Working on my script for my 90 second video reminded me of how many, many, MANY details go into even the smallest piece of film. Through, twists and turns that are difficult to explain in a blog, my class and I were filmed for a year for a documentary that is coming out soon. The amount of equipment required for this simple shoot was astounding.
For even a simple 90 second spot, you've got to include a ton of different elements to make sure that you get your message across. Looking at all the examples, reminded me how very quickly 90 seconds can go past. I tried t keep some really important elements in mind.
1. Audience
I wanted to stay focused on my audience. My capstone project, like most, is aimed toward teachers. Teachers have to attend a lot of training and watch a lot of presentations. They are usually pressed for time. I wanted to draw my audience in by making my script dynamic and less a presentation with dull facts. In short, I aim to provide them with a picture of what my entire capstone.
2. Purpose
It is essential to stay on target and keep your purpose in your sight line. If the purpose of my video is to cause those who experience to look more closely at my capstone project, then my aim must be to cause curiosity. As I worked on my various drafts of script, it was this that I tried to keep in mind. I kept asking myself, "What words, images and explanations would cause a teacher to want to learn more about gamification?"
3. Creativity
This was really important to me as I worked on my drafts. Everyone has had to sit through presentation after presentation, and I am hoping to make my video a bit more creative. I want it to be interesting and informative. I am hoping that my finished product will be unique but still including all the essential elements of the assignment. I am hoping that if it is creative enough, it will be a focal point that draws people to the website, and even more importantly, pushes them to consider utilizing gamification in their classrooms. I will be using WeVideo because I am familiar with it. I have already made three videos for my students this year with it. Whenever I launch a new quest for my students, I create a video launch. I love the way you can edit multiple layers of both sound and film in WeVideo, and how easy it is to incorporate green screen elements whenever necessary. I also consider Adobe Spark, as I love all the elements you can use with it, but wanted to focus on making my video, not on how to make a video. I plan on exploring Adobe Spark more in the future.
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