Upon reviewing the two different video editing software programs; Windows Movie Maker and Blender, I would definitely recommend Movie Maker to a beginner that is just learning how to make and edit videos. Movie Maker is very user friendly and there are a variety of tutorials and manuals available for anyone to use. It is a program that is well known and thus has more support. Blender is a new program and is primarily an open source 3D modeling and animation package. It was very difficult for me to understand and has so many different features that I was very frustrated in trying to figure it out. However,if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to model and animate, or if you want to add 3D effects to your arsenal of professional tools, then Blender 3D might just be perfect for you.
Garrison states that "Media production demands writing and rewriting, research, group effort, and clarity of thought. Media production offers a means for students to talk to whomever they think is an important audience. It does all this because students want to say things that have meaning to them - authentic production comes from authentic learning." Today, students grasp movie making projects like they have been doing them all their life. They enjoy creating and sharing...this is their world. Teachers need to be familiar with these programs so that they can use them in their classroms. I have used Movie Maker extensively in my personal life, in the classroom, and in my current position. I train teachers how to use the program in their classroom wiht their students. Most teachers really enjoy learning the program. I would not want to have to teach Blender to my teachers. It just would not have the same effect in my opinion. I'm sure it has it's place but I think Movie maker is the way to go for educators.
Garrison, G., 2007. Video basics and production projects for the classroom. Retrieved August 28, 2010, from http://www.medialit.org/reading_room/article3.html.
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