Public Service Announcement (OpenShot) Video Project PREP DAY

"There are many different definitions for a public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, but the simplified version of PSAs are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behaviour towards a social issue." - Wikipedia Definition 

FORTNITE4EDU Video Example by MR. S

Here Is The BEST Source for Information on how to MAKE A Public-Service Announcement:

http://tbedtech.weebly.com/

PROJECT STEPS:

1.  READ ALL DIRECTIONS ON THIS POST BEFORE BEGINNING PROJECT

2.  Choose a PARTNER and a TOPIC

  a.  Use resources online to choose a topic.  Research ideas for your project.

3.  Create a NEW Google Document Named "

Examples Of Student Public Service Announcement Topics (CLICK HERE)

Over the next few days you will be completing a Public Service Announcement using OpenShot Video Editor.  Directions are listed below>

CCS TECH PARTNER/TOPIC LIST

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE PSA (CCS ROCKS 2016)

TODAY: You will work with your assigned partner to CHOOSE A TOPIC, COLLECT OR MAKE PHOTOS FOR CONTENT, DECIDE ON MUSIC, and RESEARCH AT LEAST 4 FACTS!

"How To Create A PSA" Video by Girl Scouts Of America (Click Here)

"Active For Life" Public Service Announcement EXAMPLE (Click Here)

"World Hunger PSA" Public Service Announcement EXAMPLE (Click Here)

Getting Started (from Center For DIGITAL Education Website)

1. Choose your topic. Pick a subject that is important to you, as well as one you can visualize. Keep your focus narrow and to the point. More than one idea confuses your audience, so have one main idea per PSA.


2. Time for some research - you need to know your stuff! Try to get the most current and up to date facts on your topic. Statistics and references can add to a PSA. You want to be convincing and accurate.


3. Consider your audience. Are you targeting parents, teens, teachers or some other social group? Consider your target audience's needs, preferences, as well as the things that might turn them off. They are the ones you want to rally to action. The action suggested by the PSA can be almost anything. It can be spelled out or implied in your PSA, just make sure that message is clear.


4. Grab your audience's attention. You might use visual effects, an emotional response, humor, or surprise to catch your target audience. Be careful, however, of using scare tactics. Attention getters are needed, but they must be carefully selected. For example, when filming a PSA about controlling anger, a glass-framed picture of a family can be shattered on camera. This was dramatic, but not melodramatic. Staging a scene between two angry people to convey the same idea is more difficult to do effectively.


5. Create a script and keep your script to a few simple statements. A 30-second PSA will typically require about 5 to 7 concise assertions. Highlight the major and minor points that you want to make. Be sure the information presented in the PSA is based on up-to-date, accurate research, findings and/or data.


6. Storyboard your script.


7. Film your footage and edit your PSA.


8. Find your audience and get their reaction. How do they respond and is it in the way you expected? Your goal is to call your audience to action. Are they inspired?

Royalty-Free Video Clips

https://www.videezy.com

https://pixabay.com/videos/

https://www.videvo.net/

https://videos.pexels.com/

Links For Music (MP3's)

https://www.freesound.org/browse/tags/sound-effects/

http://freemusicarchive.org/

http://www.audiomack.com/

PSA Bibliography Google Document Requirements

You and your partner must CREATE and SHARE a Google Document with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) that has a paragraph about the reason you chose your topic, the names of the two students who worked on your PSA, and the six references that you used to find your facts. The following format must be used:



SHARE with: hescribner@ccs.us



Document Name:  "PSA Project (Topic of Project), (Last Names) P(?)



Students Collaborating: (Me) & (You)

Topic:

Reason For Choosing Topic:



References Used:



"(Fact 1)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 2)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 3)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 4)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 5)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

"(Fact 6)". Author, Website/Book/Article/Place Found

GRADING / RUBRIC

The Public Service Announcement must use a minimum of 5 pictures or video clips



PSA must have at least four (4) different sources of information.



PSA must be no less than 30-seconds in length and no more than 1:00 minute in length



PSA must have smooth transitions between pictures



PSA must use at least one piece of music. If more, smooth transitions between sound bites



PSA must have at least 4 facts about your topic, and you must complete your Google Document Bibliography (source list).



