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This presentation walks through the basics of shooting video with a Flip camera and editing video with Windows Movie Maker.
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Video: Shooting & Editing
Jed Findlay
http://www.extension.iastate.ed
u/it/content
Outline• Learning How to tell a story visually
– Knowing the Audience and the Message of a story
– Understanding differences between Telling a Story and Documenting an event
Outline• Shooting Video
– Composition– Lighting– General advice
Outline• Editing Video using Windows Movie
Maker– Download and watch Tutorial– Import, Edit and Export
How to Tell a Story Visually
• Knowing your audience• Determining the message• Deciding on a tone• Choosing to tell story not show
Audience• WHO – Who are they? What do we
know about them? What do we want them to think and do?
Audience
• WHY DO I NEED TO KNOW THIS – This sets up the tone – tailors the message to them – connects message to your audience. Stay away from the kitchen sink – trying to reach everyone.
Audience
• HOW DO I APPLY THIS – Age appropriate language – pacing – style – delivery – music – form – colors
Determining the Message
• What is the purpose? • What are the outcomes / call to
action?• What will the audience think,
know, feel, and do as a result?
Determining the Message
• Why do I need to know the message?– Knowing the message, tells you what
details you need to capture– Knowing the message determines
how you capture those details (form)
Determining the Message
• How to take that and apply it– Looking for the moments that
illustrate that message. – Using appropriate techniques to
capture the subject / moment
You are telling a story – NOT documenting an event!
• A camera is a tool for selective vision – you decide what the viewer will see.
Wedding Analogy
• One shot of Ceremony• Video showing pieces of a story
How to Tell a Story Visually Summary
• Find out who the Audience is• Determine the Message• You are telling a Story, not
documenting an event
Example
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/iowastateuniversityextension
Shooting Video
Don’t be afraid to “get the shot”
• Go outside of your comfort zone• Step into the story – don’t watch it
unfold
Shoot a variety of shots
• Wide– Establish the events
• Medium– More engaging
• Close up– Show the details
Wide Shot
• Establish the event
Medium Shot
• Engage the viewer in the event
Close-Up Shot
• Show the details
Camera Placement
• Medium shot
Camera Placement
• Medium shot
Camera Placement
• Close-Up shot
Camera Placement
• Close-Up shot
180 Degree Rule
• Also called Axis of Action• Helps the viewer stay oriented
180 Degree Rule
• Medium shot
180 Degree Rule
• Close-Up shot
Wide, Medium and Close-Up
• Example
Wide, Medium and Close-Up
• Used for montage of event• Using a variety of shots is a good
way to keep the viewer engaged
Get at the Eye level of subjects
• Viewer identifies with subject through eye level
• Often Youth are shot from Adult perspective
• Use angles appropriately
Get at the Eye level of subjects
Get at the Eye level of subjects
Youth Eye Level
Youth Eye Level
• Example:
Composition
• Compose each shot
vs
Composition
• Story within composition
Composition
• Story within composition
Composition
• Rule of thirds
Composition
• Rule of thirds
Composition
• Rule of thirds
Composition
• Rule of thirds
Composition
• Rule of thirds
Composition• Example:
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Composition
• Leading looks
Shot composition
• Framing
Lead space- Add space to leading
look!
Shot composition
• Framing
Lead space - Don’t use too much!
Shot composition
• Framing
Lead space*Balanced
Composition
• Framing
Head room- Too Much!
Composition
• Framing
Head room- Too little
Composition
• Framing
Head room*Balanced
Be in front of the action
• Shoot faces, not the backs of heads
• Only use if you are emphasizing what is ahead of the subject
Lighting
• Make sure the lighting is balanced– Don’t shoot in low light areas– Favor a darker background
Lighting
vs
Too hot Balanced
Lighting
vs
Too hot Balanced
Background
• Background should not distract from the subject
• Too bright• Moving images• Distracting elements (people
walking, etc.)
Background
vs
Bad Bad
Background
vs
Bad Good
Shot as story
• Have a beginning, middle and an end in the shot
• Information – camera move - information
Shot as story• Example
Zoom
• Use the zoom appropriately – don’t over-use
• On Flip – do not use the zoom at all• A zoom is done for a shot – not
because of distance
Use a Tripod
• Purchase a tripod• It should be a
choice between hand held or tripod
Audio
• Be aware of background noise when recording audio
• On the Flip – mic is on the camera– Record as close to the person as you
can
Point of View
• Point of view of video -- first person/narrative- interview driven
• Your Role as a video recorder – are you in it?
Did I Tell a Story?
• Shots add up to story• Have you captured all of the
elements• Video - Interviews• Coverage• Complete story
Shoot Some Footage
Editing with Windows Movie
Maker
Windows Movie Maker
• Download newest edition• http://windowslive.com/desktop/
moviemaker• Watch Tutorial
Windows Movie Maker
• How to Import from the Flip• How to Edit the Footage
– Open WMM– Save the Project– Project Settings (16:9)– Import Clips– Import Intro and Outro
Windows Movie Maker
• How to Edit the Footage– Moving Clips Around– Trimming Clips– Adding Transitions– Adding Royalty Free Music– Export Your Video (1280x720)
DEMONSTRATION
Summary
• Find out who the Audience is• Who are they?
Summary
• Find out what the message is• What are you trying to tell your
audience?
Summary
• Ask yourself, did I tell a story?
