Intro to Digital Video (Wild Horse Video)

Summary

Students can learn the basics of editing digital video for Web pages or multimedia projects.

Materials

Windows XP, MovieMaker 2.0, Wild Horses video clip, Wild Horses of Robbers Roost storyboard

Background for Teachers

The teacher needs to know basics of editing digital video.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will produce a short video clip of wild mustang in western Utah.

Instructional Procedures

1. Download HorsesRobbersRoost.wmv
2. Print storyboard.
3. Open MovieMaker.
4. Import HorsesRobbersRoost.wmv
5. Remove blurry clips.
6. Add title to the beginning of the video.
7. Add credits to the end of the video.
8. Add transitions between clips.
9. Add effects to video clips.
10. Import audio clip and drag to audio line.
11. Finish the video by saving to computer.
12. View finished video clip.

Extensions

Make home videos or video projects for school.

Assessment Plan

Student will produce a video of wild horses with titles, sound, transitions, effects, and credits that can be viewed on the computer.

Bibliography

Lyman's Information Technology Education Network (http://www.lymansite.net)