My kids who compete in this always create the film from scratch. Is there a videography department on your campus where you can borrow or use editing software and/or camera's? This teacher would also be a good resource. The kids who compete in this (for me) are almost always taking film classes as well so have access to both the equipment and software on campus.
I have a basic checklist for the kids:
- theme
- script (both well written and still simple enough to accomplish)
- casting (who is the BEST for the film not who is your friend)
- scheduling for the actual filming at least a month in advance (inevitably something will happen to the footage at least one year and the shoot will have to be redone)
- editing should be accomplished within a week of shooting (this allows for time to correct errors)
- appropriate permissions for any sound used
I can shoot you the links to 1 or 2 of the films we've done if that would help. Just let me know. :^)
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Shira Schwartz
Chandler Unified School District
Chandler AZ