TouchCast
Green Screen fun! Create engaging and interactive videos.
What You Need
App: TouchCast app is free! Find lots of Resources at TouchCast.com
Green Screen: Make one with a sheet, curtain, paint, butcher paper etc. or buy one.
LimioStudio sells a simple green screen backdrop that includes clips.
Tripod: Helpful to keep the iPad steady. ipow makes a simple and inexpensive iPad tripod mount.
Microphone: Helpful if the room is noisy.
A plan! The recording will be much easier if a storyboard and script are used.
Classroom Uses
- Newscasts and school announcements
- Weather forecasts
- Tutorial videos
- Reports, biographies, book trailers
- Showcase learning about a topic
- Import clips into iMovie or WeVideo for advanced editing
TouchCast Examples
Steps for getting started
Select "Effects"
Next, select "Green Screen"
FInally, select the "eyedropper" - degreen the screen
Choose a background
Select the photo or video icon and choose a background. You can use TouchCast images or select one from your album, Google Drive, Flickr and more!
Explore more options - vApps!
Video Apps or vApps let you display almost anything as an interactive piece in your video. Choose from a variety of available vApps to add images, videos, web pages, maps, polls etc.
Record!
Hit the red button and there will be a countdown from 3 and then recording begins.
Experiment with different effects, try the whiteboard, or add a title!
Another Resource: DoInk Green Screen App
With DoInk, you can capture still photos as well as videos with a green screen. This app costs $2.99.