UK CONTINGENT Visual Storytelling
Mobile visual storytelling Inspiring you to bring stories to life Video structure Basic shooting Shooting interviews Editing overview
Visual structure: Be Prepared What is your key message? What story are you trying to tell? Who is your subject? What images/shots will I need? give it a try
Using your camera Check fingers are away from the lens Tap to select the focus point Look at the lighting, move if you need better exposure give it a try
Basic shooting: your human tripod Get level with your subjects eye line Stand, crouch or kneel Try a few positions and get comfortable Don’t digital zoom. Move your feet Seek human expression – whites of the eyes and facial expressions give it a try
Video: Your handheld production team The benefits Very very mobile – it’s always in your pocket Video content outperforms all other content on social Repurpose content for regional TV Huge range of technology and apps Apple – iMovie app Android - Kinemaster app Windows - Videoshop: Video Editor app
Video: Classic mistakes Vertical camera orientation Shots that last too long Long video edits Unusable sound
Video: Shoot to suit your edit Get a variety of shot sizes and angles It’s OK to stay still and let the action pass Take 10 seconds before you move to the next Capture plenty of cut away shots give it a try
Close up Extreme close up Close shot Wide shot Cut away
Video interviews Open question Closed question Multi-word reply One-word reply Tell me what activities you did today? Are you enjoying yourself?
Video interviews Your question Your soundbite “Tell me what it feels like to do things that change young people’s lives?” “Being a leader is a real adventure; I feel like I am changing young people’s lives” Request them to say complete sentences Ask them to introduce themselves
Video editing overview Short edit length - TV ads are 10 seconds for a reason Short clip length – 2 seconds each String together a variety of shots Think about the soundscape or mute give it a try
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