Great idea! I like the format! I like them using modern speech and the kids did a super job of acting. The sound is a little hard to hear in some of the clips. Maybe if you zoomed in a little closer like you did toward the end. This is a good one to show any 5th grade class and I hope when your done we will be able to.
chrisodenMar 16, 2008 3:50 PM
I know your movie isn't finished, but it looks great so far. I like the interview style. Great actors. Sepia is a good choice for this. Great costumes. The story of the beginnings of the Revolution is clear and interesting. I don't really have an suggestions.
courtneysimsonMar 17, 2008 6:53 PM
Hi, Kristin! Another super teaching video from you. I also loved the sepia tones, and you pulled some really cute performances out of your kids, particularly those two little boys who played the British soldiers! Nice use of voiceovers. Suggest you cut out the clip before the little girl says, "ha, ha, ha...", as I don't believe you need it. It would also be nice to interject a few "teaching" screens along the way that highlight the main events in text. Good job! I plan to show this to my kids when it's done.
This is a 5th grade video about the events leading to the American Revolution. It is far from done, but on its way.
suzannecatalanotto
Mar 13, 2008 10:15 AM
Great idea! I like the format! I like them using modern speech and the kids did a super job of acting. The sound is a little hard to hear in some of the clips. Maybe if you zoomed in a little closer like you did toward the end. This is a good one to show any 5th grade class and I hope when your done we will be able to.
chrisoden
Mar 16, 2008 3:50 PM
I know your movie isn't finished, but it looks great so far. I like the interview style. Great actors. Sepia is a good choice for this. Great costumes. The story of the beginnings of the Revolution is clear and interesting. I don't really have an suggestions.
courtneysimson
Mar 17, 2008 6:53 PM
Hi, Kristin! Another super teaching video from you. I also loved the sepia tones, and you pulled some really cute performances out of your kids, particularly those two little boys who played the British soldiers! Nice use of voiceovers. Suggest you cut out the clip before the little girl says, "ha, ha, ha...", as I don't believe you need it. It would also be nice to interject a few "teaching" screens along the way that highlight the main events in text. Good job! I plan to show this to my kids when it's done.