Videos can do certain things depending on how the information in a video is presented.
Font/text
- CAPS are used for headings, never body text unless you are shouting
- Make sure your text fits on the screen
- A heading is always larger than the body text
- Keep to one font throughout
- Never underline anything as it then looks like a hyperlink
- Every statement begins with a capital letter
- Do not use capital letters unexpectedly in the middle of a sentence
- Headings begin with capital letters
- Keep font size the same for the body text on each slide
- You need key words on the screen, so if the video is about videos do not use the word video on the screen - it fills the screen with a useless word.
Images
- Use images to complement text
- Images must match the content
- Statements can be elaborated with text and images
- If the image is of a face, it should face inwards or to the middle of the screen
Layout
- Numbering is useful for learning
- Balance the information on the screen – must be filled with text, images and white space
- Make sure your text fits on the screen
- Text on screen must be short and very clear, no extra wasted words
Timing
- Need time to read the screen, and then absorb the information
- The title slide must be visible for slightly longer than the other slides
Animations
- Never animate the title slide
- Never have a character or object move across the important text in an animation
Common errors
- Spelling errors are very visible on a screen
- Text and background colours must be a distinctive contrast so that the text can be seen and read
- Use of the board/label to provide elaboration is good
- Have keywords/concepts on the screen
- Do not use full stops or point in titles or headings
- Stay on the topic of your work
- Demonstrate what you are talking about
- Number your points
- Display the diversity of cultures in South Africa
- Use text, images and animations to enhance learning
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