Lesson video

Hello, my name is Mrs. Holborow, and welcome to computing.

I'm so pleased you've decided to join me for the lesson today.

In today's lesson, we're going to be creating videos using a storyboard and reviewing how effective a video is.

Welcome to today's lesson from the unit "Video Production." This lesson is called "Using a Storyboard," and by the end of today's lesson, you'll be able to use a storyboard to help you record videos and review them.

Shall we make a start? We will be looking at these key words in today's lesson.

Shall we take a look at them a bit further? Storyboard.

Storyboard, a sequence of pictures and notes used to plan a video.

Video clip.

Video clip, a short video lasting seconds or minutes.

Look out for these keywords in today's lesson.

Today's lesson is broken up into two parts.

We'll start by creating videos by following a storyboard, and then we'll move on to review how effective a video is, let's make a start by creating videos by following a storyboard.

Storyboards.

In video production, a storyboard is a plan, and each section includes an image showing what the video will look like.

Don't worry, these don't have to be really detailed drawings.

They can just be sketches or even stick men to show what's going to be in the video.

And then notes explaining the content and filming techniques.

So in this example, we have the script.

"Hi, my name is, and I've been learning about filming techniques.

This is a talking headshot." Remind yourself of the filming techniques you've learned so far.

Which of these images shows a long shot, A, B, or C? Pause the video whilst you have a think.

That's right, B is an example of a long shot, well done.

Which of these images shows panning A, B, or C? Pause the video whilst you have a think.

That's right, it's C.

Well done.

Which of these images shows a closeup A, B, or C? Pause the video whilst you have a think.

Did you spot it? Both A and C are examples of closeup.

A closeup can be a talking headshot, but it can also be a closeup on an object.

You are going to shoot three video clips.

This storyboard shows the filming techniques you should use for each clip.

So clip one is going to be a talking headshot and the script is, "Hi, my name is," followed by your name, "and I've been learning about filming techniques.

This is a talking headshot." Clip two is going to be a long shot and the script is going to say, "This is a long shot.

It means you can see the whole of the person and some of the background." Clip three is going to have some panning in it, so you might have two people and it pans between one or two people, or you might have a person and an object.

The script is, "This is panning.

The camera is moved to show different things, going from one person or object to another." A video clip is a short video that can be seconds or minutes long.

So here there are three video clips.

Think carefully about how you will make your video clips.

Which video clip will you record first and why? How will you remember what to say? Do you need to ask anyone else to appear in your video clips or do you need any props or items? Do you need to ask anyone to help you record your video clips? Maybe pause here and have a quick think.

You'll need to use the record button, which may look like one of these three icons depending on the device that you are using.

You'll need to use the stop button, which could look like these two icons.

Again, it'll differ depending on the device you are using.

Saving your video clips.

On some devices, videos will save automatically when you press stop to stop the recording.

Sometimes you need to save your video by going to the file menu, choosing save as and adding a name and clicking save.

Remember to use sensible and logical file names so that you can find your videos again easily afterwards.

It might help to look for the save icon.

It often looks like this, no matter which device you are using.

Find out how to save videos on your device.

Pause the video now and have a go.

Okay, we are moving on to our first task of today's lesson, Task A.

Follow the storyboard carefully to film the three video clips.

Can you also explain the steps you took to record your video clips? So remember, the three clips should be a talking headshot where the script is, "Hi, my name is," followed by your name, "and I've been learning about filming techniques.

This is a talking headshot." And then the second clip should be a long shot with the script, "This is a long shot.

It means you can see the whole of the person and some of the background." And then the third part should use some panning and the script should say, "This is panning.

The camera is moved to show different things, going from one person or object to another." Pause the video here whilst you go and film your clips.

How did you get on? Did you manage to film some video clips? Well done.

Let's have a look at Aisha's steps that she took to record her video clips.

Aisha says, "I decided to work with two of my friends.

We each recorded three video clips, but we helped each other along the way." That's a great idea.

