What is a video?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the process for making videos.
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.
Teacher tip
Explain that the term 'video' includes both live recordings and edited sequences made from images, text, animation, and sound, so pupils understand the broad meaning of the word.
Equipment
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of a still image?
Q2.What is a voice-over?
Q3.What is the main difference between a video and an image?
Q4.What is an animation?
Q5.What is the purpose of music in a video?
Q6.Match the terms to their descriptions.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What features can video contain?
Q2.Videos can contain images such as photos and .
Q3.Why is audio important in a video?
Q4.What is the purpose of text in a video?
Q5.Arrange the steps for creating a video:
Q6.Match the terms to their definitions.
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