Cameras+&+Video+Tools

Using Video in the Classroom
toc >> //12 Ways to Create Videos Without Cameras or Software //
 * There are many free online/software programs that allow students to make movies
 * See 14 Free and Simple Digital Media Tools
 * Cameras are inexpensive ($100-200)
 * //If you don't have a budget for cameras, check out this website://
 * Students can make video projects instead of taking a final test or writing a final papers:
 * 5 Alternatives for Traditional Book Reports
 * Production Projects for the Classroom
 * 10 Innovative Ways to Use Visual Media in the Classroom

Cameras

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://vimeo.com/17853047 || Choosing the right camera (phone, digital, video) ||
 * @http://www.ncs-tech.org/?p=6192 || Kindergarten digital camera scavenger hunt ||
 * [] || Ideas for using digital cameras ||

** Guides **

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://kidsvid.4teachers.org/index.shtml || Kids tips for making videos (pre-production, production, post-production) ||
 * http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1nme0/ || Online guide for making videos on the web ||
 * @http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/subarticle.jsp?id=4527 || A guide to introducing video-making in your classroom ||
 * http://www.microsoft.com/education/teachers/guides/ || Teacher's guide to digital storytelling ||
 * @http://www.acmi.net.au/learn_production_resources.htm || Filmmaking across the curriculum ||
 * http://www.docstoc.com/docs/6972761/Film-Making || Document: Basics of Becoming a Film Maker ||
 * http://classroomgamesandtech.blogspot.com/2013/10/ || 10 tips for recording video in the classroom ||

Scripting & Storyboarding

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://kidsvid.4teachers.org/scripting.shtml || Tools for scripting & storyboarding movies ||
 * http://www.ehow.com/how_7441897 || How to use Powerpoint as a storyboarding tool ||
 * @http://www.rawscripts.com/ || Free screenplay scripting tool ||
 * @http://ywp.scriptfrenzy.org/ || Young screenwriters global project ||
 * @http://generator.acmi.net.au/storyboard || Storyboard generator ||
 * @http://www.storyboardthat.com || Storyboarding tool for students ||

Filming

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://vimeo.com/17853099 || Video 101: Shooting Basics ||
 * @http://kidsvid.4teachers.org/vidtips/vidtips_making.shtml || Tips for filming a video (lighting & composition) ||

Photos (Finding & Editing)

 * ** Website ** || **Description** ||
 * @http://www.aviary.com/ || Free online image editing tool ||
 * @http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons/ || Find free online images ||
 * @http://splashup.com/ || Professional image editing tool ||
 * @http://www.sumopaint.com/home/ || Free photoshop-like image editing & graphic design tool ||
 * @http://www.tuxpi.com/ || Add photo effects & frame pictures ||
 * http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2011/06/ || 9 Places to find creative commons images ||
 * @http://www.imageafter.com/ || Thousands of free images for download ||
 * @http://photopin.com/ || Free creative commons photos for blogs/websites ||
 * @http://www.pics4learning.com/ || Free photos for educational use ||
 * @http://www.schoolphotoproject.com/ || Royalty free images for school ||
 * @http://www.picmonkey.com/ || Photo editing tool ||
 * http://www.psdschools.org/academics/ || List of Copyright Free Images to Use ||

**Photography**

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * http://www.simonhaughton.co.uk/2011/12/improving-digital || Improving digital photography skills blog post ||

Video Editing

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://vimeo.com/17853140 || Video 101: Editing Basics ||
 * http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/23 || Video 101: Editing with Windows Live Movie Maker ||
 * http://vimeo.com/videoschool/lesson/33 || Video 101: Editing with iMovie ||
 * @http://kidsvid.4teachers.org/editing.shtml || Kids tips for editing a video ||
 * @http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/imovie8 || Atomic Learning Tutorials (importing, editing, & exporting with iMovie) ||
 * http://www.microsoft.com || Teacher's Guide to Window Live Movie Maker ||
 * @http://jaycut.com/ || Free online video editor ||
 * @http://animoto.com/education/ || Create 30-second videos using photos and music ||
 * @http://www.lightworksbeta.com/ || Free professional video editing software (Windows version) ||
 * @http://www.wevideo.com/ || Collaborative cloud-based video editor ||

Music

 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * @http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/5-resources-royalty-free-music/ || 5 resources for royalty free music (some require small fee for use) ||

Video Hosting Websites
YouTube Teachers Site || -Popular video hosting website (note: some schools ban access to this website) -YouTube site for Teachers ||
 * **Website** || **Description** ||
 * SchoolTube || The place for students and teachers to share videos online. ||
 * YouTube
 * TeacherTube || Website for teacher-made videos ||
 * GoGreenTube || Upload your eco-friendly, save the earth videos here ||
 * Vimeo || A respectful community of creative people who are passionate about sharing their videos ||