videopodcasting in outdoor education
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This workshop was presented at the 2010 AEE Northeast Regional conference.TRANSCRIPT
2010 AEE Northeast Regional Conference
Video-podcasting in Outdoor Education
By José H. González
Trivia
• How many iPods were sold by 2007?
100 million! (Apple Inc., 2007)
• Name a location on the web that you can find and download a podcast.
• Who is Ben Hammersley?
iTunes, Podbean, PodcastAlley…
He coined the term podcast in 2004
Table of contents
1. Introduction2. Equipment - Cameras, software, tripods, etc3. Prepare - Creating a storyboard4. Record your video - Hands on activity in which
participants are going to shoot a video5. Editing and uploading/publishing the video in
iTunes and on You Tube
Learning objectives
• Understand the elements of the storyboard.• Explain what it takes to create and publish a
video podcast.• Explain the different technology and
equipment available to create affordable and effective video podcasts in the outdoor setting.
Definitions
• Podcast - is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. (Wikipedia, 2010)
Audio
Audio with photos
Video
Definitions
• RSS - "Really Simple Syndication" is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format (Wikipedia, 2010).
RSS
Why podcasting in outdoor education?
• Builds background knowledge prior to the program/expedition
• Professional development –on the road, between courses and at home
• Great tool for initiatives• Reaching your audience
and accessibility • What else?
Pictures from www.iflip.com and www.backpackinglight.com
Equipment needed
• Video camera (Still camera optional) good introductory camera is the Flip (www.theflip.com)
• Tripod• Microphone (optional)• Computer• Video editing software
Picture from http://offtrackplanet.com/tipsandadvicehowto/6-essential-backpacking-gadgets/
Steps for creating a video podcast
1. Prepare
2. Record
3. Edit & Upload
Prepare
1. Answer these questions:– Who is your audience?– What content would you like to
present to your audience? Learning outcomes?
– What props do you need?
2. Create a storyboard
Creating a storyboardVideo title:_________________________________Production date:____________________________Running time: _____________
Video Diagram Audio
1. Bow of the Pulling Boat
2. Other pullingBoat shots
3. Jose talking
Script
Music
Music
Human voice
Hi, welcome to this podcast…
Record
• Use quality equipment (video camera or software (screen casting)
• Use good composition• Use good light and good
audio• Keep it simple
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/download.aspx?
CREATE YOUR MOVIE INITIATIVE
GROUP #1Task: Create a story board
and film a movie in which you teach others how to tie a bowline.
Must have:1. Introduction2. Main scene3. Closure
GROUP #2Task: Create a story board
and film a movie in which you teach others how to fit a backpack.
Must have:1. Introduction2. Main scene3. Closure
Edit
1. Review raw footage2. Select the segments and crop the video3. Organize the footage in a sequence4. Add introduction5. Add transitions6. Add music and/or images7. Add credits/end
Demo
http://techbar.blogs.brynmawr.edu/files/2009/07/imovie_gallery01_20070807.jpg
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Articles/Images/Burn-a-Movie-Maker-Project-to-DVD-FIGURE-2.jpg
Windows Movie Maker iMovie
Upload
1. Before uploading the file select the kind of file you want to save. (Examples: .avi, .m4v, .mov .mpeg4)
2. Where? - Org. Website, blog, iTunes, wiki, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, others…
3. How?
http://www.masternewmedia.org/images/Best-tools-to-upload-video-to-multiple-sharing-sites-size485.jpg
How to create iPod video files using Windows Movie maker
You have to convert the video into an AVI file. To do this first you go to File – Save Movie to launch the
Save Movie Wizard. Then select the My Computer item, click the Next
button. Enter the name and choose the folder for the movie.
Click the Next button. Select the Other Settings options button. Select DV-AVI
from the drop-down list. Click the Next button to save the movie in this format.
Click the finish button. Done!
How to upload the video on the web
• Go to YouTube• Click Upload• Fill in the blanks –
name, description, etc
• Press upload the video
8 tips to prepare for a video podcast
1. Keep it short and simple2. No more than ten minutes3. Prepare props and graphics before hand4. Minimize background distraction5. Use a tripod6. Vary activities and shots to spark the interest7. Vary the camera angle8. Move slowly and make smooth topic transitions
Some of my favorite outdoor podcast
How to transfer the video to the ipod
• Download the free software at www.dvdvideosoft.com
Reference
• http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/09ipod.html
• http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/want-to-start-podcasting-start-here/
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZXK68NS7gU
Resources
• Wordpress http://wordpress.com/• Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ • Freesound http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/index.php • iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/ • iTunes podcasts
http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/ • iLife http://www.apple.com/ilife/ • Microsoft Movie Maker http://
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/default.mspx