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LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION!, the online video training series of the American Film Institute's K-12 Screen Education program, is available exclusively on Discovery Education's unitedstreaming service.

Hosted by actor/director Sean Astin, LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! is an innovative tool for today's classrooms that trains teachers to use the collaborative process of filmmaking in the study of standard academic subjects.

More than half the schools in the United States have access to LIGHTS, CAMERA, EDUCATION! through unitedstreaming, find out if your school is one by clicking here. Jump start your Screen Education at unitedstreaming.com now!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AFI Screen Education Process Introduction & Overview
After downloading the guide, begin with this overview of the AFI Screen Education process. If you have already watched the overview, go directly to the next video, "The Door Scene."

The Door Scene
Learning the steps of the Screen Education process begins with experiencing "The Door Scene." This hands-on activity prepares teachers to teach and students to learn with Screen Ed.

What Teachers Say
Experienced Screen Education teachers reflect on the application, challenges and successes of using Screen Ed to aid core subject instruction.

What Filmmakers Say
The thoughts of professional filmmakers on the power that filmmaking has, to foster greater literacy and success in life. Share this with your students as they embark on


PRE-PRODUCTION

Student Overview & Script Development
Every good movie begins with a good story. After your students experience "The Door Scene," use these segments to guide them through the story development process.

Scriptwriting & Storyboarding
Having a complete story in mind is only the first step. The following segments will help your students properly script and storyboard their films. In the process, they will develop a clear idea of what their film is about and be truly prepared to go into production.


PRODUCTION

Production & Filming
From crew assignments on the set to framing the shot, these segments help students stay organized and focused while shooting their projects.


POST-PRODUCTION

Editing
Post-production means putting the pieces together. Here the basic principles and techniques of editing guide students through the final re-write of their films, the edit.

Exhibit, Review & Reflect
The film is complete and now is the time to premier it to the world. These segments guide students through the thrill of exhibiting their work but also the equally important steps of peer review and reflecting on the entire process.


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