05/04 - 05/06 (HYBRID): Informational / Introduction Video Project (WeVideo)

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 your Chromebook (or laptop/desktop) and it will helpful to already have a folder with images (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file.

DO NOW:  Create/Send Technology Constructed Response Email

TO:  Mr. Scribner (harvey.scribner@techfreire.org)

SUBJECT: VIDEO Project Topic

BODY:  Describe, in 1-2 Sentences, what topic you are interested in creating a video about.  Think about any topic you like, and try to imagine a video that illustrates your ideas or subject.  You could also create an introduction video with information about yourself as a student here at Tech Freire HS.

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.

STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECT BELOW:

Step 1: Download or Create your own music files. (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.  You could also use the built-in (free) music in WeVideo.

Step 2: Find and Download 5-10 Pictures or Images you are interested in using. Place those Images in the Download folder of your Chromeboook.

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

Step 4: Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Video TFDL 2021 P(?)"

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: Export / Save the final file to the Downloads.

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

YOU MUST INCLUDE A TITLE SLIDE WITH YOUR NAME,
AND THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

by (Your Initials) TFDL 2021 P(#)

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

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 WeVideo Video Editor to create a short (30-60 second) Informational / Introduction Video. Students will be given an introduction to WeVideo.com today. Before we start with WeVideo, you will review an example video.  Please complete the Technology GMAIL Constructed Response, then follow all directions listed.

Project: Each Student will create an Informational / Introduction Video using the WeVideo 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!