Video Making Guide

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Video Making Guide

Better Together 2014
Video
Making
Guide
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Better Together Video Guide - © The Wheel
www.bettertogether.com
This short video guide has been prepared with novice movie makers in
mind. Inside you will find a brief overview of the various elements of
basic movie-making that you will need to get started.
This includes: equipment, video shooting skills, editing and uploading.
The creativity and inspiration are entirely up to you!
Let’s get started…
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Contents:
Your Equipment
Pg. 4
Video Shooting Tips
Pg. 6
Editing Your Video:
Windows Movie Maker
iMovie
Pg. 15
Pg. 17
Pg. 27
Entering the Competition
Pg. 37
Further Resources
Pg. 40
Better Together Video Guide - © 2014 The Wheel
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Equipment
Almost everyone today has got some sort of device capable of
capturing video (often in glorious high definition). Now is the time to
put those iPhones and Androids, digital SLR cameras and good ‘old
fashioned’ camcorders to good use.
Throw in a cheap tripod (to steady your device) and you’re pretty
much ready to start rolling.
Remember: success in the Better Together Video Competition is not
about how slick your video looks. It’s about how well you communicate
the message of why we are Better Together.
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No video recording device? No problem…
If you don’t have access to a video recording device, you might want to
consider putting together a photo montage (perhaps set to music or with
narration), which you can then save as a video file for entry into the 2014
Better Together Video Competition.
So easy to do…
All you need to put your photo montage together is:
• A selection of new or existing photos that will tell
a positive story about your organisation
• A PC or Mac on which you can edit the photos
together (in Windows Movie Maker or iMovie
respectively). (See video editing section below).
Every photo can tell a story. What will your story be…?
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The 7 Deadly Wins for Shooting Effective Video
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1. Storyboarding Your Idea
Once you’ve dreamt up the basic
premise of your video, then you will
want to delve a bit deeper into the
detail, to try to figure out exactly what
sort of video footage you will need to
capture in order to make your
storytelling work.
One useful method of achieving this is to
actually jot down your ideas in
storyboard format, similar to the
template provided on the right.
Whatever method you adopt, just make
sure you do your planning before the
cameras start rolling!
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2. Know Your Equipment
The last thing you want to do on the day you are due to shoot your video is to
show everyone that, actually, you’re not really sure how to switch on your
camera after all. It’s not only embarrassing, but it can also be a big timewaster. So, why not take the initiative and familiarise yourself fully with how
your kit works first.
You’ll need to know:
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How to record / end recording
How the sound / microphone works
How to zoom (see zoom warning below!)
How to recharge / change the batteries
How to use your tripod.
Once you’ve mastered these functions, you
can then start focusing in on the bigger picture.
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3. Brush Up On Your Interview Skills
Does your video require you to interview somebody on camera? Easy
enough, right? Well, yes, actually it is – so long as you’ve done your
homework first. Your homework should include:
I.
Getting the technical details out of the way first (see previous page).
II. Having a list of questions you want to ask (why not share these
questions with your interviewee so that they can prepare too – this
isn’t Primetime after all?!)
III. Being ready to improvise and adapt, should the
answers you receive spark new questions.
IV. Consider mimicking the pro’s by getting some
‘noddie shots’ (i.e. cut away shots of you nodding in
response to answers), along with some additional
footage of the interviewee interacting with other
members of staff or similar. It all adds extra flavour.
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4. Throw Some Light (and Sound) On Proceedings
Nothing too drastic here. Just a gentle reminder that you need to make sure that
your subject matter (be that a person or a place) is sufficiently lit so as to be fully
visible on-screen.
This may require you to shoot at a certain time of day (to capture the light), or
even to consider changing venues if the available lighting does not do the job.
The same goes for sound. Firstly, you need to make sure that your camera can
actually pick up the sound(s) that you want to record. If not, you may need to
consider purchasing a microphone which is compatible with your video device.
Other sound factors you need to take into account
include, excessive background noise, wind
interference and the noise made by the recording
device itself (e.g. using the zoom on some devices
can be quite noisy).
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5. Better Together Video Competition Themes
However you put your video together and whatever equipment you use,
there are a few things that your video must do. In short, your entry should
tell us a story about:
i. What your
organisation
does?
ii. Why it
matters to
your
community?
iii. How the
public can
support your
work?
iv. How we
can make
Ireland
Better
Together?
And remember, your video must be two minutes or less in length.
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6. Video Rookie Mistakes To Avoid
I.
Missed Opportunities: we’ve all been there before, where we reach for
our iPhone or camcorder to capture some magical moment unfolding
before our eyes, only to then realise that you didn’t press record.
II. Overzealous Zooming: zooming in and out on your subject can add a
flashy veneer to your video. However, excessive zooming can be a
distraction for the viewer, plus it can also lead to grainy or shaky images
(when you zoom in on a distant object).
