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Bhavneet Singh
ICT Innovation Associate Principal
Quinns Beach Primary School
@bhavneetsingh12
http://about.me/bhavneetsingh12
http://on.fb.me/14P701A - 21 Century Skills Page
http://on.fb.me/1fQqPAY - TeachMeetWA Group
http://teachmeetwa.wikispaces.com/ - TMWA Wiki
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Why Storytelling?
Deepen their understanding of the world
Sharpen their powers of observation
Develop their ability to reflect critically on their experience
Make sense out of their world
Nurture their creativity
Find their voice
Create community
Become lifelong learners
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KIS - Keep it Simple
Short
Story
Beginning – Middle – End
30 sec – 1 min +Titles & Credits
1 page double spaced script
Few images
Few words
Few special effects if needed
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Elements of Digital
Storytelling
Point
of View
A Dramatic Question
Emotional Content
The Gift of Your Voice
The Power of the Soundtrack
Economy
Pacing
http://www.digitalstoryteller.org/docs/DigitalStorytelling.pdf
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http://jonorech.wikispaces.com/Teaching+The+Seven+Elements
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Equipment required
Video Camera
Tripod
Phone – with recording feature
Computer with appropriate editing
software
Computer with microphone
Optional – Chroma Green/Blue fabric
or painted wall
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Classroom Strategies
Write an initial script
Plan an accompanying storyboard
Discuss and revise the script
Plan a shot list
Shoot the sequences
Sequence the images in the video editor
Add the narrative track
Add special effects and transitions
Add special effects and transitions
Add a soundtrack if time permit
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Script
1 page double spaced script
Spoken language
Decide how detailed you want the script to be
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A Storyboard
A3
– Plan
Action
Dialogue
Timing
Transition
http://generator.acmi.net.au/storyboard
Storyboard Pro Software
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A shot list
Plan
the locations
Order the shooting sequence
Plan what equipment, characters,
costumes are needed on the set
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Tips
Use a tripod
Zoom in
Keep composition simple
When using phone camera/still camera – keep in
landscape mode
Shoots separate shots
Do not zoom while filming
Shoot in proper lighting
Shoot more material than you need
Shoot minimum 10 second shots
Do not keep playing back to check
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Do not delete footage when filming
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Follow a drill
Director: Camera set?
Camera person checks that the shot is framed properly and everything is ready
to go.
Camera person: Camera set
Director: Quiet please
Check everything is quiet then say
Director: Turn over
Camera person starts the camera and checks that it actually is recording.
Camera person: Camera rolling
Director waits five seconds then signals to the actors or shouts ‘Action’.
The actors do the scene.
The Director waits five seconds.
Director: Cut
The camera person stops recording.
Make a record of the scene.
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Software to use – PC
Moviemaker
VSDC
Pinnacle
Lightworks
Camtasia
Adobe Premiere
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Point of View What is the main point of the story and what is the perspective of the author?
A Dramatic Question A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
Emotional Content Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the audience to the story.
The Gift of Your Voice A way to personalize the story to help the audience understand the context.
The Power of the Soundtrack Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.
Economy Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
Pacing The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
Working at QBPS for 3 years now as the AP ICT Innovation. Funding…
My journey – Australia 1993. Upgraded Qualifications
Qualifications – BA, B. Ed x 2, Interactive Multimedia,
Osborne – Visual Arts, ICT, Classroom Teacher 6/7, 2/3.
Taught at Sutherland Dianella – lighthouse tech school in those days. Used to run practicums. Visual Arts, 6/7s
West Balcatta – ICT & T&E Specialist – Apple School
Wattle Grove – Year 6/7 teacher & ICT Coordinator
Dalkeith, Mt Hawthorn, Wesley College
Visual Arts, T & E, ICT, ESL in Mainstream, Year 6/7 teacher.