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  • Year 5

Planning a video and script writing

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

Lesson 4 of 6
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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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Revisit filming technique terms from Lesson 2 before pupils begin storyboarding, so they can confidently plan how to apply each one.
Teacher tip

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

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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