Video Storytelling &

Advanced MethodsMultimedia Broadcast

Tell a Story – B-roll & Natural Sound

• Tell a story about a recurring or first time event

• Use B-Roll• Use Natural Sound & Some Music• 1-2 minutes

Tell a Story – B-roll & Natural Sound Examples

Hustle for Hearing 5khttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/hustle-for-hearing-5k-and-1-mile-walk-recap.mp4

1 Mile Walk Recaphttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/hustle-for-hearing-5k-and-1-mile-walk-recap.mp4

News Package Practice

• Before you film your own news package, you will create one with the footage that has been provided.

• Review the Cyclocross footage• Write a script about what you imagine is

taking place at this event• Record a voice over and edit it together• Export a playable file

News Package Review

• Choose 3 of the example News Packages that have been provided

• Write a one-page review for each of the 3– Discuss the camera angles and placement– Discuss the concept of the story– Discuss the methods the editor chose

News Package Examples• Buckeye Blanket Bask Package

http://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/buckeye-blanket-bash-package.mp4

• Car break in news packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/car-break-ins-news-package.mp4

• Illegal Tattoo's Packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/illegal-tattoos-package.mp4

• Insurance Coverage for Storms Package.http://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/insurance-coverage-for-storms-package.mp4

News Package Examples• Tea Specialist

http://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/tea-specialist.mp4

• Tieran Cline Hip Hop Artist News Packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/tieran-cline-hip-hop-artist-news-package.mp4

• Welcome Week at Ohio State Packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/welcome-week-at-ohio-state-package.mp4

News Package Examples• Tea Specialist

http://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/tea-specialist.mp4

• Tieran Cline Hip Hop Artist News Packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/tieran-cline-hip-hop-artist-news-package.mp4

• Welcome Week at Ohio State Packagehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/welcome-week-at-ohio-state-package.mp4

News Package

• Cover a story, event or incident– It must tell a story– Should include:

• An Intro• Stand-up or voice over• Sound Bytes• Natural Sound• An Outro

Personal Profile – Long Form

• Select a subject to interview– Look for interesting features that will warrant

interesting visuals– Someone who likes reading as a subject might be

slightly less interesting than someone who can sing, dance, draw, do a backflip, etc.

Personal Profile – Long Form

• Requirements– At least 2 minutes– Multiple interviews

• Either the same person on more than one occasion• Or a second person talking about the profile subject

– Include B-Roll– Include natural sound & music– Incorporate original graphics– Export final version to playable movie file

Personal Profile – Long Form Examples

• The Life of a Mountain Bikerhttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/the-life-of-a-mountain-biker.mp4

• Kid Ink Meets Midwesthttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/kid-ink-meets-midwest.mp4

• Tayo Saker Personal Profilehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/tayo-saker-personal-profile.mp4

They Tell a Story

• Cover an event– Interview a variety of event attendees

• The more, the better– Gather B-Roll– Edit together a story without the aid of using a

stand-up or voice over• You should only be using sound-bytes you gather at the

event• Keep a shot log as you go that gives you an idea of what

your interviewees talked about to help build your story

They Tell the Story Examples• OSU Garba 2013http

://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/osu-garba-2013.mp4

• Study Abroadhttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/study-abroad.mp4

• Sustainability at Ohio Statehttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/news-packages/sustainability-at-ohio-state.mp4

Promotion

• Promote an event, person or section of your school show– Set time according to your promotional needs

• 30 seconds, 1 minute, etc.– Mention key players– Mention key times/info

• Use graphics to reinforce

Promotion Examples• Buckeye Mela 6 Promo

http://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/promotions/buckeye-mela-6-promo.mp4

• DJ Ken Promohttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/promotions/dj-ken-promo.mp4

• Navy Promohttp://curriculum.jea.org/files/multimedia-broadcast/promotions/navy-promo.mp4