Windows Movie Maker Resources

The following resources are useful in learning how to create digital videos.
 

1)  Here is a good introduction for creating digital movies effortlessly with Windows Movie Maker 2
See It in Action, Then Do It Yourself     Watch the video.  (Available on local intranet at East Dubuque Schools.) Also available at the Microsoft Movie Maker website.  Be sure to visit the FAQ's section for common problems.

2) Windows Movie Maker free online video tutorials from Atomic Learning is a complete series in chapter format.  These tutorials are very helpful in learning the various features of Movie Maker.  (You will need the QuickTime video player to view the Atomic Learning tutorials.  If needed, click on QuickTime to download the latest version.)

3) You Be The Producer

Review of Literature/Class Reading Assignments


Select any two of the listed articles and develop a brief discussion outline for each.  We will discuss your findings and opinions at mid-week.

Welcome Teachers, by Nikos Theodosakis
The Director in the Classroom

http://www.pinnaclesys.com/academic/main_2.asp

Video Streaming: Harnessing a Unique Capability of Technology    
http://www.peterli.com/archive/ts/912.shtm 

 

The Impact of Media & Technology in Schools

http://www.athensacademy.org/instruct/media_tech/reeves0.html

 

Video Goes to School

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/PFshowstory.cfm?ArticleID=5689

 

Technological, Societal Factors are Driving the Video Trend

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/PFshowstory.cfm?ArticleID=5598

 


 

Digital Story Telling

Check out you can incorporate digital story telling in your classroom.  Review both sites and then create a story using online resources, your own digital media or both.
Getting Started with Digital Story Telling
Digital Story Telling Using Original Sources
View an example using Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address  Great use of original source materials.

 

Free Video Sharing Sites & Video Resources for Presentations


Ourmedia.org  Publish & store your creations- video, audio, text or graphics.

Google Video: Upload or download, digital videos of any size or length.

You Tube:  Upload almost any video format, watch streaming video and share your video creations with anyone.  Converting You Tube files for use in Movie Maker.  Native format not supported in Movie Maker.

TeacherTube: Video and social networking site offers 11 customized channels for teachers to upload and share videos of best practices, tutorials and student projects in a content-controlled environment.

UthTV.com: Site content is targeted to artists & media creators in 14-24 age group. Contains original video, photography, poetry, podcasts and music.

videovat.com: online video hosting and entertainment community!

 

Video Software & Project Help Sites

Using Premiere Elements? Go to
Premiere Elements Main Screen Tour


ULead's Video Project Ideas


Media College's Home Video


ULead's Digital Video Lesson Archives (by grade level)


Microsoft Media Encoder
Free video capture software
 
Video Spin: Create movie clips in minutes using your own videos and pictures for free. Similar to Movie Maker, but more features.
Subscription Based Digital Video (on demand)

 

United Streaming & PowerMedia allow trial subscriptions.
PowerMediaPlus

United Streaming

Safari Montage

CCC! Video On Demand

   
   

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