This document provides information for a multimedia storytelling class. It includes deadlines for assignments, required readings, and topics for the readings including ethics and editing techniques. It also discusses video editing workflow and formats as well as sources for additional media like photos, news reports, and archival material. Students are encouraged to use creative commons licensed content and discuss any technology or editing questions.
Presentation by the Common Language Project about Entrepreneurial Journalism to the October 2011 meeting of the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators.
Presentation by the Common Language Project about Entrepreneurial Journalism to the October 2011 meeting of the Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators.
Video Bootcamp from Common Language ProjectAlex Stonehill
From the University of Washington Communication Department's workshop series. For reference for workshop attendees. Some videos are missing b/c of file size.
Intro to Compression: Audio and Video Optimization for LearningNick Floro
Learn how to compress audio and video for delivery to desktop and mobile devices today. Learn how to use HTML5 and Flash as well as best practices from editing, compression and delivery of content.
A Japanese Way to Maintain Constant Quality on Streaming Chaotically Supplied...Yusuke Goto
The presentation illustrates how a Japanese streaming service handles chaotically supplied contents for 24/7 linear streaming. It also describes the background behind the fact that unique circumstances between the video streaming industry and broadcasting industry in Japan create the chaos.
15-minute Lightning Talk presentation at WordCamp Asheville 2016 by Tony Zeoli, founder of Digital Strategy Works, a WordPress, content marketing, social media, and SEO agency in Asheville, NC.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Digital Video
This first lesson of Unit D (Digital Video) covers the differences between digital and analogue video, the different ways of copying DV from one device to another, and things like frame rates, formats and aspect ratios.
This material is adapted from David Baugh's original course materials for Digital Cre8or.
In-Depth: 4K Mirrorless Cameras: Sony A7 Series, Panasonic GH4, and MoreRichard Harrington
Looking to add an affordable 4K camera into your workflow? You'd be wise to consider the Panasonic GH4 or Sony a7 Series. This class takes an in-depth look at these two popular cameras and the surrounding ecosystem.
Join director Richard Harrington and DP Eduardo Angel as they explore the complete workflow. You'll lean how to choose lenses, extend your camera's capabilities with professional accessories, and set up your camera to capture the right file formats for your production.
Design, Create & Explore Learning with Your Mobile DevicesNick Floro
Do you feel like you’re not taking advantage of your tablet or smartphone outside of email, text messaging, and a couple apps? Mobile devices can be much more than tools to consume content and conduct conversations. Your mobile device is armed and ready to not only uncover learning opportunities but also help create them.
In this session, you will learn about several amazing apps that will provide new ways for you to explore, learn, and create new content for your learners. The session will examine the various ways you can not only move content on and off your device but also edit it. You will leave this session with new applications, ideas, and approaches to maximize the potential of your best device for learning today!
In this session, you will learn:
> How to take advantage of your mobile device
> New ways to be creative with your tablet and phone
> About new apps and tools to add creative splash to your content
How to create, edit, and move content on and off your device
Compressing Audio and Video for Desktop and Mobile DeliveryNick Floro
A comprehensive introduction to video compression and delivery standards for optimizing content delivery to mobile and desktop devices. This session will provide an overview with everything you need to know about editing, preparing and delivering the highest quality video and audio to your audience. We'll discuss techniques and interactivity that can be added as well as the latest standards and how you can take advantage of open source, free compression tools, as well as the latest applications for getting the smallest file sizes and the highest quality. We'll also introduce you to the hardware and software that is needed to create your own in-house studio for under $1,500.
Presented at the first-ever Sundance Institute #ArtistServices San Francisco Workshop.
Graef Allen is Manager of Content Services at Dolby Laboratories in Los Angeles, California. Graef has been with Dolby for over nine years, working primarily in digital cinema mastering and distribution. Although some of her work is on studio titles, most projects are independent films or educational films for science museums. Graef spent fifteen years on the staff of the Telluride Film Festival, working in production, theatre operations, and projection.
Video Bootcamp from Common Language ProjectAlex Stonehill
From the University of Washington Communication Department's workshop series. For reference for workshop attendees. Some videos are missing b/c of file size.
Intro to Compression: Audio and Video Optimization for LearningNick Floro
Learn how to compress audio and video for delivery to desktop and mobile devices today. Learn how to use HTML5 and Flash as well as best practices from editing, compression and delivery of content.
A Japanese Way to Maintain Constant Quality on Streaming Chaotically Supplied...Yusuke Goto
The presentation illustrates how a Japanese streaming service handles chaotically supplied contents for 24/7 linear streaming. It also describes the background behind the fact that unique circumstances between the video streaming industry and broadcasting industry in Japan create the chaos.
15-minute Lightning Talk presentation at WordCamp Asheville 2016 by Tony Zeoli, founder of Digital Strategy Works, a WordPress, content marketing, social media, and SEO agency in Asheville, NC.
Lesson 1 - Introduction to Digital Video
This first lesson of Unit D (Digital Video) covers the differences between digital and analogue video, the different ways of copying DV from one device to another, and things like frame rates, formats and aspect ratios.
This material is adapted from David Baugh's original course materials for Digital Cre8or.
In-Depth: 4K Mirrorless Cameras: Sony A7 Series, Panasonic GH4, and MoreRichard Harrington
Looking to add an affordable 4K camera into your workflow? You'd be wise to consider the Panasonic GH4 or Sony a7 Series. This class takes an in-depth look at these two popular cameras and the surrounding ecosystem.
Join director Richard Harrington and DP Eduardo Angel as they explore the complete workflow. You'll lean how to choose lenses, extend your camera's capabilities with professional accessories, and set up your camera to capture the right file formats for your production.
Design, Create & Explore Learning with Your Mobile DevicesNick Floro
Do you feel like you’re not taking advantage of your tablet or smartphone outside of email, text messaging, and a couple apps? Mobile devices can be much more than tools to consume content and conduct conversations. Your mobile device is armed and ready to not only uncover learning opportunities but also help create them.
In this session, you will learn about several amazing apps that will provide new ways for you to explore, learn, and create new content for your learners. The session will examine the various ways you can not only move content on and off your device but also edit it. You will leave this session with new applications, ideas, and approaches to maximize the potential of your best device for learning today!
In this session, you will learn:
> How to take advantage of your mobile device
> New ways to be creative with your tablet and phone
> About new apps and tools to add creative splash to your content
How to create, edit, and move content on and off your device
Compressing Audio and Video for Desktop and Mobile DeliveryNick Floro
A comprehensive introduction to video compression and delivery standards for optimizing content delivery to mobile and desktop devices. This session will provide an overview with everything you need to know about editing, preparing and delivering the highest quality video and audio to your audience. We'll discuss techniques and interactivity that can be added as well as the latest standards and how you can take advantage of open source, free compression tools, as well as the latest applications for getting the smallest file sizes and the highest quality. We'll also introduce you to the hardware and software that is needed to create your own in-house studio for under $1,500.
Presented at the first-ever Sundance Institute #ArtistServices San Francisco Workshop.
Graef Allen is Manager of Content Services at Dolby Laboratories in Los Angeles, California. Graef has been with Dolby for over nine years, working primarily in digital cinema mastering and distribution. Although some of her work is on studio titles, most projects are independent films or educational films for science museums. Graef spent fifteen years on the staff of the Telluride Film Festival, working in production, theatre operations, and projection.
Similar to People and Story Lecture 4: Storytelling & Editing (20)
25. CODEC
THE ‘CONTAINER’
•H.264
•Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
•DVCPRO HD 720p
‘TRANSCODING’ = CHANGING THE CODEC
26. FILE TYPE
.MOV = Apple, Quicktime, Final Cut
.AVI = PC, VLC, Adobe Premiere
.MP4 = Compressing
27. COMPRESSION
MAKING THE FILE SMALLER
FOR THE INTERNET
Video Codec: H.264
Audio Codec: AAC Audio
Frame Rate: Native (don’t change it)
Data Rate: 2000 kbits/sec for SD or 5000 kbits/sec for HD
Resolution: 640 x 480 for SD or 1280 x 720 for HD
Deinterlace: Yes
Audio: 320 kbps/44.1 kHz (or 48 kHz if that’s how you recorded)
Format: MP4 (or MOV)
29. TECHNOLOGY & EDITING!
• What editing software are you going to use?
• Where are you going to access it?
• Do you need help?
• Other technology concerns?
41. SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL
MEDIA
★Archive.org
★Creative Commons
★Youtube (w/License)
★Getty and other stock footage companies
42. SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL
MEDIA
★Archive.org
★Creative Commons
★Youtube (w/License)
★Getty and other stock footage companies
★Federal Government
43. SOURCES FOR ADDITIONAL
MEDIA
★Archive.org
★Creative Commons
★Youtube (w/License)
★Getty and other stock footage companies
★Federal Government
★Fair Use
Editor's Notes
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Yikes, Rough cut due 3 weeks from today, 5 best clips week before that. These next 2 weeks are intensive shooting time\n\nGrades published! Remember you get to drop one assignment; late papers get knocked down 20%. If you haven’t turned something in, it will hurt. Any questions about that?\n\nShot list brainstorm: We never formally did this. Good exercise before you go out is to brainstorm everything you’d like to shoot in a perfect world.\n\nWorried: Need More Technical Shooting Advice?\n
8:30\nChoose one of these three docs to watch.\nExplain why we’re offering these three & who might want to watch what\n\nReporting Update - simple memo on the status of your project--what’s working, what isn’t working, what you’re planning next\n\n5-photo stories. Look at “Remember”; “God Has a Purpose”; “Nature Can be Cruel”; maybe “end of the road” (suicide)\n\n\n\n
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6-7:15\nBecker:\nHonor The Treaties:\n\n\nWorking With Clients:\nHow did you get the PPS gig?\nDid they like the first cut you gave them?\nDid you ever feel like they were asking you to tell the story in a way that wasn’t actually the best approach?\nWho comes up with the creative ideas, you, or the clients?\nHow are you going to get people to watch this film?\nWhat is its ultimate goal?\nTalk about marketing strategy\nIs B-roll important?  Really -- I don’t see why? Oh, now I get it.\n\nTime Lapse\nDolly Shots\n
7:30 (After Break)\n\nThis offered some great lessons as you start to form your story or are trying to find focus.\nWhat stuck out for you?\n\nDon’t worry about her disparaging of promotional video\n
7:30-7:45\nCharlene Strong Debrief\nWhat did you notice about how she told this story?\nNot the dramatic event that makes this story compelling - it’s what she reveals about her character - relationship with her father, husband - hinted at but not hit over the head - chooses what she says so carefully.\nSelf Critical\nThe power of this story to change legislation.\nWhat worked,  What was the structure of Charlene’s story -- lay it out on the board:\nDive in to inciting action\nChanges in her life it causes.\nGlosses over unimp parts in favor of revealing anecdotes (Taboo Game)\nBuilding into climactic event The Flood (W deets like Dog Swimming in the street)\nUnexpected twist Reveals what its really about: She cant see her spouse in the hospital\nDenumont (unraveling) the tapes.\n\n
Done by 8:45\n5 mins telling a story\nWhat did you like/dislike about that person’s story?\nKeep track on the board of common characteristics\n
Done by 9\n\nWe’re going to dive into hands on, but before we do, a few minutes of lecture\n\nThere are literally millions of work flows.  No single one is right. Depends on the camera you have, the software, where its going to be played.\nThere are a few main variables you should understand.\n\n
What your camera records onto\nDetermines Whether you just copy files or have to capture them in real time\nPluses and Minuses of each\n\n
Two sizes of HD, One size of SD (also widescreen SD) \nStill photos\nEverything is moving into 16:9 world. Best way to go.\nFor refugees project I had to crop my stills. You can put a black bar on the sides\n\n
Long story short, it doesn’t really matter, just keep it the same\n\nThis p means progressive\ni means interlaced\nDon’t worry about it!\n\n\n
Always shoot the same and match the way you shot when you import and edit.\n\n
There are literally hundreds of these but\nH.264 is magic -- what lets the HDSLR’s work\nProRes is for using H.264 footage in FCP\nSo is DVCPRO HD 720p, so its smaller (remember -- what does 720p mean?)\n
MOV is what comes out of DSLR’s \n\n
These are the settings vimeo recommends\n\n
9-945\nGive them the handout with what they’re supposed to do \n\n
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What editing software are you planning to use?\nDo you have it?\nWhat technology concerns do you have?\nEditing Workshop reminder\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n
Ask Class -- Can you think of examples of Addtnl media in Barzan\nCite examples of each in Barzan:\n\nFamily Pics (don’t be afraid to take video/pictures of photos\nArchived: Iraq, Pakistan, 9/11 Sound\nCC Photo of sillohette guy\nNew reports from Youtube\nFootage of Iran Iraq War\nCourt documents shot through camera\n\n\n