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Telling Stories with VideoVideo Storytelling for Journalists

- Jeremy Caplan [@jeremycaplan]

From Shooting to EditingReviewing the Key Elements of Video Storytelling

The PlanBrief Review of Key Video Fundamentals ... Looking Ahead at Next Steps

Basics of Visual StorytellingActions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

Basic SequenceIn a sequence, the subject DOES something.

Words and sounds supplement that action.

They clarify the subject & action and add insight.

Video Examples*

The 4 DistancesWide.

Medium.

Close.

Extremely close.

The 4-8-12 4 shots. [Wide. Medium. Close. Extra-Close]

8 angles. [Variety of visual perspectives]

12 seconds. [Hold each shot 12 seconds]

The 5 Shot RuleWatch the 1-Minute 5 Shot Demo

URL: bit.ly/5shotrule

The Flip Video CameraPress the Big Red Button. Press it Again. Done.

5 Tips for the Flip

Exporting a SequenceSharing the Finished Product

Your AssignmentGather Video about a Process

Some Other Examples:Fish Doctor

Friars of the Bronx

A Life Alone

Music as Therapy

The 5 Shot SequenceClose up on the hands.

Close up on the face.

Wide shot.

Over-the-shoulder shot.

Creative shot of your choice.

The 4 DistancesWide.

Medium.

Close.

Extremely close.

The 4-8-12 Approach4 shots.

8 angles.

12 seconds.

Basics of Visual StorytellingActions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

What’s Next?Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Visit: vimeo.com/groups/videostorytelling