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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