MS Movie Maker - Production Studio Logo (Movie Marquis) S2 17-18

Have you ever wanted to make a video to post on YouTube, Twitter, or Facebook? With this tutorial, you will be able to add music, transitions and effects to images and video clips in order to make fun videos to share with your friends. You will need to have a Windows computer and it will helpful to already have a folder with images (JPEG) or video clips (MOV), and at least one music (WAV, MP3) file.


Technology Email Constructed Response (As you enter the room)

09 October 2017, Topic:  My Movie/TV Production Company
Open GMAIL and click COMPOSE, Send and Email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) that answers the following questions:  
Imagine you are the owner of a movie production studio.  Write the name of your studio and describe what kind of movies you want to make. Tell me how your logo shows off your personality, and the personality of the studio you want to create. What emotions should your viewers see when they see your Video Logo (Movie Marquis)?  What kind of movies does your studio make?  Please write a full paragraph with Topic Sentence, 3 supporting sentences, and a conclusion/wrap-up sentence as a minimum requirement. (R.A.C.E Model: Restate, Answer, Cite Evidence, Explain)

 
MICROSOFT MOVIE MAKER Movie Marquis Project Directions 

You will be making a number of movies with Windows Movie Maker during this class. Starting later this week you will work on creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with a partner. Start thinking of ideas now so you will be able to pick something for next week.

Watch the following clip on your own to get ideas about your Personal Movie Marquis. This is a short movie clip (10-15 seconds) that you will add to the end of your PSA to "sign" it. The Movie Marquis you are creating should be a reflection of your personality, and is intended to let people know who created the movie it follows. It can be used at the end or the beginning of a movie. I want you to pretend you are creating a Movie Production Studio and give some thought to the kind of movies and messages you would like to support. Be creative and have fun with this project. It can be serious, funny or anything you want it to be. Please make sure you use the clip you created in Soundation for this project. You may find pictures and other video clips online or sign out a camera. I have a limited amount of equipment, so you will have to share. 


Please create a Movie Marquis in Windows Movie Maker. It should be 10 to 15 seconds long and use audio, pictures/video, titles and effects. You must create your music for this project with Soundation. 

YOU MAY NOT USE COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC!  
When you have edited the movie and created it, please use the SAVE Movie Function to save the file and the video to the desktop. Upload that file to your Google Drive and share it with me for credit for the project.

Windows Movie Maker Information and Tutorials






STEP-BY-STEP DIRECTIONS FOR USING MS MOVIE MAKER (Click Here for Google Document)


STEP BY STEP DIRECTIONS TO COMPLETE PROJECT BELOW:
Step 1: Download or Create Music with Soundation (You must EXPORT your Music as a .WAV file and place it on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 1A: You may need to use AUDACITY (See Windows Computer) to Load and EXPORT your music file from Soundation. Here is how: 
  • Choose Saved File from Soundation on Desktop. 
  • Open Audacity and DRAG your Music File into the Audacity Workspace 
  • Click FILE and EXPORT as WAV File. 
  • Choose Desktop to save the new file too. Use New WAV file 
Step 2: Find and Download 1-3 Pictures or Images you are interested in using. Place those Images on the Desktop of your Computer.

Step 3: Open Windows Movie Maker and using the FILE Menu click on NEW PROJECT

Step 4: Name your Project "(Your Last Name) Marquis P(?)" and SAVE it to Desktop.

Step 5: Use the CHOOSE PHOTOS/VIDEO BUTTON to select video/image files to use.

Step 6: Use the CHOOSE MUSIC BUTTON to select the audio file you will use.

Step 7: Use the pointer to place images and pictures in the proper order for the video.

Step 8: Use toolbars to enter TITLES and Text.

Step 9: Use toolbars to add effects and transitions.

Step 10: Save the final file to the DESKTOP.

Step 11: Upload and SHARE your Final Movie Project using Google Drive. 


Grading Rubric 
Within Time Limit = 15 points 
Clear Pictures = 15 points 
Titles = 15 points 
Appropriate Music = 15 points 
Effects / Transitions = 15 points 
GDrive Shared = 15 points 
Creative (Subjective) = 10 points 

Total Score = x/100 points

Here are links to my BIG DADDY PRODUCTIONS 2016 Movies: (FEB)            (SEP)

Enjoy This Project, Be Creative!!

- Mr S.
ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will be able to use Windows Movie Maker to create a short (10-15 second) Movie Marquis (Logo). Students will be given an introduction to Windows Movie Maker today. Before we start with Movie Maker, you will watch a short video about Movie Studio Logo’s. Please complete the Technology Journal Assignment First, then follow all directions listed.

Project: Each Student will create a Movie Marquis using Windows Movie Maker. You must be able to save your work, export your Movie, and upload it to your Google Drive. You will then SHARE your file with me for credit. 

YOU NEED YOUR OWN EARPHONES/EARBUDS TO WORK ON THIS!

WEVIDEO.COM Information and Tutorials
THIS IS AN ONLINE APPLICATION.  DO NOT PAY FOR THIS, THERE IS A FREE VERSION YOU COULD USE IF YOU LIKE.
YOU MUST TURN IN YOUR ORIGINAL PROJECT USING MS MOVIE MAKER BEFORE CHECKING THIS OUT!
Create an account and SIGN IN on WEVIDEO.COM, 
CLICK on the link for HELP and follow directions.

Written March 22, 2018 by andre

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Soundation S2 17-18

As you enter the room today, go to your GMAIL and click COMPOSE.  Send an email to Mr. Scribner (hscribner@ccs.us) with the following information:  (SUBJECT: Effects of Music, Today's Date).  Please read the following article to yourself:


Once you have read the article, please answer the following questions in the body of the email to Mr. S:

How Does Music Affect You In Your Daily Life?  How Often Do You Listen To Music?  What Is Your Favorite Type Of Music, And Why?  What Was The Last Song You Listened To, And How Did It Make You Feel?

We will be using Soundation to create unique, and customized pieces of music.  You must follow the directions below, and export your music as a .WAV-File so you can use it in an upcoming project.  Please follow the directions below to begin creating music with Soundation.com. If you have already used this program, it is your obligation in class to help others.  We will discuss the Essential Questions below in class prior to working on Soundation.com.  HAVE FUN WITH THIS PROJECT!

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

YOU MAY ONLY USE SOUNDATION. YOU MAY NOT LISTEN TO MP3's OR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MUSIC.

Today is your day to familiarize yourself with how the program works, and how to navigate around the different toolboxes. Save anything that you want to keep by uploading files to your Google Drive or save them to your desktop. Because other students use these computers, there is no guarantee that your work will be here tomorrow.



SOUNDATION.COM INTRODUCTION:  Open the Soundation.com Application. I have included a short VIDEO from YouTube to help you work independently. Once I have finished the demonstration in class, use your headphones to listen to your work while you create a personal track. Try to create a track that is 20-25 seconds and includes any of the instruments listed in the Loop Browser. You will be using the final cut of this track you are creating as the background for the Marquise Project in Microsoft Movie Maker later in the Marking Period. Make sure it sounds like you want it too. When you are done look under the FILE section to Export Song To Disk as a WAV File and save it. You must upload your file to your GOOGLE DRIVE and SHARE it with MR. S for credit.  Please upload the file to the DROPBOX Link below as well:


When you have finished the project, use the GRADING RUBRIC below to figure out your score on this project. Additional learning should include working on completing the Music Lyric Project listed below, or use SOUNDATION.COM (Link Below) to create another unique song and EXPORT it as a .wav file for use later. Have Fun With This Project!




Step By Step Instructions
  1. Log In To Computer and Go To Soundation.com
  2. Click on STUDIO and select either Flash Version or Chrome Version.
  3. Create Music with at least 3 loops (minimum)
  4. When finished, Click FILE and "Export .WAV File" to your Desktop
  5. Play the file using Media Player and make sure it is at least 20-seconds long for credit.
  6. If you have access to Google Drive, Upload your file to your GDRIVE and SHARE it with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.
  7. Once the file is on your Desktop, Open the Class Assignment Site (collegiumtech.blogspot.com) and find the Soundation Project Post.
  8. Click the "MR. Scribner's Dropbox File Link To Upload WAV File" Button
  9. Follow the direction, using your @ccs.us Gmail Address to upload your file for credit.
  10. If you were able to sign into GOOGLE, you must also SHARE your file with me once it is uploaded to your Google Drive.
GRADING RUBRIC:
CATEGORY
10
8
6
R - Redo
3 Loops Minimum
3 or more loops used
2 loops used
Only 1 loop used
Not Completed
Loops Blended Correctly
All Loops Sound Correctly Blended
One Loop Is Off Key or Out Of Sequence
Multiple Loops Are Off Key Or Out Of Sequence
Not Completed
File Is Exported As WAV file
File Correctly Exported To Desktop
File Exported But Lost
File Not Exported
Not Completed
File Is Uploaded to GDRIVE and SHARED for credit.
File Is Uploaded Correctly
File Is Not Uploaded Correctly
Overall Effort
Scholar worked diligently on the project and has at least a 20-25 second MP3 to useScholar included most items, but MP3 is less than 20 seconds long.Scholar\'s MP3 is too short and lacks more items or was not shared correctly for creditProject not completed at all

Once you are finished with these steps, you should now CHECK your website.  Once your link is active, you have finished today's assignment. 

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
SWBAT CREATE a 20-25 second MP3 for use in an upcoming project.  Scholar will use Soundation.com on Windows Destop (Chrome) or similar music production software to create, adjust, save, share, work with an original music arrangement using pre-downloaded LOOPS.

SCHOLARS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Project:  Scholars will open Soundation and use pre-downloaded LOOPS to create an original music (MP3) project of 20-25 seconds in length.  Scholars who do not bring headphones may complete an alternate project by reading articles about writing lyrics and submitting a Google Document with an original song of some kind.  Scholars must also complete a Constructed Response on Google Classroom about Music and Learning.

YOU WILL BE GRADED ACCORDING TO THE RUBRIC ABOVE.
READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!

Written March 19, 2018 by andre

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(Email Research Project) Digital Animation: Tying Our Work To Modern Day Advertising Trends

Today, in addition to continuing to work on our Digital Animation Projects, we will be looking into why advertising has changed since the 1970's.  Please start with the Email Prompt below:

EMAIL PROMPT (DO NOW):  DIGITAL ANIMATION 
Sign into your GMAIL Account and click COMPOSE.  Add hscribner@ccs.us in the To: section, and type "Digital Animation Response" in the Subject Line of your email.  If the BODY of your email response please answer the following question:

"Describe the last commercial you can remember that had animation in it."  Write a full paragraph (4-5 complete sentences) describing the commercial, and answering the following questions:  What product was is for?  What was the point of the commercial?  Where did you see it?  Who do you think the commercial's main audience was?

Once you have completed that, we will review another short project that is included in the Digital Animation Unit we are currently working on.

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH "EMAIL" PROJECT:
6-SECOND AD'S
Please review the following presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15GKDag_fr59wgcJcuGs0yypjaVcln3d-KlY5OghtGec/edit?usp=sharing

In addition to that, there are a couple articles for you to read, if you are interested in learning more.  Please click the links found in the Google Slides presentation listed above.

When you have completed learning about the new 6-Second Bumper Ad's on Youtube, and how Digital Animation plays a part in some of them, you may return to working on your Digital Animation Projects.  Tomorrow we will be looking for some sound effects for our projects.

Later this week we will introduce MS Movie Maker, and you will be exporting your slides as images, arranging them into a movie, and adding sound effects.  Your final projects should be at least 75-slides.  That will translate into 3-10 seconds of action during your video clip, depending on how fast your frames-per-second are when you import them into MS Movie Maker.  Have Fun With This Project!

- MR. S

Written March 13, 2018 by andre

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Digital Animation Project (Mini Animation Clip) S2 17-18

Today you will begin to create a Digital Animation Video Clip. There are many resources for creating digital movies, as listed below. Before class is over, read all directions in this post and learn about different types of ANIMATION.  Then OPEN Google Slides/PowerPoint on Computer and begin to create a "stick-figure" background scene for your longer digital animation using the draw tools found in each of those programs/applications.

Resources & Examples
First Animations:





Pixar Examples

Mr. Scribner's Examples

Tomorrow you will be using your scene to create a 75-slide (minimum) animated scene. Eventually you will EXPORT your slides as Images (JPEG) and using MS Movie Maker to create a Digital Animation with Music, Titles, and Credits.


When you make animation you have to create each picture on the film.
There are normally 25-40 pictures per second. When animating we recreate the laws of nature as we are able to relate to the action. However, with animation we can do a lot more than just follow the laws of nature. We can do anything, we can tell the story just as it is in our dreams.

Animation is a tool of communication.
When we animate we must not forget to put idea and intention in the movements. A movement without idea and intention is boring. Another great communication tool is the contrast; fast/slow, backwards/forwards and so on. If we remember this it makes us animate better. So if you want to animate something going up, you think go down first. If you you want to stretch your character, you squash him first. The best thing is to do the movement yourself or make a friend do it so you can study the movement. This also helps you plan your animation. The better you know what to do, the better you can animate it.

