ifilmmaker: shooting quality video on an idevice
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IFILMMAKER:How to make qualityfilms on yourmobile device
National eXtension Conference
David KetoUniversity of Wyoming ExtensionMedia Producer
STORYTELLING
• Journalism- Who, What, Where, When, Why
• Essay- Thesis/Problem to Solve, Search for Answers, Supporting Evidence, Results, Conclusion
• Advertising- Situation/Product, Why Care, Call to Action
STORYTELLING
• Hybrid– Hook/why care– Thesis– 3-5 main points/steps– Solution/result– Call to action
AUDIENCE• Who is your audience?• What is the purpose of your film?• What style, format, distribution?
Diane clip
FILM PRODUCTION PROCESS• Pre-Production (Planning)
• Production (Shooting)
• Post-Production (Editing)
PRODUCTION• Locations– Has meaning for audience– Avoid the office– Connect with audience– Consider sound & light– Get plenty of b-roll
PRODUCTION
• Talent– Screen presence– Connect with audience– Actors?– Interesting topics
• Schedule– Talent & location– Extra Time
EQUIPMENT
• Tripod & Mount• Microphone & Adapter
• Headphones• Lights
• Director’s Chair & Megaphone
EQUIPMENT
• Apps you’ll need:– Camera– iMovie ($5)Optional:– FiLMiC Pro ($5) or Classic– 8mm Vintage Camera ($2)
PRODUCTION PROCESS
• For interviews– Use a relevant background– Make subject comfortable– Start with a wide or medium shot– mid-way through readjust camera to close up
PRODUCTION PROCESS• For scripted videos (how-to, instructional, etc)– Plan to shoot video 2.5 times– 1st run through all wide or medium shot– 2nd run through all close up–½ run through close up of actions taking place
TECHNIQUES
• Match shots to story• Hold each shot for at least 5 seconds• Try to get action in the frame without
having to move camera• Use pan and tilt sparingly, NO ZOOM• Variety—wide, medium, close for both
subject and b-roll
7 FILMMAKING TIPS
• Tell a story• Think before you film• Use a tripod• Use a microphone• Light subject well• Shot variety• Think screen presence
EDITING
• Rough Cut– Watch your footage– Cut and move chunks– Follow your storyboard/script– Start with interview or talking head– Add b-roll and cutaways second
EDITING
• Fine Cut– Watch your movie– Pay attention to pace– Make your movie smooth– Timing and rhythm– Get feedback from others
Edit, Tell us a Story
Don’t be afraid to cut, move clips,try different versions
Clips will not be damagedYou have 90 min
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