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Year 5

Planning a video and script writing

I can create a storyboard to plan scenes for a video.

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Year 5

Planning a video and script writing

I can create a storyboard to plan scenes for a video.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Storyboards are used to plan videos.
  2. A storyboard outlines the scenes and filiming techniques used in a video.
  3. It is useful to have a script for each scene of a video.

Keywords

  • Shot - a video recorded using a chosen filming technique or camera angle

  • Script - written words that will be performed on screen, stage or radio

  • Prop - an object used in a performance

Common misconception

A script is just used for what people will say on a video.

A script can be used to plan what people will say or what audio will be used. A script has enough detail to understand the range of audio that will be used.


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This lesson requires pupils to state which filming techniques they will use in their video. Although this is covered briefly in this lesson, it would be useful if pupils were familar with the terms before attempting their storyboards.
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Equipment

There are a number of linked videos in this lesson for pupils to watch. There is also a template storyboard provided for pupils to use.

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the purpose of a storyboard in video production?
to edit the video after filming
to record sound effects for the video
to choose the actors for the video
Correct answer: to plan and organise the video before filming
Q2.
Which of the following is an example of a filming technique?
writing a script
using a storyboard
Correct answer: using different camera angles
editing a video
Q3.
What does framing refer to in video production?
Correct answer: the way elements are arranged within a shot
the position of the camera in relation to the subject
the process of editing a video
the sequence of pictures used to plan a video
Q4.
Match the terms to their definitions.
Correct Answer:storyboard,a sequence of pictures and notes used to plan a video

a sequence of pictures and notes used to plan a video

Correct Answer:camera angle,the position of the camera in relation to a subject

the position of the camera in relation to a subject

Correct Answer:framing,the way elements are arranged within a shot

the way elements are arranged within a shot

Correct Answer:filming technique,a way that a video is presented to the audience

a way that a video is presented to the audience

Q5.
Match the terms to their descriptions.
Correct Answer:close-up,shows a subject's face or a specific detail in great focus

shows a subject's face or a specific detail in great focus

Correct Answer:extreme close-up,focuses on a very small part of a subject, like an eye or a hand

focuses on a very small part of a subject, like an eye or a hand

Correct Answer:mid-range shot,shows part of the subject, typically from the waist up

shows part of the subject, typically from the waist up

Correct Answer:full-length shot,shows the entire subject from head to toe

shows the entire subject from head to toe

Q6.
What is the main purpose of reviewing a video after it is made?
to create new scenes
Correct answer: to check if it follows the storyboard
to add sound effects
to choose the actors

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is an object used in a performance called?
Correct Answer: prop, a prop
Q2.
What is written to plan what people will say or what audio will be used in a video?
Correct Answer: script, a script
Q3.
What is a storyboard used for in video production?
Correct answer: planning scenes and filming techniques
editing the video after filming
recording sound effects
choosing props for the video
Q4.
Which of the following describes what a shot is?
writing a script
Correct answer: a video recorded using a chosen filming technique or camera angle
editing a video
arranging props in a scene
Q5.
Match each term with it's example.
Correct Answer:shot,a close-up of an eye

a close-up of an eye

Correct Answer:script,dialogue for a radio show

dialogue for a radio show

Correct Answer:prop,a board game used in a scene

a board game used in a scene

Correct Answer:storyboard,images and text showing how to make a video about climbing

images and text showing how to make a video about climbing

Q6.
What can a script be used for in video production?
only to plan what people will say
to choose the props for each scene
to edit the video after filming
Correct answer: to plan audio, dialogue and sound effects

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