VIDEO EDITING Marc Chechik & Kayla Hedrick

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The Basics Equipment – Camera Invest in a good one Are Smart phones smart? – Microphones Handheld Lavalier – And… Tripod Lights Good videos, start with a good foundation – Marc Chechik, 10/11

The Basics Preparing for your shoot – What point do you want to convey? – Do you have a script or at least an outline? – Do you have a shot list? – Will you log times or will someone else help you?

Filming Advice When You Shoot – Roll for 5 seconds At the front/back – Don’t rush Shoot shots longer than your gut tells you – Shoot different angles Variety is a good thing

Interviewing Shooting Interviews -Have your subject look at you, NOT the camera -Stand just to right/left of camera -Looking at camera = selling and no credibility – Use a tripod – Check for sound before you start

Interviewing (con’t) Interview Techniques -Don’t ask “yes” or “no” questions -Follow the train of thought -Have your subject repeat your question before answering

Editing -Go pro when/if you can -Lets you focus on the content, not the technical – If you edit yourself Know your software Keep it simple Ask for advice Study other videos for ideas iMovie MovieMaker Final Cut

Editing and Mixing Sound Thinking – Select the right sound bites from interviews – Music and/or Effects News or feature? Complement not compete Recording the VO? – Smile (but not too much) Use a GOOD microphone Always be above music

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