How to Create a Newscast Using iMovie and Green Screen Technology 1. Buy a green screen sheet for $20.00. http://www.tubetape.net/servlet/the-Green-Screens-fdsh--Backdrops-cln-Chromakey-Green/Categories?affiliate_no=116&gclid=CK3jpP6l64CFYIUKgodVGruLw 2. Dewrinkle the sheet and hang it in the classroom where it will remain unwrinkled. 3. Download free teleprompter software (Mirror Script) at: http://www.freetelepromptersoftware.com/ Computer will be used as the teleprompter 4. Create an assignment sheet for students to follow for a newscast: a. Who, What, Where, When and Why b. Have students email you their story or give to you on a flashdrive 5. Edit story with students. 6. Copy and paste script into teleprompter in order of news stories reported. 7. Open up iMovie. 8. Set up computer with camera facing the green screen/background 9. Click on File, Import from Camera, click on capture and then capture again 10. Make sure the entire background in the computer is all green screen. 11. Students cannot where green or yellow…white doesn’t work well either. 12. Have students pick high resolution (large) pictures for their background. 13. Insert pictures into iMovie and change the length time of the picture to longer than the actual movie clip (this can always be adjusted later). 14. Once the picture background is inserted into iMovie then select the section of the movie clip to insert, drag it over the picture and a menu will pop up that gives “green screen” as an option. 15. Choose green screen. 16. Adjust video colors so characters look good. 17. Add titles, credits, transitions and music (there is actual newscast music in iMovie). 18. When finished upload to Teacher Tube or Youtube. 19. Make the link unlisted, only can see with link, and choose education for the category. 20. Put link on website or email to teachers to show in classroom. 21. Other Ideas: a. Social Studies: “Reporting live from….whatever country they are studying” b. Social Studies: Short movie clip on any historical event – dress the part with background used from that era, country, place, time, etc c. Science – Public Service Announcements on Disease, Infection, Pollution, etc d. Language Arts – Book Summaries, Commercial for a book How to Create a Newscast Using iMovie and Green Screen Technology New Common Core Standards (Illinois - College and Career Readiness Skills): K12 W R.6 K12 W R.7 W R.8 W R.9 K12 SL R.5 3 W 8 5 W 8 8 W 8 68 R.H 7 68 W.HST 8 K12 K12 CC.K-12.W.R.6 Production and Distribution of Writing: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. CC.K-12.W.R.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. CC.K-12.W.R.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. CC.K-12.W.R.9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. CC.K-12.SL.5 Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. CC.3.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories. CC.5.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall relevant information from experiences or gather relevant information from print and digital sources; summarize or paraphrase information in notes and finished work, and provide a list of sources. CC.8.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. CC.6-8.R.H.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts. CC.6-8.W.HST.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. NET STANDARDS (National Educational Technology Standards) 1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. a. Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes d. Identify trends and forecast possibilities 2. Communication and Collaboration Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. a. Interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital How to Create a Newscast Using iMovie and Green Screen Technology environments and media b. Communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats c. Develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures 3. Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media c. Evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks d. Process data and report results 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. a. Identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation 5. Digital Citizenship Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. a. Advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity c. Demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. a. Understand and use technology systems b. Select and use applications effectively and productively d. Transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies