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Video Production is…. …an exercise in teamwork!. Anyone Can do it Hard to do right No project is exactly the same Murphy’s Law, rules. …But, is Video Production Easy Yes! & No!. No plan Poor presentation Poor audio Poor lighting Poor camera techniques. Video killers.
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Video Production is… …an exercise in teamwork!
Anyone Can do it • Hard to do right • No project is exactly the same • Murphy’s Law, rules …But, is Video Production EasyYes! & No!
No plan • Poor presentation • Poor audio • Poor lighting • Poor camera techniques Video killers
Producer – Responsible for budget & Logistics • Director – Calls the shots • Writer – Writes the script • Cameraman/DP – lights & shoots • Sound person – Audio • Editor – Edits project **Minimum: Two-person team Production 101Basic Positions
Be exceptional • Know and understand the roll of each team member • Build a team of exceptional professionals • Plan, research, and prepare for success • Have a vision • Make deadline Production 101Recipe for Success
Producer is the project leader • If you haven’t planned you’re asking for trouble • Over communicate • Plan for everything ReviewPlan, Plan, Plan
Pre-Production The Best Plan Wins!
Prepare – Listening & brainstorming • Research – Don’t reinvent the wheel • Plan – Coordinate crew and logistics • Execute – Shoot/capture media • Create – Edit Getting Started
Goal – What is the purpose of the video • Budget – Determine crew, talent and resources What kind of Camera(s), audio situation, power needs? • Script/shot sheet/ site survey – Required before shoot begins • Logistics – Location, crew call, communication • Deadline – When is the deliverable due? Pre-Production“Poor planning leads to Poor Performance”
Treat crew and talent with respect • Keep a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere • Provide leadership & direction • Allow crew to troubleshoot • Be in control • Trouble shoot challenges & technical issues Team WorkGetting it Done
Don’t: • Stress out • Disrespect anyone • Yell or forget why you are doing this it is a Minsitry! Team WorkWhen it all break loose!
Talk and listen to your talent and audience • Know the expectations • Have clearly defined Visuals • Understand possible challenges • Brainstorm (What can we improve) GoalWhat’s it About?
Editing-The Magic What to do when the shooting is done
Don’t rush the edit • Be organized • Keep track and log what you are doing • Finalize production Before the Edit
Know what you are working with • Label your tapes, video files, etc. • Review script • Gather photos, logos, and assets • Communication is key, be sure to convey ideas back and forth with your editor Getting organized
Almost ready for Post • Script should include all audio and visuals • When appropriate, write all corresponding timecode with takes, sound, shots • Paper edit • Script should be approved before editing begins Finalize
Audio should be mixed and/or sweetened • Color needs to be corrected • Graphics, lower thirds, motion graphics, FX • Rendered • Review copy before posting live Almost the end
Learn from each project’s unique issues • Assume that there will be challenges • A perfect production is rare • Each production you do will get easier Production Lessons