Book trailerspresentation[1]
Transcript of Book trailerspresentation[1]
Rock with Book Rock with Book TrailersTrailers
Lynn JohnsonMedia Specialist, Pacetti Bay Middle SchoolSt. Johns County, FL
Margie RohrbachMedia Specialist, Atlantic Technical CenterBroward County, FL
What is a Book Trailer?
According to Wikipedia: “A book trailer is a video advertisement for a book which employs techniques similar to those of movie trailers.”
It’s become a business!You can find them at YouTube!University of Central Florida’s Digital
Book Talk
How to get started…
Students work in small groups.Groups select a book.
Booktalk a variety of titles.SSYRAFlorida Teens Read
Students keep Reading logs.
Choices to make…
Software iMovieMovieMakerPowerPoint
Still images, live action, or combinationAudio
Background music, sound effectsNarration
Groups meet to…
Assign tasks. Decide key scenes that will spark
interest and convey main idea/mood.Plan, plan, plan.
Create a storyboard, script.Gather pictures, video clips, drawings,
background music, sound effects.
The Basics
Make it short (1-2 minutes). Start with a conflict to grab the viewer’s attention. Introduce main character(s) and setting. Show an important scene that occurs early in the
story. Show a potential antagonist. Show another important scene. (Keep scenes short) Show a series of quick, action or tense scenes that
focus on the rising action. Decide on a closing scene – but don’t reveal the
ending!
Reminders…
Focus on the main character’s problem or goal.
Introduce the antagonist or obstacle to this goal.
Create a series of scenes that quickly show the story without telling too much.
End with a “cliffhanger.” Do NOT give away the ending. Do NOT summarize the story.
Create a MOOD…
Use intriguing images.Use background music, sound effects.
www.soundzabound.comwww.freeplaymusic.com
The closing scene should reinforce the mood and make an impression on the viewer.
Be sure to include…
Title of the book and the author’s nameCorrect spelling, capitalization; underline
or italicize the titleCredits at the end – Follow the
copyright guidelines!
Where to go for help…
http://www.digitalbooktalk.comSelect “UB the Director”
How to write a How to create a storyboardStudent work samples
• Windows MovieMaker Online Help • Apple iMovie Online Tutorial
Assessment…
Broward County’s Rubric
For handouts and this PowerPoint…
http://teacherweb.com/FL/AtlanticTechnicalCenterTechnic
alHS/
MrsRohrbach/index.html