Windows Movie Makers Storyboard Updated 26 April 2011

1. Let’s Make Movies!~
Nellie Chew
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2. Who’s your Team?
• Assign roles and responsibilities based on interest and skills
• Director aka the “creative vision”: Decides the treatment, look and feel of the
video
• Producer aka the “reality checkpoint”: Oversees the finances and logistics e.g.
the budget, production schedules, talent and crew
• Production Assistant(s): Assists the producer with administrative duties e.g. co-
ordination of schedules and talent/crew, transport and meals, handling
payments etc.
• Scriptwriter(s): Writes the script and character bios
• Camera crew: Cameraman, soundman, assistants to handle equipment e.g.
lights and microphones
• Post production: Editing and audio sweetening
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 2

3. Making a movie production
(step by step and in order)
Pre- Post-
Production
production production
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4. Making a movie production
(1.Pre-Production)
a) The treatment
– The genre, e.g. serious documentary, light-hearted comedy, slapstick, even horror?
– Determines the tone of the production: the look, sound, mood and characters
b) The storyline
– The storyline forms the backbone of the script
– Begins with an idea… or several ideas… Brainstorm! Be creative! Have FUN!
c) The characters
– Identify and develop characters
– Flesh out character personalities so they become “alive” - e.g. How would they speak?
d) Script development and writing
– Based on treatment and storyline, write / develop the script
– Keep dialogue consistent and natural. Read it aloud.
– Be as descriptive as possible, especially with character actions and expressions.
e) Storyboarding
– Based on the script, a frame-by-frame visualization of what your video will look like
– Sketch out possible camera angles and character positions
– Provides references and saves time during the actual shoot
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 4

5. Making a movie production
(1.Pre-Production)
f) To-Do List
i. Location recce
– Best shooting angles and positions
– Logistics check e.g. available and working power points
– Is permission required to shoot at your preferred location?
– Other shooting concerns e.g. best times to shoot, location surroundings (noisy?)
ii. Talents
– Source for talents and voice-over talents in advance
– Auditions and rehearsals
iii. Props, wardrobe and make-up
– Based on the script, make a list of all the props and wardrobe items needed
– Auditions and rehearsals
– If required, arrange for hair and make-up person on actual day(s) of shoot
iv. Other production logistics: Transport and meals
– Transport arrangements for talent, crew and shooting equipment
– Meals for talent and crew: depending on length of shoot day, breakfast / lunch / dinner
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 5

6. Making a movie production
(1.Pre-Production)
f) To-Do List (cont’d)
v. Shooting schedule and contact sheet
– Decide how many and which day(s) to shoot, and what needs to be shot on each day
– Prepare shooting schedule based on above
– Prepare contact sheet with list of important numbers and circulate to talent & crew
vi. Shot planning and sequencing
– Saves times and improves efficiency during shoot (as different camera set-up takes time)
– The concept of shooting out of sequence and the importance of continuity checks
– Based on storyboard and location recce, plan best shooting sequence on the actual day(s)
– Move around the location in an organized manner, I.e. record shots taken from same angle
vii. Pre-production meetings
– For crew to discuss shooting and production requirements before actual shoot day(s)
viii.Post-shoot debriefings
– Post-mortem of what went right and what went wrong during the shoot
– Make improvements and increase efficiency during following days of shoot
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 6

7. How to make a movie production
(2.Production – Location Shoot)
a) Double check equipment
– before leaving for shoot
b) At the shoot
– Setup props, lights, camera, microphones
– Get talent ready
– Coach talent
– Check camera, sound & tapes
– Ready to shoot
c) The Shotlist
– Major guides during editing
– Is a record of each shot on the master tape
– It list the project name, tape no, shot no, duration of shot, content and
remarks
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 7

8. How to make a movie production
(2.Production – Location Shoot)
d) Know your camera
– Select color bar and set the brightness of the viewfinder/LCD screen
– Focus Control– Make sure subject captured is sharp and not blur
– Aperture Control – Controls the amount of light entering the camera. This determines
how bright or dark is the captured image
– White Balance – Tells the camera what sort of light is falling on the subject. Do white
balance off a white object e.g. paper
– Use tripod or monopod for steady shots and to prevent fatigue
e) The Basic Shots
– Wide Shot (WS) – establishes the relationship between person & surrounding
– Medium Shot (MS) – Shows the action and person
– Close-up (CU) – shows details of a person or action
– Pan – camera remains in one position but swings horizontally to show wide area or to
follow action
– Tilt – camera remains in one position but swings vertically to show tall area or to follow
action
– Zoom (out/In) – to reveal relationship or focus attention on the person
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 8

9. How to make a movie production
(2.Production – Location Shoot)
f) Audio
– For most purposes, there are two different types of microphones
• Omni-directional microphone - picks up sound equally from all directions. Use for
group singers or instrumentalists
• Uni-directional microphone - only picks up sound aimed directly into the center.
Use for one speaker or solo instrument
– Earphone – To monitor sound
• More often than not,
we are shooting videos to be
shared online… Read more here:
http://www.ojr.org/ojr/wiki/video/
iMedia Centre. (2007). Step-by-step guide to video production [PowerPoint Slides]. Retrieved from http://mel.np.edu.sg Slide 9

