 creating videos module. Welcome to the creating videos module on the Learning Portal, a one-stop shop loaded with all the information you'll need to create your own videos. In this module, you will learn how to take an idea and see it through all the way to your final product. The tutorial will help you plan, create, edit and share professional-looking videos using a variety of tools and resources. Whether you've never made a video before in your life or you want to gain new knowledge to improve your next masterpiece, this module is for you. The first thing you will need to do is decide what kind of video you want to create. Most of the steps in the tutorial will apply no matter what kind of video you choose to make, but there are also more specific instructions for different types of videos such as animated, live action and screencasts. This way you are able to pick and choose the relevant information based on the type of video you want to make. There are many reasons that students may choose to create a video. Perhaps you have been assigned a video project in one of your classes, or maybe you want to enhance your presentation by incorporating a short video. You don't need to be a videographer or animator to create professional-looking videos. There are many free or inexpensive tools and resources available to help you. This module will cover planning your video, all the things to consider before you begin that will make the process simple and efficient. How to write a script and a storyboard for your video. Easy to follow tips, videos and activities with templates to help make scripting less intimidating. How to find and cite images, icons and music for your videos. To help you understand copyright and attribution laws surrounding media you may want to use for your videos. How to create a voiceover or narrate your video. Tips to help you get the best sounding audio and free software to use. How to create an animated video. Some tips and basic tutorials for various free animation software. How to create a live action video. Steps to help you prepare and shoot your video. How to record a screencast. Tips and resources to help you learn to record your computer screen. How to edit your video. An overview of the editing process and some tips to manage your project files. And finally how to save, upload and share your video. Things to consider before putting your video out into the world and ways to share it. With this new found knowledge you'll be ready to explore this module and use our tips and resources to create your best video yet.