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Telling Stories with Video Video Storytelling for Journalists - Jeremy Caplan [@jeremycaplan]

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These slides present a brief review of some basic concepts in video storytelling. They were designed to accompany an introduction and review session for a video storytelling workshop.

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Telling Stories with VideoVideo Storytelling for Journalists

- Jeremy Caplan [@jeremycaplan]

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From Shooting to EditingReviewing the Key Elements of Video Storytelling

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

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Basics of Visual StorytellingActions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

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Basic SequenceIn a sequence, the subject DOES something.

Words and sounds supplement that action.

They clarify the subject & action and add insight.

Video Examples*

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The 4 DistancesWide.

Medium.

Close.

Extremely close.

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

8 angles. [Variety of visual perspectives]

12 seconds. [Hold each shot 12 seconds]

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The 5 Shot RuleWatch the 1-Minute 5 Shot Demo

URL: bit.ly/5shotrule

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

5 Tips for the Flip

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Exporting a SequenceSharing the Finished Product

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Your AssignmentGather Video about a Process

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The 5 Shot SequenceClose up on the hands.

Close up on the face.

Wide shot.

Over-the-shoulder shot.

Creative shot of your choice.

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The 4 DistancesWide.

Medium.

Close.

Extremely close.

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The 4-8-12 Approach4 shots.

8 angles.

12 seconds.

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Basics of Visual StorytellingActions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

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What’s Next?Looking Back and Looking Ahead

Visit: vimeo.com/groups/videostorytelling