EDLD 5363 Multimedia Video Technology Final Video

VIDEO LINK: http://youtu.be/u0vokS6cbow 

Web Conference Reflection

Attending and/or viewing the web conferences are always beneficial to finding success and clarification of assignments during a course.  For the conferences I was unable to attend during the live conference, I was able to view them at a later time, which proved to be very helpful. It was also comforting to know how others were doing and to hear the questions and answers they shared. Web conferences also helped us get to know a little about each other. During one of the last web conferences, we discussed the final questions we had regarding the project.  Dr. Abernathy was very helpful with answering all of the questions we had. It seemed that during this course we had many more opportunities to attend conferences. While I was not able to attend all of them, it was nice to know that there were other upcoming scheduled conferences. Dr. Abernathy also made it clear to contact her or our IA anytime if we had any questions or problems. I also found out that after this course we actually have a winter break. I was not expecting such nice, long break. Web conferences in this type of online, distance learning program is highly effective and appreciated.

EDLD 5363 Week 5 Reflection

Over the past several weeks, my group and I have been planning and creating an educational video. I am always a little apprehensive when it comes to working with a group of people, especially when I don't know the people to begin with. I was very pleased to learn that my group members cared a lot about our performance and held up their end of the work.  Our group worked very well together and shared the workload. There were many aspects to consider when creating our video, I believe that we did an excellent job. The assignments from this course have been beneficial to me, as I have learned many things about creating a quality video, recording audio, and editing.

EDLD 5363: Week 4 Reflection

Discussion post for Week 4:

Reflection:  The last two weeks have gone very smooth.  My group members are working well to divide up the work. We are making changes as we need to in order to improve the quality of our video. It is also very helpful to be working with a group who brings along various levels of expertise.
Assignment 4.2:  Last week, during the writing of the script, I had a pretty good idea of the information I wanted to include. During the narration of the script this week, I did decide to make minor changes to parts of it. The modifications made the flow a little better and it made the script make more sense. The time limit requirement was also a factor in deciding to shorten the script also. I tried to condense the opening in order to make the best use of the time which we were allowed.
Readings:  During the posted readings this week, I discovered how to integrate music with a voice over in Audacity. Prior to this week, I had used Audacity once. I was also interested in the special effects and features offered through Audacity. This software program is very useful and is fairly easy to use.
Citations:
Audacity. (n.d.) Features. 1(2). Retrieved April 21, 2009, from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features
Audacity. (n.d.). Tutorial - Common editing tasks – Quickies. 1(2). Retrieved April 21, 2009, from http://audacity.sourceforge.net/manual-1.2/tutorial_common_ed_1.html

EDLD 5363: Week 2 Reflection and Evaluations

Week 2 Reflection:
During this week's assignment, I learned many helpful tips and uses for audio recording and video editing software. I enjoyed being creative and working with the software. Prior to this course, I did not have any real experience with any kind of audio or video editing software. The only real presentation tool I had used was Microsoft PowerPoint. I had no idea there were so many free software programs available for download. In the future, this newly obtained knowledge and experience could be integrated into my classroom instruction or as a presentation tool. This knowledge will also be helpful in future courses that I plan to take.

Week 2 Self Evaluation:
My script and tutorial video had a catchy introduction, provided relevant information, and established a clear purpose immediately. I also used correct grammar throughout the podcast.

Week 2 Peer Evaluation:
Flojean Williams
She had a catchy opening and closing. Her voice was calm and clear throughout the podcast. She also communicated relevant information in her podcast.

EDLD 5363: Assignment 2.3 and 2.2 Windows Movie Maker Tutorial, Script, and Plan

Assignment 2.3 Tutorial Video for Windows Movie Maker
Assignment 2.2 Plan and Script for Tutorial Video follows the video below

 YouTube Link to Tutorial: http://youtu.be/dSTBRd9ZJg0

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Assignment 2.2 Plan and Script for Tutorial

 Plan:

·         Prepare a collection of photos/videos through the use of Jing Screencasting tools to provide visuals to aid in the explanation of Windows Movie Maker

·         Sequence the media appropriately

·         Narrate the tutorial using Audacity audio recording software and save as mp3 audio

·         Provide overview of how to use Windows MovieMaker in a few simple steps from start to finish with narrated tips of usage.

Script:

Welcome to Windows Movie Maker video editing software! Movie Maker makes creating a video of your favorite photos and videos easy and fast! Stay tuned for a quick tutorial on the basics of organizing and presenting your memories in a beautiful video format right from your own computer!

First, we will begin with the photos and videos you would like to include.

Simply upload them by clicking “Add Videos and Photos”

Arrange the videos and photos in the order you would like to have them by clicking on the image slide and dragging it to where you would like it to be placed.

You can add visual effects by selecting the tab “Visual Effects”

You can also add special transitions or pan and zoom in on your media by selecting the tab “Animations”

By simply adding in special transitions and panning in or out on media really creates a special touch to your photos.

Then, add your music by clicking “Add Music” and upload it to your video.

You can also adjust how long each photo or video is displayed after adding music or audio recordings by adjusting the “Duration” of each slide under the “Video Tools” Tab.

If you are short on time and want to create a quality movie very quickly, it can be done at the click of a button. One of the simplest ways to create a movie is by uploading your photos or videos and then clicking “Auto Movie” to automatically add a title, transitions and credits.

There are many features offered by Windows Movie Maker. I encourage you to try it out. Play around with Movie Maker, and let your creativity take the wheel. No matter if you’re an experienced movie maker or a beginner, Windows Movie Maker makes it easy to create a display of your memories that will last a lifetime!