Creating digital video
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain the different features to consider when planning a video and use software to create a digital video artefact.
Key learning points
- There are lots of camera angles to consider when creating a digital video.
- Different camera angles have a different effect on how the audience interprets the scene.
- The frame rate (fps) is the number of frames shown per second.
- When a file is saved in a video file format it is stored in a container.
- A codec is the software or method used to compress and decompress the video and audio data.
Keywords
Frame rate - the number of individual frames that are shown per second
Container - video file formats containing video, audio, playback data and encoding information
Codec - the instructions used to compress and decompress the video or audio data
Common misconception
It does not matter how the camera is positioned as long as the action is captured.
The camera angle can help portray a key element of the moment to the viewer and help them understand the meaning of the clip.
Teacher tip
Changing the theme and recording your own video can add to this lesson depending on time available.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to a device that has software that can create a short video clip. Examples in this lesson use Canva https://oak.link/canva
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a raster (bitmap) graphic made up of?
Q2.What is a key difference between raster and vector graphics?
Q3.What type of compression reduces file size without losing any data or quality?
Q4.Match each keyword to its meaning:
graphics made from pixels
graphics made from mathematical paths
reduces file size by removing some data and quality
reduces file size, but keeps all data and quality
Q5.What type of image is best for resizing without losing quality?
Q6.Which file format is commonly used for music and uses lossy compression?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a "close-up" shot used for in video?
Q2.What does a "high-angle" shot do?
Q3.What is the name for the instructions used to compress and decompress video or audio data?
Q4.Match each camera angle to its effect:
shows emotion or detail
shows the setting or background
makes subject appear smaller or less powerful
makes subject look powerful or important
Q5.Which statement about camera angles is incorrect?
Q6.Put these steps in order for creating a short video clip:
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