Ideas for exhibits recommended for school culture festivals. Film screenings, too.

Miniature-style video

Super easy! How to Make a Miniature-Style (Tilt-Shift) Video | Wondershare Filmora (Windows & Mac)

How about creating a miniature-style video that will make people ask, “How did you shoot that?” This time, we’re introducing how to use the Miniature Effect in the popular video editing software Filmora to make objects in your footage look like tiny models.

By applying blur to simulate a shallow depth of field, you can achieve a miniature look.

It even gives off a charming, diorama-like vibe.

Since the software is easy for beginners to use, try filming footage you’d like to miniaturize—such as drone shots—and give editing a go.

watercolor illustration

Softly spreading, gentle hues are the hallmark here! Let us introduce some watercolor illustration ideas.

Watercolors are captivating for their delicate, fleeting tones.

With their translucent light colors, you can also create natural gradients.

In the video, a girl wearing a cute outfit with frills is being drawn.

You can really see the attention to detail in the color of her hair and eyes.

It also seems there are techniques to get closer to the image you have in mind by combining colored pencils and white ink pens.

Give it a try!

GANTZ parody

High School Students’ Funny Culture Festival – Movie “Relatable Moments” GANTZ Parody: X-Gun

Let’s try filming in familiar locations! Here are some ideas for a parody of GANTZ.

Parody videos of well-known works might be more likely to get reactions from students and teachers, right? This time, let’s take on the challenge of creating a parody video of GANTZ, a work beloved in manga, anime, and film.

Although the work in the video may differ from the actual GANTZ in terms of its setting and story, it’s also great to create something that incorporates fun elements and is filmed in familiar places.

Recipe introduction video

Because of this, I stopped eating karaage at izakayas. The most delicious karaage in the world [Supreme Karaage] 'Japanese fried chicken'

How about creating videos that explain cooking recipes, a genre that’s also very popular on YouTube? It’s important to clearly convey the steps and your own recipes, and to make viewers feel like they want to eat or try making the dish themselves.

If you’re serving food at a school festival, it’s also a great idea to make content that explains how it’s prepared to create a sense of familiarity.

The presenter’s speaking style is an essential element for enhancing the video, and including a slight hook that makes viewers wonder whether something truly delicious will be completed can be a key factor in drawing them into the video.

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science museum

[Experiment 74] Air Cannon / Independent Research / Denjiro Yonemura [Official]

How about turning the classroom into a space that feels like a science museum? You could display hands-on experimental devices—like an air cannon often featured on TV science shows—that can be made with simple crafts, and let visitors touch and enjoy them, which would likely create a lively atmosphere.

Of course, don’t stop there: also prepare displays that summarize the principles and scientific explanations on poster paper.

Instead of just one exhibit, compile and display reports on other topics too, such as plant research or astronomy.

Put it all together, and you’ll have your very own homemade science museum.

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Hane Keisuke

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shadow art

Lost and Found series No.8 - Shadow art that emerges when light is shone

At first glance, it’s an unrecognizable object, but when you shine a light on it… the shadow cast behind it takes on a familiar shape! That’s shadow art.

The object you make isn’t the artwork itself; it’s only when you illuminate it and create a shadow that the piece is complete—a wonderfully artistic idea.

It doesn’t seem easy to make, but that’s exactly what makes it rewarding, isn’t it? Have everyone in the class create several pieces and decorate the classroom walls with beautiful shadows.

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optical fiber tree

LED fiber optic illumination

You can create simple illuminations using LEDs and fiber optic cables.

They make beautiful decorations, so small children will be delighted to see them, and they’re also great as a STEM-style academic exhibit that includes an explanation of the principles.