1. Video in the Classroom Post-Production

2. Download the footage into iMovie  Connect the cable from the camera to the computer  Set the camera to VTR  Set the computer to “ Import ”  Make sure it shows “ camera connected ”  Click on “ Import ”

3. Graphic Organizer

4. Log the footage  Clips come in on the paste board  Re-name clips in a usable way  Make note of times and action

5. Assemble the Clips  Copy the clips onto the timeline  Arrange them in rough order  Use your storyboard as a guide

6. View the footage

7. Edit the clips  Fine tune the editing  Make sure a variety of shots and angles are used in each scene

8. Add Sound Effects and Music  Be aware of Copyright Guidelines  http://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightch art.html http://www.mediafestival.org/copyrightch art.html  Some sources say a maximum of 30 seconds for music  Others do not cite a minimum

9. Sound Effects and Music  Sound effects and music can be created by students

10. Software for Music  Smartsound for Multimedia  Creates copyright free soundtracks

11. Transitions  Various Transitions create different moods  Be careful to be consistent with types of transitions you use

12. Titles  Opening Credits  Set the tone for the movie  Closing Credits  List all contributors  Only Use first names of children

13. Post-production in action!  Insert video here

14. Sharing the Final Product  Decide on Final Format  Web, VHS, DVD?  Consider your audience

15. Upload Finished Movie  Use a blank Mini-DV Tape  Connect Computer and Video Camera with Firewire  Choose Quality Settings  Export Video

16. Use Master Tape  Copy from Master for all other formats  VHS  DVD  Web

17. Premier  Advertise opening  Have a party!  Celebrate!