Explore video communication breakdown. Pick any video you like (could be a YouTube ad, tutorial, or even a fun viral clip). Write a few sentences about how the video uses visuals and sounds to get its message across. Is it engaging? How do the visuals and sounds help keep you interested?
Explore Activity 3
Explore video production stages. Ever wondered what goes into making a video? Let’s break it down.Make a simple flowchart of the video production process. From coming up with an idea to editing the footage, write down the major steps involved
Practice
Practice Activity 1
Locate or obtain a video clip. Using a video editing program available conduct the following steps:
- Explore how to import the video clip
- Import the video clip
- Select a portion of the video to trim and trim it
- Add background music to the video clip
- Export the newly edited video clip
Remember, you may need to provide credit or attribution for the video clip you use. For more information, see the Openly Licensed, Public Domain, and Free to Use section of Chapter 10.
Practice Activity 2
Tech tools roundup. Check out some tools you can use for video production—there are tons out there! Pick 3 tools for making or editing videos (like iMovie, Adobe Premiere, or Canva), and list what makes them awesome and what they’re best used for.
Apply
Apply Activity 1
Create a short video. Time to try your hand at making a video! Pick any topic that interests you. Using any video tool (there are lots of free ones), make a 30-60 second video. Keep it simple but focus on making the visuals and audio work well together. When you’re done, think about what went well and what could’ve been better.
Apply Activity 2
Working in a group. Create a short promotional video for a fictional product or event. You can create this using your phone as well as locating pre-exiting media available. Document the following steps:
Brainstorming and Planning:
- Brainstorms ideas for a fictional product or event to promote.
- Create an outline the key parts of the video
Scriptwriting:
- Compose a brief script for the promotional video, including dialogue, voiceovers, and key actions.
Filming:
- Record video footage or locate footage to edit
Editing:
- Import the recorded footage into the video editing software
- Arrange the clips on the timeline to create a coherent sequence.
- Add transitions, text overlays, and effects as needed
- Incorporate background music and sound effects to enhance the video.
Present your production to your class or another group in the class for feedback or submit for evaluation.
Attribution & References
Except where otherwise noted, this page is created by Marie Rutherford, CC BY-NC 4.0
