You’ve completed
step 1 of 4 to becoming
a VIDEO MAKER.
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Hashtag Makers; Make it! Video
about
Making a video from scratch seems easy; all you need to do is press REC, right? Technically, yes. In theory, a video is a simple series of static images, called “frames”, that are displayed in a certain order and speed to create the illusion of motion. However, in practice, a video represents a complex combination of timing, color, sound and style chosen by a director. The resulting video that we see on the screen provokes sensations, evokes feelings, conveys a message and achieves a goal. This is what we will learn to do in this project!
learning track
1 Write
Write
You'll learn how to write a script for your video, which is about having an idea and putting it on paper in a creative manner. You’re going to get some tips on storytelling and describing scenes, actions and characters.
Plan
Plan
You'll learn how to prepare for filming the video by creating a storyboard, which is a series of images or frames that can help you form a visual idea of what the film is going to be like, and also identify and deal with possible problems.
Film
Film
Now that you’ve finished the pre-production of your video, you can start shooting it! You’ll learn some basic information about angles and frames, as well as camera movement and scene transition.
Edit
Edit
Finally, you’ll learn how to edit your video, that is, to select the best parts of everything you have filmed, put them in the correct sequence and improve them, by applying soundtrack, for example.
Step 1Write
Having a good idea is just the beginning for recording a video. The actual work begins by improving that first idea. To do so, you have to define exactly what it is you want to record. After determining the content and structure of the video, you can put all your ideas down on paper, that is, you can start writing the script. To learn more, check out the infographic!
What will I learn?
How to turn an idea into a script.
What will I do?
Understand the stages of the creative process; define the goal, impact, theme, genre, audience and video format; learn what a script is and what elements should be in it.
Which skills will I develop?
Planning, decision-making, writing, and creative and strategic thinking skills.
Why should I develop them?
Because they’ll help you improve on an idea and turn it into a well-written and effective script.
Glossary
- Enlightenment: insight; the moment you understand something.
- Evoke: to make someone remember something or feel an emotion.
- From scratch: from the beginning; without using anything that already exists.
- Inertia: lack of activity; the tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.
- Length: duration, amount of time.
- Pattern: a regular arrangement or sequence; a particular way in which something is organized.
- Plot: the main events of a story.
- Setting: the ambience, the time and place at which an event is represented as happening.
- Struggle: battle, conflict.
- Unfold: the development of a story where things become clear.
Step 2Plan
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What is creative process?
The process that turns an idea into something new and interesting.
What are the main decisions that you have to make before writing a screenplay?
Decisions related to the goal, impact, duration, timing, target, theme, gender and type.
What are the main elements of a story curve?
Character, setting, inciting incident, struggle, climax and resolution.
Now think about the questions below, then share your experience on www.richmondmakers.com:
- Did you imagine that the screenplay had so many elements and processes? What has changed from what you thought to what you wrote?
- Did you have to change anything from the initial idea because of a decision you made? How did you deal with it?
- What elements did you add to the screenplay to ensure the mise en scène, that is, the mood that you wanted for your video?
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After writing the script of your video, you need to plan its production. This involves, for example, determining how to set up cameras and lights in order to produce what is in the script. A good way to do that is to create a storyboard and visualize the actions of each scene. Even if you are going to be the only person to appear in the video, it’s important to plan and prepare for the production.
What will I learn?
How to illustrate the main events of your video.
What will I do?
Create a storyboard, understanding its purpose.
Which skills will I develop?
Identifying key points, planning, decision-making, illustrating and organizing skills.
Why should I develop them?
Because they’ll help you make your work and that of your team’s easier by pre-visualizing scenes, arranging what is necessary and preparing for potential difficulties.
You’ve completed
step 2 of 4 to becoming
a VIDEO MAKER.
Glossary
- Angle: point of view; the perspective from which something is filmed.
- Arrange: to make preparations for.
- Convey: to communicate; to transmit.
- Frame: one of the drawings in a series; a rectangular border; one of the images of a video.
- Illustrate: to explain; to describe; to depict with illustrations.
- Key: main; fundamental; most important.
- Lighting: the artificial illumination used in a video.
- Set up: to arrange; to put into an appropriate position.
- Sketch: a preliminary or simply-made drawing; draw in a simple manner, as an initial version to be improved.
- Visualize: to form a mental picture; to conceive of.
Step 3Film
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What is a storyboard?
It is a set of images that outline the scenes of a film and that helps organize and prepare the production.
