Making a Mini-Documentary With Imovie
In this two-day course, students will create a storyboard for their mini-documentary. On Day 2, students will edit footage from filming (Homework) into iMovie and add titles, music, media, transitions to their movies, and produce films.
Dr. Sheila Pope
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
2 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students, 9-12 years old, will learn how to design a storyboard for their mini-documentary. Students will use iMovie to edit their documentaries. On Day 1 of the class, students will design their storyboards. The teacher will actively guide the students through the process. Students will learn the value of planning their shooting process. We will discuss location, lighting, sound, equipment, shot angles, and their topic for their mini-documentary. Students will film projects for homework. On Day 2, students will edit their projects. They will edit their projects and learn how to add titles, music, media, transitions, and render their projects. Each student will have an opportunity to share their video.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the value of planning their shooting process via a storyboard. We will discuss location, sound, equipment, shot angles, and their topic for their mini-documentary. Students will film projects for homework. They will edit their projects and learn how to add titles, music, media, transitions, and render their projects. Each student will have an opportunity to share their video.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a Mac desktop computer or Mac laptop with iMovie editing software. They will need a camera (iPad, cell phone, or video camera). They might need lights for filming. Storage such as computer space on the hard drive, USB, or external drive. Music (copyright-free) if they plan to sell or upload to YouTube. Students will need pencil and paper to draw their storyboard or they can use the FREE software Google Slides.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Students will use a camera (phone, iPad, or video camera) to film their documentary. Students will use iMovie software to edit their mini-documentaries. Students will need space/storage such as a hard drive or computer to save their mini-documentary. Students can use simple sheets of paper to storyboard. They can also use Google Slides.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Community Television producer for Houston Media Source Television in Houston TX. I have my own TV show, Conversations with Dr. Pope. I love working with 4D cameras, but I will use my phone and iPad to record content when necessary. I have been shooting and editing videos for three years. I have taught my interns and my children how to use cameras and lights. I am a certified teacher and I want to introduce students to the art of telling their stories through documentaries.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
120 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class
