Post on 13-Dec-2015
Video makes an impact! Gets people’s attention,
increases clicks
Versatile form of journalism, quality varies
Storyboarding or Shot sheet?
Mix your shots-CU+MS+WS=sequence
BBC: 5 shot sequence
Mix your angles
Static shots are best. Zoom or pan to follow action.
Video makes an impact!
Be selective when shooting but get tons of b-roll
Aim for solid shots
Hold your shots. If you pan, bookend
Be silent when you shoot
Make sure you get good audio
Structure your story. Hook the audience in the beginning.
Multimedia Journalist MMJ or one man
band Meet Blayne Alexander
http://www.11alive.com/news/article/235913/40/Behind-the-Scenes-One-man-band-reporting
The Future of News
Technology gives small publishes a huge advantage
RYOT
http://futureof.news/episodes/ryot-news/?utm_campaign=refdotfonblogryotvideo&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=ryot_jsch_hd_flw
Strike a Resonant Chord
http://www.11alive.com/video/4017973196001/50317397001/SnowJam-social-media-response
Manipulating Depth of Field
Great Depth of Field
Shallow Depth of Field
Lots of Light – small aperture, high f/stop
Low Light – wide open , large aperture, small f/stop
Distance – far from subject
Distance – close to subject
Focal Length – Short, wide angle, zoomed out
Focal Length – Long, narrow, zoomed in
Terms to know
Field of view steps: XCU CU MS WS XWS
Exposure: iris, aperture, f/stop
Resolution: how much detail can be seen
Focus- zoom all the way in to focus then frame the shot
Gain – electronic amplification of the exposure. Introduces noise into image
Image device – CCD or CMOS
Terms to know
Aspect Ratio – 4x3 or 16x9 for HD
Light sensitivity – how much light it takes o make a picture
White balance – making sure the camera reflects true white in each kind of light
ND filter – knocks down the exposure (like wearing sunglasses on a sunny day)