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Top video tips

 
 

Resources

Can I edit video on my computer? How does a video camera work?

Download these learning resources for planning, shooting and editing video. They're free for use in school.

 

Video cameras

pdf fileUsing a DV camera

 

Editing software

pdf fileHaving Fun with iMovie

pdf fileWindows Movie Maker basics

pdf fileChromakey and Premier

pdf fileAdobe Premier guide

pdf fileWhy Premiere?

 

You need Adobe Reader software to open these documents, available for free:

get adobe reader

 

Online learning

BBC

The BBC offers a number of free online learning resources. Although they're aimed at adults working in TV production, teachers may find them really useful.

web link - new window The Good shooting guide
Interactive online course on setting up shots, focussing and much more.

web link - new window DV camera shooting guides
Printable PDF guides to using some types of Sony DV camera

web link - new window Using microphones
Animated 5-minute guide to using microphones for interviews

 

Other resources

web link - new window Make Better Movies
Tips for video success - for shooting in schools!

web link - new window iMovie tutorials
Apple video guides to iMovie (requires QuickTime)

web link - new window Final Cut Pro help
Guides to using Final Cut

web link - new window Premiere tutorials
Tutorials on using Premiere

 


 
 
 

The 4 Ells Guide to Filming

A video about making videos - top tips for directing your own school film.

 

 
 

Audio & video resources

web link - new window Freeplay music
Royalty free music downloadalbe and searchable

web link - new window Opsound
Opsound is a record label and sound pool using an open source, copyleft model, an experiment in practical gift economics, a laboratory for new ways of releasing music

web link - new window Soundsnap
Music stings, loops and a wide range of sound effects

web link - new window Creative Commons
Search for video, images or sounds

 

 

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