Movie Maker

Making Visual Texts (Comics &

Videos)

Why use Comics?

A great visual representation of knowledge

Engage students through critical thinking, creating and writing

Perfect avenue for writing dialogue Social responsibility stories using

photographs imported with speaking bubbles

www.bitstripsforschools.com You may setup your own password or

use the following information Click Login:If your last name is between Abdulla – McClungUse the code: 2011msvuOrIf your last name is betweenMelito – ZakUse the code: msvu2011

Windows Movie Maker Create elaborate texts that consist of

moving images, video, music and voice etc. Your students will love making videos in art, science, social studies, literature reports and math

Windows Movie Maker ToolBar:

o Captured Video: Import video, import pictures, import audio or music

o Edit Movie: View video effects, view video transitions, make titles or credits

Windows Movie Maker Story Board or Timeline

Story Board View

Time-Line View

Converting Files from Use http://www.zamzar.com 1. Highlight the address bar of at the top of the clip that

you would like to change to an audio or video file so that it can be used in Windows Movie Maker

2. Convert to an MPG file

3. Enter your email address and zamzar will send you the changed file

4. Open your email from zamzar and download to your computer to be used in your movie