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.
    1. Create a new project
    2. Add clips and photos
    3. Add additional media using the media browser
    4. Scroll the timeline
    5. Arrange and trim clips
    6. Move or remove a clip
    7. Shorten or lengthen clips
    8. Precision Trimming
    9. Split a Clip
    10. Adjust the volume of a clip
    11. 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!