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- Master the technology
- ( it's important that you know all the functions of your camera )
- Master the fundamentals of shooting video
- you can attend workshops to further your skills
- Constantly remind yourself of the basics; sequencing, holding the camera steady, moniter your audio and look for action and reactions.
- Watch a bunch of videos to see what works and what doesn’t.
- look to see how the video starts
- if the story keeps the viewers attention ( are you still interested half way through ? )
- is there good use of natural sound ?
- is there an effective ending ?
- Video story telling is different from a story in print. Video is about : sequencing images, you are the eyes of the viewer, learn to tell a story using sound and imegary that works together.
- Respect the viewers time!
- make sure you tell the most important stuff
- a good video should be 1-3 minuet or 4-5 only for compelling stuff!
- Before shooting...
- Make a mental list of shots that you will need.
- keep your eyes open for good openers and enders.
- Don't pack up untill you have what you need.
- Make sure to define your story early on in the video.
- If the viewer doesn't understand the concept in the firt 20-30 seconds they will loose interest and leave.
- Pacing Matters !
- This is where sequencing shots is important, Just keep reminding yourself to shoot: wide, medium and tight.
- Make sure to keeps the clips 1-5 seconds if I can.
- Don’t let the viewer have a chance to be bored.
- Focuss on the main idea !
- Short form stories (one to five minutes) need to be tightly focused.
- Avoid tangents that lead the viewer into dead ends.
- Focus on a central idea and stick with that.
- Elements
- Conflict, twists, surprises, interesting characters, resolution all revealed in a dramatic structure will captivate the viewers of your video story to the end.
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