Multimedia Storytelling JOUR 203
Video Week 1: Intro to Video Journalism Shooting Basics
Discussion
Spring Break shoots?
Comments on Second Portrait Shoot
Feedback on Audio Slideshows
Todays Goal
Basics of framing interview shots to conduct man-onthe-street interviews.
Homework
Video Assignment #1(50 points): Shoot 3 man-
on-the-street interviews on a topic of news value. Must be a social or policy issue where people have different opinions (such as: Who are you voting for for president and why?). No interview should be more than 1 minute (aim for that at least), but youll turn in the unedited interviews for grading. Upload them to the blog, all in one post. Im looking for how well the shot was framed and lit, as well as whether the content is engaging. Name the post: Your Name Man on the Street
Deconstructing a News Video
Video for Print Journalists
Small cameras can
make big news.
Example:
Covering campaign trail for Newsweek
When to use video
When to use video
Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based
material?
When to use video
When to use video
Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based
material?
Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking
about emotional issues?
When to use video
When to use video
Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based
material?
Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking
about emotional issues?
Does the story involve subject matter that is difficult to
explain unless shown?
When to use video
When to use video
Does the subject involve unusually visual or action-based
material?
Does the story evoke emotion or involve people talking
about emotional issues?
Does the story involve subject matter that is difficult to
explain unless shown?
Would a juxtaposition of images make a stronger
statement than words?
When to use video
Good Videos Have a Focus
No need to tell an entire print story in a video.
Short is best!
Preparing for a Shoot
Pre-report
Preparing for a Shoot
Pre-report The interview is not the time to think up questions
(plan story points)
Preparing for a Shoot
Preparing for a Shoot
Adam Ellick: i did a 3 hour print interview the first
time i met the main guy. that gave me the wide foundation to decide how to craft the vid narrative. then we met up when things happened to him- like the embassy funding scene. it also took several days without the camera with get permission to talk to the girls. we had to go through their grandfather, who was cool, but still lives according to local customs. so it was basically a part time project for a month. some weeks less than a hour. other weeks, 3-5 days.
Preparing for a Shoot
Bring extra batteries and make sure you have
room on your data card!
Interview Basics
Dont let the equipment get in the way
Interview Basics
Dont let the equipment get in the way Dont have the subject stare directly into the
camera
Shooting Basics
Dont have subject stare directly into the
camera.
Leave headroom, but not too much. Dont zoom.
Shooting Basics
Dont have subject stare directly into the
camera.
Leave headroom, but not too much. Dont zoom. Avoid panning.
Shooting Basics
Dont have subject stare directly into the
camera.
Leave headroom, but not too much. Dont zoom. Avoid panning. Use a tripod when possible.
Shooting Tips
Shooting Tips
Framing: Look Space
Framing Shots
We want to see 2 eyes.
Framing Shots
We want to see 2 eyes.
Shooting Tips
Leave headroom but not too much
Shooting Tips
Leave headroom but not too much Think about the background
Need 2 Volunteers
Practice
Inclass group assignment: Man-on-the-street interviews
Work in groups of two, and conduct one man-onthe-street interview about whether or not gay marriage should be legal. Suggestion: Interview at least two people but only upload the best one to the blog. Title the blog post: Your Names In-Class Interview
Homework
Video Assignment #1(50 points): Shoot 3 man-
on-the-street interviews on a topic of news value. Must be a social or policy issue where people have different opinions (such as: Who are you voting for for president and why?). No interview should be more than 1 minute (aim for that at least), but youll turn in the unedited interviews for grading. Upload them to the blog, all in one post. Im looking for how well the shot was framed and lit, as well as whether the content is engaging. Name the post: Your Name Man on the Street
In Two Weeks: Proposals Due
What Are Final Projects?
The goal of this project is to produce a
multimedia piece that you will be proud to show future employers. That means that it needs to be as professional and as compelling as possible for that reason, above all else.
Most projects will be either a video or an audio
slideshow. If you want to do an audio-only project, it might be possible, but it has to be cleared with me first.
There is no set length for the final project, but most will
generally run between 2:00 and 4:00 minutes.
Your final project will be a work of journalism. That is, it
will tell a story, (ideally a compelling story) not simply document an event, just as we have been talking about all semester. I'll be looking for a hook and a story arc. I'll also be looking to see that you've followed all of the composition and technical guidelines we've covered. There will be significant penalty for late work.
Do not use music in your project unless you clear
it with me first. You can use "found footage" if it helps tell your story, providing it does not violate copyright laws. In other words, if you are profiling a student band, you can use a short clip from their music video if they give you permission to do that. Such footage cannot make up more than 15 percent of the running time of your piece. (Most projects don't have such footage, but it's an option.)
