Photograph pictures from books to build a slide collection and avoid too much repetition. Music is an important addition to the recorded narrative. Make sure the narrative fits with the image on the screen. The availability of home video cameras has increased the popularity of this entry category, although movie cameras are still used by some students. If students are able to use editing equipment in their school or elsewhere, this can be an exciting and educational project.
Many communities have cable access stations that have video equipment available for public use.
Following are some suggestions for film and video entries. Draw up a storyboard of the scenes they will be shooting. Present a variety of panning shots, interviews, live action, and still subjects. Keep track of the scenes in a notebook or on index cards to make editing easier. Include music as an effective addition to the sound track.