Making YouTube Videos
Star in Your Own Video!
Published on 29. March 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-119-17724-1 (ISBN)
Description
The fast and easy way for kids to shoot, edit, and share videos on YouTube
Does your child long to create and post videos on YouTube in hopes of becoming the next "YouTube celebrity?" Whether looking to go viral or simply wanting to make videos for their friends, Making YouTube Videos is the place your kid should start. Written by a filmmaking expert who runs camps for wanna-be filmmakers as young as seven, this fun and friendly guide takes your child step by step through the process: from idea creation to production to sharing on YouTube.
Written in a language they'll understand and filled with eye-popping graphics that make the information come to life, Making YouTube Videos takes the intimidation out of working with video technology and offers your child a friendly, trusted source for expressing their creativity. Kids will work through small projects with end-goals that help promote confidence. With content that is accessible and easy to understand, this book is ideal for youngsters who want to go solo or work with you or another adult instructor.
* Introduces ideas on framing, lighting, and sound
* Shows kids how to load a video, add transitions, and add effects
* Provides easy-to-follow instruction on uploading a video to YouTube and setting who can see or not see their video
* Explains how to grab free software and make simple edits, like cutting out scenes, adding to a timeline, and implementing transitions
If you want to encourage your child's enthusiasm but don't want to endure a meltdown, Making YouTube Videos makes it easy for your aspiring filmmaker to fulfill his or her dream.
Does your child long to create and post videos on YouTube in hopes of becoming the next "YouTube celebrity?" Whether looking to go viral or simply wanting to make videos for their friends, Making YouTube Videos is the place your kid should start. Written by a filmmaking expert who runs camps for wanna-be filmmakers as young as seven, this fun and friendly guide takes your child step by step through the process: from idea creation to production to sharing on YouTube.
Written in a language they'll understand and filled with eye-popping graphics that make the information come to life, Making YouTube Videos takes the intimidation out of working with video technology and offers your child a friendly, trusted source for expressing their creativity. Kids will work through small projects with end-goals that help promote confidence. With content that is accessible and easy to understand, this book is ideal for youngsters who want to go solo or work with you or another adult instructor.
* Introduces ideas on framing, lighting, and sound
* Shows kids how to load a video, add transitions, and add effects
* Provides easy-to-follow instruction on uploading a video to YouTube and setting who can see or not see their video
* Explains how to grab free software and make simple edits, like cutting out scenes, adding to a timeline, and implementing transitions
If you want to encourage your child's enthusiasm but don't want to endure a meltdown, Making YouTube Videos makes it easy for your aspiring filmmaker to fulfill his or her dream.
Reviews / Votes
"..excellent value for money and a must for the classroom bookshelf." (Teach Secondary, March 2017)"On the whole this is excellent value for money and a must for your classroom bookshelf" (Teach Secondary, May 2016)
"An outstanding book taking children through the film making process" (Chopsy Baby, May 2016)
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Nick Willoughby heads Filmmaking For Kids and Film Future, a pair of programs designed to teach kids aged 7-16 the various aspects of filmmaking. Nick is also author of Digital Filmmaking For Kids.
Content
Introduction 2
About YouTube 2
About This Book 2
About You 3
About the Icons 4
Project 1: Get Started 5
Follow the Video-Making Process 6
Development 6
Pre-production 6
Production 7
Post-production 7
Distribution 8
Get Your Tools 8
Choose Your Camera 10
Webcams 12
Camera phones 12
Camcorders 14
Action cameras 16
Aerial cameras 17
DSLR video 17
Digital cinema cameras 19
Project 2: Shoot 21
Choose a Style 22
Think of an Idea 24
Structure Your Video 25
Script Your Video 26
Write Dialogue 28
Make a Shot List 29
Choose a Shot Type 31
Wide shot 32
Mid shot 33
Close-up 35
Choose Movement or Fixed 37
Record Sound 39
Built-in microphone 40
External microphone 42
Using a Microphone for Dialogue 45
Deal with Wind 46
Monitor sound 47
Light Your Video 50
Use natural light 51
Use extra lights 53
Direct Your Film 62
Direct your actors 63
Direct your crew 64
Use Shooting Tips 65
Check for continuity mistakes 65
Always get one more take than you need 66
Shoot out of order 66
Check Your Shots 66
Project 3: Edit 68
Choose an Editing Tool 68
Create a New Event in iMovie 69
Import Your Footage in iMovie 70
Record from Webcam in iMovie 73
Create a New Timeline in iMovie 74
Add Footage to a Timeline in iMovie 76
Add Transitions in iMovie 81
Add Jump Cuts in iMovie 82
Add Titles in iMovie 83
Record a Voiceover in iMovie 85
Import Your Footage into a New Movie Maker Project 88
Record from Webcam in Movie Maker 92
Add Transitions in Movie Maker 94
Add Jump Cuts in Movie Maker 96
Add Titles in Movie Maker 97
Record a Voiceover in Movie Maker 99
Project 4: Share 101
Set Up a YouTube Channel 101
Upload a Video to YouTube 104
Share Your Video to YouTube with iMovie 107
Share Your Video to YouTube with Movie Maker 110
Change Your Video Settings 112
Get More Views 115
Glossary 118
About YouTube 2
About This Book 2
About You 3
About the Icons 4
Project 1: Get Started 5
Follow the Video-Making Process 6
Development 6
Pre-production 6
Production 7
Post-production 7
Distribution 8
Get Your Tools 8
Choose Your Camera 10
Webcams 12
Camera phones 12
Camcorders 14
Action cameras 16
Aerial cameras 17
DSLR video 17
Digital cinema cameras 19
Project 2: Shoot 21
Choose a Style 22
Think of an Idea 24
Structure Your Video 25
Script Your Video 26
Write Dialogue 28
Make a Shot List 29
Choose a Shot Type 31
Wide shot 32
Mid shot 33
Close-up 35
Choose Movement or Fixed 37
Record Sound 39
Built-in microphone 40
External microphone 42
Using a Microphone for Dialogue 45
Deal with Wind 46
Monitor sound 47
Light Your Video 50
Use natural light 51
Use extra lights 53
Direct Your Film 62
Direct your actors 63
Direct your crew 64
Use Shooting Tips 65
Check for continuity mistakes 65
Always get one more take than you need 66
Shoot out of order 66
Check Your Shots 66
Project 3: Edit 68
Choose an Editing Tool 68
Create a New Event in iMovie 69
Import Your Footage in iMovie 70
Record from Webcam in iMovie 73
Create a New Timeline in iMovie 74
Add Footage to a Timeline in iMovie 76
Add Transitions in iMovie 81
Add Jump Cuts in iMovie 82
Add Titles in iMovie 83
Record a Voiceover in iMovie 85
Import Your Footage into a New Movie Maker Project 88
Record from Webcam in Movie Maker 92
Add Transitions in Movie Maker 94
Add Jump Cuts in Movie Maker 96
Add Titles in Movie Maker 97
Record a Voiceover in Movie Maker 99
Project 4: Share 101
Set Up a YouTube Channel 101
Upload a Video to YouTube 104
Share Your Video to YouTube with iMovie 107
Share Your Video to YouTube with Movie Maker 110
Change Your Video Settings 112
Get More Views 115
Glossary 118