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Movie Making  Workshops
Engaging Students Through Filmmaking 
Jennifer Brinson
 
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Session 1: Getting the Right Shot
Introduction to the Flip Camera:
The Flip Camera is probably the most popular handheld video camera on the market currently. It is small, portable, has pretty good quality, ability to zoom, playback and delete  within the camera, and easy to use. The cost for a flip varies between $100-200 depending on your need for HD and memory size. There are no extra wires with a Flip as they are plug-ins using a USB jack. The only extra investments recommended are a case ($10-20) and a flexible tripod ($10-20). Buying a rechargeable Flip will save on battery costs.
Jennifer Brinson
 
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Using the Flip:
The Flip camera is incredibly easy to use. There are only 4-6 buttons on the camera, plus the on/off switch and USB connection.
*On some models the USB arm is located on the top.
How to Use: 1.
 Turn On.
2.
Frame your shot
3.
Push the red record button
4.
Zoom in/out if desired (it is a digital zoom - so the quality will be compromised a bit)Notes:
 
*Have your “actors” speak up a bit.
 
*Feel free to start and stop or keep filming if there is a mistake -- that is what editing software (iMovie) is for.
Jennifer Brinson
 
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