III. Backlight Boogiemen: if you’re not lucky enough to have the sort of
video device that automatically adjusts exposure levels then, please,
don’t make the common mistake of shooting your subject with a bright
light source behind them. If you do, then chances are good that your
subject will appear as a dark silhouette throughout your video. (Which is
probably a good thing if you’re making a video all about mime –
otherwise, avoid at all costs).
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IV. Audio Nightmares: before you start shooting, consider the level of
background noise first. For example, if your star interviewee in danger of
being drowned out by a passing troupe of trombonists, you may want to
consider moving elsewhere. Another very common audio pitfall to be
aware of is the deceptive sound that even a small bit of windy weather
can make on your microphone (which can make the wind sound like an
approaching locomotive).
(Yes, we mentioned the issue of good audio above already. We just
wanted to make sure you heard us - it’s super important you know!)
V. Forgoing the Thrill of a Cheap Tripod: do you know what looks
professional and doesn’t make the viewer feel seasick? A video that has
been recorded using a tripod, that’s what. And, do you know what looks
shaky and more suited to a day spent chasing Bigfoot along the Wicklow
Way? A video shot without a tripod. They don’t cost much to buy and are
available even for iPhones and Androids. The choice is yours…
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Reminder – Do Not Exceed the Video Time Limit
We did already mention that your video must be 2 minutes or less in length, right?
This means that any videos longer than 2 minutes in length will, alas, be left on the
Better Together cutting room floor.
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Editing Your Video
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Orientation
When it comes to editing your video, this guide will provide you with the
basics only. Below you will find instructions on how to import your video,
make basic edits, add titles and credits, and how to publish your movie.
For Windows Movie Maker users: Slides #17 - 26
(Please see our 2012 Video Making Guide for detailed instructions on how
to use the earlier version of Windows Movie Maker.)
For iMovie users: Slides #27 - 37
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Windows Movie Maker Live Tutorial
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Step 1 – Creating and Saving Your Project
i. Click the main file menu button
and then click Save Project As…
ii. Type in a suitable name for your
project and then click Save.
IMPORTANT: to avoid any frustrating losses of data, please save your project OFTEN.
To do this, simply click the Save icon in the top left hand corner of the window.
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Step 2 – Adding Your Videos and Photos
i. Click the Home tab and
then click Add Videos and
Photos.
ii. Browse to your external storage device, select
the file(s) you want to import and click Open.
Alternatively, you can just
drag and drop your video
files / photos into Movie
Maker from a file browser
window of your external
storage device.
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Sidebar: Behold, the Mighty Windows Movie Maker Live Timeline…
Once you have imported your video(s) into Windows Movie Maker Live, they will
automatically be displayed in your timeline (see below). Next you will learn how to
use the timeline to turn your raw video into a neatly edited masterpiece.
Onwards…
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Step 3 - Splitting Video Clips & Deleting Unwanted Footage
i. Drag the black bar on your timeline to where you want to split your clips.
ii. Go the Edit tab and click Split. (To delete any unwanted clips, right click over the
clip you want to delete and click Cut.)
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Step 4 – Spicing Things Up with a Little Music
i. On the Home tab, click the Add Music
button. (You will have an option to enter
your music from the beginning of the video
or from a specific point.)
ii. Click on the Music Tools tab at the top of the window to view a range of music
editing tools, including Fade In / Fade Out, volume controls and start / end points.
IMPORTANT: using non-licensed music with your video may lead to it’s removal from
Youtube. See Additional Resources section below for ‘Podsafe’ music options.
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Step 5 – Smooth Transitions
i. Select the Animations tab. Hover your mouse over any transition to see a preview.
ii. Once you have chosen a suitable transition, click on the beginning of the video clip
(or photo) that you want to add the transition to. Then click the transition you want
to apply.
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Step 6 – Creating Captions
i. Click on the video clip you want to put a
caption on. Next, select the Home tab and
then click Caption.
ii. A text box will appear on the
lower part of your video clip (or
photo). Click inside the text box
and enter your caption.
If you need to change your
caption, double click on the
caption in your timeline and then
change the text in the video
preview pane. Right-click on the
caption in your timeline and click
Remove if you want to delete it.
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Step 7 – Adding Titles or Credits for a Perfect Finish
i. Click on the Home tab and then click either Title
or Credits.
(Titles at the start of the video, credits at the end).
ii. A black slide will appear.
Click inside the text box and
enter your title / credit.
Note: titles automatically
display as a slow zoom and
credits as downward
scrolling text. You can use
the motion options in the
top right corner of the
Format tab to adjust these
settings.
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Step 8 - Saving Your Movie
i. Click on the main file menu button
and then click Save movie.
ii. Select Standard-Definition (unless
you filmed in HD, in which case you
should select the appropriate option),
enter your video title and click Save.
Once your video has finished saving,
click Play to make sure your video hits
the mark.
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iMovie Tutorial
Step 1 – Creating and Saving Your Project
i.
