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Understanding Shots and Pacing

Lesson 43 from: Video Content Creation: Produce and Publish Videos that Get Views

Chris Hau

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Lesson Info

43. Understanding Shots and Pacing

Lessons

Class Trailer

Chapter 1. Intro

1

Class Introduction

02:46

Chapter 2. Developing Your Idea

2

Chapter 2 Introduction

00:38
3

Choosing the Best Platform For Your Vision

02:55
4

What is a Project Brief?

01:02
5

How to Use a Project Brief

00:47
6

Foundational Pre-Production Documents

02:18
7

Unpacking Real World Examples

01:49
8

Chapter Two Recap

00:40

Chapter 3. The 6 Key Elements of a Great Video

9

Intro to Practical Storytelling Components

01:07
10

Element One: Content (Visuals & Interviews)

05:08
11

Element Two: Graphics/VFX

02:09
12

Element Three: Call to Action

01:31
13

Element Four: Voice Over

03:37
14

Element Five: Sound & Music

02:08
15

Element Six: Editing & Color Correction

03:14
16

Bringing it Together with an Intro and Outro

02:00
17

Chapter Three Recap

00:42

Chapter 4. Introduction to Storytelling Tools

18

Introduction to Storytelling Tools

00:26
19

Introduction to Gear

01:24
20

Building Your Kit

00:51
21

Choosing Your Camera

04:41
22

Supporting Your Camera

02:44
23

Lighting Equipment Basics

02:22
24

Sound & Microphone Basics

04:13
25

Chapter Four Recap

00:30

Chapter 5. Introduction to Shooting a Video

26

Introduction to Shooting a Video

00:42
27

The Camera

00:36
28

Exposure Triangle

06:50
29

White Balance

02:15
30

Frame Rates

01:39
31

Framing

04:31
32

Basic Lighting

02:00
33

Recording Sounds

05:15
34

Conducting an Interview

02:49
35

Recording Voice Over

01:30
36

Chapter Five Recap

00:44

Chapter 6. Setting Up to Shoot Your Video

37

Setting Up to Shoot Your Video Shoot

02:58
38

Framing Your Shots

02:31
39

Working With Light

10:28
40

Working With Sound

07:34
41

Pro Video Tips

02:16

Chapter 7. The Art of Editing

42

The Art of Editing

00:27
43

Understanding Shots and Pacing

02:08
44

Seven Step Editing Process

03:15
45

Bringing the Elements Together

02:52
46

Shooting for Edit and Exporting Tips

03:22
47

Using Fiverr Talent for Your Edit

01:49
48

Chapter Seven Recap

00:46

Chapter 8. Introduction to Video Marketing

49

Introduction to Video Marketing

00:48
50

How to Get Eyes on Your Videos

04:02
51

How to Name Your Video for Conversion

03:01
52

Video SEO Explained

01:56
53

Email List

01:52
54

Chapter Eight Recap

01:26

Lesson Info

Understanding Shots and Pacing

Now we've talked about this in previous chapters, but let's quickly cover it again. We've got A-roll, which usually carries the story. For example, when I shoot a YouTube video I usually talk to the camera and then include relevant footage to support what I'm talking about. That's A-roll, when I'm talking to you. And then there's B-roll, supplementary footage to support the A-roll. So here's a sequence from a YouTube video to show you what it looks like when you combine both together. All right, so let's talk about camera bodies for a quick second. My camera of choice is the Sony a7s three. This thing is an amazing video camera, and it's good enough for photos in terms of what I need it for. Now it's only 12 mega pixels, but I post mostly on social media, so it's more than enough. Now pacing changes from video to video. The pacing for an ad is very different than the pacing for a TV series drama. Here's a common example for an ad and then here's the pacing for a conversation. (epic...

music begins) You are not a machine, and you are more than your work. And you have the power. It's always been there. Life can be a grand adventure. Be a tornado that tears. And this is for the artists, the ones too scared to post. The bedroom creators who keep their cards close. And don't let this be another video. Put action to these words and bring life to this life. This world is waiting for you. This took a lot of engineering but 30 frames per second shooting photos. 30? This shoots 30 photos a second? 30. Can we deliver on that? Yes, you should try. Okay. On, right on. And then you have this dial here. Okay, so that's the little. The H plus, right? Okay. And then, then I just, I just hold it down? Okay. Smile. Right. (camera shutters) Okay. Okay. Okay. Wait, wait. Let's try that. Yeah, you should this a quick buffer speed. You should. (camera shutters) (laughing) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Here we go. It's like a gun. (laughing) It's so fast. (camera shuttering)

Class Materials

Bonus Materials with Purchase

Breakdown Sheet.pdf
Call Sheet.pdf
Shot List Sheet.pdf
Two Column Script.pdf
Video Questionnaire/ Video Brief.pdf

Ratings and Reviews

a Creativelive Student
 

Ok, I really enjoyed this course but you should know it is a decent overview of what to do and in what order to do them. This is not going to show you HOW to do anything but it will show you WHAT you need to think about and how to approach a production in a professional manner. Chris knows his stuff really well and everything is covered but it is just an overview. Well worth your time, especially if you are new to video but just do not think that he is going to show you how to do everything.

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