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TCOM 4170, Spring 2013 Lecture 2
The document outlines the agenda and topics to be covered in a lecture on video production, including production positions, planning shoots, camera usage, composition, and a photo essay assignment. It also provides an overview of key concepts like HD vs SD formats, nonlinear editing, workflow, and the importance of composition. Case studies of Alfred Hitchcock and techniques like camera angles, focal points, and depth of field are discussed.
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TCOM 4170, Spring 2013 Lecture 2
- 1. TCOM 4170 Spring2014 Video Production Amani Channel, MA Lecture #2
- 2. Agenda Review ProductionPositions Planning to Shoot Using your Camera Composition Photo Essay In Class Assignment
- 3. Quiz 1. Explain the differencebetween HD and SD 2. Name 3 video formats (types of cams/acquisition) 3. Explain what nonlinear editing is 4. What is workflow? 5. Explain why composition is important
- 4. Remember • Goal isto create interesting stories • Tell narratives • Learn professional video production techniques • Composition • Lighting • Audio • Editing
- 5. Case Study AlfredHitchcock Hitchcock’s Rule “The size of an object in a frame should be directly related to its importance in the story at that very moment.” Hitchcock Techniques http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5cxBHJ9_i4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eg6velhQxGs
- 6. The Filmmakers Eye High/low angles High-camera above eye level = weakness, powerless, passive Low-below eye level = power, control, confidence Focal Points Center of interest in a composition Create compositions that will be understood 180 Rule Maintains spatial continuity The camera should always be placed on one side of an imaginary line http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KCpefUMxU
- 7. The Filmmakers Eye Field of View How much space along the x and y axis a lens will include in a frame, wide angle, normal, telephoto. Short focal length = greater field of view Focal length is a measurement (millimeters) from the optical center to the recording surface. Depth of field Distance along along the z axis that will be in sharp focus
- 8. Basic Production Positions Above the line: writer, producer, director, talent Below the line: everyone else (most production positions) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Below_the_line_(filmmaking) Executive Director/Client: Finance Producer: Budget/Logistics/Keeps project on track Director: Calling the shots/camera Audio DP: Lights/Camera PA: Assists with equipment
- 9. Video Production Formula Plan: Preproduction. Write proposal, treatment, script, determine production needs; location, equipment, crew, edit, budget Shoot: Production. Capture video, talent takes according to script Edit: Postproduction (polish video with music, color correction, sweeten audio, motion graphics, special fx, render. Share: Distribution.
- 10. Workflow Step-by-step managementof a complex project Process by which you efficiently plan, shot, and edit a video/film project. What camera & video format? Where is the video stored? What editing program? How will it be archived?
- 11. Getting to knowthe camera How to turn it on Connect to tripod Audio White balance Focus Watch zooms
- 12. Storytelling Goals Tella story Beginning/middle/end Good audio Good video Good pictures Emotion is good
- 13. The first step Writing the proposal. The concept of the story, what is the plot, goal, or reason why the film/video is being created. Who is the talent? Shoot location(s), props? What equipment? Camera, mics, special needs? Timeline, shoot dates, deadlines Final deliverable (format, DVD, media file?)