Finally after a lot of blood sweat and tears, Camp Illawonga the Movie is completed.

Look out for…

Coming to a school bag soon. Each student will receive a copy that they can keep as a memento of their experiences at camp. So you can make a big bowl of popcorn, sit back and watch the DVD as a family and relive the exciting times we had at camp in term two.

Now keep in mind I used my small flip camera to record the events, usually as I was walking around with the kids (I’m no Cecil B D’Mille!). Let us know what you thought. I do have my darling husband Peter to thank for getting this to you all, there were quite a few technical nightmares that he quietly solved for me.

 

 

Many Thanks for your positive feedback for the movie.

 

What was your favourite activity?

Which part of the video did you like best?

Would you recommend Illawonga as a school camp to other schools? Why?

 

I believe language is power whether it be written, visual and auditory. Combined, these can be powerful indeed.  Using iMovieI made a movie trailer with some of the footage shot at camp to show my students how easy it was to use the program. That was fun.

Illawonga from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo.

We discussed how carefully chosen images and sound combined with specific text in multi media could tell more than just a story. They were all eager to have a go. Forming production teams they picked a topic out of a hat to do with a camp activity. How exciting the rest was up to them. It was a great exercise in negotiating. The following trailers are their efforts.

Sunnydale Sheep Farm from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced by Sergio, Angas and Tate

SAFARI RIDE AT ILLAWANGA SCOOL CAMP from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. produced by Oscar and Lily.

On a Bus from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. produced by Charlie and Dylan.

Kareoke from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced by Tia and Ella.

Illawonga Great Gym Time from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced by Kate and Lili.

Illawonga epic boat tour from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced bySteven, Ricardo and Gianni.

Illawonga Bushwalking from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced by Ava and Narla.

fossil hunters from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced by Finn and Hudson.

Awesome archery from Ellen Eisenkolb on Vimeo. Produced Gianna and Ambah.

Stay tuned for the others they’ll be downloaded soon. Meanwhile which of these production crews told a great story? Did they choose an appropriate theme and text to go with their vision? Which one is your favourite? Why?