Video story?

Question

I am looking for some tips that helps me for making video story on any subject. like: scripts, editing, camera, video effects. what is most important thing that we need to have in making top class video story?

Answer 1

There isn't one single important factor, so I'll talk about several which are equally important. Although I'm listing these in order, it doesn't necessarily mean that one is more important than the next.

First and foremost, you should have a script. You don't NEED a script at first, but if you gather all your people and supplies and don't have a script, you can see where the problem comes in. Writing it as you try to assemble your cast and crew is okay, but is not the best course to take. Constantly refine the script, and have a reading first. Somethings may look better written on paper, but when acted out, will look really dumb, or won't work at all, so you'll have to experiment to find what you want.

Second, you'll need people. If you know them well, and they are willing to help you, great! If not, beg and plead (without losing your dignity). If that doesn't work, grovel. And finally, if nothing else will make them budge, some greenbacks will. Throughout the whole production process, try to get as many thing as you can for free. Even if you have a lot of money, free is the first thing you should think of, then your (or your collective) wallet. For the actors, don't necessarily look for stage actors, but people who act natural in front of a camera. If this means having a taped rehearsal to find out, do it. If this means giving the lead role to an unexperienced actor as opposed to a seasoned theater actor, do it. Although it seems like stage actors are natural choices, some will be so accustomed to the loud, projecting stage acting style that they won't be able to adjust the different style of natural, toned down film acting, or they could become very tensed up in front of a camera. I am definitely not saying stage acting is loud and dumb, I'm saying that these are different styles, and an actor that acts natural in front of the camera will be easier to direct. So basically, whoever acts more natural on camera, be it stage actor or not, choose him/her. As for your crew. no experience is necessary, although a huge, huge plus. At the very least, have one other person helping you run the set, and if you get more people, they can simply move things around on set, or set up lights and maybe even shoot scenes, if you are not a master photographer. It all depends on what you plan to have on set.

For the camera, you will probably be the one using it most of the time. I think for the easiest and cheapest setup mount your cam on a tripod, and stick that tripod in the ground, or hold it up by the tripod to stabilize your shots. However, audio quality will suffer. If you have more people, and more money, (and remember what I said about begging!), get a shotgun mic and/or wireless/wired lav mics. The rode stereo videomic is a good fair-priced shotgun mic for $250, and if you attach it to a broomstick, makes a good boom mounted mic. Sure, you could buy a boom pole, but it wouldn't look as ghetto. Not to mention it would cost $70 more. But one thing about the broomstick approach is if you don't mount it on very securely, your mic will be destroyed, not to mention your sound quality will suffer. So weigh the options. As for lav mics, wireless ones are the best kind, however, they are more expensive, and although lav mics are good for certain scenes, shotgun mics are more versatile, and can capture more natural audio. So if you can only pick one, I'd suggest a shotgun. Otherwise, if you're REALLY tight on cash, but just want a small cheap mic to pick actor's voices with minimal noise, a wired lav mic is a good choice. Just remember to hide the wires!

Money is also very important. If you don't have a lot, naturally, try to get everything for free, but the same applies if you have a ton of cash as well. There's not a lot to be said here, because I'm not in your situation, so I don't know exactly how much you have, etc. etc. However, one thing should be mentioned and that is food. If you have some money, save part of it for food. If you have a lot of money, go all out and get a caterer or something. If not, get Domino's or even bags of chips and drinks and have a party. Just remember to feed the hungry people. It keeps them happy, and when they are happy, they will want to work with you.

Finally, editing. Not a lot can be said about this. Yes, I know that angers a lot of people, but I'm experienced enough at editing to know that while it is the hardest thing in the world sometimes, it can also be quite simple. So I guess what I'm really trying to do is to get out of a huge explanation. But trust me, it's really not that complicated. You start getting bad edits when you think or make it really complicated. So all I can say is just keep everything simple. Yeah, I know everyone says that, but I really mean that. Tell the story in the simplest, but most effective way possible. So I'm not saying take out all your cutaways and reverses, but if a scene changes shots everytime some talks, consider changing it. If someone is walking towards a house, don't use 10 different cuts from all the takes, but use a couple different shots. Things like that. All those were my examples, so feel free to disagree with them if you like, but you get the idea. Oh, and go easy on those transitions and effects. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Lighting, direction and editing.

This is where most amature projects fail.

Professional projects take hours to light. During that time the director works with the actors writing and re-writing the script and getting a peformance. Then the direct shoots "coverage" or the scene from as many angles as possible. Wide, close, closer, insert, static.

Editing then paces the production. It takes all those shots and turns it into drama or comedy, based on how you edit the shots.

Editing often takes longer than production. Movies are shot on one or two or three month schedules while editing can take a full year.

Answer 3

Sabotage - Beastie Boys (i wager you should call that a tale, fairly cool music video even if) BQ: Hysteria - Muse (the in person-friendly words one i visit imagine of the has a commonly used non-musical individual today) BQ2: Pursuit of Happiness with assistance from youngster Cudi

Answer 4

i don't know