See The Animation Section of ANIMWORK (Click Here) for more information about this project.

I Can't Wait, I Want To Make Something Right Now!  Try the ZIMMERTWINS website for a longer animations made easy. You could have them talk to each other, about different things, or create news-style reporting cartoons.

Learn More About It: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-art-timing How do I learn animation? For those with a school nearby and some time on their hands, it’s no problem. But for those with limited options, here are some resources to help teach yourself animation. And a step-by-step guide: http://www.awn.com/blog/teach-yourself-animation-2d-tools-part-1

You Could Also Check Out: A European partnership created this guide to help teachers learn more about using animation to teach. With some basics in place such as how to create a good story and what tools to use, ANIMWORK puts everything into perspective for any teacher who wants to create his or her own animation.

DIGITAL SCENE & BACKGROUND PICTURE CREATION PROJECT DIRECTIONS

IF YOU FEEL LIKE IT: CREATE A ZimmerTwins CARTOON AND SEND IT FOR CREDIT TODAY!

A. CREATE A BACKGROUND SCENE TO START WITH:
Step 1: Log into Google or Open Microsoft PowerPoint on your Computer
Step 2: Create NEW Slides Presentation or NEW Presentation in PowerPoint
Step 3: Use the Drawing Tools to make a stick figure scene. Make sure to place specific layers in order and use a variety of colors and styles to make it vibrant.
Step 4: Export you Presentation/Slide as an Image and Upload to Google Drive

Step 5: SHARE your Image with Mr. S (hscribner@ccs.us) for credit.

B. ANIMATE IT:
  • Your project must include at least 50 slides.
  • It must have at least 3 layers of depth: Foreground, Middle Ground, Background.
  • It must have at least 3 things moving during the course of the animation. 
  • Your motion must incorporate LAYERS of movement where items move in-front or behind each other.
  • You must Upload and SHARE your project with instructor using Google Drive for credit.
C. MAKE IT INTO A MOVIE:
Step 1. Open your project in Google Slides/MS Powerpoint. (If you created it in Google Slides you must Download it in MS Powerpoint to Export the slides together.

Step 2. EXPORT your slides as JPEG Image Files to the Desktop.

Step 3. IMPORT your JPEG Image Files into MS MOVIE MAKER.

Step 4. Using MS MOVIE MAKER, you must create a Digital Animation "Short-Film" by making each image "flash" for around 1/2-second each. This will give the impression that the images are animated. You should add Titles, Credits, and a short burst of music to finish the film.

YOU MUST IMPORT AT LEAST ONE (1) SOUND EFFECT/MUSIC AND ADD IT TO THE ANIMATION PRIOR TO SAVING IT!  (You can use freesound.org and audacity to record sound effects or music for use in this project.)

Step 5. SAVE MOVIE as an MP4 file, Upload it to Google Drive, and SHARE it with Mr. S for credit.

Have Fun with this project. If you would like to know more, here is the original link to 50 more digital animation websites at TEACHTHOUGHT.COM (Click Here)! Good Luck!















How To Remove The Background Of A Photo Using PowerPoint 2016:
The Remove Background feature in PowerPoint 2016 helps you eliminate distracting backgrounds so the important parts of your image are front-and-center. In a few simple steps, you can create praiseworthy presentations and nobody will ever know you did all that fancy image-editing right within PowerPoint.
To remove the background from a picture in PowerPoint:
  1. Click on the image that has background you want to remove.
  2. On the Format tab, click Remove Background.
  3. PowerPoint will automatically select the part of the image to be kept.
  4. Adjust the selection to cover the area of the image that you want to keep.
  5. On the Background Removal Tool tab, click Mark Areas to Remove and select any other area that you want to remove.
  6. When you’re finished, click Keep Changes.