PSA must be published as a movie file and viewable by Media Players



Following is the grading outline:

  60 points for neatness (smooth transitions)

  60 points for completeness (All items present)

  20 points for within time limits

  20 points for partner review

  20 points for completed Bibliography Google Document

  20 points for a complete Storyboard (Storyboardthat.com)

SUCCESS RUBRIC:  IF YOU HIT "4" IN THESE CATEGORIES, 

YOU WILL SCORE HIGHER ON THE GRADING RUBRIC ABOVE.

CATEGORY

	4	3	2	1
Concept	Student has a clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.	Student has a fairly clear picture of the message he/she is trying to convey through the PSA.	Student has brainstormed his/her message, but no clear focus has emerged for the PSA.	Student has spent little effort on brainstorming and refining his/her message.
Originality	Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.	Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.	Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness.	Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.
Use of Graphics and Images	All graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.	Most graphics and images are attractive and support the theme/content of the PSA.	Some graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the PSA.	Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the PSA.
Digital Camera Use (If Used)	Pictures are high quality. The main subject is in focus, centered, and of an appropriate size compared to other objects in the picture.	Pictures are good quality. The main subject is not quite in focus, but is it is clear what the picture is about.	Pictures are of marginal quality.The subject is in focus but it is not clear what the picture is about.	No picture taken OR picture of poor quality.
Overall Effectiveness	Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective PSA.	Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic, but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an effective PSA.	Project is missing more than two key elements. It is a slightly effective PSA.	Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it an ineffective PSA.

REVIEW: VIDEO PSA'S / CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A SURVEY FOR EACH ONE!

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Scholars will be able to use OpenShot Video Editor to create a short (30-60 second) 

Movie “Public Service Announcement”.  Scholars will be able to select photos and video clips, choose music, and create a PSA about a topic that is important to them. 

They will work with a partner to create the PSA.

Prep Day: YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PARTNER AND TOPIC FIRST!

Project: Each Student will create a PSA using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your MOVIE file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2017 / CSTA 2018 / PA CEW 2018

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011



PSA TOPIC LIST SUGGESTIONS

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Nutrition
Bullying Peer Pressure
Cell phones Profanity
Censorship Racism
Cheating Respect for Handicapped
Cyberbullying Seatbelts
Cyber Safety Shoplifting
Dangerous Driving Smoking
Depression Speed Limit
Drinking and Driving Sportsmanship
Energy Conservation Stay in School
Exercising Helmet Safety Talk to your kids
Healthy Habits Talk to your parents
Homework Texting and Driving
Hunger Underage Drinking
Fighting Vandalism
Fire Safety Volunteering
Learn to Read Voting
Littering Water Conservation

Video Logo (Formerly Movie Marquis) Project 18-19 S1

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer and it will helpful to already have a folder with images (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file.

Technology Gmail Constructed Response (As you enter the room)

To: hscribner@ccs.us

Subject: My Movie/TV Production Company

Body of Email:
Imagine you are the owner of a movie production studio. Write the name of your studio and describe what kind of movies you want to make. Tell me how your logo shows off your personality, and the personality of the studio you want to create. What emotions should your viewers see when they see your Video Logo (Movie Marquis)? What kind of movies does your studio make? Please write a full paragraph with Topic Sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion/wrap-up sentence as a minimum requirement. (R.A.C.E Model: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain)
 

OpenShot Video Editor (WeVideo.com) Movie Marquis Project Directions 

You will be making a number of movies with OpenShot Video Editor during this class. Starting later this week you will work on creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with a partner. Start thinking of ideas now so you will be able to pick something for next week.

Watch the following clip on your own to get ideas about your Video Logo. This is a short movie clip (10-15 seconds) that you will add to the end of your PSA to "sign" it. The Video Logo you are creating should be a reflection of your personality, and is intended to let people know who created the movie it follows. It can be used at the end or the beginning of a movie. I want you to pretend you are creating a Movie Production Studio and give some thought to the kind of movies and messages you would like to support. Be creative and have fun with this project. It can be serious, funny or anything you want it to be. Please make sure you use the clip you created in Soundation for this project. You may find pictures and other video clips online or sign out a camera. I have a limited amount of equipment, so you will have to share. 

