New Media 6.2 / Introduction to Videography

In today’s class, I want to:

• Introduce some basic principles and language for talking about video
• Have you practice shooting video
• Have you practice editing video using an editing program

Basic Intro to Videography

First, a 9 minute video dealing with basic types of shots: tight, extreme close-up, establishing shot, wide shot, and over-the-shoulder. 

Second, I want you to find two partners. Working in a group of three, I want you to shoot a 30 second commercial for an object product. Your commercial needs to use at least 3 different types of shots. You will have 20 minutes to collect footage for your commerical.

Third, I want you to edit your video in Windows Moviemaker. Moviemaker is a simple WYSIWYG video editor.

Fourth, if there is time, I want you to put a soundtrack in the background for your commercial.