Sunday, July 24, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
How to Use Prezi to Create a Project
How to Use Prezi to Create a Project - Geography
1. In a geography course, students will pick a region of the world. (ex: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, etc.)
2. Students will research the people of the region (religion, cultural elements, language, etc.), places (mountains, lakes, seas), things (artifacts, monuments, historical sites, battlefields, etc.), and ideas (political ideology, cultural standards/mores, etc).
3. Students will prepare a Prezi using frames organized by people, places, things, and ideas. They will also use paths to organize their information. Students will incorporate both text and visual elements in their Prezi. This requires them to upload photos/images/clipart using the file feature. Overall, students will use Prezi and the necessary tools to prepare their information for presentation to their classmates.
4. Students will present their research in class. This project could be worked on either individually or in a small group.
1. In a geography course, students will pick a region of the world. (ex: Latin America, Southeast Asia, Western Europe, etc.)
2. Students will research the people of the region (religion, cultural elements, language, etc.), places (mountains, lakes, seas), things (artifacts, monuments, historical sites, battlefields, etc.), and ideas (political ideology, cultural standards/mores, etc).
3. Students will prepare a Prezi using frames organized by people, places, things, and ideas. They will also use paths to organize their information. Students will incorporate both text and visual elements in their Prezi. This requires them to upload photos/images/clipart using the file feature. Overall, students will use Prezi and the necessary tools to prepare their information for presentation to their classmates.
4. Students will present their research in class. This project could be worked on either individually or in a small group.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Steps to Create A Video
Steps to Create a Video
1. Utilize a program such as Windows Moviemaker or iMovie - the program needs to allow you to edit photos, edit movies, add music, etc.
NOTE: The newest version of Windows Moviemaker is available for download via the Internet. If you have a Windows Live account (if not, they are free! Sign up!), you can download it. This is helpful because it automatically converts any video footage into a usable form for Moviemaker. The newest version available utilizes automatic conversion for movies.
NOTE: When adding music, movies, and photos, you will have to search through the files on your computer or desktop. If you want to pick multiple images or files, click on them while also holding the ‘Ctrl’ button.
2. Using the add movie/photo button, add movie footage into your file.
3. Using the split and trim buttons, edit the movie to be the segment you want by splitting it into segments or trimming specific movie footage.
4. Using the add movie/photo button, add a still image to the file.
5. Using the mouse, drag and place the movie clips and photos into the order desired.
6. Using the visual effects/animation buttons (found in the toolbar), you can add transitions, change the visual appearance of the video, and add effects to a still image. To do so, have the toolbar ready to pick your transition, effect, etc. Click on the photo/image in your project and choose the desired transition, effect, etc. It will automatically apply it.
7. Using the add music button, add music to your file.
8. Using the music toolbar, edit the placement of the music, start, stop point, volume, etc.
9. To preview the movie, click on the play button beneath the mini-screen. This is also accompanied on the left/right by buttons that will allow you to move one second at a time.
NOTE: If you click on the save button, you will only be saving the project and NOT creating the movie itself.
10. When you are satisfied with your work, click on ‘Save Movie.’ This will convert the movie into the best form for your computer. If you need it to be in a particular style (for High Definition, etc.), click on the dropdown menu for Save Movie. This presentations various options for saving/creating the movie. Either way, this final step creates your movie. The movie will take a few moments to convert and will be available for viewing.
1. Utilize a program such as Windows Moviemaker or iMovie - the program needs to allow you to edit photos, edit movies, add music, etc.
NOTE: The newest version of Windows Moviemaker is available for download via the Internet. If you have a Windows Live account (if not, they are free! Sign up!), you can download it. This is helpful because it automatically converts any video footage into a usable form for Moviemaker. The newest version available utilizes automatic conversion for movies.
NOTE: When adding music, movies, and photos, you will have to search through the files on your computer or desktop. If you want to pick multiple images or files, click on them while also holding the ‘Ctrl’ button.
2. Using the add movie/photo button, add movie footage into your file.
3. Using the split and trim buttons, edit the movie to be the segment you want by splitting it into segments or trimming specific movie footage.
4. Using the add movie/photo button, add a still image to the file.
5. Using the mouse, drag and place the movie clips and photos into the order desired.
6. Using the visual effects/animation buttons (found in the toolbar), you can add transitions, change the visual appearance of the video, and add effects to a still image. To do so, have the toolbar ready to pick your transition, effect, etc. Click on the photo/image in your project and choose the desired transition, effect, etc. It will automatically apply it.
7. Using the add music button, add music to your file.
8. Using the music toolbar, edit the placement of the music, start, stop point, volume, etc.
9. To preview the movie, click on the play button beneath the mini-screen. This is also accompanied on the left/right by buttons that will allow you to move one second at a time.
NOTE: If you click on the save button, you will only be saving the project and NOT creating the movie itself.
10. When you are satisfied with your work, click on ‘Save Movie.’ This will convert the movie into the best form for your computer. If you need it to be in a particular style (for High Definition, etc.), click on the dropdown menu for Save Movie. This presentations various options for saving/creating the movie. Either way, this final step creates your movie. The movie will take a few moments to convert and will be available for viewing.
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