Are you into Film and TV? Do you enjoy creating videos with your family or friends? Do you want to learn more about video editing and production? Explore the vast field of videography and create stunning videos across a wide range of mediums. You will learn to develop a storyline, use different camera angles and zooming techniques, as well as work with scene elements. In addition, you will learn how to record and edit audio to accompany your finished videos. If you are into anything film or TV, then this is the project for you!
Find the Photo and Video Model Release here.
Show Your Skills
- Create commercials for your business
- Develop Film animated shorts to share with your friends or family
- Create compelling documentaries based on the issues affecting you
- Start a YouTube Channel that teaches a skill or trade
Service and Leadership
- Be a videographer for your 4-H Club
- Help your county create a video to promote the local 4-H program
- Create a video or public service announcement on an issue that is important to you
- Bring your video skills to your role in a club, county or state-level 4-H leadership group
Entrepreneurship
- Film events for others to help preserve memories and tell a story
- Create content and be an online influencer (e.g. YouTube, TikTok, etc.)
- Exhibit in Ready-4-Life at your County/State Fair
Connecting with a Mentor
- Independent Filmmaker Project Chicago (IFP)
- Illinois Film Office
- Central Illinois Film Commission
- Southern Illinois Film Commission
- Contact the local news station
- Contact media or film department of local college
Technology Connection
- Augmented Reality
- Virtual Reality
- Lighting tools and technology
- Video editing software
- Script writing software
- Sound tools and technology
Events
- 4-H Filmfest www.facebook.com/filmfest4h
- Future Filmmakers www.filmindepenent.org
- American Youth Film Festival www.americanyouthfilmfest.org
Project Manuals & Exhibit Requirements
- National 4-H Filmmaking Studio and Workshop Digital Downloads
- Illinois 4-H Filmmaker
Purchase manuals on the Shop Illinois 4-H Store.
View exhibit requirements and scoresheets on the Illinois State Fair page.
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