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Visual Documentary/Video Presentation

Using Imovie , Movavi Movie Maker or other video software, you can create a documentary style clip, video portfolio, a step-by-step demonstartion of your work and a combination there of.  Adding music, which should be royalty free or self-generated, along with animated graphics will enhance the viewing experience. 

There are a few things that you should consider when developing your video:

1. INTENT: What do you intend your video to do for you? 
Will you be promoting a particular project or body of work, selling prints or other merchandise, introducing a new book project, promoting an upcoming lecture or workshop, etc? Have a focus for the video along with a landing page link for the audience to follow through with. 

2. DESIGN: Design your video to specifically address your intention and target a particular audience.
Don't make your video an all encompassing catch-all for everything and everyone. Be specific and and your returns on your investment will be greater. 

3. SEQUENCE: Structure your video in a way that tells your story.
Utilize story boarding techniques to create impact. Start by doing quick sketches and notations on potential directions in which to take your video. Put all of your imagery and video clips in a folder in the appropriate order to assist in importing them into iMovie. 
Storyboarder: https://wonderunit.com/storyboarder/

4. SOUND: Select the soundtrack that will enhance BUT not overpower your video.
I have created custom tracks for all of my videos. If that is not a skill set you have or want to acquire, I suggest you explore royalty free music options. Voice-overs are also a great way to enhance your video.

 

License

You are free to:
Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material
for any purpose, even commercially.
The licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as you follow the license terms.
Under the following terms:Attribution — You must give appropriate credit (Footage: http://www.FreeStockFootageArchive.com (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.), provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
NEW – If you don´t want to make credits, read this: https://steadyhq.com/en/fsfa (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
You are not allowed to upload this footage to Youtube or to any other website in their organic form!
No additional restrictions — You may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.
RESOURCES:
Garageband
http://thegaragebandguide.com
Audacity:

MixCraft:


Talking About Your Work Podcast with Caroline Goyder
5. PRODUCTION: For detailed instructions on how to create a video in Imovie and Movie Maker click on the appropriate link.  Design your movie to function in high-resolution to be seen on a full screen or projected onto a large wall in a theatre-like presentation. BUT your video should also be able to be seen clearly on a mobile device.

Slide Format Set-up:
1. In Photoshop, select NEW under FILE. 
2. Preset to HDTV 1920w x 1080h pixel format. This will give you the right size in which to create your slides for imovie.



Once I have approved your video, you can post a high definition version on YouTube and other social media outlets!

Here are some videos that have been created in my class: 

Tereze Strautmane


Christine Kornacki

Christine Kornacki, Children's Book Writer and Illustrator from Christine Kornacki on Vimeo.

Clara Hartman


Interview of Clara Hartman





Michael Nunez








Christa Vinciguerra







Olivia Butkiewicz





Christopher S. Phillips



Kelsey Phillips



Leslie M. Ward



Meg Auchenbach


Victoria Wright

Kvita Horbaliuk


Lisa Gurzo




Vince Bonavoglia



Monique Maloney




Jess Meoni

Daniel Swartz


David Deal

Thomas M Notrangelo

Tomlynn Biondo

Andrea Smith 



Chris Piascik


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