This is a video I created using Apple iMovie software. I had to decide on a topic, collect pictures and music that complimented the topic I chose, and storyboard the video all before even beginning to put it together. This was a long process, but once I got to putting the video together it was very fun and students will enjoy watching videos such as this one. Older students will also benefit from making them if possible.
The process of making this video was very difficult. The most difficult part was collecting good pictures and music while adhering to copyright laws. This would have been easier if I was just using this video for classroom purposes, since I could use fair use policies, but since I had to put it on the internet the laws are more strict. Also, using pictures that are originally an appropriate size and resolution is very important to creating a visually crisp video quality. I also had difficulty deciding what type of music supported the topic of landforms. I think I finally found something that works well together.
Actually making the video was the most fun part. iMovie is a very simple tool to use once you know what all the buttons do. I enjoyed adjusting the motion of the pictures and deciding what transitions to add between some of the pictures. I would probably use this type of software to create simple concept videos for my young students, or to document a field trip that we may go on. Next time I make a video like this I hope to have the software on my home computer, or more time and access to the software to play around with it more. Also, I will either not put the video on the internet, find media that is no longer copyrighted from the beginning, or use my own pictures now that I understand how strict the laws are. I had to find two completely different sets of pictures for this project because I did not understand the laws when putting things like this on the internet, and that was very difficult.
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