RUBRIC FOR DIGITAL ANIMATION PROJECT

Item / Points15105
Animation and Rendering 
20 %
Accomplished
Animation and rendering is done well, works properly and is saved in an appropriate file format. All files are properly named as required		Developing
Animation and rendering is average, works properly for the most part. Few files are properly named as required		Beginning
Animation and rendering does not work properly or is not saved/rendered properly.Files are not properly named as required
Model Complexity 
20 %
Accomplished
Model is mostly complex and/or detailed but lacks some evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details		Developing
Model is mostly simplistic and/or lacks evidence of sub-object modeling to define/refine modeled details		Beginning
Model design is inappropriate or overly simplistic.
Organization 
30 %
Accomplished
Objects, Materials and Textures are mostly named		Developing
Few Objects, Materials and Textures are named		Beginning
None of Objects, Materials and Textures are named
Environment 
10 %
Accomplished
Model is placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)		Developing
Model is not placed in an appropriate or interesting environment (either modeled or background imaged)		Beginning
There is no environment used whatsoever
Graphic Design & Visual Appearance 
10 %
Accomplished
Model shows good design qualities and is aesthetically pleasing		Developing
Model shows basic design qualities and is aesthetically acceptable		Beginning
Model shows poor design qualities and is not aesthetically acceptable
Skill Level 
5 %
Accomplished
Very good skill level is evident		Developing
Basic skill level is evident		Beginning
Poor skill level is evident
Project Guidelines Compliance 
5 %
Accomplished
Project guidelines are mostly complete and all required elements are present.		Developing
There is a missing important project requirement, or a guideline not followed		Beginning
There are missing 2 or more important project requirements, or project guidelines not followed


ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn the basics of Digital Animation. Scholars will be able to create "mini" animations using an online application. Scholars will also start creating the basic drawing that will be used for a future "line-art" digital animation project. Scholars will be able to complete a Constructed Response about the "History of Animation" and discuss what they like, or do not like about the project.

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign into Google Drive as they enter the class. Scholars will read all directions on this post thoroughly.  Scholars will review the examples linked above to determine the type of movie they are interested in making.  They will need to create a short (3-9 second) video clip, with at least one sound effect, for credit.  When complete, they will UPLOAD both the RAW Project, and their FINAL Project to Google Drive and SHARE it with Mr. S for review.   The basis for their projects will be created using a single slide in Google Slides that they should create first.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class 
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011

Written March 08, 2018 by andre

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Code.Org Accelerated Course S2 17-18

About the Code.org Accelerated Course (International):
Excerpt taken directly from https://code.org/educate/curriculum/cs-fundamentals-international
Our International Computer Science Fundamentals courses are translated into over 25 languages. The different courses support students aged 4-18. Each course has 10-20 lessons that may be implemented as one unit or over the course of a semester. Students study basic programming concepts and develop interactive games or stories they can share.
The courses teach the foundational concepts of programming using drag and drop blocks rather than a programming language such as JavaScript or Python. Blocks are an easier way to get started and can be fully translated into any language. Course 1 uses picture blocks rather than words to support pre-readers.
All lessons align to all relevant computer science standards, as well as to the ISTE standards. They additionally reinforce concepts and skills taught in other subject areas by integrating national Math, English Language Arts, and Science standards. Read more about our curriculum philosophy here.

 Step 1:  Sign into your Code.Org Account (See Instructions Below For Information):
  • SIGN INTO YOUR GOOGLE GMAIL ACCOUNT
  • GO TO CODE.ORG AND CLICK "SIGN IN WITH GOOGLE+"
  • GO TO CODE.ORG/JOIN AND USE CLASS CODE ON BOARD 

Step 2:  Go To Your "Code Studio" and click on ACCELERATED COURSE

Step 3:  Begin working on the online levels.  Please use your time to review the UNPLUGGED Levels, but move on to the online material in class.  The Accelerated Course should be completed by the end of this week, either in class or as homework.  Please use your time at home to show your family what you are working on.  Your homework assignment is to "TEACH" someone in your family to code!

Good Luck, and Have Fun!

-Mr. S

ACADEMIC/LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Scholars will learn basic computer programming using Code.Org online.  Scholars will understand the basic vocabulary used in programming.  Scholars will also be able to explain why it is important for everyone to learn to code and how it can provide equity in our society. 

STUDENTS WILL ENTER THE CLASS QUIETLY AND BEGIN WORKING! 

Scholars will sign up for accounts on Code. Org and begin working through the program online. Scholars will complete their Introduction to Programming by emailing a link to the R2-D2 Star Wars Game they made to the instructor for credit.  Scholars will then click on the ACCELERATED PROGRAM and begin working on the 20 Stages found there.  These stages will review topics and ideas from the Star Wars levels, and allow Scholars to begin to learn about loops, if-then statements, and how math and algorithms are incorporated into programming. 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE TODAY!

Standards Covered In This Class  
PA 3.7.7 & 11 Section C / ISTE 2011
CSTA Tied With Common Core ELA/Math rev. 2011 
Introduction to Computer Programming (Code.Org)

Written March 01, 2018 by andre

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