The document outlines key elements of video storytelling for journalists, focusing on the basics of visual storytelling, including actions, reactions, motion, and emotion. It introduces the 4-8-12 approach for shooting sequences and emphasizes the importance of using various shot distances and angles. Additionally, it provides guidelines for editing and sharing video content effectively.

1. Telling Stories with Video
Video Storytelling for Journalists
- Jeremy Caplan [@jeremycaplan]

2. From Shooting to Editing
Reviewing the Key Elements of Video Storytelling

3. The Plan
Brief Review of Key Video Fundamentals ...
Looking Ahead at Next Steps

4. Basics of Visual Storytelling
Actions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

5. Basic Sequence
In a sequence, the subject DOES something.
Words and sounds supplement that action.
They clarify the subject & action and add insight.
* Video Examples

6. The 4 Distances
Wide.
Medium.
Close.
Extremely close.

7. The 4-8-12
4 shots. [Wide. Medium. Close. Extra-Close]
8 angles. [Variety of visual perspectives]
12 seconds. [Hold each shot 12 seconds]

8. The 5 Shot Rule
Watch the 1-Minute 5 Shot Demo
URL: bit.ly/5shotrule

9. The Flip Video Camera
Press the Big Red Button. Press it Again. Done.
5 Tips for the Flip

10. Exporting a Sequence
Sharing the Finished Product

11. Your Assignment
Gather Video about a Process

12. Some Other Examples:
Fish Doctor
Friars of the Bronx
A Life Alone
Music as Therapy

13. The 5 Shot Sequence
Close up on the hands.
Close up on the face.
Wide shot.
Over-the-shoulder shot.
Creative shot of your choice.

14. The 4 Distances
Wide.
Medium.
Close.
Extremely close.

15. The 4-8-12 Approach
4 shots.
8 angles.
12 seconds.

16. Basics of Visual Storytelling
Actions. Reactions. Motion. Emotion.

17. What’s Next?
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Visit: vimeo.com/groups/videostorytelling