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Filmmaking Essentials
Filmmaking Essentials
Information about filmmaking equipment and general elements of the filmmaking process (also refer to the Curriculum and Resources section at the bottom of this page)
Filmmaking Process
Equipment
Storytelling & Inspiration
- Future of Storytelling
- Localore
- IDFA DocLab
- Kitchen Sisters
- Third Coast Audio Festival
- Red Glass Pictures
- Meridian Stories
- Filmmaking Lifestyle
- Multimedia Storytelling
Cinematography
- Designing Camera Shots
- Jacob Burns Film Center Visual Glossary
- Camera Angles
- Video Camera Focus
- Shot Types
- Framing
- Shooting Technique
- Lighting Tutorials
Photography
Interviewing
Editing
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Filmmaking Apps
Filmmaking Apps
Filmmaking applications to use on mobile devices and/or computers
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Audio Making Essentials
Audio Making Essentials
Podcast Sites & techniques for capturing good audio in film production
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Copyright For Educators
Copyright For Educators
Resources that explain the legal issues related to the music, video, and pictures in digital projects.
Note: These materials should not be understood as legal advice. For legal advice about a particular problem or concern, always consult a qualified lawyer.
- US Copyright Laws
- Library of Congress’ Taking the Mystery out of Copyright
- Copyright Kids
- Public Domain
- Teaching Copyright
- Creative Commons
- Cyberbee
- Edutopia Fair Use For Education
Copyright Free Resources for Video, Music, Sound Effects & Images:
Refer to each site for copyright related to the site’s media.
Video
Image
- MorgueFile
- Unsplash
- PD Photo
- Free Images
- Big Foto
- Image After
- ImageBestPractice Guide
- Free Photo Bank
- Pics 4 Learning
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
- Library of Congress American Memory
- Stock.XCHNG
- Free Educational Clip Art
- Phillip Martin Clip Art
Music and Sound Effects
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Editing Software & Tutorials
Editing Software & Tutorials
Tutorials on multiple software platforms used in post-production stage of filmmaking
Video
Windows Movie Maker
iMovie
Green Screen
Chromebooks
Audio
Media File Conversion Free Downloads: Check that the download is compatible with your computer operating system.
Video Converters
- Any Video Converter
- Prism Video Converter
- Clip Converter
- Handbrake
- Miro Video Converter
- Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip
- Zamzar
- VLC
Audio Converters
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Distribution & Exhibition
Distribution & Exhibition
Resources about sharing student work with a larger audience and sites for uploading student work.
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Movie Media Galleries
Movie Media Galleries
Movies and other media projects produced by students, teachers, and professional filmmakers.
Youth Produced Media
- iVIE Awards
- KQED Digital Storytelling Initiative
- Adobe Youth Voices
- Spy Hop Productions
- Wide Angle Youth Media
Public Service Announcements
Instructional Videos
Stop Motion Animation
- 50 Incredible Stop Motion Videos
- 21 Stunning Examples of Creatively Done Stop Motion Animations
- Western Spaghetti
Personal Narratives
- StoryCorps – audio personal narratives
Media Literacy: Resources to help teach and strengthen students’ understanding of media literacy and their role as media consumers and producers.
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Curriculum Resources & Lesson Plans
Curriculum Resources & Lesson Plans
Digital media curriculum and lesson plan ideas for teachers to use and modify in the classroom.
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Professional Development
Professional Development
Sites with workshops or opportunities to enhance your teaching profession.
Filmmaking Essentials
Information about filmmaking equipment and general elements of the filmmaking process (also refer to the Curriculum and Resources section at the bottom of this page)
Filmmaking Process
Equipment
Storytelling & Inspiration
- Future of Storytelling
- Localore
- IDFA DocLab
- Kitchen Sisters
- Third Coast Audio Festival
- Red Glass Pictures
- Meridian Stories
- Filmmaking Lifestyle
- Multimedia Storytelling
Cinematography
- Designing Camera Shots
- Jacob Burns Film Center Visual Glossary
- Camera Angles
- Video Camera Focus
- Shot Types
- Framing
- Shooting Technique
- Lighting Tutorials
Photography
Interviewing
Editing
Filmmaking Apps
Filmmaking applications to use on mobile devices and/or computers
Audio Making Essentials
Podcast Sites & techniques for capturing good audio in film production
Copyright For Educators
Resources that explain the legal issues related to the music, video, and pictures in digital projects.
Note: These materials should not be understood as legal advice. For legal advice about a particular problem or concern, always consult a qualified lawyer.
- US Copyright Laws
- Library of Congress’ Taking the Mystery out of Copyright
- Copyright Kids
- Public Domain
- Teaching Copyright
- Creative Commons
- Cyberbee
- Edutopia Fair Use For Education
Copyright Free Resources for Video, Music, Sound Effects & Images:
Refer to each site for copyright related to the site’s media.
Video
Image
- MorgueFile
- Unsplash
- PD Photo
- Free Images
- Big Foto
- Image After
- ImageBestPractice Guide
- Free Photo Bank
- Pics 4 Learning
- Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
- Library of Congress American Memory
- Stock.XCHNG
- Free Educational Clip Art
- Phillip Martin Clip Art
Music and Sound Effects
Editing Software & Tutorials
Tutorials on multiple software platforms used in post-production stage of filmmaking
Video
Windows Movie Maker
iMovie
Green Screen
Chromebooks
Audio
Media File Conversion Free Downloads: Check that the download is compatible with your computer operating system.
Video Converters
- Any Video Converter
- Prism Video Converter
- Clip Converter
- Handbrake
- Miro Video Converter
- Squared 5 MPEG Streamclip
- Zamzar
- VLC
Audio Converters
Distribution & Exhibition
Resources about sharing student work with a larger audience and sites for uploading student work.
Movie Media Galleries
Movies and other media projects produced by students, teachers, and professional filmmakers.
Youth Produced Media
- iVIE Awards
- KQED Digital Storytelling Initiative
- Adobe Youth Voices
- Spy Hop Productions
- Wide Angle Youth Media
Public Service Announcements
Instructional Videos
Stop Motion Animation
- 50 Incredible Stop Motion Videos
- 21 Stunning Examples of Creatively Done Stop Motion Animations
- Western Spaghetti
Personal Narratives
- StoryCorps – audio personal narratives
Media Literacy: Resources to help teach and strengthen students’ understanding of media literacy and their role as media consumers and producers.
Curriculum Resources & Lesson Plans
Digital media curriculum and lesson plan ideas for teachers to use and modify in the classroom.
Professional Development
Sites with workshops or opportunities to enhance your teaching profession.
