If a picture speaks 1000 words, then a video probably quadruples that.

A lot of the videos we watch now-a-days are How-To videos. They teach us how to do something.  It can be invaluable to us as the "how-to" instructional video takes a diagram, recipe, or list of steps and brings the topic to life.

Check out some of these popular How-To Videos

Do you have your own favorite How-To video? What makes it good? Share it with us.

Where Do I Start?

1. Do Your Research
   What do people want to learn?
2. Talk to the Experts
   So that your content is accurate
3. Write a Great Script & Storyboard
   Because we don't want to bore the viewer with extraneous wording
4. Shoot It
   Lighting Kits, Green Screens, Microphones, etc.
5. Test It
   Were they able to follow your instructions?
6. Revise It
   Re-shoot if necessary, make sure your editing is clean

Planning

Before writing the script and storyboard, you'll need to decide what you are going to teach in your How-To and give a brief explanation of how to do it.

Your finished video should be between 2 - 5 minutes, depending on what you are teaching.

Write your script

Your script should be clean, clear and precise instructions. Try not to allow yourself to get too wordy. Don't wing it!

Write your storyboard

You can find blank storyboards in the bin. You need to consider your shots and angles when creating this.  Do you need to zoom in close so that we can see the solution? Do you need to change the angle of view to be able to look down/up at the solution? Think about this as you create it. Include it in your planning. You need a variety of shots to make your video interesting. Don't forget to introduce yourself and what you will be teaching.  You'll need to add a Title at the beginning and credits at the end.

Filming

You will need to work together to accomplish your videos. Utilize all of the equipment to ensure quality footage.

Remember to start shooting well before the action starts, make sure the camera is in focus before calling for action. Continue shooting after the action ends.

Editing

Your editing is crucial. Don't rush through the editing!

Save it as #_lastname_how-to-what in the same folder on your desktop where all of your clips are stored.

Turning it in

You will add this to your Video page, remember that new posts go at the top.
*Upload your video to your YouTube page. If you don't/can't have one, then let me know so I can upload it to mine.

1. Type the title of the challenge
2. Answer the following questions:
   1. Did you turn in your storyboard when you finished?
   2. How close does your finished video match your storyboard? Explain.
   3. What challenges did you face?
   4. Look at the grading rubric. What score would you give your video?
3. Embed the video from YouTube underneath your questions.