Planning a video and script writing
I can create a storyboard to plan scenes for a video.
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
- Storyboards are used to plan videos.
- A storyboard outlines the scenes and filiming techniques used in a video.
- 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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To help you plan your year 5 computing lesson on: Planning a video and script writing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
a sequence of pictures and notes used to plan a video
the position of the camera in relation to a subject
the way elements are arranged within a shot
a way that a video is presented to the audience
shows a subject's face or a specific detail in great focus
focuses on a very small part of a subject, like an eye or a hand
shows part of the subject, typically from the waist up
shows the entire subject from head to toe
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
a close-up of an eye
dialogue for a radio show
a board game used in a scene
images and text showing how to make a video about climbing