Putting it all Together

You're ready to put all your pieces together.

Step 1: Create a folder for your project and place any pieces that you've already prepared within this folder. Make sure that all resources that you will be using are in this folder (before you insert them in your project).
Step 2: Get out your storyboard and make any last revisions. You'll use this as your guide for putting your pieces together.
Step 3: Complete your narration script/plans.
Step 4: Import/Insert your images or video clips into your project and use sequencing features of your software to arrange your pieces (iMovie - the clip viewer, PowerPoint - the slide sorter, MovieMakerII-the timeline or the storyboard)
Step 5: Add transitions and titles
Step 6: Add audio (narration, soundtrack, effects)
Step 7: Use your checklist
Step 7: Save and Export your project

Resources

Use the following links to find resources for help in putting together your movie.

• iMovie (Atomic Learning free)
• iMovie 3 (Atomic Learning subscription)
• PowerPoint - (Atomic Learning subscription)
• MovieMaker II (XP) (T3 Tutorial)
• Atomic Learning Story Telling Guide (this is available via the web or as an html download)-Look for it under Curriculum Tools. There is a version available for free and a more extensive version available for subscribers.

Once you have your movie put together, go to the Reflective Assessment link and revisit the Tell Me a Story Checklist. After you've used the checklist on your project, ask someone else to view your project and make comments based on the checklist.

When you're satisfied that your project meets the criterial on the checklist save it and export it. (See Help for details on exporting.)