1. Video Production Review

2. “Those who tell stories hold the power in society
“Those who tell stories hold the power in society. “Today television tells most of the stories to most of the people, most of the time.”
George Gerbner 1992

3. Roles in Production
Executive Producer - Oversees production (Teacher) and Guides idea
Director - Guides technical production
Talent - On-camera host or actor
Videographer - Operates camera
Sound Operator- Operates mic, in-charge of all audio
Editor- In-charge of post production

4. Everybody is important!

5. Phases of Production
Pre-production: Planning, scheduling, and writing, etc.
Production: Shooting, recording, etc.
Post-production: Editing

6. What is your objective?
to inform?
to entertain?

7. Who is your audience?
Background
Age
Motivation

8. Know your camera!

9. Parts Of Typical Camcorder
Inset Detail
Microphone W
Auto Zoom Control Switch W T
Viewfinder
Power/ Record/ Playback Controls
Tape Eject Control
Battery Compartment
Lens Assembly
Tape Compartment
Auto/Manual Focus Controls

10. Shot Glossary (CU) Close-up Shot (Med) Medium Shot (WS) Long/Wide Shot
(ECU) Extreme Close-up Shot
(CU) Close-up Shot
(Med) Medium Shot
(WS) Long/Wide Shot

11. Basic Shots Types Medium Shot (Med) Wide Shot?Long Shot (WS)
Close Up (CU)
Extreme Close Up (ECU)

12. Camera Movements
Zoom
Dolly
Pedestal
Pan
Tilt
Truck

13. Shot Composition (Subject Facing Camera)
Headroom
Center of Frame

14. How to Frame A Shot (Subject looking to Side)
Headroom
Lead Room

15. Common Video Mistakes Subject in front of bright backlight
Too much headroom - bad frame
Subject in front of bright backlight
Shaky camera - no tripod
No shot variation - wide shot
Insufficient planning - no script
lack of pre and post roll

16. Camera Tips Use a tripod
Position camera so greatest light is at videographer’s back
Use focus and white balance controls
Practice camera moves

17. Camera Tips (continued)
Frame shots and moves with purpose
Vary shots
Don’t overuse zoom
Be sure to lay down pre and post-roll
Correct roll-back

18. Options for Transitions
Close-up of object
Fade-out of one scene, fade-in to next
Full screen text of poster or graphic
See someone walk out of room, walk in to next room

19. Audio techniques Voice-over narration Sound effects Music
Natural sound

20. Common Audio Mistakes mic too far from sound source
using only video camera mic
mic too far from sound source
not monitoring audio

21. Audio Tips Use music and natural sound Use headphones
Select microphones based on project needs
Place microphone right distance from source
Listen for distracting background noises

22. Planning Your Production
Two main ways of planning are scripts and storyboards
Scripts take many forms but should have a place for describing both audio and video
Storyboards are really comic strip versions of production where shots are drawn with audio written as captions underneath

23. Script Example Video Audio
WS - School exterior
Med. Shot- Student host pointing at
building
WS. Shot – A student director walks through the studio door
Med. 2 shot- Host and student director
Med Shot- Suzy adjusting a tripod w/video cam.
Audio
V.O- Welcome to the Cooper High School’s Production class. Join us and take a tour.
Upbeat Music
Host- This is one of the student directors, Joe Bob. What are you going to show us today?
Director – Well, I thought we would start by talking with one of our videographers, Suzy Sunshine.
Director – Hi Suzy! We have a visitor with us, Mr. Host.

24. Sample Storyboard The veterinarian will take a blood sample
She will use a special needle to take the sample
She will check the sample under a microscope

25. Assignment Turn in Notes
Think about the jobs/roles we need to fill for the upcoming video project.
Create a list of jobs. Keep in mind of the number of students we have on our team.
Once everyone is finished, we will discuss these jobs and assign each student to one of them.