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Amazing Reef Moviemaker
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Beyond Nemo. Cast, create edutaining fishy films.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this fun, educational game was created for Chicago's Shedd Aquarium and resides on their site. There's no advertising in the game and the computer sound should be on to get the full interactive effect.
What's it about?
AMAZING REEF MOVIEMAKER invites you to take the helm and tell some tales of the coral reef, casting salty characters in brief blockbusters such as "Quest for Dinner" and "Who Goes There?" You're going to shoot on location in the Philippines, but first you need to cast the roles for each part. Once you've netted all your players, it's time to shoot the scenes. There are three "Acts" to your film, and the suspense needs to build, according to the prewritten script. Feeling creative? You can also change the script if you'd like. After your three scenes are complete, add music to really set the mood. Add your title and credits and you're done! Play your movie or download it to keep forever or to send to a friend.
Is it any good?
This is a great way for kids to work both sides of their brains: They learn a little about coral reef ecosystems and get creative at the same time.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to create a mood with the shorts they create. How do the physical interactions of the characters play a role? How does the music change the way an audience feels about the film?
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- All members
- Parents
- Teens & kids
| Genre: | Creating |
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