How To Film Web Videos

This speaker deck teaches about on how to film web videos. David Jenyns walks you through the processed involved in shooting a video content.

This presentation is taken from the Lights Camera Profits! Workshop. To view the other presentations, visit http://www.melbournevideoproduction.com.au/video-seo/web-video-tutorials/

Transcript

1. LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUDIO, ACTION! How to film videos that sell.
2. MASTERING THE MOVING IMAGE • 3 types of video: • live • screen capture • slides • Learn the 5 Ps • Use release forms
3. CHECK ONE, TWO • Follow this checklist every time! • Setting up the camera • Height (angle of view) • Distance • Framing (trial and error)
4. CHECK ONE, TWO • Lights • Turn off external light sources • Follow 3 point system • Balance (contrast is key)
10. CHECK ONE, TWO • Audio • Turn it on! • Check it • Final test (press record and make sure it's all working)
11. I’VE BEEN SHOT! • Choosing the right camera angles • Wide: environment, context • Mid: follows the action, mimic real life • Close up: focal points, emotion
12. WHAT WAS I SAYING? • How to remember your script • The 5Ps again • Use a whiteboard or piece of paper • Write bullet points and keywords • It's just a conversation with you and your audience
13. DELIVER ME • Learn from actors • Your best friends are stance, breath & voice • Dress the part • Observe your nervous twitch (everyone has one!) • Take your time (the camera can wait) • Have fun!
14. TAKE WHAT? • Be prepared to make mistakes • Even the professionals do it over and over • What about using the LCD?
15. TRICKS FOR EDITING • Break down the content into sections • Start and end in the same position • Don't keep everything • The BBS example
16. SCREEN CAPTURE • Versatile (perfect for tutorials, training, providing feedback, case studies, grabs) • Two main programs: Screenflow and Camtasia • Use computer's built-in mic or a bluetooth headset • Record then animate
17. SLIDE RIGHT IN • Use Powerpoint or Keynote • Great for phone/Skype interviews • Record audio first • 1 or 2 fonts, colours & sizes
18. QUESTIONS