8GP Video Workshop v03

Video Workshop : 

Video Workshop Walker 8th Grade Project

Stages of Video : 

Stages of Video Preparation (Pre-production) Filming (Production) Editing (Post-production) Packaging (DVD / YouTube) 11/9/2009 8GP Video Workshop 2

Pre-production : 

Pre-production Develop a plan Create a storyboard Produce detailed script Checklist 11/9/2009 3 8GP Video Workshop

Pre-P: Develop a Plan : 

Pre-P: Develop a Plan Target Audiences? Video objective / Topic Question? Length of video? Film date(s)? Location(s)? Subjects & their relevance? Props? Sounds? Still images / photos? 11/9/2009 4 8GP Video Workshop

Pre-P: Create a Storyboard : 

Pre-P: Create a Storyboard 11/9/2009 5 8GP Video Workshop

Pre-P: Storyboard Sample : 

Pre-P: Storyboard Sample 11/9/2009 6 8GP Video Workshop

Pre-P: Create a Script : 

Pre-P: Create a Script Script = Detailed Storyboard Write every word for every scene Include: Text for titles (names, credits, etc.) Cues for background sounds Transitions Opening / Closing Credits Voice-overs 11/9/2009 7 8GP Video Workshop

Pre-P: Checklist : 

Pre-P: Checklist Assemble & test equipment Charge batteries Start a NEW tape for entire video Collect props / costumes Find location (power/light/noise) Schedule sufficient filming time Rehearse plan with participants 11/9/2009 8 8GP Video Workshop

Production : 

Production Camera Lighting Audio Subject 11/9/2009 9 8GP Video Workshop

Prod: Camera : 

Prod: Camera Test camera on site in advance Use a tripod whenever possible Zoom & Pan rarely and slowly Try innovative shooting angles Keep camera close to subject Record 10 sec. before first shot Record 5 sec. between shots Record 1 minute after last shot Avoid rewinding 11/9/2009 10 8GP Video Workshop

Prod: Lighting : 

Prod: Lighting Keep sun at your back Indoor requires extensive lighting Add lighting to avoid shadows Three points of lighting: Key: on subject from above Fill: on subject from below Background: Area behind subject 11/9/2009 11 8GP Video Workshop

Prod: Audio : 

Prod: Audio Listen while recording Get microphone close to speaker Get the subject to tell the story Avoid asking yes/no questions Keep your voice to minimum Don’t talk again until subject stops Keep editing in mind! Record… 5 sec. before & after each clip extra minute of local sound voice-overs with computer 11/9/2009 12 8GP Video Workshop

Prod: Subject : 

Prod: Subject Dress appropriately for topic/tone Use some head/hand movement Use exciting, related visuals Avoid excessive “talking heads” Minimize voice of interviewer Vary the tone of voice Smile 11/9/2009 13 8GP Video Workshop

Post-Production : 

Post-Production Importing Video Adding audio Transitions Packaging 11/9/2009 14 8GP Video Workshop

Post-P: Importing Video : 

Post-P: Importing Video Import to hard drive as AVI USB connections require drivers Firewire (i1394) connections easier Choose high quality recording Save a backup of all raw video Synch audio imports to video 11/9/2009 15 8GP Video Workshop

Post-P: Adding Audio : 

Post-P: Adding Audio Keep volume levels constant Background music Fade in/out Match music style/lyrics to topic Voice-overs Record voice-overs on computer Read from a script Watch video to synch mouths Use quiet recording environment 11/9/2009 16 8GP Video Workshop

Post-P: Transitions : 

Post-P: Transitions Choose 1-2 transitions More variety <> elegance Match transitions to style of video Transitions should not distract Subtle transitions recommended: Fades Dissolves Framing Wipes 11/9/2009 17 8GP Video Workshop

Post-P: Packaging : 

Post-P: Packaging Set-top DVD Packaging Requires DVD packaging software Requires menus Auto-play video segment Scene selections Use highest resolution Online Video Keep video segments short Upload in required format Use lower resolution to reduce size 11/9/2009 18 8GP Video Workshop

How to Make a Video : 

How to Make a Video 11/9/2009 19 8GP Video Workshop

Video Workshop : 

Video Workshop Walker 8th Grade Project