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MULTIMEDIA TECHNIQUES

“So many people think cameras and lenses are getting better. They are. But cameras are stupid

no matter how “great” they are. They know nothing, They see nothing. They don’t come with vision. There isn’t a Decisive Moment indicator light in the viewfinder. There’s no

Avedon button on the back. The most important piece of gear for a photographer is

their brain.”Zach Arias | Photographer

QUOTE OF THE DAY:

SHOOTING A SEQUENCEThe key to great storytelling and reporting video

is knowing how to shoot a sequence.

THE 5 SHOT RULE1. Wide Shot (WS)

2. Medium Shot (MS)

3. Close-up Shot (CU)

4. Point-of-View (POV)

5. Reaction Shot (RS)

*There are many other shot types but these are a must

WIDE SHOT (WS)

Wide shots show environment

WIDE SHOT (WS)

Wide shots show environment

WIDE SHOT (WS)

Wide shots show environment

MEDIUM SHOT (MS)

• Medium shot gets you closer to the action or subject

MEDIUM SHOT (MS)

• Medium shot gets you closer to the action or subject

MEDIUM SHOT (MS)

• Medium shot gets you closer to the action or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Shows detail of an object or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Shows detail of an object or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Shows detail of an object or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Shows detail of an object or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Shows detail of an object or subject

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Great for adding natural sound to your story

CLOSE-UP SHOT (CU)

• Great for adding natural sound to your story

POINT OF VIEW SHOT (POV)

• Takes you inside the subject’s perspective

POINT OF VIEW SHOT (POV)

• Takes you inside the subject’s perspective

REACTION SHOT (RS)

• Shows

REACTION SHOT (RS)

• Shows

REACTION SHOT (RS)

REACTION SHOT (RS)

CREATIVE SHOTS

CREATIVE SHOTS

CREATIVE SHOTS

CREATIVE SHOTS

A- Roll

Interview and/or reporting commentary

A- ROLL AND B-ROLL

A- ROLL AND B-ROLL

B- Roll

Shows footage of the subject you’re reporting on

A- ROLL AND B-ROLL

B- Roll

Combined they create a “show and tell” !

- Sources tell, you show

A- Roll

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

LOWER THIRD GRAPHICS

- Graphics in the lower-third of the frame that help identify the person or location

CUT-AWAYSA “cut-away” uses B-roll to cut away from A-roll,

blending audio from both A-roll and B-roll

“Cut-away” in Windows Movie Maker

INTERVIEWS

- Use the “rule of thirds” for quality interview setups

- Consider the subject’s “look space”

AUDIO“Nat-sound”

Natural sound is one of the most important aspects of multimedia storytelling

MUSIC AND VIDEOUsing music in your video:

Pros:

Cons:

- Creates mood - Covers up bad nat sound - Makes boring videos interesting

- Forces emotions - Good music is copyrighted - 95% of royalty free music sucks

PROJECT 2 - VIDEO

This project is all about having fun and learning to shooting video. 

Think of a sequence of action...

Write out your shot ideas (Wide, Medium, Detail, Pan)

Shoot a sequence of action that's scary, emotional, artistic... anything you choose. 

Due Friday, March 21

PROJECT 2 - VIDEO

Step 1:

Shoot a sequence of action using at least 10 different angles

You are permitted to use music in your video

!

Due Friday, March 21

PROJECT 2 - VIDEO

Step 2:

Edit your video and include title graphics 

Videos must be under 1 min long!

Due Friday, March 21

PROJECT 2 - VIDEO

Step 3. 

Create a profile at Vimeo and upload your video and post the link. That's it!

Due Friday, March 21