"First, I recorded clip one, my talking headshot.

We decided to write the words down on a large piece of paper, and one of my friends held it up behind the camera so that I didn't forget what to say.

For clip two, I needed one friend to help me record my long shot as I was too far away from the laptop to press record.

For the final clip, one friend recorded the video and the other starred in it with me.

We had to stick our words to the wall with sticky tack as we had run out of people." That's a great explanation.

Well done, Aisha.

Okay, so we've created videos by following a storyboard.

We're now going to review a video based on criteria.

Locate your video clips.

Now that you have recorded your video clips, you're going to watch them back to see how they turned out.

You'll then review them based on given criteria.

First, you'll need to locate the video clips on your device.

They could be stored in your camera roll, in your downloads folder, or somewhere else on your computer.

Familiarise yourself with where your video clips are stored on your device.

Locate each one of your video clips and watch them at least once.

It's a good idea to watch each video clip a couple of times if you can.

Depending on your device, your video might play automatically or you might need to press the play button.

The play button will look something similar to this.

It's important to check that each video you have recorded matches the plan on your storyboard.

So here we have clip one.

Clip one should be a talking head section and the script should say, "Hi, my name is," followed by your name, "and I've been learning about filming techniques.

This is a talking headshot." Time to check your understanding.

Watch this video.

These are example images from a storyboard.

Which one do you think would match this video? A, long shot; B, panning; or C, closeup? Watch the video and then answer the question.

Did you spot it? Yes, the video is an example of closeup.

Well done.

Watch this video.

These are example images from a storyboard.

Which one do you think would match this video? A, mid range shot; B, long shot; or C, close up.

Watch the video and answer the question.

(insects chirping) (rooster crowing) That's right, the video was an example of a mid-range shot.

Well done.

Watch the video.

These are example images from a storyboard.

Which one do you think would match this video? A, mid range shot; B, long shot; or C panning.

Watch the video and then answer the question.

Did you select long shot? Well done.

The video as an example of a long shot.

You could see the full person and some of the background.

Okay, we're moving on to the second task of today's lesson, and you've done a fantastic job so far, so well done.

Review your video clips.

Did your video clips use the filming techniques planned in the storyboard? Did the storyboard help you to create your videos? Did the audio match the script? Think of one thing you did well in your video clips.

Think of one thing you could improve in your video clips.

Pause was the video here whilst you think about your answers to these questions.

Now show your video clips to someone else.

Ask them to review your video clips using the same questions.

Did the video clips use the filming techniques planned in the storyboard? Did the audio match the script? Is there something you did well in your video clips? Is there anything you could do differently to improve your video clips? Pause the video whilst you get someone to review your video clips.

Now, consider the two reviews and complete the evaluation section of your storyboard.

Explain your thinking.

Pause the video whilst you complete the task.

How did you get on? Did you manage to review your video clips and get someone else to take a look too? Let's have a look at Aisha's review together.

Aisha says, "I showed my video clips to my friend Lucas.

Both of us agreed that the video clips followed the storyboard and used the correct filming techniques.

I found that having a storyboard already prepared meant that I didn't have to spend time thinking about what to say so I could record my videos straight away.

Most of the audio matched the script." Well done, Aisha.

Let's look at Aisha's next steps.

"I would like to improve the audio.

I mixed up my words.

I think that as I create more videos, I'll become more confident and find it easier to talk on camera.

Lucas also thought I could improve the audio as I was far away from the camera for the long shot.

The audio was quieter in that video." Did you get some useful feedback and identify something you could improve? Well done.

Okay, we've come to the end of today's lesson "Using a Storyboard," and you've done a fantastic job, so well done.

Let's summarise what we have learned together in this lesson.

You can use a storyboard to plan and create a video.

Videos can be captured using different techniques.

Videos can be reviewed using criteria.

For example, you can check that a video follows the plan set out in a storyboard.

I hope you've enjoyed today's lesson, and I hope you'll join me again soon.

Bye.