10. How to make a movie production
(3.Post-Production)
a) Post logging
b) Re-shoot (if necessary)
c) Edit audio
d) Edit video to the finished audio e.g. Windows Live Movie Maker
e) Edit music
f) Review / approval
g) Re-edit (if necessary)
Apple Sauce Kids (2000). Movie- Making Basics. Retrieved April 2, 2008, from
http://applesaucekids.com/BackGrou/MovBasic.html Slide 10

11. A Simple Storyboard Sample
Apple Sauce Kids (2000). Movie- Making Basics. Retrieved April 2, 2008, from
http://applesaucekids.com/BackGrou/StoryBoard.html Slide 11

12. A more sophisticated Storyboard
http://www.thestoryboardartist.com/Site/Film.html Slide 12

13. A kiddy but free Storyboard Tool~
http://kidsvid.altec.org/index.html
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14. Our Official Template
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15. Movie Evaluation Criteria
• Story originality & creativity
• Characterization
• Opening and closing sequences
• Overall visual storytelling
• Direction and performance of actors
• Production techniques
– the overall quality of pictures, video and audio which
reflects the craft of directing, shooting and editing
• Level or degree of difficulty
– Technical/Software applications and concepts
NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information (2008). Video Drama as the Main FYP.
Retrieved April 4, 2008, from http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sci/undergrad/html/student_video_drama.html Slide 15

16. Windows Movie Makers
• Windows Live Movie Maker 2011
– Download & Run: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker
– Select Movie Maker & unselect others AS you install
• Note: if you use other software for our movie assignment, you
MUST explain in details the construction of your video (e.g.
effects, transitions etc.) in the Storyboard, & include screen
captures etc.
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17. Read & Learn…
• Import Photos & Videos: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-
maker-import-photos-videos-using
• Using AutoMovie feature: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-
maker-auto-movie-themes-using
• Editing the movie: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker-
video-editing-using
• Editing the audio: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker-audio-
editing-using
• Sharing your movie: http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker-
share-online-using
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18. Watch & Learn…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZZij3NNyVg
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19. What Type of Files WLMM use?
http://explore.live.com/windows-live-movie-maker-file-types-faq
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20. Other Windows Movie Makers
• Vista, Version 6 is already installed in your laptop
• Vista & Windows7, Windows Movie Maker 2.6 can be
installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=d6ba5972-328e-
4df7-8f9d-068fc0f80cfc&displaylang=en
• XP, Windows Movie Maker 2.1 can be installed:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/moviemaker2.mspx
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21. For Windows Live Movie Maker Faithfuls~
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22. A YouTube Help on Installation
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmDzfhnW3_o
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23. Enhancement Pack 2010~
• “Nick” from “Artifex Productions” searched all over WWW to
compile this Enhancement Pack for WMM 2.6!
• Expands the effects library to over 400 animations!
• Expands the transitions library to a total of 75 animations!
• Check out his webpage here:
http://artifex101-blog.blogspot.com/2010/04/windows-
movie-maker-26-enhancement-pack.html
• Note: This replaces the standard Movie Maker files!
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24. Even make your own Blue/Green
Screen Effect!
• Superimpose your videos! :D
• Check out “fishycomics” @ YouTube~
• He “swam” with the dolphins à la WMM way~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRsevEQlA3M
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25. Youtube it!!
Plenty! Just search for them e.g. “windows live movie maker”
Google it!!
Plenty-er! Just search for them e.g. “windows live movie maker tutorial”
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26. File Conversions
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27. File Conversion
• Online File Converters:
– http://media-convert.com/
– http://zamzar.com/
– http://www.youconvertit.com/convertfiles.aspx
– http://www.onlinevideoconverter.net/
• Or download & install a FREE video converter e.g.
– “Any Video Converter”: http://www.any-video-
converter.com/products/for_video_free/
– Format Factory: http://www.formatoz.com/
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28. BEWARE of copyright infringement!
Free Stuff (BUT do double-check) Site
FreeFoto.com (free images) http://www.freefoto.com/
MorgueFile (free images) http://www.morguefile.com/
Creative Commons (check copyright http://creativecommons.org/
terms)
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29. What IS Copyright?
• Form of protection given by Singapore laws to authors of
original works such as literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and
certain other intellectual works
• Infringement is illegal
• IPOS website: http://www.ipos.gov.sg/leftNav/cop/
– Read about Special Provisions for Educational Institutions
– Read about Copyright and the Internet
– Read about Fair Dealing & Exceptions to Copyright
Infringement
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30. Criminal Offence
• Fine $20,000 maximum and/or imprisonment 6 months
maximum
• Second or subsequent offence, fine $50,000 and/or
imprisonment 3 years.
• Double-check the latest at IPOS:
http://www.ipos.gov.sg/leftNav/cop/Infringement+and+Enfor
cement.htm
• So…
– Be Original. Be Creative. Be Safe.
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31. U Can even Make a Movie using MS Paint!
Part1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6YtBvUc6fw
Part2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX6SGgF0Qm0 Slide 31

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