Video Journalism
- doesn’t have to be generic
- putting video on a digital medium
Things to keep in mind
- news videos must tell a story
- a news update or news desk broadcast is different from a news story/video
- opening and closing are important
Advantages of using video
- compliments text and photos
- keeps it fresh, clean and adds depth
- can tell the story by itself
- adds multimedia element
- can use content for future stories
Video Tip Sheet
- use different methods for different stories
- use voiceovers, on-camera techniques, different angles, etc
- vary and mix your shots
- get more than enough material
Building a Five Shot Sequence
- close up on the hands
- close up on the face
- wide shot
- over the shoulder shot
- creative shot
- mix these up and you have a varied, constructive new piece
Adding Voice to Video
- Voiceovers–easy to make piece with simple software
- Learn effective video interviewing-mnake interviewee feel comfortable, plan ahead, don’t ask longwinded questions
Shooting Good Video
- focus, zoom, exposure
- be selective in shooting, but get many clips
- avoid panning and zooming
- be silent when you shoot
- framing/composing: follow rule of thirds
- get good audio- use external mic if possible
Lessons in Digital Story Telling
- define story in first 20 seconds
- make sure you have intro/middle/end
- don’t let your viewer have chance to be bored
- focus on one central idea and stick to it
- remember, characters make stories – the better they are, the better the story
Producing Video for Web
- start small
- remember storage capacity for your site’s CMS
- don’t be afraid to shoot enough footage for multiple files
- understand your platform and requirements for your editors…i.e. Patch intro/closer/lower thirds, 200mb etc.
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