Vocabulary
- Mood: The emotional atmosphere or feeling created in a video, often influenced by elements like lighting, music, and pacing.
Objective
Students will learn how to use music to enhance the emotional tone and storytelling in their videos, making their content more engaging and impactful.
Assignment
1. Read this Overview
Music can transform a video, helping viewers connect with its story and message. The right music sets the mood and guides the audience’s emotions.
Consider these when choosing music:
- Match the Mood: Upbeat music for a happy moment, soft music for a reflective scene.
- Volume and Balance: Ensure the music complements your video rather than overpowering it.
- Licensing: Use royalty-free music or obtain permission to avoid copyright issues.
Example Scenarios:
🎵 A fun day with friends → Energetic, cheerful music
🎵 A reflective personal story → Slow, gentle music
2. Your Task
Take one of your previous video projects (or create a new 1–2 minute video) and add a music track to enhance its mood.
3. Steps to Complete Your Assignment
- Choose Your Video:
- Select a video you’ve already created or film a new one.
- Find Appropriate Music:
- Use royalty-free music platforms like:
- Free Music Archive
- YouTube Audio Library
- Incompetech
- Edit Your Video:
- Add the music track using editing software (e.g., iMovie, CapCut, Adobe Premiere Rush).
- Adjust the volume so that voices or important sounds remain clear.
- Save Your Video and prepare to upload it to the ReelTime platform.
4. Reflection
Write responses to these questions:
- What type of mood did you want to create with your music choice?
- How did the music affect the overall feel of your video?
- What challenges did you encounter when adding music, and how did you overcome them?