Movie Introduction Video Clips Promo (Click Here) 

Please create a Video Logo (Movie Marquis) in OpenShot Video Editor. It should be 10 to 15 seconds long and use audio, pictures/video, titles and effects. You must create your music for this project with Soundation. 

YOU MAY NOT USE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC!  

When you have edited the movie and created it, please use the EXPORT the Video Logo and save both  the files and the video to the desktop. Upload the completed Video Logo file to your Google Drive and share it with me for credit for the project.

OpenShot Video Editor User's Guide Link

Alternative Online Project (WeVideo) with watermark:

WEVIDEO.COM Information and Tutorials

WEVIDEO.COM TUTORIAL GUIDE

Create an account and SIGN IN on WEVIDEO.COM, 

CLICK on the link for HELP and follow directions.

MR. SCRIBNER'S EXAMPLE - BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 

DAILY PROJECT REFLECTION SURVEY (PRIOR TO LEAVING - END OF CLASS)

STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS FOR USING OpenShot Video Editor (Click Here for Google Document)

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECT BELOW:

Step 1: Download or Create Music with Soundation (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 1A: You may need to use AUDACITY (See Windows Computer) to Load and EXPORT your music file from Soundation. Here is how: 

• Choose Saved File from Soundation on Desktop. 


• Open Audacity and DRAG your Music File into the Audacity Workspace 


• Click FILE and EXPORT as WAV File. 


• Choose Desktop to save the new file too. Use New WAV file 

Step 2: Find and Download 1-3 Pictures or Images you are interested in using. Place those Images on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 3: Open OpenShot Video Editor or wevideo.com and using the FILE Menu click on NEW PROJECT

Step 4: Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Video Logo P(?)" and SAVE it to Desktop.

Step 5: Use the CHOOSE PHOTOS/VIDEO BUTTON to select video/image files to use.

Step 6: Use the CHOOSE MUSIC BUTTON to select the audio file you will use.

Step 7: Use the pointer to place images and pictures in the proper order for the video.

Step 8: Use toolbars to enter TITLES and Text.

Step 9: Use toolbars to add effects and transitions.

Step 10: Save the final file to the DESKTOP.

Step 11: Upload and SHARE your Final Movie Project using Google Drive. 

YOU MUST INCLUDE A TITLE SLIDE WITH THE NAME OF YOUR COMPANY, AND ANOTHER ONE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

by (Your Initials) CSA 18-19 P(#)

MR SCRIBNER'S DROPBOX FILE REQUEST LINK

Grading Rubric 

Within Time Limit = 15 points 

Clear Pictures = 15 points 

Titles = 15 points 

Appropriate Music = 15 points 

Effects / Transitions = 15 points 

GDrive Shared = 15 points 

Creative (Subjective) = 10 points 

Total Score = x/100 points

Here are links to my BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 Movies: (FEB) (SEP)

Royalty-Free Video Clips

https://www.videezy.com/free-video/

https://pixabay.com/videos/

https://www.videvo.net/

https://videos.pexels.com/

Enjoy This Project, Be Creative!!

- Mr S.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Students will be able to use OpenShot Video Editor to create a short (10-15 second) Video Logo (Movie Marquis). Students will be given an introduction to OpenShot VE today. Before we start with OpenShot VE, you will watch a short video about Movie Studio Logo’s. Please complete the Technology GMAIL Constructed Response, then follow all directions listed.

Project: Each Student will create a Video Logo (Movie Marquis) using OpenShot Video Editor. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARPHONES/EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

ESSA Approved? How do you feel about this?

How do you feel about this?

  http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/campaign-k-12/2018/10/essa-plan-all-approved-by-devos-started-bottom-here.html #PADEP #education

Soundation Music Project 18-19 S1

"Music improves brain health and function in many ways. It makes you smarter, happier and more productive at any age. Listening is good, playing is even better." https://bebrainfit.com/music-brain/

As you enter the room today, read the following article:

https://www.blhsnews.com/opinion/2015/09/29/how-does-music-affect-our-lives/#

then go to your CCS GMAIL and create an email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) as follows:

To: hscribner@ccs.us

Subject:  MUSIC

Body of Email: How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life? How Often Do You Listen To Music? What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why? What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel?

SOUNDATION PROJECT:

We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music. You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming project. Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others. We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com. HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

Why Does Music Make Us Feel?

