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=**Module 7: Multimedia Production**=

**__Standards Addressed__**

 * NETS-S 2007 || Internet and Computing Core Certification Standards ||
 * 2 || Communication and Collaboration || B. IC³ Standard – Key Applications ||
 * || Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: || 4. Presentation Software: ||
 * b. || communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. || a. Be able to create and format simple presentations ||
 * 1 || Creativity and Innovation ||  ||
 * || Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: ||  ||
 * b. || create original works as a means of personal or group expression. ||  ||

**__Recall of Prior Learning__**
A couple of weeks ago we covered Web 2.0 - interactive web-based tools like Wikispaces that allow you to express your creativity on the Web. Now we are starting a module on multimedia and we'll learn to use a couple more Web 2.0 technologies to create multimedia products.

**__Presentation of Material__**
Multimedia is a format of presenting information that integrates multiple forms of media, including text, graphics, audio, video. For example, a PowerPoint presentation that consists of text, images, and sounds can be called a multimedia presentation. The most commonly cited benefit of using multimedia materials to present information is the fact that multimedia engages the audience on a deeper perceptual and cognitive level than text or images alone. Here are a couple of short articles discussing the benefits of using multimedia in different areas: [|Multimedia Applications for the Classroom] [|When Should a Small Business Use Multimedia?] [|Using Multimedia in Legal Proceedings] [|6 Benefits of Multimedia Fitness] [|The Advantages of Multimedia Marketing on the Internet]

There are many tools that allow you to create a multimedia presentation. The tools that we will cover in this module are as follows:

Week 9
[|Picnik] - this tool lets you edit images and create collages and posters using the images that you upload. It's like a simplified, free version of Photoshop available on the Web. Here's what you can do with Picnik: media type="youtube" key="ZpaFKFq49OI" height="344" width="425"

[|Glogster] - Glogster lets you make interactive online posters using not only images and text but also music, sound effects, videos, and links to other websites. You can upload your own files, use the Glogster library, or embed Youtube videos or Flickr photographs. Any object in your poster can be linked to another website. Just register a free account and start glogging! This video will show you how to use Glogster.com (ignore instructions on how to set up a Glogster account). media type="custom" key="5106759"

[|Animoto] - Animoto is a Web 2.0 tool that allows you to make a great multimedia slideshow in a matter of minutes. All you have to do is upload your images, upload a soundtrack (or choose one from the Animoto library), arrange the images in a sequence and let Animoto make a multimedia presentation for you. Animoto is free if you limit your slideshows to 30 seconds. Here's what Animoto is all about: media type="youtube" key="dvjRzaUYoLw" height="344" width="425"



** Week 10 **
Podcast is a presentation of information in the audio format that is posted on the Web. So, it's basically an audio file, usually consisting of some buffer music and narration on a certain topic that are shared with the global community via the World Wide Web. If you've never listened to a podcast before, you may want to check out the [|NPR Podcast Directory], [|Podcast Alley] , or [|Podcast.com]. Here's a video that describes podcasting in plain English: media type="youtube" key="y-MSL42NV3c" height="344" width="425"
 * Producing a podcast with Podomatic.**

One tool that can help you make a podcast is Podomatic. You will need to create an account on this website and hook up a microphone to record your podcast. Here's a tutorial on how to use Podomatic to produce a podcast:



If you are a Macintosh user, you may want to use Garageband, which is already installed on your Mac to record your podcast. Youtube offers a number of useful tutorials on how to make a podcast with Garageband.



** Week 11 **
Both Windows and Macintosh systems come with free video editing tools that let you use your video files, images and music to make a digital video. Windows systems feature a tool called Windows MovieMaker and Macintosh systems come with a program called iMovie. These video editors are very similar in appearance and functionality, so you may choose the tool for your video project based on whether you are a Macintosh or a Windows PC user. Both Windows and iMovie allow you to 1) import videos from your digital camcorder, digital camera, or just a video file that you have on your computer's hard drive, 2) import images, insert and arrange them in your digital video, 3) add titles, credits, and text overlays on top of your video or image files or simply over a solid color background, 4) import audio files that will serve as the soundtrack and/or sound effects in your video, and 5) record a narration for your digital video using a microphone. Not all of these steps are required to produce a quality digital video. For example, your video might consist of still images, background music and text overlays. Or, it could consist of several video clips that you have imported from your camcorder and a narration. It's up to you to decide what media to choose to make your digitasl video most effective.
 * Producing a video with Windows MovieMaker or iMovie.**

Here is some basic information about digital vs. analog video, digital camcorders, and various shot types and camera movements that are used in professional movie production.

Video tutorials on how to use MovieMaker and iMovie:
 * MovieMaker || iMovie ||
 * media type="youtube" key="JZXK68NS7gU" height="344" width="425" || media type="youtube" key="iTZukz_kkcw" height="344" width="425" ||

There are multiple tutorials that you may want to consult on both Windows MovieMaker and iMovie.   __Discovery Learning and Performance__

**__Assignments and Assessment__**
1) Use Picnik and create a **poster** that describes your future job to high school students. Your poster will consist of an image and text. Here are the steps: 1) register an account, 2) login, 3) upload the image that you want to use in your poster, 4) edit your image, if need be (e.g., crop, resize etc.), 5) go to Create tab and add text, effects, stickers, frames etc., 6) save it as a JPG file, and 7) insert it in your post in the Discussion Forum.
 * Week 9:**

2) Use either Glogster or Animoto and now make a multimedia presentation that uses not only images and text but also audio (and hyperlinks and videos if you are using Glogster). You should convince high school students that the career that you have chosen for yourself is both exciting and important.

1) Create a podcast that will be used for staff recruitment purposes by your future employer. You can use Audacity or Garageband to make the podcast. The completed podcast should be uploaded to the Discussion Forum either in the .WAV or .MP3 file format.
 * Week 10:**

1) Use either iMovie or Windows MovieMaker and create a digital video that could be used for promotional and recruitment purposes by your future employer. Your video must include a combination of at least 3 different types of media (e.g., images, narration, and text overlays, or videoclips, images and background music). The final video must be first exported as a video file to your computer's hard drive and then uploaded to Youtube. You will then post the link to your Youtube video in the Discussion Forum.
 * Week 11:**

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