Video Journalism Shooting Techniques

Presents practical tips on shooting video with shots and angles that support your story and make it more visually interesting.Join video producer, instructor, and former TV news reporter/videographer Jeff Sengstack as he presents practical tips on shooting video with shots and angles that support the story and make it more visually interesting. This course explains how to craft the story and plan your production and includes several still photography techniques that work well with video. The course also shows how to achieve shots such as sequences, matched action, reveal, trucking, and point of view, and reminds videographers to keep considering what the video editor will need to keep the story moving forward. Topics include: Creating effective stories Planning the shoot Setting proper exposure, shutter speed, and focus Adhering to the rule of thirds Framing the shot Achieving a good color balance Keeping shots steady Using smooth zooms and pans Establishing opening and closing shots Transitioning from exteriors to interiors Editing cutaways Using lights Using trucking shots Working with audio