Why Does Music Move Us? (PBS)

The Power Of Music!

The Power of Music (Funny)

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.

MR S MIXDOWN SAMPLE 21SEP16 (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION: Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is over 25 seconds in length, and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in Microsoft Movie Maker later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a WAV File and save it. You must upload your file to your GOOGLE DRIVE and SHARE it with MR. S for credit. Please upload the file to the DROPBOX Link below as well:

MR. Scribner's DROPBOX File Link To Upload WAV File

When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a .wav file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!

SOUNDATION ONLINE AUDIO CREATOR (CLICK HERE)

SOUNDATION YOUTUBE TRAINING VIDEO LINK

Step By Step Instructions

• Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com


• Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.


• Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)


• When finished, Click FILE and "Export .WAV File" to your Desktop


• Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 25-seconds long for credit.


• If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.


• Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.


• Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload WAV File" Button


• Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.


• If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive.

GRADING RUBRIC:

CATEGORY	10	8	6	R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum	3 or more loops used	2 loops used	Only 1 loop used	Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly	All Loops Sound Correctly Blended	One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence	Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence	Not Completed
File Is Exported As WAV file	File Correctly Exported To Desktop	File Exported But Lost	File Not Exported	Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE and SHARED for credit.	File Is Uploaded Correctly			File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
Overall Effort	Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 25 seconds WAV to use	Scholar included most items, but WAV is less than 20 seconds long.	Scholar\'s WAV is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for credit	Project not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website. Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment.

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

SWBAT CREATE a 25 second WAV file for use in an upcoming project. Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project: Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (WAV) project of  +25 seconds in length. Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind. Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.

READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Alternate Project for those without HEADPHONES:

(Extra Credit for those who already created a Soundation Music Track.)



MUSIC LYRIC PROJECT:

Open a Google Document or MS Word Document and name it "(YOUR LAST NAME) Music Lyrics (Class Day/Number)". Read and review the following articles on writing music (like poetry), write your song in the document and SHARE it with MR. S for credit.



IF YOUR GOOGLE IS NOT WORKING,



http://www.wikihow.com/Write-Song-Lyrics



http://robinfrederick.com/learn-how-to-write-a-song/



https://www.google.com/search?q=writing+music+lyrics&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8


USE THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE AS A GUIDE TO WRITE A SONG LYRIC. CHANGE UP DIFFERENT VERSIONS TO CUSTOMIZE IT:



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Wrap Up

It's Your Business! Production Company Logo 18-19 S1

YOUR NEW PRODUCTION STUDIO:  (WHAT IMAGE DOES IT HAVE ON THE STREET?)

Made With YouiDraw.com

You are about to create a logo for your new production company.  This logo, in one way or another, must appear on all documents, videos, websites, and any other media that you create for this class until the end of the Semester.  You will eventually make a video logo as well, and both the one you design today, and the video logo should have a similar message and features/style.



Think about why your production company needs a logo.  What emotions should your design evoke in people who see it?  What types of messages will be attached to this logo, and how can you turn this into a brand?  Once you answer these questions, you are ready to design!



THINK about yourself as the owner/executive producer of a design studio.  You will eventually create a website, videos, and other media associated with this production studio.  What kind of studio do you want to create?  What types of entertainment/news/sports media are you interested in creating?  What social issues might your studio stand for?  How can you be creative with the symbol of your studio so people will recognize it, and want to see your movies, websites, or articles?  Take the answers to these questions, and create a logo for your new production studio! 



Having trouble imagining a name for your new company?  Check this out for a little help:  https://www.oberlo.com/tools/business-name-generator

Made With DesignEVO

Create a LOGO using photos, drawing, or any other medium.  Watch the video about why a LOGO is important "Why is a Professional Logo Important?" (Click Here).  You should be able to create something with either program.  I would suggest using the LogoGarden Application to start getting ideas, but to get a higher quality logo, you will need to use Inkscape (more information to follow tomorrow), or YouiDraw.com (See Below).



You can use the Free Logo Designer on LogoGarden to help you come up with an idea, but you will not be able to download your creation as a High Resolution Image.  There are literally hundreds of other free websites to help you.  Pick one!  Once you have designed it on LogoGarden, try to use a drawing program or PowerPoint to recreate your logo.  Once you have created it and saved it as a PICTURE, you should be able to use it to create all kinds of projects for your new prodution company.  HAVE FUN!



