Year 5 - Computing
Planning a video and script writing
Video production
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will discover how to create short videos. As they progress through this unit, they will develop the skills of capturing, editing, and manipulating video. Pupils are guided with step-by-step support to take their idea from conception to completion and evaluation.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a storyboard to plan scenes for a video.
Key Notes
- Storyboards are used to plan videos.
- A storyboard outlines the scenes and filiming techniques used in a video.
- It is useful to have a script for each scene of a video.
Vocabulary To Learn
- shot: a video recorded using a chosen filming technique or camera angle
- script: written words that will be performed on screen, stage or radio
- prop: an object used in a performance
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A script is just used for what people will say on a video.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Describe the system or process from this lesson in clear steps.
Storyboards are used to plan videos. A storyboard outlines the scenes and filiming techniques used in a video.
2. Define this computing term and give one practical example. 'shot'
a video recorded using a chosen filming technique or camera angle. Add one real device or system example to prove understanding.
3. Correct this common computing misconception.
Mistake: A script is just used for what people will say on a video. Correction: A script can be used to plan what people will say or what audio will be used. A script has enough detail to understand the range of audio that will be used.
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