CSMF RESOURCES | ||
And check out our Tips for Winning Secret Video! | ||
INSPIRATIONS FOR MEDIA PROJECTS | ||
Critical Media Project - Annenberg Center free media literacy web resources for educators and students (ages 8-21) that enhances young people’s critical thinking and empathy, and builds on their capacities to create their own stories. Take a look especially at the DIY projects. Global Oneness Project - stories and lesson plans to inspire student media projects My Hero Project - Grade-level resources developed for learning, finding inspiration and gathering materials to be used for teaching Media Arts WeVideo How to Swede a Film - How to Swede a film | ||
MEDIA PRODUCTION | ||
Lights, Camera, Learn! Project S.C.A.L.E up - PSA production elementsCommon Sense Media - A host of video-creation apps offer everything from cartoon and stop-motion animation to video slideshows and even video creation combined with coding skills PBS Learning Media - Resources for learning through video production KQED Teach - Implementing and assessing student video products Washington State CTE video production step-by-step Adobe Creative Educator - Adobe program for educators in every subject and grade Adobe Animation for Kids - Budding movie makers can develop their animating and video editing skills with this suite of animation software tools that grows along with their increasing skill level. Adobe Essential Filmmaking Guide for Students - Explore motion picture fundamentals and tips from film industry professionals.Striv Education - Empowering educators with curriculum, coaching, and community to elevate your broadcasting and digital media programs Teens of LA Film Fest Resources Apps, software, online classes,tutorials, and videos curated by Los Angeles Public Library Encinitas USD Film Guild - The EUSD Film Guild was designed to capture the imaginations and passion of our 4th-6th grade students through film. Students learn and engage in camera work, scriptwriting, production, and more to build career-ready skills. Guild members work toward creating thought-provoking, inspiring films that cover subject matters appropriate for both school and community distribution. WeVideo - The Circus Wagon Video: Learn how to edit video fast Public Domain Image Archives - Curated collection of 10,000+ out-of-copyright works, free for all to browse, download, and reuse. This is a living database with new images added every week. Make your video accessible so everyone can enjoy it! For more details, visit the website. | ||
PROMOTING STUDENT MEDIA | ||
CSMF Promo SlidesCSMF Playlist - Past CSM festivals and other promotions | ||
MEDIA EDUCATION | ||
CDE Media Literacy Resources This collection of resources for gaining and applying media literacy skills, including links to professional learning opportunities, was compiled in conjunction with the California School Library Association (CSLA) and KQED in fulfillment of the requirements set forth in Senate Bill 830 (2018) COMPASS: California Online Media Programs for Access and Student Success These resources provide a massive amount of digital information and tools for learning, all aligned with California’s educational standards. CSLA K-12 Media Literacy Curriculum This collection, developed by the California School Library Association, provides links to resources that advances media literacy. CSMF Copyright for Kids Explanation and examples of citing sources for media projects Copyright and Creativity Lessons and resources to teach copyright and Fair Use | ||
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* Movie making can be very expensive but here is a mix of different cameras of varying budgets.
CAMERAS + AUDIO
LIttle to no budget | Smartphone *existing camcorder / digital camera | Zero |
Low budget | Smartphone + Microphone | $100-$200 |
Medium Budget | Camera kits
*Starts to boil down to preference here. Canon, Sony etc. Microphones
Lavalier Microphones | $900-$2000 $100-$500 |
High Budget | The higher the budget the more specialized pieces of equipment I. e. Lenses and microphones and cables - ultimately still boils down to preference - below will just be one example of a set up | +$5000 |
CHECKLIST TO GET READY TO CREATE AND ENTER YOUR PRIZE-WINNING MEDIA PROJECT TO THE CALIFORNIA STUDENT MEDIA FESTIVAL (CSMF)
- Read the CSMF entry form and rubric link to rubric coming - revised for 2025
- Let your teacher know (the teacher has to OK the project and complete the entry form)
- Make a project timeline (the deadline for entering the festival is April 1)
- Plan your message or story: outline, create a storyboard, write a script, etc.
- Get your people: actors/talent, film crew, musicians, editors, etc.
- Get your resources--with permission: locales, equipment, software (for editing, creating music, animating, etc.), documents, audio files, etc. Be sure to cite your sour
- Test your equipment and software
- Rehearse, record and improve the project (keep all your tries as an earlier version might be the best)
- Edit your project
- Include the project’s title at the start and credits/citations at the end
- Make your project accessible such as creating a transcript
- Post your project on an online “host” platform
- THEN attend the festival on May 17 at Hollywood High School or plan a festival online watch party!