Tell Someone Story Through Video
Video is a powerful medium to draw attention to someone's cause or situation. Often the story does not have to be long to get the point across. For this project you will use WeVideo to create a 5-6 minute video to tell someones story.
The Advocate is a short documentary that was created as a college senior project by a group of Taylor University students. It went on to win several film festival awards as it toured the nation. Your video may not be as advanced, but click here to watch it and get an idea of how a story is put together.
Boyd Hooper, a report in Minneapolis, MN, has become a master of the skill of telling someone's story in 3 - 6 minute segments. This YouTube Search will give you some samples of his work. This video shows how he creates his stories.
Follow these steps to create your video.
Video is a powerful medium to draw attention to someone's cause or situation. Often the story does not have to be long to get the point across. For this project you will use WeVideo to create a 5-6 minute video to tell someones story.
The Advocate is a short documentary that was created as a college senior project by a group of Taylor University students. It went on to win several film festival awards as it toured the nation. Your video may not be as advanced, but click here to watch it and get an idea of how a story is put together.
Boyd Hooper, a report in Minneapolis, MN, has become a master of the skill of telling someone's story in 3 - 6 minute segments. This YouTube Search will give you some samples of his work. This video shows how he creates his stories.
Follow these steps to create your video.
- Decide on a subject for your story.
- Interview your subject to find out about their life and what part of their life you want to highlight in your video.
- Download a Digital Storyboard Template in Google Docs. Use this as a template to outline your story idea as you create it. You don't have to fill out every square, but use it to keep your thoughts organized. When you are finished attach your storyboard to your assignment in Google Classroom.
- Use your cell phone, tablet, or a school camera (you will have to check it out) to shoot your video clips for your story.
- Add the WeVideo app to your Google Chrome Account. Log in to the free WeVideo app using your calvaryknights5.org account. Use this program edit your video, add music, text, and transitions.
- You can visit the WeVideo Academy to learn how to use the various features: https://www.wevideo.com/academy.
- Once your video project is completed, attach it to your assignment in Google Classroom and turn it in for grading. I will be looking for the