What is a video?
I can identify the process for making videos.
What is a video?
I can identify the process for making videos.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Video is a visual media format
- Videos have common features, such as text, images audio and animation.
- Videos can be compared by the features they have.
- There are a number of steps to create a video.
Keywords
Video - a recording of moving images
Feature - an important part of something
Live footage - a video recorded in real-time
Common misconception
Once a video is recorded it cannot be changed.
Video footage can be edited using specialist software. The tools of such software allow overlays, adjustments and revmoval of content.
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Equipment
This lesson has some video clips which are availble on the media clips section.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
a photograph or picture
a series of still images that create a sense of motion
narration or explanation in a video
sounds to create emotion or atmosphere
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
a recording of moving images
an important part of something
a video recorded in real-time
a series of still images that create a sense of motion