Digital Video Project

This month you will work in a group to create your digital video project, a 60-second commercial about your chosen career.

You will learn:

• how to work with your peers as a team to create a digital video.
• how to create a storyboard to plan your video.
• how to film using a digital video camcorder.
• how to use video production techniques such as creative filming techniques, and using a microphone, tripod, and lighting to improve the quality of your video.
• how to use video editing software to edit your video and add titles, transitions, music, and narration.
• how to export your completed project to DVD.

Your team will be graded based on the following rubric:

1. Titles

• Appropriate to the theme of your video
• Opening Credits
• Clip subtitles
• Final Credits - Remember to acknowledge all contributors to your project
  

2. Transitions

• Appropriate to the theme of your video
• Style
• Length
• A transition should not negatively affect the sound or flow of the video

3. Editing

• Appropriate to the theme of your video
• Remove scenes that do not work in your video
• Maintain the continuity/smooth flow of your video

4. Creativity

• Appropriate to the theme of your video
• Music
• Artwork
• Effects

5. Clarity

• Appropriate to the theme of your video
• Speaking parts are clearly spoken
• Sound is clear and loud enough
• Titles are complete and spelled correctly
• Video is steady (use a tripod)