Digital Book Talks
A Short Video Preview to
Entice the Viewer to Read the Book
Not a Review
Watch Other Trailers
Create a Plan
Select Images
Select Audio
Select/Download Software
Good & Bad Examples
Ideas
Choose a Book that You Know & Love
Keep Your Audience in Mind
Highlight Main Characters/Action
Look for Hooks
Don’t Give Away the Plot
Decide on a Format/Software
Create a Story Board
10 – 15 Sentences/1 – 3 Min: Avg. 1.5 Min
Include Title/Author/Reading Level
No Smaller than 640 x 480 Pixels
Avoid Placing Text Over Images
1 Image for Short Sentences
2 -3 Images for Longer Sentences
Use Original or Obey Copyright Laws
Give Credit Where Credit is Due
Edit & Save All to One Folder
Narration: Do in One Sitting & With Feeling
Narration: Be Aware of Background Noise
Select a Format that Suits the Project
Use Original or Obey Copyright Laws
Give Credit Where Credit is Due
Save to One Folder
Does it Make Sense
Have Changes Been Universal
Does it Flow Well
Do the Images Fit the Message
Is the Audio Volume Acceptable
Is it the Right Length
Post to Blog/Web Site
Loop on Screen in Library
Play for School Visits
Upload to YouTube