### Title: Video Editing and Capstone Project Development
**Synopsis:**
In today’s session, we focused on developing the capstone project and exploring basic video editing techniques using CapCut. The lesson aimed to equip students with fundamental skills necessary for their video presentations, emphasizing the functionality of editing over aesthetic quality. Additionally, students were guided in transferring organization skills from PowerPoint to video formats to enhance their project presentations.
### Attendance:
– No mention of absences in the transcript.
### Topics Covered:
1. **Introduction and Recap**
– Brief recap of previous sessions, focusing on the outline development for capstone projects.
– Announcement that video editing skills would be covered.
2. **Video Editing Importance and Scope**
– Clarification on grading criteria for video projects, emphasizing content over editing quality.
3. **Video Editing Tutorial Using CapCut**
– Introduction to CapCut, highlighting its accessibility and cross-platform availability.
– Step-by-step guide on downloading and installing CapCut.
– Detailed tutorial on basic editing techniques including splicing, timeline arrangement, text and audio overlays, and incorporating B-roll.
– Practical demonstrations on importing media, editing, and arranging content within the video timeline.
– Discussion on sourcing additional media like stock footage and the legalities of using such resources.
4. **Capstone Project Presentation Formats**
– Explanation of different presentation styles for the capstone project (video essay, infographic, policy briefing).
– Importance of choosing the right format aligned with both the project content and individual comfort with the medium.
5. **Exporting Final Video Project**
– Instructions on finalizing and exporting the completed video project using CapCut.
– Emphasis on continuously saving work to prevent data loss.
6. **Class Discussion and Outline Development**
– Reiteration of capstone project requirements and ongoing development of project outlines.
– Interactive session where students presented their project themes and received feedback.
### Actionable Items:
– **Software Management:**
– Ensure all students have access to CapCut and can operate it effectively on their devices for upcoming assignments.
– **Project Guidance:**
– Offer additional support for students requiring help in deciding on their capstone project format.
– Schedule one-on-one sessions for outline review to ensure clarity and structure in student projects.
### Homework:
– Students are to finalize the choice of presentation style for their capstone project.
– Continue developing their project outline, with a particular focus on establishing a clear timeline of events relevant to their chosen topic.
– Prepare for constructing a detailed timeline in the next session by researching key events and milestones related to their topic.