Description Long

A learning video condenses complex knowledge and makes it understandable using techniques such as animations, stop-motion, or dialogue. The aim is to present content in a creative, memorable, and visually appealing way. This method is suitable for a variety of target groups and also provides a practical introduction to media production.

Learning videos are short films that summarise and present knowledge. They are, in themselves, the result of a media project but can also form a small part of a larger media project. Short learning videos can be a useful exercise towards achieving more ambitious results in a media project. For instance, they can be integrated into a larger film.

Illustration

Preparation

• Obtain hardware and materials.
• Choose and prepare the topic, create a storyboard.
• For a learning video as described above, a relatively spontaneous start is also possible.

Execution

1. Choose the topic and structure the content.
2. Film or animate the video, incorporating clear visualisations.
3. Edit the video, adding sound and effects.

Condensing complex knowledge into a learning video is no easy task. Audiovisual methods, such as the stop-motion technique described in becreate, work particularly well. There are numerous ways to make learning videos engaging: fictional dialogues, animated sequences, and the combination of graphics with spoken content are just a few examples.

Hints from experience

• Keep the videos short and concise.
• Use simple language and visual elements.
• Experiment with different creative techniques to bring the content to life.

Tools list

• Arts and craft material

References

Document ‘Gute Lernvideos’: here

Document ‘Infos zur Erstellung eines Filmes Bern’: here