LogoMakr - The fastest and easiest way to create free logos online! Choose a name for your business. Choose a template amongst thousands of free logos inside the editor. Customize your logo by changing the color, shape, font, etc. Download your free logo or purchase a high-resolution version.



LOGOGarden.com - Create and Download a Low-Res Logo for Free!!



DesignEvo is a free online logo maker with 7000+ templates that anyone can use to bring to life a compelling, unique logo in minutes.



YouiDraw: Whether you're getting started or an experienced designer, Drawing online tool is a powerful vector graphic design solution on web. With online graphic design in various environment, you have everything you need to express your style and creativity.



Why do vector? As designers, a work often face a different screen size, resolution. Vector graphics can be adjusted as the size of graphics formats without distortion is the best choice. Whether mobile devices, advertising, computer, posters, cards and other design users, vector design are met.

Made With Logo Garden

LOGO PROJECT: 

You must create a LOGO for your new production company.  This will be the symbol of your company and product line.  Think about what was mentioned in the video you saw above.  This LOGO will appear on all of your Professional Media, and should reflect your Brand, Company, Products, and Ideas/Ideals.  



Save a copy of this logo online.  For Credit, you need to UPLOAD a High Resolution copy of your logo to your Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.



For More In-Depth Information Read The Following Article:  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/71902



More Videos to help you understand what logo's are for:

Step By Step Directions:



Step 1:  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE

Step 2:  Review videos attached to get an idea of what a logo is for, the types of logo's, and why you should create one for your new production company.

Step 3:  Hand Sketch your ideas for your new logo on blank paper to give yourself some creative time to make your logo come alive on paper before trying to create it online.

Step 4:  Go to LogoGarden (See Link Above) and use the Logo Designer to create a Low-Resolution logo for your production studio.  When you have created a Low Resolution version of your logo, download it, and Upload it to your Google Drive for future use.

Step 5:  Go to DesignEVO (See Link Above) and use the Logo Designer to create a Medium-Resolution logo for your studio, with the same overall design theme.

Step 6:  Go to Inkscape (on your computer), or YouiDraw online and create a High Resolution version of your logo with the same design theme.  Make sure to Upload ALL your logo's to your Google Drive and SHARE them with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.



YOU MUST CREATE A NEW FOLDER IN YOUR GOOGLE DRIVE, NAME IT "(LAST NAME) LOGOS", ADD ALL THREE (3) OF YOUR LOGOS, AND SHARE IT WITH MR. SCRIBNER FOR CREDIT!

OpenShot Video Editor (Open-Source), and much more!

Today you will be beginning to learn about the OpenShot Video Editor.  Information about this program, and Blender (Animation Generator), and Inkspace (Image Editor) is also included.  We will be using these Open Source (denoting software for which the original source code is made freely available and may be redistributed and modified) Programs you can create nearly professional looking videos.  While these programs have many features, we will focus on the basics to complete a variety of short video projects.  Some of these projects include a Movie Logo (Movie Marquis Project), a short Public-Service-Message (PSA Project), and your Digital Animation Movie Clip.



OpenShot.Org Primary Website (Download & Resources):  https://www.openshot.org/



How to set up Blender & Inkscape on OpenShot:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt9e5ARrL2o

OpenShot Video Editor Resources

OpenShot Video Editor is an award-winning, open-source video editor, available on Linux, Mac, and Windows. OpenShot can create stunning videos, films, and animations with an easy-to-use interface and rich set of features.



Here are some helpful links to get you going:

OpenShot Online User's Guide:  https://www.openshot.org/user-guide/

Learn OpenShot in 5-Minutes: http://www.openshotusers.com/help/1.3/en/ar01s03.html

Open-Shot Video Editor 2018 Tutorial on YouTube  /  The Basics (Part 1) of OpenShot

We will be going over most of the basics in class to get you started.  Make sure you stay with us at first, then spend time getting to know the program better on your own.  Make sure you read, and understand the next part of this introduction:

NOTE:  These programs are open-source, and as such are downloaded on the individual systems in school.  You can only work on these projects (using OpenShot, Blender, or Inkscape) when you are in class because they are DOWNLOADED to the individual systems in class.  If you have IMovie, Adobe, or some other video editor at home, the projects in class will not save for editing elsewhere.  You are importing your images, video clips, music and other items onto the specific computers you use in class.  Therefore, you would need to save all those same files to your Google Drive for use at home.

