AUDIO RESOURCES

Please refer to the following resources for assistance in obtaining appropriate music selections while avoiding copyright issues:

1. Incompetech - Creative Commons music that still requires citation in credits.

2. Bensound - Royalty free music that still requires citation in credits.

3. MixKit - Royalty free music that still requires citation in credits.

4. Purple Planet - Royalty free music that still requires citation in credits.

5. Zapsplat - Royalty free sound effects that still require citation in credits.

Note: Purchasing a song through iTunes or any other platform does NOT grant you rights to use the song in your film production. You must still seek written permission from the copyright holder.

Note: Using a music-only version of a copyrighted song is still copyright infringement. 

VIDEO EDITING RESOURCES

Please refer to the following resources for assistance in editing films for submission:

1. Canva - Free, web-based program for students and teachers, when using MCPSS login credentials. Can edit videos, create graphics, and more.

2. Clipchamp - Free, web-based video editing program.  Also, can add images, music, text, etc.

3. Flexclip - Free, web-based video editing program.  Also, can add images, music, text, etc.

4. CapCut - Free, web-based video editing program.  Also, can add images, music, text, etc.

5. Kapwing - Video editing software with limited, free web-based version.  Paid subscription also available.

6. Adobe Express - Free, web-based video editing program.  Also, can add images, music, text, etc.

7. Adobe Premiere Pro - Video editing software with free download via Adobe Creative Cloud (Windows & MacOS), when using MCPSS login credentials (teachers or students).

8. DaVinci Resolve - Video editing software with free download (Windows or MacOS).  Paid Studio version also available.

9. Final Cut Pro - Video editing software for MacOS (not Windows).  Free trial is available, then paid subscription is required.

10. We Video - Video editing software with limited, free web-based version.  Paid subscription also available.

11. iMovie - Video editing software, free to download for iPads and iPhones.

Note: Many video editing softwares now feature AI (see example below from Clipchamp).  AI options that edit your videos for you should not be used.  If AI edits your videos to create your film, you can not claim it as your work.  Any films found to be edited by AI will be disqualified.

ACCESSORY RESOURCES

Please refer to the following resources to find accessories that may assist in videoing:

1. Phone Tripod - Phone tripod with wireless remote.

2. Basic Camera Tripod - Camera tripod for most camcorders or DSLR cameras.

3. Gimbal - Gimbals are stabilizing devices that use motors and sensors to counteract unwanted camera movements, resulting in smooth, cinematic footage.

4. Microphone (wired) - Wired microphone for cameras or phones (may need 3.5mm adapter for your phone, sold separately).

5. 3.5mm Phone Adapter - Will work for both USB-C and Lightning ports.  May need with wired microphone above.

6. Microphone (wireless) - Wireless microphone for camera, iPhone, or Android (has 3.5mm, USB-C, & Lightning adapters included).

7. Lights - 2 lights on mini tripods with color filters (may need power brick, sold separately).

8. Power Brick - May need to power lights above.

9. All-in-One Package - This package includes tripod, ring lights, wireless microphone, and remote.

Note: The links above are from Amazon and are simply meant to provide ideas for the types of accessories that can be useful.  They are not required to submit to Film Festival.