Video

The addition of an HD camera to the iPad 2 has fundamentally changed the way we can create video. Every part of the creation process–writing, recording, editing, and distributing–is possible on the iPad. EduStoked.

A video is created three times: when you write it, when you shoot it, and when you edit it. There are several formats that can be used to write a script for the classroom: a google doc, a dedicated app (ex: Storyboards), a google form, or a production organization document. Whichever format is used, emphasis should be placed on how it will be used in the classroom, and what the goal of the video is.

When recording, it is important to incorporate basic rules of composition, such as the rule of thirds, into your video. Being aware of the environment (basic concepts like lighting and room tone) makes it easier to edit. According to current best practices, teachers can rely on fair use and download videos using iCab Mobile to incorporate current events into their videos and lessons. Finally, in-camera tricks such as forced perspective will be explored to add a big-budget feel to videos.

iMovie contains movie trailer templates and themes that allow for quick, professional-looking videos. iMovie is a non-linear editor, so sequences can be filmed out of order. Participants will film and edit a short video collaboratively using YouTube’s mobile upload, and iCab Mobile’s video download feature. Projects in iMovie can easily add graphics and soundtracks to create a polished product.

iMovie projects can be published directly to YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, and CNN iReport. Use AirPlay to stream video to your HDTV using an Apple TV. Embed videos into classroom websites, or video channels on websites such as SchoolTube. Leverage teacher-created videos with the flipped classroom model to maximize class time.

1. Writing

• How video will be used in the classroom
• Storyboard apps: Storyboards, Idea Boards, Index Card
• Google form example: http://bit.ly/Kxpdsv
• production organization document: http://bit.ly/LFvO89

2. Recording

• Rules of Composition
• Shooting to Edit
• Lighting basics and demonstration
• Room tone and sound tips
• Incorporating other videos–download YouTube videos
• Special effects: forced perspective, time effects

3. Editing

• Non-Linear editing
• Foley sounds, Sound effects, Soundtracks
• Graphics, custom titles
• Moovie trailer and themes

4. Distributing

• Collaborative filming
• YouTube mobile uploading
• Display via AirPlay with Apple TV
• Streaming video
• Sharing: SchoolTube, YouTube

Students love movies. They will love your lessons when you incorporate videos in a meaningful way. May the videos be with you.

1. Movie trailers: anticipatory set of photos set to music
2. Integrate YouTube videos into lessons
3. YouTube Edu
4. YouTube.com/teachers 
5. TED-Ed
6. Lighting basics to add professionalism to teacher-created videos
7. How to find web-based video to enhance lessons
8. Discovery Education
9. SchoolTube
10. Download YouTube videos
11. Software to quickly film, edit, and present video
12. Record to YouTube
13. iPad apps
14. Screencast-o-Matic
15. iPads, and iPhones, and iPod Touches, Oh My! Filming and editing with iOS devices
16. Include a soundtrack and sound effects: YouTube Audio Swap, Vimeo Music Store, Soungle sound effects, SoundFX Now, Podcast Music CD
17. Add opening titles and themes
18. Export to YouTube/Vimeo
19. Add videos to Keynote/PowerPoint presentations: show, don’t tell

Click here to edit the backchannel notes during the CUE 13 presentation.