Term 4 Week 9: Transitions and Credits

Chao Cac Ban!

Camera! Memory Card! Headphones! How many times do I have to say it? I hope you brought them!

Blogger is blocked for some reason, so you can find this same information at
https://sites.google.com/site/krisromberg/doco2

Last week you should have added music and voice overs. Today we will be adding transitions between clips, a title at the beginning and credits at the end.

Title and Credits:

We already talked about how to add words on the screen. Your group needs to think about the opening sequence of your documentary. It sets the tone for the whole film. What is the subject of the clip? What is the music/sound? When should the title of the documentary be revealed? Decide and do it.

Transitions:

Just like on PowerPoint presentations, transitions between clips should be smooth and not distracting. Decide as a group what that means for your documentary. To add them, go to View Video Transitions and add them in between the clips.

Export:

Go to File, Save as Movie File. Then select My Computer. Choose the ICT Documentary Group Projects Folder on the Shared Class Drive. Be sure to type the title of your documentary in. Save.

When it's done, check that it works by going to the ICT Documentary Group Projects Folder and opening your file there. If it doesn't work, find the problem and fix it.

Today's assignment:

• In your group, decide on your opening sequence and add the title where you think is best
• Be sure your clips are in the right order
• Add smooth transitions between clips (not distracting)
• Preview your documentary and make any last minute changes necessary
• Save your work - you should be done today!
• Save it as a movie file in the ICT Documentary Group Projects Folder
• Be ready to show your documentary next week in class

Good Luck!

-k