Process
You need to complete the following steps to become a young filmmaker and finish this WebQuest.
First, in your language arts class you will be researching poetry by reading many different types of poetry such as haiku, alliteration, limericks, cinquains, and free verse. You can do this by exploring books from the library and the different websites on poetry listed below.
Second, decide on a poem that "talks to you". Then, brainstorm ideas of things you could take photos of that help your audience "see" what the poem is saying. What do you have around your school, playground or home that will tell your audience what the poem says.
Third, create a storyboard. A storyboard is a detailed plan to help you with the production of a movie. A good storyboard shows the script and coordinates the video, still images and sound to accompany each piece of the script in the final movie. Click here to find a storyboard worksheet.
Fourth, go out and take some photos! You can check out the digital camera from your teacher. Remember to take many photos to help you "show" your poem in the movie. Think about some ways images and sounds can set the mood and increase understanding without the need for words. Check out this site to help you with taking photos.
Upload your photos to a folder you created on your desktop or scan your drawings into the folder. Your teacher will teach you how to go about doing this task.
Fifth, build the movie!
This is the final phase of the process to produce a movie. During production, a movie editing program like Macintosh IMovie or Microsoft Movie Maker can be used to make a polished product. Yes, your teacher will need to help with this task, too!
Develop a rough- cut of the movie without transitions or music. The rough cut should include video, still images, title screens and voice-overs. Edit the sequence and timing of images in the rough stage. Then make the final-cut by adding sounds and transitions. Add music last, after the other parts of the movie are in place. Note that 15-20 still images produce a 3-5 minute movie. Remember, to express to the audience your own personal feeling regarding the poem you chose.
Last of all, don't forget to use your storyboard you created to help with all of this!
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