After learning the basics of video and photography, which included the rule of thirds and the various shots necessary for the project, we began storyboarding. This was to get a general idea of the video and to ensure that we had all the items needed in a blueprint of sorts. My group decided to have the video consist of the library's entrance, a shot of walking to the computer, one of logging on, then pulling up a document to print, walking over the to printer, stapling the documents, and at last holding up the finished item. To tell the story, we wanted to make sure the viewer understood how we got to each step and to keep the video moving. In this process, I was the one being filmed, while my teammate filmed; we both decided upon matters together, however. learned how to work as an even more efficient team, and then edited the clips together separately.
The Skills Used
To take the video, we checked out an iPad and a tripod to have the shots leveled. When shooting, we often had to manipulate the height of it with the legs, but mostly had it steady. Once done with filming, we downloaded them onto the computers and opened Adobe Premiere Pro. The clips were imported, clipped to a time limit, and then the audio was removed to add our own. If there was time, you got to add some opening text. During all of this, many other teams often collaborated to help each other with editing, and as I was done earlier, I helped a few and then my teammate when she came back to school. To be successful in this project, one had to be willing to ask for and give help, understand the basics on how to work computers and Premiere Pro, and watch your time to stay on top of everything.
Thoughts and Conclusions
Throughout this project, there was a lot of mistakes to handle and reshoot, however this would help you out in the end when editing the final piece. Though, from these errors, I have learned what to do next time, including have a clearer storyboard, watching the spacing of the subject, and being mindful of the lighting. Next time, I would make the shots have a better transition, but I would keep the chosen topic of each shot as they portrayed what we needed. Overall, the filming itself wasn't difficult, instead the setting up of the video was. I will be sure to remember the difficulties of some filming and beginning aspects to better focus my attention on what was truly needed, but this first time project went smoothly in the end.