If you want to work on OpenShot (Blender/Inkscape) at home, your parents will need to download, and install the programs on a computer for you.  This is NOT a Requirement of the CSA Class!

IF YOU HAVE TIME, CHECK THESE OUT ON YOUR OWN:

The following programs are also Open-Source and can greatly enhance your videos.  We have installed these programs, but due to lack of time and resources for this class, we will not be able to introduce them.  You are more than welcome to review the information below, and try to use these resources for projects, but they are not required.  Enjoy!

Inkscape

Inkscape is a professional vector graphics editor for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. It's free and open source.  Whether you are an illustrator, designer, web designer or just someone who needs to create some vector imagery, Inkscape is for you!

INKSCAPE Tutorial Page:  https://inkscape.org/en/learn/tutorials/



YouTube Inkscape Tutorial 1:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUIOEXssTSE

Blender

Blender is the free and open source 3D creation suite. It supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, even video editing and game creation.



Online Tutorials Page:  https://www.blender.org/support/tutorials/

Digital Animation Video Clip 18-19 S1

DO NOW:  Create/Send Technology Constructed Response Email

TO:  Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us)

SUBJECT: Digital Animation Project CR

BODY:  Describe, in 1-2 Sentences, what type of animation/cartoon you are interested in creating.  Think about any topic you like, and try to imagine a cartoon that illustrates (and creates action and characters) your idea or subject.  

Digital Animation Video Clip Introduction:



Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and learn about different types of ANIMATION.  Then OPEN Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications.

Resources & Examples

First Animations:

Fantasmagoria     Gertie the Dinosaur     How Original Animations Are Made

12 Principals of Animation     The Difference Between DISNEY & PIXAR     Animation Careers

First Mickey Mouse Cartoon     Post-It Note Animation (Wall)     Acorn's Story

FlipBook Goku vs Superman     The Origin of Lego Movie     How to Make a Lego Brickfilm

Pixar Examples

History of Pixar Logo     Top Ten Pixar Shorts     For The Birds     

Mr. Scribner's Examples

Snowman & Crowd Animation     Mountain Cabin Scene (Helicopter)     Basketball Court (Red/Blue Play)      

Two Monkeys Short Clip     Two Monkeys MS Movie Maker Video  Sir Ken Robinson - Creativity Education

Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 75-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.

Digital Animation Using Google Slides / MS Powerpoint & OpenShot Video Editor

When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film.

There are normally 25-40 pictures per second. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with animation we can do a lot more than just follow the laws of nature. We can do anything, we can tell the story just as it is in our dreams.

Animation is a tool of communication.

When we animate we must not forget to put idea and intention in the movements. A movement without idea and intention is boring. Another great communication tool is the contrast; fast/slow, backwards/forwards and so on. If we remember this it makes us animate better. So if you want to animate something going up, you think go down first. If you you want to stretch your character, you squash him first. The best thing is to do the movement yourself or make a friend do it so you can study the movement. This also helps you plan your animation. The better you know what to do, the better you can animate it.

See The Animation Section of ANIMWORK (Click Here) for more information about this project.

I Can't Wait, I Want To Make Something Right Now!  Try the ZIMMERTWINS website for a longer animations made easy. You could have them talk to each other, about different things, or create news-style reporting cartoons.

Learn More About It: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-art-timing How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. And a step-by-step guide: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-2d-tools-part-1

You Could Also Check Out: A European partnership created this guide to help teachers learn more about using animation to teach. With some basics in place such as how to create a good story and what tools to use, ANIMWORK puts everything into perspective for any teacher who wants to create his or her own animation.

DIGITAL SCENE & BACKGROUND PICTURE

CREATION PROJECT DIRECTIONS

IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT: CREATE A ZimmerTwins Cartoon and send it to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us)!

A. CREATE A BACKGROUND SCENE TO START WITH:

Step 1: Log into Google or Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Computer

Step 2: Create NEW Slides Presentation or NEW Presentation in PowerPoint

Step 3: Use the Drawing Tools to make a stick figure scene. Make sure to place specific layers in order and use a variety of colors and styles to make it vibrant.

