Module 3. Methodology of Storytelling to support migrants’ integration
2. Creation of digital storytelling in the classroom:
2.4. Task: Editing videos
The last part of our video project is the editing.
We should decide an initial and final format for each video (title, font, information about the project, partners etc) and a final closure with the name of the projects, number, partners, logo etc.
- Web video is capable of streaming anything from 240p to 4k resolution. Obviously, the higher the resolution, the better it will look. We recommend using an HD quality resolution (1280 x 720p), but SD standard definition 720 x 480 is also ok.
- You will have to use a camera that records in a relatively standard format, like MOV. , MPEG-4 or MP4. The following formats are supported by You Tube .MOV, .MPEG4, MP4, .AVI, .WMV, .MPEGPS, .FLV, 3GPP, WebM.
Make sure your camera has a good external microphone, as this is very important for the video.
- Use a tripod to stabilize your camera.
- Light is also very important. You want your light source in front of your subject (i.e. behind the camera—even better off to one side a little) and to be as natural as possible—harsh flood lights or fluorescents actually remove detail and mood by washing the subject out.
- Many camcorders come with built-in editors that allow you to do some simple cuts and arrangements. For simple editing you can use free video editors like, iMovie for Macs and Windows Movie Maker for Windows. Simple tips for editing: remove any unnecessary footage at the beginning and end, adjust the audio levels to something comfortable.
Subtitles:
How to create and use a .srt file:https://www.3playmedia.com/2017/03/08/create-srt-file/
Also Google Document has a function to write by voice typing. In new document → tools → voice typing.