Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Sequencing : The foundation of video storytelling

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  • Often videos have a lack of basic sequencing of the video clips

  • Sequencing is the foundation of all video storytelling

  • Sequencing compresses time in a video story, with out compression, what's left is a long video that visually bores the viewers

  • Proper sequencing give the video editor a better way to pace, using a variety of wide, medium and tight shots (this helps move the viewers though a story efficiently)

  • Without learning the fundamentals of sequencing, you won't be able to tell an effective story

  • The Basics;
  • Sequencing helps compress time in a video
  • When shooting anticipate the action
  • Shoot a variety of shots (action, then the reaction)

  • Editing can be cut down considerably if you take the time to consider sequencing while shooting

  • After reading this article, in my opinion if you follow the simple and easy to use rules of sequencing the story that your video is try to depict will be crystal clear and visually entertaining.

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