Step 4: Export you Presentation/Slide as an Image and Upload to Google Drive

Step 5: SHARE your Image with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

REMOVE THE BACKGROUND FROM AN IMAGE USING: 



https://burner.bonanza.com/



https://clippingmagic.com/



https://online.photoscissors.com/

B. ANIMATE IT:

• Your project must include at least 150 slides (Minimum).


• It must have at least 3 layers of depth: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background.


• It must have at least 3 things moving during the course of the animation. 


• Your motion must incorporate LAYERS of movement where items move in-front or behind each other.


• You must Upload and SHARE your project with instructor using Google Drive for credit.

C. MAKE IT INTO A MOVIE:

Step 1. Open your project in Google Slides/MS Powerpoint. (If you created it in Google Slides you must Download it in MS Powerpoint to Export the slides together.



Step 2. EXPORT your slides as JPEG Image Files to the Desktop.



Step 3. IMPORT your JPEG Image Files into MS MOVIE MAKER.



Step 4. Using OpenShot Video Editor, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each. This will give the impression that the images are animated. You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.



YOU MUST IMPORT AT LEAST ONE (1) SOUND EFFECT/MUSIC AND ADD IT TO THE ANIMATION PRIOR TO SAVING IT!  (You can use freesound.org and audacity to record sound effects or music for use in this project.)



Step 5. SAVE MOVIE as an MP4 file, Upload it to Google Drive, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit.



Have Fun with this project. If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)! Good Luck!

How To Remove The Background Of A Photo Using PowerPoint 2016:

(Excerpt from https://www.bettercloud.com/monitor/the-academy/remove-background-picture-powerpoint/)

The Remove Background feature in PowerPoint 2016 helps you eliminate distracting backgrounds so the important parts of your image are front-and-center. In a few simple steps, you can create praiseworthy presentations and nobody will ever know you did all that fancy image-editing right within PowerPoint.

To remove the background from a picture in PowerPoint:

1. Click on the image that has background you want to remove.


2. On the Format tab, click Remove Background.


3. PowerPoint will automatically select the part of the image to be kept.


4. Adjust the selection to cover the area of the image that you want to keep.


5. On the Background Removal Tool tab, click Mark Areas to Remove and select any other area that you want to remove.


6. When you’re finished, click Keep Changes.

RUBRIC FOR DIGITAL ANIMATION PROJECT

Item / Points	15	10	5
Animation and Rendering  20 %	Accomplished Animation and rendering is done well, works properly and is saved in an appropriate file format. All files are properly named as required	Developing Animation and rendering is average, works properly for the most part. Few files are properly named as required	Beginning Animation and rendering does not work properly or is not saved/rendered properly.Files are not properly named as required
Model Complexity  20 %	Accomplished Model is mostly complex and/or detailed but lacks some evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details	Developing Model is mostly simplistic and/or lacks evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details	Beginning Model design is inappropriate or overly simplistic.
Organization  30 %	Accomplished Objects, Materials and Textures are mostly named	Developing Few Objects, Materials and Textures are named	Beginning None of Objects, Materials and Textures are named
Environment  10 %	Accomplished Model is placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)	Developing Model is not placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)	Beginning There is no environment used whatsoever
Graphic Design & Visual Appearance  10 %	Accomplished Model shows good design qualities and is aesthetically pleasing	Developing Model shows basic design qualities and is aesthetically acceptable	Beginning Model shows poor design qualities and is not aesthetically acceptable
Skill Level  5 %	Accomplished Very good skill level is evident	Developing Basic skill level is evident	Beginning Poor skill level is evident
Project Guidelines Compliance  5 %	Accomplished Project guidelines are mostly complete and all required elements are present.	Developing There is a missing important project requirement, or a guideline not followed	Beginning There are missing 2 or more important project requirements, or project guidelines not followed

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE

Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application. Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project. Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class. Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly.  Scholars will review the examples linked above to determine the type of movie they are interested in making.  They will need to create a short (3-9 second) video clip, with at least one sound effect, for credit.  When complete, they will UPLOAD both the RAW Project, and their FINAL Project to Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr. S for review.   The basis for their projects will be created using a single slide in Google Slides that they should create first.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 

PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011

CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011