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

2. 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

3. 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)

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

5. 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

6. 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

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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…

17. 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 or phone
Phone: