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Operation: Speak Out

Military Kids!

Digital

Technology

Workbook

Arizona: Operation Military Kids DRAFT

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development

WELCOME to Operation: Military Kids’

Digital Technology Workbook!

This workbook is your guide to creating a movie or digital story using OMK’s Mobile Technology Lab and various

activities included in this curriculum!

You will learn to write a script, story-board, film/take pictures, convert video files, and edit using Windows Movie Maker.

Your final product will be a movie or digital story!

In this workbook, you will find four sections; an Introduction, a section about Pre-production, Production, and

Post-production. Also included are worksheets to help you write your script and story-board your movie or digital story, and a guide to Windows Movie Maker!

So come and dive into the exciting world of movie-making and digital

stories!

Arizona: Operation Military Kids DRAFT 2


Introduction

Operation: Military Kids (OMK) is committed to helping support and to connect Arizona's military children during all stages of a loved one's deployment cycle. OMK’s mission is to deliver fun, social, and educational programs for military youth living in civilian communities. Our program includes "Speak Out Military Kids" (SOMK), a youth-driven community outreach program designed to raise awareness of issues facing military families.

These efforts are supported by OMK’s Mobile Technology Lab, which consists of 15 laptops, digital cameras, and up-to-date software, as well as the Arizona OMK State Team which represents the growing network of partnering community and military organizations throughout Arizona.

Operation: Military Kids is a grant funded program at the University of Arizona,

Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development. As a collaborative program,

Arizona OMK builds partnerships to increase capacity in order to support youth of military families. Other partners include Arizona Army National Guard, the Ameri-can Legion and Legion Auxiliary, VFW and Ladies Auxiliary, AmeriCorps VISTA, School Counselors, Military Child Education Coalition, Active Army Installations, National Guard and Reserve Units, and local Family Readiness Groups.

This Workbook and Trainer Guide support OMK’s Speak Out program for military kids in Arizona. The workbook is designed to be used at SOMK Film-making and Digital Story-telling workshops. Included are lessons to teach script writing,

story-boarding, an introduction to film-making, editing, and sample agenda of a SOMK day camp, as well as an agenda of a Teen Mentor Training.

Good luck and have fun!



Acknowledgements

Project Director: Teresa Noon, Arizona Operation: Military Kids

4-H Military Liaison: Kirk Astroth, Director, Arizona 4-H Youth Development

Principal Author for Operation: Military Kids, Speak Out Military Kids Workbook and Guide:

Manasi Gharpure, AmeriCorps VISTA, Operation: Military Kids, UACE/4-H VISTA Project

Special Thanks

This project is the result of the inspiration provided by TerraPod, Patty Bean and Seth Ring. We thank them for their expertise, guidance and assistance in learning the art of film-making.

Jeanne Choquehuanca, AmeriCorps VISTA, UACE/4-H VISTA Project

Rachel Deardorf/Patterson, AmeriCorps VISTA, UACE/4-H VISTA Project

Kostya Nakazny, AmeriCorps VISTA, UACE/4-H VISTA Project

Ryn Shane-Armstrong, AmeriCorps VISTA Leader, UACE/4-H VISTA Project

The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action

institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,

national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation in its programs and

activities. Operation: Military Kids is a partnership of Army Child and Youth Services and 4-H

National Headquarters. Operation: Military Kids is funded by the 4-H/Army and Auburn Univer-sity Youth Development Project #2003-48558-01723.



DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

CONTENTS….

Introduction

Agenda…………………………………………………………………………..……...6

Materials…………………………………………………………………………..…...7

Equipment……………………………………………………………………….....…8

Pre-production

Story Outline…………………………………………………………………….....10

Story-Boarding………………………………………………………………..…...11

Script-Writing …………………………………………………………………......12

Production

Intro to Filming…………………………………………………………………....14

Shots and Angles……………………………………………………………..…..15,16

Filming Tip…………………………………………………………………….……..17

Post-production

Transfer and Convert Files……………………………………………….....19,20,21

Windows Movie Maker……………………………………………………....22,23,24

Conclusion

That’s a Wrap!........................................................................25



INTRODUCTION...

LET’S BEGIN!

Operation: Military Kids is a program that supports military kids in Arizona. A military kid is any child

whose parent is serving in the United States Military. This

includes Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard. You are here today because you are a military kid, or know a military kid in your community who you want to support.

Here is the AGENDA for today:

Introductions and Ice-breakers (30 minutes)

Story Outline, Script-writing, Story-boarding (45 min to 1 hour)

Filming tips, materials, filming (I hour and 30 minutes)

Lunch (30 minutes)

File Transfer and Conversion (30 minutes)

Windows Movie Maker and Edits (1 hour and 30 minutes)

Wrap-up. Conclusion (30 minutes)

LET’S BEGIN!....



INTRODUCTION...

MATERIALS!

This workbook contains all the materials you will need for

today’s digital technology workshop.

You will be given a camera kit, a laptop, and this workbook, which includes all the worksheets needed to complete your movie.

Please keep all your materials together.

When you are assigned your camera kit and computer, please wait for further instructions from the workshop trainer.

Follow instructions carefully, and most importantly, HAVE FUN!!!

ON TO EQUIPMENT….



INTRODUCTION...

EQUIPMENT!

For this workshop you will need the following equipment. Please make sure to take inventory of all the equipment

before and after you use it. Also, please make sure all power switches are in the OFF position.

<- Camcorder Case

Tripod ->

<- Canon FS200 Camera

Microphone ->

<- Power Adapter and Charger

USB Adapter ->

<— Dell Laptop

Remember if you have any questions about equipment,

please ask for help by raising your hand and waiting for a

volunteer.



PRE-PRODUCTION…. 45-60 minutes

Every movie or digital story begins with a great idea and some careful planning. This is called pre-production. This is the phase where we brainstorm ideas, write a script, and create a story-board. With the following worksheets, you will do all of these steps. Hear we go….

YOUR TOOLKIT! On the following three pages you will find:

a story outline

a story-board

AND a page to write a script.

Every movie begins with writing a story and a script. In every story, there is a theme, a setting, characters, a conflict, and most importantly a beginning, mid-dle, and end! These are all factors to

consider when writing your story.

COMPLETE ALL THREE AND THEN WAIT FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

LET’S BEGIN…...



PRE-PRODUCTION….

STORY OUTLINE

Before you write your script, please fill out the following “story outline” to help you brainstorm ideas for your movie. Once you have finished this worksheet, you can begin your story-board, and then your script.

WHAT is your story about? (hint: theme)

WHO is your story about? (hint: characters)

WHEN AND WHERE will your story take place? (hint: setting, time, and place)

WHY is your story happening? (hint: conflict)

What emotions do you want to convey in your story?

Who is your target audience?

What kind of response do you want to get from your target audience? What do you want your target audience to realize?

Estimate the length of your story. (Your story must be no more than 1 minute and 30 sec-onds)

What will your story look like? What pictures, images, and scenery will you use?

What kind of music will go well with your story?



PRE-PRODUCTION….

STORY-BOARDING

Before you begin filming, it is important to create a “story-board” to help you plan what your film will look like. In the boxes below, draw quick pictures of what every clip in your movie will look like. Remember to include characters, if there are any props or scenery involved, etc. Each box is about 8 seconds of movie time, so if you have a movie which is 90 second long (1 min. and a half), then you will need about 11-12 boxes.



PRE-PRODUCTION….

SCRIPT WRITING

On the page below, write your script for your movie or digital story. Make sure to read through it to see if it is at least 1 minute long.



PRODUCTION…. 1 hour and 30 minutes

YOUR TOOLKIT! The following toolkit is all about filming!

These are tips that your trainer has given you. This is a guide for you while you are filming your movie. If you forget some-thing, look it up in this guide first, then ask your trainer for further directions if needed.

This filming toolkit includes

A guide to shots and angles

Filming tips

And important things to remember.

LET’S CONTINUE….



PRODUCTION….

FILMING

Now that you have written your script and have a completed story-board, you can begin to film. This is the PRODUCTION phase of film-making. For this section you will need the following items:

CANON FS200 CAMREA MICROPHONE TRIPOD

Make sure you have all three items.

At this time, your trainer will give you a interactive introduction to film-making. Pay close attention and make any notes you need below:



PRODUCTION….

SHOTS AND ANGLES

The best way to set up a shot is to form a “hand-square”. With both hands form a square with your index and thumb finger. This will allow you to look through a lens, just like you would if you were using a camera.

<——- EXAMPLE

ALSO, remember the rule of thirds….

EXMAPLE ——->

AND, the shot combinations…..

ONE SHOT

TWO SHOT

GROUP SHOT

OVER THE SHOULDER!



PRODUCTION….

SHOTS AND ANGLES

Make sure to shoot from various shots and angles for variety in your movie. Here are a few examples:

WIDE MEDIUM CLOSE-UP

EXTREME CLOSE-UP HIGH ANGLE/ANGLE DOWN LOW ANGLE/ANGLE UP

OVER THE SHOULDER



PRODUCTION….

FILMIMG TIPS

1. Do a practice test to check sound and light quality.

2. Remember, red dot means you are filming, green dot means you are not. Also make sure your microphone is ON!

3. Film about 20 clips. No more, no less. This will give you a wide variety to chose from when editing.

4. Film from different angles and shots.

5. Do not include any last names, unless they are made-up character names.

6. Pay attention to the time you have.

7. Always set up to film with a tripod for consistency, unless you want the “chaos” effect.

8. Be careful with all your equipment. It is not a toy.

9. Once you are done filming, review all of your clips. If you need to, film extra.

10. After you are done filming, take down your camera and tripod, and put the

tripod in its case and the camera in its case.

FILMING ROLES

Everyone who wants to, will be in the movie. However here are some other useful roles to remember…

Director/ Cinematographer

Audio/ sound person

Writer

“CREWING LANGUAGE”

Quiet On The Set, Rolling, Action, Cut, and “IT’S A WRAP!!!” (Said only once).



POST- PRODUCTION…. 2 hours

LET’S CONTINUE TO EDIT….

YOUR TOOLKIT!

The following toolkit is all about editing. These are the tips your trainer gave you and some extras. This is a guide for you while you are editing your movie or

digital story. If you forget something, look it up in this guide first, then ask your trainer for further directions if needed.

Tips on file transfer and conversion

A guide to Window Movie Maker

LET’S CONTINUE….



POST- PRODUCTION….

FILE TRANSFER AND CONVERSION

The next few steps are very important in the film-making process. You will need to transfer all of your clips from your camera to your computer and then convert them to a usable format.

For this section you will need the following items:

CANON FS200 CAMERA USB ADPATER CHARGERS DELL LAPTOP

Your trainer will now give you an interactive introduction into file transfer and

conversion. Pay careful attention and if you have any questions, please raise your hand and a volunteer will help you. IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS THE TRAINER GIVES YOU SO YOU DON’T LOSE ANY VIDEO CLIPS! Make notes if needed.




TIPS ON FILE TRANSFER AND CONVERSION

1. First you must create a folder on the desktop with your name. This will be the place where you store all your video clips and pictures.

2. In order to transfer your files from the camera to the computer, first plug all the chargers and USB plug-ins, into the camera. Then turn the camera ON.

3. Remember to press the PC/PRINTER button.

4. Go to “My Computer” and click on the Canon file. Open it.

5. Go to SD_VIDEO.

6. Go to PRG001

7. Highlight all the videos from your event date, copy them, and paste them into your folder.

8. Open “ANY VIDEO CONVERTER”

9. Go to file, set OUTPUT folder, select your folder on the desktop.

10. MAKE THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS IN AVC.

Profile: Customized AVI movie (*,avi)

Video Codec: “wmv1”

Video Size: 720x480

Bit Rate: 768

Frame Rate: 29.976

11. Select ADD VIDEO. Select all your videos from your folder.

12. Press CONVERT.

13. Your converted videos will be in your folder, under the AVI folder. Now you can preview all your clips and import them in Movie Maker





EDITING

Now that you have completed your file transfer and conversion, you can begin to select the clips for your movie. In the folder on your desktop, there will be a

secondary folder titled “AVI”. This is where all your converted clips are stored. Scroll through and select the clips you like. Make a note of them below:

Your trainer will now give you an interactive introduction to WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER. Pay close attention and make any notes you need below:





WINDOWS MOVIE MAKER

1. Familiarize yourself with Windows Movie Maker.

2.

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3.

4.

2. 1: Task View: Tasks to create and edit your movie

2: Collections View: All of your imported clips, music, and pictures.

3: Preview Screen

4: Timeline/Storyboard: Shows length, placement of clips and music, in your movie.

3. Begin to import your video clips into Movie Maker.

In the Task View under “Capture Video”, click on IMPORT VIDEO.

Locate your folder on the desktop. Make sure the “Files of Type” says “All Files” and select the clips you would like to import. Remember, you will be selecting .AVI files, not .MOD files. These are the file types compatible with Windows Movie Maker.




4. Your clips will appear in the Collections View window. From here, you can drag the

appropriate clips to your timeline and arrange them how you like.

5. Save Project: Remember to save your project at this point. Click on File, go to Save, and save it in your folder. Name the project with the first name of everyone in your group. You should save your project every 15 minutes to ensure no material is lost if your computer malfunctions.

6. Begin to import pictures (if needed) into your Movie Maker project.

Click on “Capture Video”, and then click IMPORT PICTURES.

Select pictures from the “DO NOT DELETE SOMK” folder on your desktop. Select the pic-ture you wish to import and press okay.

The pictures will appear in your Collections View window. From here, you can drag the pic-ture to your timeline and arrange them how you like.

7. Save Project!

8. If you are doing a digital story, begin to narrate your digital-story.

Go to the Timeline view.

Click on the Microphone Icon.

Click on “Show more options”

When ready, press START NARRATION. When finished press STOP NARRATION.

Save to your folder on the desktop.

Make sure you do a test run, to ensure that voice and sound quality are acceptable.

Once you have a good sound clip, you can import your narration the same way you import music clips, see STEP 9.





9. Begin to import any music clips (if needed) into your Movie Maker project.

Click on “Capture Video” and then click on IMPORT MUSIC.

Select music clips from the “DO NOT DELETE SOMK” folder on your desktop. Select the mu-sic clips you wish to import and press okay.

The music clip will be added to the Audio portion of your Timeline. From here, you can shorten or lengthen the clip to suit your movie. Move you mouse over the beginning or end of the clip, you should be prompted with red arrows. Select the arrows and shorten/lengthen how you like.

10. Save Project!

11. Begin to add Video Transitions and Effects.

Switch from Timeline view to Storyboard view.

Click on Edit Movie.

Select VIDEO TRANSITIONS.

Drag transition to Storyboard between two pictures or clips. Apply transitions as needed.

Click Edit Movie.

Select VIDEO EFFECTS.

Drag effects to Storyboard and add to the STAR in the lower left corner of the picture. Apply as needed.

12. Save Project!

13. Finishing your movie.

Once you have finished editing you movie project, it is time to final save your movie. Once you final save your movie, you CAN NOT edit your movie.

Click on File, and select Save Project, the click Save Movie File.

A screen will pop up named “Save Movie Wizard”.

Name your movie, and select your folder on the desktop to save it to, and click next.

Select “Best Quality for Playback on Computer, and click next.

The program will finish saving the movie. Once it is complete, select Finish. You can now preview your movie in your folder.

14. Congratulations! You are done!



CONCLUSION...

Once you are done, have a volunteer check your computer. Then shut off the computer. Put all materials away, how you found them in the beginning!

CONGRATULATIONS! You have just made a movie or digital story!!

You will receive your CD file in a few weeks and then will be able to share it with your family and friends!!!

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION: MILITARY KIDS’ DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP!!!



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