DLT:
- Be able to execute your storyboard as a video using iMovie
- Demonstrate use of basic iMovie editing features
- Save and share video files using share links
- Movie Basics - Apply the basic iMovie skills below in your video project.
- Create a new project
- Add clips and photos
- Add additional media using the media browser
- Scroll the timeline
- Arrange and trim clips
- Move or remove a clip
- Shorten or lengthen clips
- Precision Trimming
- Split a Clip
- Adjust the volume of a clip
- Add titles to beginning, middle, and end of a clip (move the titles to different parts by using the split clip option)
click here for the link to iMovie help page
Activity:
- Write a storyboard for a movie in iMovie (not a trailer, not a Magic Movie, not a storyboard iMovie) that is a minimum of 60 seconds. Your project should showcase the 11 skills listed. Your iMovie must be a minimum of 60s, include videos and images, demonstrate volume adjustments, clip splitting, titles and basic trimming skills (i.e. editing out dead air or mistakes in the video clip) for a polished final video. Your Storyboard is due in Jupiter by the end of class Friday 8/30.
Storyboard Creation for Your iMovie Video:
Objective:
You will create a storyboard for a 60-second iMovie video. This storyboard will help you plan your film by detailing camera angles, shot selection, editing, and more.
Steps to Complete Your Storyboard:
Step 1: Choose Your Theme
- Think about the story or message you want to convey in your iMovie video.
- Write down your main idea in one sentence.
Step 2: Outline Your Scenes
- Divide your story into 6-10 key scenes.
- For each scene, write a brief description of what happens.
Step 3: Plan Camera Angles and Movement
- For each scene, decide on the camera angles you will use:
- Will you use close-ups, medium shots, or wide shots?
- Describe how the camera will move (static, pan, tilt).
Step 4: Select Your Shots
- List the specific shots you want to include in each scene:
- What visuals are important?
- What will the audience see?
Step 5: Plan for Editing and Transitions
- Think about how you will move from one scene to the next:
- Will you use cuts, fades, or dissolves?
- Write down the type of transition for each scene.
Step 6: Add Text or Titles
- Decide if you need any text or titles in your clip:
- What will the text say?
- Where will it appear in your scenes?
Step 7: Write Dialogue
- If your video includes dialogue, write down what your characters will say:
- Keep it short and relevant to your story.
Step 8: Plan Actor Movement
- Describe how actors will move within each scene:
- Will they walk, run, or stay still?
- Write specific directions for their movements.
Step 9: Choose Filters and Effects
- Think about any filters or effects you want to use:
- How will these enhance your story?
- Write down your choices for each scene.
Step 10: Assemble Your Storyboard
- Create a visual storyboard:
- Draw or use images to represent each scene.
- Include notes about camera angles, dialogue, and effects next to each scene.
Submission:
- Once your storyboard is complete, review it for clarity and completeness.
- Turn in your storyboard by the due date as instructed.
Tips:
- Be creative! This is your chance to tell a story.
- Ask for help if you’re unsure about any part of your storyboard.
- Check your work to ensure it aligns with your main idea.
Happy storyboarding!