4-H Filmmaking

Project units are designed formembers 8-18 years old

Use video camerasUse a tripodCapture and transfer footageEdit storytelling boardsPlan and design video projects

AnimationNarrativeDocumentaryPromotionalVoices of 4-H History

Inspiring youth to:

Colorado State University, U.S Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.  Colorado State University Extension programs are available to all without discrimination. To simplify technical terminology, trade names

or products and equipment occasionally will be used. No endorsement of product names is intended nor is criticism implied of products not mentioned.

Growing Career PathwaysFilm DirectorTV CrewForensic Scientist

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Related ProjectsPhotographyRobotics & EngineeringArtistic Clothing

Resources:Exhibit & Judging

Requirements

Record Books

Manual Information

Located at: Colorado4h.org

Animation: Film created by techniques that simulate movement from individual imagesNarrative: Film which tells a story based on fact or fictionDocumentary: Film which presents factual information about a person, event, or processPromotional: Film or public service announcements that help publicize 4-H programs orother causes or interests

Voices of 4-H History: Historical perspective on 4-H. Combination of above designs

Tips:Follow copyright lawsProper use of video technologyEffective use of transitionsCorrelates with story boardSubject matter appropriate for all audiencesAudio visual elements are coordinated andcomplimentary

Videos:Max 10 minutes in lengthProvide Link to ViewDVD media: be sure that it can beviewed on various platforms (ex:Windows, Mac, OS-X, etc.)Are in good taste (similar to G andPG ratings). Videos may bedisqualified if deemed to havequestionable content. 4-H Code ofConduct must be followed.Provide the following:

Name, County, Title, Class, 4-HAge and Short Description.

Include story board in the e-record.

4-H Filmmaking