Creating+a+Vacation+Video+Using+iMovie

= = = = = = = ** Task ** = = = = = = = Your task is to create a 3-minute vacation video. This 'vacation' can be a trip you have already taken (family vacation, school-sponsored trip - Germany, Washington, D.C.) or a 'Dream Vacation' (one you hope to take at some time). The video will include audio, video, and still images. Follow the steps in the Process section to utilize the resources at the bottom to learn how to develop your video. You will have up to five class periods to complete this assignment. You will be graded according to the quality of your content, length, integration of the three elements (audio, video, and still images), and uploading the video to YouTube.

Use the videos below for an introduction to iMovie.

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= **Processs** =



First, let's start by adding some still images. Use the Image Stock Exchange link below to find your images. Then, view the website about entering the photos to the iMovie program. Don't worry about the final product just yet. We're just adding elements that we can rearrange and edit later.

Next, let's add video. You can use video files already on your computer, files downloaded with Firefox's Download Helper, or use QuickTime (already loaded on your computer) to make your own screen recording video--a video of you using your computer with narration. (Use the YouTube video below to learn how to take a screen recording video.) Then, import the video file into iMovie with the help of the appropriate resource link. Watch the tutorial video for how to edit video files once they're in iMovie.

Now, it's time to add audio. Your audio may come in two forms: background music and/or narration. Below, video tutorials are available for adding narration and background music to your movie. Freeplaymusic.com or Soundzabound.com offer free instrumental music to use for your background.

Finally, watch a video (found below) to learn how to upload your video to YouTube.

=** Resources **= 1. [|Adding Photos to iMovie] -- This website describes how to add photos to iMovie and change the length of time they are displayed.

2. [|Image Stock Exchange] -- Use this website to find images to add to your video. You will have to create a free account to use the images, but all of them are high quality and may be posted to YouTube without infringing upon copyright law. Use the search function to find exactly what you're looking for.

3. [|Importing Videos to iMovie] -- Use this resource to learn how to import video files into iMovie.

4. [|Free Play Music] -- Use this website to download and use free audio clips to use as background music.OR use Soundzabound.

5. App[|le's How-To On Adding Background Music] -- Use this tutorial to learn how to add and edit music files as background music for your presentation.

6. [|Adding Audio Narrative to Your iMovie] -- Follow these instructions to add narration to your video. Keep in mind that you will also be using background audio and video clips that may have their own sound, so use this narration only when you need to.

7. Watch this to learn how to edit your video--fully weaving together the audio, video, and images--in iMovie.

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9. How to upload your video to YouTube.

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= **RUBRIC** = The rubric below will be used to grade your final product of the instructional review video.

--Movie was uploaded to YouTube by the end of the required time || --Movie was longer than 5 minutes --Movie was uploaded, but with errors || --Movie was shorter than 3 minutes --Movie was not uploaded to YouTube || --Videos are appropriate and add to instruction --Titles and credits are used appropriately || --Transitions are inconsistently timed or used --Videos may not enhance instruction --Titles or credits are distracting || --Transitions are distracting --No video clips were utilized --Title or credits are missing || --Appropriate topic is chosen --Main points are identified || --Topic needs more explanation by audio, video, or images --Significant main points are not identified or explained || --Topic is not significant for review --Topic is not explained by audio, video, or images ||
 * || ** 16-20 **  ||  ** 11-15 **  ||  ** 0-10 **  ||
 * // Length/Upload // || --Movie was 3-5 minutes
 * // Audio // || --Audio is well-timed and enhances the presentation || --Audio is not appropriate or unrelated to presentation || --Audio is not included ||
 * // Video // || --Transitions are smooth and well-timed
 * // Images // || --Images enhance the instruction and are appropriately used to explain the topic || --Too few images are used to explain the topic but do enhance the instruction || --Images are not present or are unrelated to the topic ||
 * // Content // || --Topic is explained well by the audio, video, and images

=** CONCLUSION **= Now you've learned how to create videos for iMovie and upload them to YouTube.

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