PhotoStory

For this project you will create a story using your pictures.  Photostory is a free online program that will allow you to import your pictures, put them in order, add music and titles, and export a video of your story.  This is used by photographers all the time for weddings, funerals, and other events.  The important part of this assignment is to complete each step.  Plan, Shoot, edit/produce, and export.
Plan:
      When you begin a task of this size the best things to do is start with a  plan.  It can be as simple as a list of the locations or positions you want pictures of, and can be as complex as a storyboard that has sketches of the photos with captions explaining the photos relevance to the story.  You should complete a word document with your plan and turn it in with your assignment.
Shoot:
     In order to make this assignment great you will need to take alot of pictures.  You should have over 100.  I know this seems like alot but if you have lots of pictures you will be able to create a better story.  At least 20-30 of these will end up in your story.
Edit:
     I will give the class a demonstration of the program and explain how to use the program on Monday November 7th.  See me if you are absent to arrange how to get the information.  Your story should have at least 20-30 pictures, at least one title, and be put to music.  Additional features my be avaliable but are not required.
Export:
     When you are finished with editing the story complete the activity by exporting the project and save it to your computer.  We will watch these videos the last couple of days in class.  If you want to burn it to a CD you can bring one in and I will help you with it.
Your assignment should include the following documents:

• A word document with your planning information on it.
• A contact sheet with 100 photos on it.
• A completed photostory.

Bonus points will a awarded if you post your photostory to your blog.