- It is a text that contains the actors’ dialogues and instructions for filming, lighting, actions and other elements of the video.
- It refers to the images captured by the camera and that are in the process of edition.
- It is a set of images that outline the scenes of a film and that helps organize and prepare the production.
How can the images of a storyboard be produced?
The images can be drawn by hand or created in image edition software.
What is the most important thing to have in mind when creating a storyboard?
Planning and visualizing the scenes of a video before filming them.
Now think about the questions below, then share your experience on www.richmondmakers.com:
- Had you ever heard about storyboards before? What did you think about this part of the video making process?
- Did you have any difficulties creating the storyboard? If so, which ones? How could you use this experience to improve your future productions?
- Do you think the production of your video will be made easier, thanks to the storyboard?
Use the hashtags: #makeit #video #step2
Now it’s time to film the scenes and turn everything you have planned into a video. By now, you should have the necessary equipment (cameras, microphones and lights), as well as the objects that will be used in each scene. Click on the multimedia gallery to learn more about angles and frames!
What will I learn?
How to use the filming equipment and shoot the scenes from different angles.
What will I do?
Film the scenes planned in your storyboard in order to make a video.
Which skills will I develop?
Creativity and basic skills related to perspective and filming.
Why should I develop them?
Because they'll help you develop a different way to express yourself and become familiar with the language of cinema.
You've completed
step 3 of 4 to becoming
a VIDEO MAKER.
Glossary
- Dolly: wheeled device on which a camera can be mounted for recording moving scenes.
- Flat: horizontally even, without variation or irregularities.
- Forward: moving to the front.
- Hop: to jump.
- Midair: a point in the air, above ground level.
- Shot: continuous scene recorded on video.
- Shoot: to film; to record on video using a camera.
- Third: one of three equal parts.
- Wide: at a distance.
Step 4Edit
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According to the rule of thirds, where should you place your main character when shooting an image?
In one of the points where the lines form an intersection.
When a scene is filmed at close range, it draws attention to...
the character’s feelings or the details of an object.
Which of the following is a technique for making a transition between scenes?
Changing from one scene to another while the character is jumping.
Now think about the questions below, then share your experience on www.richmondmakers.com:
- What did you think of the rule of thirds? Did it surprise you? Why?
- In your opinion, what kinds of scenes should be filmed with wide shots? What about close-ups, when should you use them?
- Can you think of other creative ways to make a transition between scenes?
Use the hashtags: #makeit #video #step3
Once you have all your shots, that is, all your scenes recorded on camera, you need to edit them in order to make a good video. Video editing includes: cutting scenes and arranging them in the appropriate order, since they aren’t always filmed in the sequence of the story; choosing the best angles when the same scene was recorded from different perspectives; adding soundtracks, subtitles and special effects. It is important to pay attention to the script in order to avoid continuity issues. There is free software on the internet that can help you edit your videos.
What will I learn?
How to edit the recordings you’ve made in order to create a video.
What will I do?
Select scenes, put them in order and look for some music to add to your video.
Which skills will I develop?
Evaluating, decision-making, organization, artistic and problem-solving skills.
Why should I develop them?
Because they'll help you make the most out of your recordings and get the audience’s attention.
You've completed
step 4 of 4. YOU ARE
A VIDEO MAKER!
Glossary
- Craft: occupation that requires specific skills.
- Fizzle: to fail after a good beginning.
- Flare: a sudden display of emotion.
- Fuss: commotion; excessive worry.
- Get ahead of: to do something too early.
- Sharp: clear; well-defined.
- Take a breather: to take a short break to relax.
- Tricky: difficult; complicated; crafty.
- Winding: sinuous; twisting; curving.
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Which of the following options makes more sense when editing a video?
Cutting scenes short, based on what may be more interesting for the audience.
A “jump cut” is a kind of cut in video editing that...
makes an abrupt transition from one shot to the next, producing a sense of speed.
When it comes to soundtrack, which of the following is recommended?
Asking the artist for permission to use their music.
Congratulations! You did it!
Now think about the questions below, then share your experience on www.richmondmakers.com:
- Why do you think the scenes of a film aren’t normally recorded in linear sequence, that is, in the same order that they will appear in the video?
- Do you usually pay attention to how scenes are cut? Do you remember any editing effects that you found interesting?
- How do you think a video or movie soundtrack relates to its content?
Use the hashtags: #makeit #video #step4
Make it
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