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How long does the book trailer have to be? |
Your book trailer should be at least a minute long but no longer than two minutes. |
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Where can I find examples of book trailers? |
Look under Resources for Creating a Book Trailer - Examples of Student Made Book Trailers on the For Students page to find websites with examples of great book trailers. |
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How do I organize my book trailer? |
Storyboards are a great way to organize the sequence of your book trailer. Look under Resources for Creating Book Trailers on the "For Students" page for examples. |
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What story elements do I need to include in my book trailer? |
It depends upon your story. Some elements to consider are characters, setting, plot, conflict, mood, etc. |
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Do I have to include music in my book trailer? |
Music is optional. |
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Can I submit a book trailer created by more than one person? |
Book trailers can be created by one person or by a group of people. Your teacher will provide the criteria for the project. |
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Can I submit a video without any narration? |
It is possible to submit a book trailer that does not involve a lot of speaking. You can use music to illustrate atmosphere and setting of the book. Be sure that you include the title and author of the book at the beginning of the book trailer. |
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Do I have to include a picture of the book? |
You can either show a picture of the title and author of the book or you can tell the title and author at the beginning of the book trailer. |
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Do I need to write a script for my trailer? |
It is easier to create your book trailer if you have a script or storyboard before filming the video. The process will be smoother if it is carefully planned beforehand. |
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How do I choose a book to use for the project? |
Choose a book that you enjoyed reading and would like to share with other students. When you create your trailer, your excitement and enthusiasm for the book will show and make others want to read it. Ask your teacher or librarian for ideas for book ideas if needed. |