Sample Lessons
Video Recording and Production
Rather than a lesson, this is a collection of free resources that can help improve any amateur video recording. Teachers can use these resources as a basis of a lesson or integrate them into other video production projects.
The 5 Deadly Sins of Amateur Video
Some easy tips on improving your recording technique
Handheld Video Camera Shooting Tips
Some slightly more advanced tips for recording with the camcorder
Using a Tripod to stabilize your shots
Using a tripod (even an extremely cheap one) will really help your students get a more professional look
Recording Audio - Tips
Lighting Techniques
Filmmaking For Dummies by Bryan Michael Stoller
See: “Let there be lighting” Chapter 11 page 167
http://tinyurl.com/3ydezz9 - Google Books
Videomaker's Lighting Techniques 101
Moviemaking Techniques - 80 Degree Rule
Moviemaking Techniques - Rule of Thirds
Moviemaking Techniques - Shot Types
Videomaker's Shot Types 101
MIA Tutorials - Shot Types
"DV filmmaking: from start to finish" by Ian David Aronson
see “Composing a Shot” Chapter 3 / page 25
http://tinyurl.com/3yvqud4 - Google Books
Storyboarding Resources
Wikipedia - Storyboards
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storyboard
Ohio State University - Storyboard Resources
http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/
Video Production Handbook
see Chapter: 3.15 p.34
http://tinyurl.com/34ofsv3 - Google Books
The Videomaker Guide to Video Production
See Chapter 24. Page 104
http://tinyurl.com/35s3v8u - Google Books
Filmmaking For Dummies by Bryan Michael Stoller
See Chapter 9. Page 129
http://tinyurl.com/3ydezz9
Video Transitions
Introduction to Natural Transitions
Basic Transitions
Introduction to more Technical Editing
Video Editing – History
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Film_editing
What is B-Roll Footage?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B_Roll
J and L Cuts
http://www.trakax.com/software/about/comments/video_basics_j_and_l_cuts/
Videomaker - Cutting on the Action
This is a more advanced recording and editing technique
