The Art of The Art of Digital StorytellingDigital Storytelling

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Bhavneet SinghBhavneet SinghICT Innovation Associate PrincipalQuinns Beach Primary School

@bhavneetsingh12

http://about.me/bhavneetsingh12http://on.fb.me/14P701A - 21 Century Skills Pagehttp://on.fb.me/1fQqPAY - TeachMeetWA Grouphttp://teachmeetwa.wikispaces.com/ - TMWA Wiki

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Why Why Storytelling?Storytelling?

Deepen their understanding of the world Sharpen their powers of observation Develop their ability to reflect critically on their

experience Make sense out of their world Nurture their creativity Find their voice Create community Become lifelong learners

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What Stories to TellWhat Stories to Tell Facts/ Storytelling Genre – action, drama, comedy,

adventure, drama, historical, musical, science fiction, horror,

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FilmmakingFilmmaking Digital documentaries vs digital stories

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KIS - Keep it Simple KIS - Keep it Simple Short Story Beginning – Middle – End 30 sec – 1 min +Titles & Credits 1 page double spaced script Few images Few words Few special effects if needed

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Elements of Digital Elements of Digital StorytellingStorytellingPoint of View A Dramatic Question Emotional Content The Gift of Your Voice The Power of the Soundtrack Economy Pacinghttp://www.digitalstoryteller.org/docs/DigitalStorytelling.pdfhttp://jonorech.wikispaces.com/Teaching+The+Seven+Elements

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Flipped Flipped ClassroomClassroom

Watch tutorials and instructions at home

Discuss and plan via Edmodo

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Digital stories includeDigital stories includeVideoTextAudio narrationMusicImages

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Equipment requiredEquipment required Video CameraTripodPhone – with recording featureComputer with appropriate editing

softwareComputer with microphoneOptional – Chroma Green/Blue fabric

or painted wall

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Classroom StrategiesClassroom StrategiesWrite an initial scriptPlan an accompanying storyboardDiscuss and revise the scriptPlan a shot listShoot the sequencesSequence the images in the video editorAdd the narrative trackAdd special effects and transitionsAdd special effects and transitionsAdd a soundtrack if time permit

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ScriptScript 1 page double spaced script Spoken language Decide how detailed you want the script to be

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A Storyboard A3 – Plan Action Dialogue Timing Transition http://generator.acmi.net.au/storyboard Storyboard Pro Software

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A shot listA shot list Plan the locations Order the shooting sequence Plan what equipment, characters,

costumes are needed on the set

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TipsTips Use a tripod Zoom in Keep composition simple When using phone camera/still camera –

keep in landscape mode Shoots separate shots Do not zoom while filming Shoot in proper lighting Shoot more material than you need Shoot minimum 10 second shots Do not keep playing back to check Do not delete footage when filming Bhavneet Singh

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Camera Angles Camera Angles Long shot Wide shot Mid shot Closeup

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Follow a drillFollow a drill Director: Camera set? Camera person checks that the shot is framed properly and

everything is ready to go. Camera person: Camera set Director: Quiet please Check everything is quiet then say Director: Turn over Camera person starts the camera and checks that it actually is

recording. Camera person: Camera rolling Director waits five seconds then signals to the actors or shouts

‘Action’. The actors do the scene. The Director waits five seconds. Director: Cut The camera person stops recording.

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Software to use – PCSoftware to use – PC Moviemaker VSDC Pinnacle Lightworks Camtasia Adobe Premiere

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MacMacApps for iPadsApps for iPads iMovie Adobe Premiere Magisto Veescope

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Areas to Areas to assessassessIdeaScriptStoryboardPreparationEditingSound Teamwork

• Co-create rubrics• http://

rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php

• Self assessment• Peer assessment

AssessmentAssessment RubricsRubrics

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ExtensionExtension Design promotional materials

Posters – GlogsterEDU Smore LetterPop BigHugeLabs

Microsoft AutoCollage Microsoft Publisher

Create Trailers Animoto

Design event ticketsBhavneet Singh

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CelebrateCelebrate Host a Film PremiereHost a Film Premiere Invite parents and friendsInvite parents and friends Enter competitionsEnter competitions

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxrgK8i8aWA

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Some LinksSome Links http://bhavneetsingh12.wordpress.com/ http://www.acmi.net.au/ http://mediaed.org.uk/

using_film_in_schools/teaching-filmmaking

http://www.mykidsadventures.com/how-to-make-an-adventure-movie-with-your-kids/

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