Workshop

=Workshop:= =The Magic of Machinima: Filming in Virtual Worlds= Date: Fee:

This two day workshop is designed specifically for educators. You will immerse yourself in an project designed to teach you how to use the tools for creating machinima while developing your ability to create compelling images to convey meaning.

You will leave the event with skills for creating your own machinima as well as ideas and resources for developing a machinima program for your program.

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//**This is an advanced workshop for educators who already have developed a basic skill set in both virtual worlds & video. No time will be devoted to setting up accounts or teaching Second Life basics. Each participant should arrive with experience filming and editing video.**//=====

//**The following basic skills are essential to having a successful experience in this course:**//
=Prerequisite:=


 * Second Life:**
 * Active Account
 * You can:
 * Navigating Second Life
 * Controlling your camera
 * Changing your avatar's look
 * Basic building skills


 * Video:**
 * You are comfortable using cameras (still & video)
 * You can use editing software to do basic:
 * Trim video clips
 * Create titles
 * Add transitions
 * Add audio

=Helpful Skills:=

The more comfortable you are in the following areas, the more you will gain from your experience in this workshop.
 * Video Editing
 * Sound Recording & Editing


 * Resources:**
 * http://www.digitales.us/resources/elearning_tutorials.php

=On Exit:=

You will leave the workshop knowing the following skills:
 * How to use screen capture software
 * How to save & manage footage
 * How to record & mange sound
 * How to setup, frame and control your shots
 * How to create more sophisticated footage
 * Using camera angels
 * Using Second Life settings
 * Using tricks of the trade
 * Post-production finishing tricks

You will leave with resources to expand your knowledge on your own.

Hopefully, you will also leave with a deeper appreciation for the need to help students develop their own skill set for creating effective & meaningful media projects.