Gamer’s Intro to Video Editing: Gateway to Digital Creativity

Have you always wanted to make gaming videos that people enjoy? In this camp, students will learn the basics of video editing and turn their ideas into entertaining content! 
Students will be given a prompt to record focused gameplay using Streamlabs. They will then take their video and audio recordings and bring them into the DaVinci Resolve software.  From then on, anything is possible!  From cutting clips to working with video effects, students will experience the entire video editing process in an industry-standard program. Students will experience various video editing skills by embracing their passion for gaming, creating, and expressing. At the end of the camp, students will have a finished product and will be able to showcase their work as official video editors!

In addition to providing a fun experience students will learn how to:
 
- Overcome obstacles by employing problem-solving skills
- Execute their creative ideas through conceptualization
- Use technology to accomplish goals
- Give instructions to others and accept feedback from teachers and peers alike

Day 1 (1.5 hours)
-Set up Streamlabs 
-Learn how to make a recording and adjust input volumes
-Set up DaVinci Resolve, make a new project, and import clips
-Discuss video prompt for the class: recording gameplay with your commentary and reactions

Day 2 (1.5 hours)
-Learn the basic tools in DaVinci: blade tool, snapping, position lock, trim edit mode
-Learn about the different types of video cuts: J cut, match cut, cutting on action, cross dissolve
-Practice the skills learned from today in your own video project

Day 3 (1.5 hours)
-Add music and sound effects
-Learn about the different ways to manipulate audio
-Adjust and layer audio tracks using keyframes
-Practice the skills learned from today in your own video project

Day 4 (1.5 hours)
-Add text titles to video project
-Utilize modifyer features: zoom, position, dynamic zoom
-Learn about different types of Fusion effects and use them in the project
-Understand concept of keyframes for basic component animations
-Practice the skills learned from today in your own video project

Day 5 (1.5 hours)
-Learn all about how to send off a finished video file!
-Render and export a finished video
-Share videos with teacher and classmates
-Practice the skills learned from today in your own video project

The teacher will wait up to 15 minutes for students to arrive. If students do not show up within that time and haven’t provided advance notice, the session will not be rescheduled.