The statewide contest deadline is June 1. All you have to do is tell us how your library is transforming the lives of your customers. It could be a spotlight on one customer or a group. The winning library gets a free Door-to-Door visit from StoryCorps valued at $5000 (donated by Novelist), a Sony HD video camera or a Flip camera. Plus your video could be included in the statewide campaign next year bringing your library great recognition. Full details, rules and deadlines are at tellusyourstory.org.
If you would like to use video clips to make your story and need a free software, Movie Maker is perfect for you. It’s very easy to use and free!
About.com has a terrific site that will take though the process. It includes sections on:
First Steps in Windows Movie Maker: A first look at the Windows Movie Maker screen. Get to know the Storyboard view and the Timeline view of Windows Movie Maker. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will also show you how to import pictures to begin your movie.
Adding Music and Sounds: These two audio file types and can be imported into Windows Movie Maker to enhance your movie. Audio files reside in their own specific location on the Timeline of the project window. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add music, sound or narration to your movie.
Add Narration to Your Movie: This Windows Movie Maker tutorial shows you how to create a narration audio file and place it in your movie. You may choose to narrate portions of the movie, placing the audio file between other sound files, or you may narrate the whole movie.
Video Transitions and Video Effects Enhance Your Movie: Video Transitions and Video Effects add additional visual interest to your movie presentation. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you all the steps to add transitions and video effects to your movie.
Titles and Credits Complete Your Movie: Titles and credits are the final touches to apply to your Windows Movie Maker project. These can be animated and colorful on their own, or can be placed as overlays on top of photos or video clips in your movie. This Windows Movie Maker tutorial will show you how to add titles and credits to your movie.
Here’s a great video that will take you step-by-step through the process:
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