Bringing digital video to the classroom The RCA Small Wonder Bringing digital video to the classroom Presented By: Bruce Summers and Kim Rycroft

Workshop Objectives This workshop will: Introduce you to the basics of using the RCA Small Wonder video camera Provide you with an overview of the process of creating a video (Planning > Production) Give you an opportunity to produce your own video using a Small Wonder camera and Movie Maker

Workshop Agenda Part 1: Software Check and Installation (Prism) Part 2: The Digital Video Process Phases of Filming Filming tips and tricks Part 3: Getting to Know the RCA Small Wonder Camera orientation Opportunity to plan and film your own footage Part 4: Making and Publishing Your Movie Introduction to Windows Movie Maker Opportunity to edit and finalize your movie Overview of how you can share your movies (Netcaster)

Software Check First check to see if Prism is already installed 1. Start 2. All Programs Prism

Software Installation If you didn’t see Prism within “All Programs” you will need to install it: 1. Start 2. All Programs 3. Installers 4. Prism

Get Organized! Create a folder on your H: drive (personal server space) to store all of your video files Save all of your files for today’s workshop there to keep them organized

Phases of Movie Making (Page 5) Phase 1: Pre-Production (Planning) Phase 2: Production (Filming) Phase 3: Post-Production (Editing & Publishing)

Pre-Production: Planning Brainstorm ideas Consider the target audience What is the format? Documentary Public message Spoof Play Marketing News item… Target length of film Storyboard and scripting

Pre-Production: Storyboard Very useful planning tool Presents a visual representation of the video prior to filming Use it to explicitly lay out: Dialogue/script Scene set-up and sequencing Shots and camera angles Lighting and sound requirements

Production: Filming Consider assigning roles: Producer (co-ordinates scenes from the storyboard) Director (starts and stops the action) Camera person Actors Lighting, sound, costume and scene design Rehearse before using the camera

Production: Filming Tips Roll the film for 2-3 seconds prior to action Avoid excessive shaking (consider a tripod) Ensure adequate lighting Use zoom sparingly Pan slowly Delete “bad takes” right away (saves time later!) Try filming using different camera shots/angles

Camera Shots and Angles High angle Camera looks down Fear, timid, vulnerable Eye-level Camera looks at same level as subject Versatile shot, neutral Long (wide) shot Shows the subject & surroundings Sets the scene Reverse angle Camera shows what subject sees Gives actor’s perspective

Camera Shots and Angles Low angle Camera looks up Dominance, mystery Close-up Picture fills the frame Dramatic Mid-shot Film from waist up Shows hand movements Oblique shot Camera is held at an angle Portrays imbalance or playfulness

Post-Production: Edit & Publish Convert and download video footage to the computer Edit the footage in Movie Maker Cut and re-sequence clips Add titles, transitions, music and credits Publish to the web (Netcaster) OCDSB’s online media sharing space

A Bit About Netcaster… http://blt.ocdsb.ca/netcaster OCDSB’s online media sharing space Allows you to upload a variety of media such as audio recordings (podcasts), videos, photos Works with mp3, flv, swf, avi, wmv, gif, jpg, and png files One account per school (for now) http://blt.ocdsb.ca/netcaster

Camera Orientation Features: Just point and shoot! Flip-out display USB connector 2 AA batteries Record, Play/Pause, Delete buttons Zoom up to 2 times Arrow keys to scroll through clips Check the memory card *Capture still photos using the Web Photo button Just point and shoot! Go ahead and try it…

What if I Need Help? Consult your documentation Hotline is your next point of contact Available as support to you for: Technical difficulties Questions about using Movie Maker or the camera Contact Hotline via email or phone Email: hotline@ocdsb.ca Phone: 596-8273