Producing an instructional video, unlike a home video,
takes a lot of preparation and planning. With a home video you are typically
only concerned with recording the moment (e.g., a child's first birthday
party). With an instructional video you strive to convey well thought out
messages, such as demonstrating a psychomotor skill, changing an attitude,
or teaching a concept. Effective video communication does not occur just
by accident, it is created through the implementation of instructional
strategies and effective production techniques.
The intent of this module is to provide you a means for learning aspects of video production with an emphasis on learning to create a storyboard. The intended audience is the pre-service teacher. Upon completion of the module, you will be able to:
- identify that a videotape has three tracks: video, audio 1 and audio 2;
- explain why it is important to have a clear and detailed storyboard;
- identify the important components of a storyboard;
- identify common editing decisions in regards to the selections of the video image, and the levels of the audio tracks;
- identify different techniques for producing transitions without any special editor functions;
- explain the difference between motion video, freeze frame, slow motion, and superimposed titles;
- define pace; and
- define the difference between a long shot, medium shot, and close-up shot.
It is recommended that you proceed through this module in the order listed in the table of contents on the left. Occasionally you will find that you are able to jump to different content areas. Should you find yourself in a different colored section, you can use the BACK button of your browser to take you back to the previous section.
Functions of the Editing
System