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Lesson 5 of 6
Importing and editing video
I can identify that a video can be improved through reshooting and editing.
Lesson 5 of 6
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Importing and editing video
I can identify that a video can be improved through reshooting and editing.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Video recordings can be imported into video editing software, so they can be edited.
- Different tools can be selected for different editing purposes.
- Video recording can be stored and retrieved from a computer.
Keywords
Import - copying a file or data into a program from a different program
Reshoot - filming a video again
Trim - shorten the length of a video
Slice - divide a clip into two or more pieces
Common misconception
All video can be improved using editing tools.
Some video can’t be improved using the editing tools or the process will take too long, in this case it might be better to reshoot the video altogether.
Ensure every pupil has a completed storyboard before filming by offering a template or encouraging collaboration with a peer who has one.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device with video-editing software. Examples in this lesson use OpenShot https://oak.link/openshot
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of a storyboard?
What is the purpose of a storyboard?
to edit videos after filming
to record audio for the video
to evaluate a finished video
Q2.What does a 'shot' refer to in video production?
What does a 'shot' refer to in video production?
a written script
a type of camera
a prop used in the video
Q3.Why is it useful to have a script for each scene?
Why is it useful to have a script for each scene?
to create props
to adjust the camera settings
to edit the video
Q4.What is the term for an object used in a performance?
What is the term for an object used in a performance?
Q5.Put the following steps of the filming process in the correct order.
Put the following steps of the filming process in the correct order.
Q6.Which of these is an example of a filming technique?
Which of these is an example of a filming technique?
writing a script
creating a prop
editing the video
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of importing a video into editing software?
What is the purpose of importing a video into editing software?
to save the video to a computer
to delete the video
to reshoot the video
Q2.What is the term for shortening the length of a video?
What is the term for shortening the length of a video?
Q3.What is the term for dividing a video clip into two or more pieces?
What is the term for dividing a video clip into two or more pieces?
Q4.Put the following steps of the editing process in the correct order.
Put the following steps of the editing process in the correct order.
Q5.Why might you reshoot a video instead of editing it?
Why might you reshoot a video instead of editing it?
it saves time
it’s easier than editing
editing software is not available
Q6.What should you check when reviewing a video?
What should you check when reviewing a video?
the number of props used
the length of the script
the storyboard details