This workshop was presented at the 2010 AEE Northeast Regional conference.

1. 2010 AEE Northeast Regional Conference Video-podcasting in Outdoor Education By José H. González

3. Table of contents Introduction Equipment - Cameras, software, tripods, etc Prepare - Creating a storyboard 4. Record your video - Hands on activity in which participants are going to shoot a video 5. Editing and uploading/publishing the video in iTunes and on You Tube

4. Learning objectives Understand the elements of the storyboard. Explain what it takes to create and publish a video podcast. Explain the different technology and equipment available to create affordable and effective video podcasts in the outdoor setting.

5. Definitions Podcast - is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication. (Wikipedia, 2010) Audio Video Audio with photos

6. Definitions RSS - "Really Simple Syndication" is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format (Wikipedia, 2010).

7. RSS

8. Why podcasting in outdoor education? Builds background knowledge prior to the program/expedition Professional development –on the road, between courses and at home Great tool for initiatives Reaching your audience and accessibility What else? Pictures from www.iflip.com and www.backpackinglight.com

9. Equipment needed Video camera (Still camera optional) good introductory camera is the Flip (www.theflip.com) Tripod Microphone (optional) Computer Video editing software Picture from http://offtrackplanet.com/tipsandadvicehowto/6-essential-backpacking-gadgets/

10. Steps for creating a video podcast

11. Prepare Answer these questions: Who is your audience? What content would you like to present to your audience? Learning outcomes? What props do you need? 2. Create a storyboard

12. Creating a storyboard Video title:_________________________________ Production date:____________________________ Running time: _____________ Video Diagram Audio Bow of the Pulling Boat 2. Other pulling Boat shots 3. Jose talking Music Music Human voice Script Hi, welcome to this podcast…

13. Record Use quality equipment (video camera or software (screen casting) Use good composition Use good light and good audio Keep it simple http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/download.aspx?

14. CREATE YOUR MOVIE INITIATIVE GROUP #1 Task: Create a story board and film a movie in which you teach others how to tie a bowline. Must have:1. Introduction 2. Main scene 3. Closure GROUP #2 Task: Create a story board and film a movie in which you teach others how to fit a backpack. Must have:1. Introduction 2. Main scene 3. Closure

15. Edit Review raw footage Select the segments and crop the video Organize the footage in a sequence Add introduction Add transitions Add music and/or images Add credits/end

16. Demo Windows Movie Maker iMovie http://techbar.blogs.brynmawr.edu/files/2009/07/imovie_gallery01_20070807.jpg http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/Articles/Images/Burn-a-Movie-Maker-Project-to-DVD-FIGURE-2.jpg

17. Upload Before uploading the file select the kind of file you want to save. (Examples: .avi, .m4v, .mov .mpeg4) Where? - Org. Website, blog, iTunes, wiki, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, others… How? http://www.masternewmedia.org/images/Best-tools-to-upload-video-to-multiple-sharing-sites-size485.jpg

19. Then select the My Computer item, click the Next button.

20. Enter the name and choose the folder for the movie. Click the Next button.

21. Select the Other Settings options button. Select DV-AVI from the drop-down list. Click the Next button to save the movie in this format.

23. 8 tips to prepare for a video podcast Keep it short and simple No more than ten minutes Prepare props and graphics before hand Minimize background distraction Use a tripod Vary activities and shots to spark the interest Vary the camera angle Move slowly and make smooth topic transitions

24. Some of my favorite outdoor podcast

25. How to transfer the video to the ipod Download the free software at www.dvdvideosoft.com

26. Reference http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/09ipod.html http://itcboisestate.wordpress.com/2007/12/06/want-to-start-podcasting-start-here/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZXK68NS7gU

27. Resources Wordpresshttp://wordpress.com/ Audacity http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ Freesoundhttp://freesound.iua.upf.edu/index.php iTunes http://www.apple.com/itunes/ iTunes podcasts http://www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts/ iLifehttp://www.apple.com/ilife/ Microsoft Movie Maker http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/default.mspx