In this stage of Video Production, you will be planning out your project and creating the resources needed to effectively communicate your ideas. Please familiarize yourself with the vocabulary for Video Production
These resources include the following:
Use the tutorials below to help you understand each of these stages...
Storyboarding is basically the 1st draft for how you think your video will end up. You can change it along the way, but it gives you a good idea of what to need to shoot.
The basic storyboard template includes only some of the elements you should consider when planning your video.
Duration: MM:SS
Framing: ECU (Extreme Close-Up), CU (Close-Up), MS (Medium Shot), LS (Long Shot), ELS (Extreme Long Shot)
Content: This is where you describe what is happening in the scene in detail.
Script (if any): This is where you will write any script that needs to be read.
The advanced storyboard template includes all of the elements you should consider when planning your video.
Duration: MM:SS
Framing: ECU (Extreme Close-Up), CU (Close-Up), MS (Medium Shot), LS (Long Shot), ELS (Extreme Long Shot)
Transition: Cross-dissolve, Fade to Black / white, screen wipe L / R, cut, etc.
Angle: High angle, Low angle, Eye level, Over the Shoulder
Camera Mounting: Hand-held, Tripod, Dollying, Trucking, Crane, Drone, etc
Content: This is where you describe what is happening in the scene in detail.
Spoken Text:
Written Text (if any):
Title:
Subtitles:
Music / Sounds (artist and credits): Any song you use and the composer
Visual FX: Ken Burns, Green Screen, Picture in Picture, etc.
Audio FX: Audio software sound effects
The shot list is important when you are ready to begin rehearsing your shots with your actors. It allows you to plan out what needs to be done, who needs to be there and what information you will need in terms of blocking out the action!
If you require an interview with someone, it's important to have a script of questions ready to give them so they can prepare their answers. These interview will be a part of your A-roll. Create the questions and practice them on a peer before going into the actual interview. Also consider the use of a tripod, lighting and sound techniques before going into an interview.
If you are ready to go with your script and storyboard, think about what type of music you will have in the background of your video. Music can quite often make or break a video. Here are some things to consider when selecting or composing a piece of music: