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Will this video editing software also do my laundry?

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In terms of the home-movie approach to screencasting, as you can see I didn't spend a lot of time scripting, storyboarding, zooming, additing titles or arrows, etc. Credits: Music from CCmixter Mystro Soul (Steve played it the software and created this video). No hours of editing until perfection. No rehearsal either.

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My Slides from the Screencasting Session and Please Vote.

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minute videos, map out the screencast before you actually film it, create a storyboard, write a script, use music. Since we will use screencasting for much of the training materials and the "rollout" of the new Commons, the suggestions offered in this workshop--e.g. no more than 3.5

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Digital Storytelling: Expert Tips by J.D. Lasica

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Begin Writing Your Script (I like the permission to write a lousy first draft) 4. Create a Storyboard 6. Add Music 9. The ten steps are: 1. Decide on the Story You Want to Tell 2. Gather Your Materials 3. Prep Your Equipment 5. Digitize Your Media 7. Record A -Over 8. Edit Your Story 10.