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Remember to read the rubric. | |||||
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Use a tripod. | |||||
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Use a storyboard to provide a visual representation of your plan. It will help you avoid missed shots. | |||||
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Use a variety of shots (close-ups, wides, pans, tilts, zooms, trucks, dollies). | |||||
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Avoid dressing your subjects in white or placing them in front of bright backgrounds. This can play tricks with your camcorder’s auto exposure. | |||||
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Use the appropriate microphone. | |||||
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Give proper credit to all music, images, and websites. You may need to write to ask for use permission. | |||||
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If you are having trouble thinking of a topic, consider something good you want to promote (a school activity or club) or a way to motivate others. | |||||
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Videos may be viewed at the STEM Fair and winning videos will be placed online. Please make sure you have the appropriate parent permission on file at the school. | |||||