Sample Files - download these
1. Create a folder on your desktop titled "sample files"
2. Right-click on each filename listedn below and select "Save Link As" from the menu
3. Save these files in your "sample files" folder
Video Editing Software
You will pick a video editing software to use for your film. Two options:
- OpenShotOpenShot is an open-source video editor - FREE! You download it onto your computer. Your project is also saved on that computer, so you must work on the same computer.
- Camtasia (Free 30-Day Trial only)Camtasia is a paid software, but you can click here to begin your 30-day free trial. You will need to create a new account using your email address and then download the Camtasia software.
Additional Tools
- Audio Recording: Voice Memos appAudio recording on your phone. You can email the file to yourself when you are done recording.
- Audio recording: AudacityAudio recording and editing on your computer. Your computer must have a microphone.
- Screencasting program: Jingsoftware takes a video or picture of your computer screen.
Open Shot
Camtasia
Camtasia is video-editing software from the company TechSmith. For the video project in this class you will sign up for a free 30-day trial to be able to use it for free. If you would like to get familiar with Camtasia before your 30-day trial begins, you can access it on the computer in the Faculty Innovation Lab (yes, it's open to students too!) in the library. Ask at the library front desk to get access to the lab.
Tutorials:
- Watch the Camtasia series on the TechSmith Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDyDYqoIde4DtU5vxtuxFvl9F8S26kgxz
- Access Lynda.com in the Faculty Innovation Lab in the library
Completed Sample Video
Sample Planning Documents
- sample scriptA script to use for practice in class
- sample storyboardA completed storyboard for practice in class