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CREATING A SHORT VIDEO
My video
Why creating a video? Why creating a video?
PHASES OF VIDEO PHASES OF VIDEO PRODUCTIONPRODUCTION
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1. Determine the goal/objective of your video:
what do you hope your video will achieve?
What should viewers be able to do after
watching it?
2. Define your target audience (peers, general
public, etc.)
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3. Decide on the content: what do you want to
tell or show to your viewers?
4. Define the video length: keep it short as
engagement drops sharply after 5 min.
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4. Choose the type of video: What kind of video
best suits your interests?
A drama?
A narration?
An interview?
A tutorial?
A documentary?
…?
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5. Script the dialogue and/or narration (describe
what’s happening and what’s being said):
It helps you focus on the needs of your
potential viewers and on the message you’re
trying to convey.
It saves time and reduces errors.
Writing style:
Be succinct and specific.
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Write simple and easy-to-understand
sentences. Each sentence should
focus on one particular idea.
Indicate the beginning and the end of each
scene.
Include scene headings (the setting, the time
of day, or whether it’s an interior or exterior).
They are written in caps.
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A character’s name should be written in all
caps only when that character first appears in
the script.
Include parenthetical remarks:
An attitude, verbal direction or action
direction for the actor who is speaking the
part.
Short and to the point.
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Only used when absolutely necessary.
Not centred under the character’s name.
OLIVIA
(sleepily)
What? What time is it?
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You can include transitions (not common in
a script as they are supposed to be the
director’s job, so part of the shooting script –
placed on the right side of the page).
Have a look at this sample script:
http://www.writersstore.com/how-to-write-a-screenplay-a-guide-to-scriptwriting/
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Important note: You don’t need a long text to
convey your message. You can rely on images to
do it. Here’s a video on article 19 of the CRC that
barely has any text. Click on the image to watch
it.
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6. Use music, natural sounds and special
effects.
7. Choose camera shot types (also part of the
shooting script – director’s job). The basic
ones are:
Extreme wide shots (EWS)
Wide shots (WS)
Medium shots (MS)
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Medium close-ups (MCU)
Close-ups (CU)
Extreme close-ups (EUC)
Picture found at http://www.thewildclassroom.com/wildfilmschool/gettingstarted/camerashots.html
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8. Choose camera shot angles (shooting script –
Director’s job). The basic ones are:
Eye-level angle (subject’s eye level – not
yours)
High angle (the camera looks down on the
subject )
Low angle (the camera looks up at the
subject)
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If you go for an educational or promotional
video, one of the best formats to follow is:
Introduction (Grab your viewers’ attention.
State clearly what the video is going to be
about.)
Body (Provide details about the topic.)
Conclusion ( Summarize the main points.)
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9. Develop a storyboard (It helps you visualize
your thinking):
Sketch a rough representation of the main
scenes that you want to capture during
shooting. You can use basic shapes, stick
figures, symbols and simple backgrounds.
Include captions that describe video shots and
their accompanying audio or narration.
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Storyboard with stick figures:
Picture found at http://accad.osu.edu/womenandtech/Storyboard%20Resource/
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1. Shoot your video:
Use a tripod – Shaky videos are no fun to
watch. If you don’t have a tripod, you can,
for example, lean against a wall, put the
camera on top of a trashcan, etc.
Film 5 seconds before and after what you
actually want to film. It will help when you
come to edit.
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Avoid filming in the shade or partial light.
When shooting indoors bring as much light
into the room as you can.
Place the light in front of the subject (lighting
behind will cause faces to be dark).
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NOTE: Of course you don’t have to make a “live-
action” video. You can go for an animation video
or make it from pictures you’ve selected. You can
also combine movie clips with still images, etc.
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Get the best sound you can:
Use an external microphone if your
camera doesn’t have a strong-built-in
micro.
Use a wind shield when filming outdoors.
Avoid background noise.
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1. Edit your video:
Pick a video-editing software of your choice.
Put the scenes together, add music, edit
sounds, add special effects and add credits:
Keep the sound at the same volume
throughout the video; Add music under
voice.
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While adding text, use a font that is easy
to read and keep away from the edges of
the video/screen.
2. Share your video: Upload it to a video-sharing
website (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
REFERENCESREFERENCES
• http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc024 (Producing an educational video)
• http://www.whitman.edu/content/wcts/support/advanced/video-basics (Creating a video for a class assignment)
• http://www.scriptwritingsecrets.com/Scene_Headings.htm (Scriptwriting - scene headings)
• http://www.serif.com/appresources/MPX5/Tutorials/en-gb/tutorials/basics_storyboarding.htm (Storyboard)
• http://www.princeton.edu/scienceaction/filming-essentials/Storyboarding-Video-Production.pdf (Storyboard)
REFERENCESREFERENCES
•http://www.thewildclassroom.com/wildfilmschool/gettingstarted/camerashots.html (Shot types)•http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/ (Shot types)•http://www.serif.com/appresources/MPX5/Tutorials/en-gb/tutorials/basics_shottypes.htm#MT_ShotAngles (Shot types and angles)
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