Video storytelling projects : a DIY guide to shooting, editing and producing amazing video stories on the go /

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Author / Creator:Concepcion, Rafael, author.
Imprint:[S.l.] : New Riders, [2024]
Description:1 online resource (1 volume) : illustrations
Language:English
Series:Voices that matter
Voices that matter.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13711508
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ISBN:0137690711
9780137690718
Notes:Includes index.
Summary:Nowadays, telling a story through video is a necessity. Video has become the new printed word. Creators must be able to craft video narratives using one of the most powerful tools availablethe smartphone. In Video Storytelling Projects, award-winning content creator RC Concepcion shows you how to combine the timeless principles of storytelling with the latest technology. Youll identify the right gear you need in your bag, the best techniques you need in your notebook, and the precise skills you need to make, edit, and share your creation.
Other form:Print version: Concepcion, Rafael. Video storytelling projects. [S.l.] : New Riders, 2022 0137690711
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • Biography
  • Introduction
  • The Words (Dear Mrs. Senderoff)
  • Vincent Laforet on Permission to Create
  • Chapter 1. The Elements of Story
  • Attention Capital: Spend It Wisely
  • Freytag's Pyramid
  • Exposition
  • Inciting Incident
  • Rising Action
  • Climax
  • Falling Action
  • Dénouement
  • The Hero's Journey
  • Key Things to Remember About The Hero's Journey
  • Suit the Structure to Your Idea
  • The Three Pillars
  • Story Helps Us Change How We Feel
  • Chapter 2. How to Structure Your Story
  • Learning a New Language
  • Outline Your Idea: The Arc
  • Jasmine's Arc: An Outlining Example
  • Build Your Idea: Shot Sizes
  • Frame Your Idea: Look Right Here!
  • Composition and Framing
  • Shot Movements
  • Put Your Idea Together: The Sequence
  • Ordering Your Shot Types
  • The Benefits of Sequencing
  • Chapter 3. Previsualizing Your Idea
  • Working with Intention
  • The Shot List: Plan to Build. Build to Plan.
  • Use Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel
  • Work Horizontal
  • Freeze Rows
  • Use Dictation
  • Work in Different Languages
  • Move to the Computer to Finish
  • From Outline to Shot to Scene
  • Organizing into Scenes and Shots
  • Shooting Out of Sequence
  • Scene 1, Take 5
  • Expanding Your Lists for the Printout
  • Working with Storyboards
  • What to Include in a Storyboard
  • Video Storyboarding à la Robert Rodriguez
  • Anatomy of a Storyboard
  • Working with Scripts
  • Hollywood Script vs. A/V Script
  • Common Script Elements
  • The Day of Production
  • Think Like a Duck
  • Refer to a Paper Shot List
  • Use a Clapper/Slate
  • Stay Organized with Your Clapper and Shot List
  • Log Your Footage
  • The Payoff of Previsualization
  • Chapter 4. Working with Sound
  • Capturing the Sound
  • Polar Patterns for Sound Gathering
  • Microphones
  • Lavalier Microphones
  • Handheld Microphones
  • Field Recorders
  • Shotgun Microphones
  • Wireless versus Wired
  • Sound Recording Tips
  • Clipping
  • New Technology: 32-Bit Float Audio
  • Room Tone
  • Always Have Audio Backup
  • Use Your Mobile Device Audio as a Guide Track
  • Chapter 5. Working with Video
  • Some Technical Specifications for Video
  • Video Resolution
  • Video Frame Rate
  • Lens Choice: Ultra-Wide, Wide, or Telephoto
  • Using a Video Tripod
  • Tripod Construction
  • Tripod Height
  • Ease of Adjustment
  • Lighting for Mobile Video
  • LED All the Way
  • Three-Point Lighting
  • On-Axis Lighting
  • What's in My Rig?
  • Camera Cage: SmallRig All-in-One Video Kit
  • Tripod: SmallRig CT180 Video Tripod
  • External Lenses: Moment
  • Sound: Zoom F2 & F3, RØDE NTG-1
  • Start Small and Build Up
  • Chapter 6. The Importance of Dialogue
  • A Few Well-Chosen Words
  • Stick to the Appropriate Generation
  • Keep the Language Basic
  • The Four-Letter Word
  • Quirky Can Be Memorable
  • The Interview
  • Preparation Is Key
  • Conducting the Interview
  • Technical and Logistical Concerns
  • Chapter 7. Everything in Its Place
  • Use a Project Folder
  • Import Your Video Footage
  • Name Your Files
  • Set Up a Premiere Pro Project
  • File Management
  • When Files Go Missing in Your Project
  • Naming Exported Files
  • Go Slow to Be Faster
  • Chapter 8. Assembling Your Story in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • A Practice Project: "The Spot It Surprise"
  • Download the Sample Project's Files
  • Review the Footage Folder
  • The Shot List: Your Video Storytelling Recipe
  • Creating the Premiere Pro Project
  • Importing Your Footage
  • Making and Using a Bin
  • Changing the Project Panel View
  • Creating a Sequence
  • Previewing and Adding Footage
  • Opening Files in the Source Monitor
  • Chapter 9. Basic Edits: Sharpening Your Point in Premiere Pro
  • Using the Selection and Ripple Edit Tools
  • The Selection Tool
  • The Ripple Edit Tool
  • Exploring More Editing Tools
  • The Rolling Edit Tool
  • The Rate Stretch Tool
  • The Remix Tool
  • Using Basic Effects in Premiere Pro
  • Final Touches
  • Working with Multiple Layers
  • Adding Graphics to Your Video
  • Adding Titles and Credits
  • Chapter 10. Editing: Beyond the Basics
  • Artistic Editing Techniques in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • The J-Cut and L-Cut
  • The Importance of B-Roll
  • Speed Ramping Video Footage
  • Fading Audio Volume for Additional Control
  • Duplicating Sequences
  • Stabilizing Shaky Footage
  • Going Beyond Premiere Pro
  • Using Creative Cloud Libraries
  • Using Motion Graphics Templates
  • Using Adobe Media Encoder
  • Chapter 11. Mobile Journalism Project
  • My Sample News Story: A 35,000-Foot Overview
  • Your News Story May Vary
  • From Bullets to a Script
  • Recording the Video
  • Using a Mobile Teleprompter
  • SOTs and Additional B-Roll
  • Assembling the News Package in Premiere Pro
  • Set Up Your Timeline
  • Edit Faster Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Build the Sequence
  • Overlay the B-Roll
  • Adjust Video Speed Using Rate Stretch
  • Use Motion Graphics Templates for Lower Thirds
  • Export Your Video
  • Chapter 12. Sharing Your Video Online
  • Hosting It Yourself
  • Working with YouTube
  • Uploading a Video to YouTube
  • Title, Description, and Thumbnail
  • Working with Transcripts in Video
  • Using YouTube Automatic Captions
  • Automatic Transcriptions in Premiere Pro
  • Converting Your Transcript to Captions
  • Customizing for Social Channels
  • Setting Presets for Sequences and Auto Reframe
  • Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
  • Comments and the $100 Bill
  • Chapter 13. Project: Card Game
  • The Project Assignment
  • Setting Up the Story
  • Creating a Shot List
  • Shooting the Idea
  • Assembling the Project
  • Editing Your Clips
  • Adding Audio
  • Creating Titles and Credits
  • Exporting and Sharing Your Video
  • How Can You Measure Success?
  • Index