A presentation for Writers Unleashed Festival 171113 Sharon McGuinness httpwwwmrsmacsbooksweeblycom httpwwwmrsmacslibrarycom Who Am I A Teacher Librarian with a passion for writing and reading ID: 433003
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Creating a Digital Book TrailerA presentation for ‘Writers Unleashed’ Festival 17/11/13
Sharon McGuinness
http://www.mrsmacsbooks.weebly.com
http://www.mrsmacslibrary.comSlide2
Who Am IA Teacher Librarian with a passion for writing and reading
My first picture book ‘Coming Home’ 2012
My first
ebook
‘Try!’ 2012
Use book trailer tools in my primary classes to create their own
Not an expert!Slide3
A Trailer’s PurposeTo promote your new
book
Acts like a hook
To encourage readers: a great teaching tool
Examples:
http://
www.mrsmacslibrary.com/book-trailers.htmlSlide4
What To Use Windows Movie Maker OR
Mac iMovie
Photopeach
http://photopeach.com
/
PowerPoint slidesSlide5
Key ‘How To’ pointsMust grab the viewer’s attention in the first frame
Keep text to a minimum
Usually text on one slide, image on the next Slide6
The EndingKeep your reader guessing – don’t reveal how the story
ends
Tell readers where to obtain the book – bookshop, online site, libraries
etc
Finish with the cover of the book and publishing details.Slide7
Adding Images Copyright!
You must have permission to use images – don’t forget to ask your illustrator’s permission! They will also have access to high resolution images which are the best to use.
If you intend using any other images, ensure they are downloaded from a copyright free site or purchase your ownSlide8
Adding ImagesYou can filter
google
images to obtain access to shared images by using an advanced search.
You can also locate images from
flickr
http://www.flickr.com/creativecommons
/
or buy your own from
http://
www.istockphoto.com/
http
://www.gettyimages.com.au
/Slide9
Adding MusicAdding music adds another layer to your trailer.
Once again, you can use copyright free music for free
http://www.freeplaymusic.com
/
Or purchase your own (I paid $30 for mine)
http://www.premiumbeat.com
/Slide10
TutorialsGetting started with Movie Maker
Movie Maker2 Tutorials
– Atomic Learning
PDF Guide to Movie Maker2
Imovie
Tutorial
– Apple
Youtube
video
imovie
tutorial
Photopeach
tutorialSlide11
Giving Your Trailer That Extra ‘Flash’!If you know someone who has experience using flash animation, they could apply it to a couple of your illustrations to give your trailer something extra.
This is a skill, so you will need to budget for an additional cost.Slide12
Nearly There…..Just like your book, a trailer will undergo a series of drafts.
Don’t rush it!
Get feedback from ‘critical friends’
Only when you are fully satisfied…..
Consider if you want to allow comments
etc
, then:
Upload it to
youtube
http://www.youtube.com/?
gl=AUSlide13
Finally….Promote your trailer via social media – twitter,
facebook
,
tumblr
, your website/blog
Don’t forget publisher and illustrator websites
Alert bookshops and libraries close to the day of launching your book.Slide14
Need More Help?Email me!
Smclibrary.shaz@gmail.com