Upon opening iMovie click File and
New Project.
ii. Give your project a name and chose
where to store it. Easiest thing to do is to
create a new folder specifically for the
video competition.
IMPORTANT: to avoid any frustrating losses of data, please save your project OFTEN.
To do this, simply click the Save icon in the top left hand corner of the window.
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Step 2 – Adding Your Videos/Photos
i. Click the File tab
and then click
Import.
ii. Browse to your camera or the folder where you
have stored your video files.
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iMovie timeline
Once you have imported your video(s) into iMovie they will be displayed in your
timeline (See below). Here you can edit and manipulate them.
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Step 3 - Splitting Video Clips & Deleting Unwanted Footage
i. Move the little triangle on the timeline (known as the “Playhead”) to where you
want to divide the clip.
ii. Go the Clip tab and click Split Clip. (To delete any unwanted clips, click the clip
you want to delete and hit the Delete key.
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Step 4 – Spicing Things Up with a Little Music
i. Click the Music & Sound Effects button on
the iMovie toolbar
ii. You can add music from any source on your computer, including iTunes. Simply
drag the selected track into your project, just below the video timeline
IMPORTANT: using non-licensed music with your video may lead to it’s removal from
Youtube. See Additional Resources section below for ‘Podsafe’ music options.
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Step 5 – Throwing in Some Smooth Transitions
i. Click the Transitions button in the iMovie toolbar.
ii. Select a transition and drag it to before or after the video clip you want to add the
transition to.
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Step 6 – Creating Captions
i. Click on the video clip you want to put a caption on. Click the Title button in
the toolbar.
ii. Pick title style and drag it onto
the clip.
iii. A text box will appear on the
lower part of your video clip (or
photo). Click inside the text box
and enter your caption.
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Step 7 – Credits for a Perfect Finish
i. Click on the Titles button again but this time
choose the Credits option.
ii. Edit the credits to fit your movie
and then drag to the end of the
video.
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Step 8 - Saving Your Movie
When you are happy with your movie its time to save your movie so you
can put it on YouTube, Vimeo etc. for entry to the competition.
Click on File and choose Finalise Project. Finalise
Project will render your project in all sizes available.
This may take some time, so you may want to do it
overnight or while you are away from the computer.
Once you have done it, you can share to iTunes,
Facebook, YouTube, etc.
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Entering the Better Together Video Competition
www.bettertogether.ie
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Uploading Your Video
i. The first thing you must do is to enter
the 2014 Better Together Video
Comptition is to upload* your video to
Youtube (or Vimeo, BlipTV etc.).
*You cannot upload directly to the Better
Together website, as in previous years.
ii. Once you have uploaded your video to
Youtube, copy your video url and then
head on over to the Better Together
website and, well, just let us have it!
www.bettertogether.ie
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Key Dates 2014
15 September
Video Competition Opens
25 September
Public Launch / Voting Opens
7 November
Video Submissions Close
21 November
Voting Closes (judging to follow)
11 December
Better Together Awards
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Additional Resources
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Online Video Hosting
Youtube (the big one – needs no introduction):
www.youtube.com
Vimeo (online video hosting and social network website for
creatively minded people and groups): http://vimeo.com
Blip TV (for those who want a more specialized online video
experience): www.blip.tv
Video Editing Tutorials
Windows Movie Maker Live Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZZij3NNyVg
iMovie online tutorial guides
http://multimedia.journalism.berkeley.edu/tutorials/imovie/
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Video Slideshow Software & Tutorials
Creating a photo montage using Windows Movie Maker Live:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3pE_fjmA4
A quick and easy tool for creating video slideshows online (free
version is time limited): http://www.animoto.com
More Video Editing Tutorials
Windows Movie Maker Live Tutorial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZZij3NNyVg
How to edit your video in iMovies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_sZ4AeT8a4
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Podsafe Music (music you can use without paying royalties)
http://freemusicarchive.org
http://www.soundclick.com
Video File Converter
Convert most video files between popular formats:
http://download.cnet.com/Any-Video-Converter/3000-2194_410661456.html
Better Together and The Wheel are not responsible for the
content of external websites.
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Online Video Glossary
Common online video formats
AVI - (Audio Video Interleave)- A multimedia file format developed by
Microsoft to allow synchronous audio-with-video playback.
FLV - flash video file format; used to deliver video over the Internet.
MOV - a video publishing file format developed by Apple for use with their
QuickTime video players.
WMV - (Windows Media Video)- An audio and video file encoded for use
with Windows Media Player.
A – Z of Video Terms
Autoplay - the function of a video player that starts play automatically.
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Bandwidth - the amount of information that can be sent through an
internet connection.
Buffering Video - a buffer is a temporary holding pen in a computer's
memory for data for inputs (e.g., to software) or outputs (e.g., to a printer)
until the process can deal with it.
Captions - text that appears over a video that labels a scene, identifies a
location or person, or narrates dialogue onscreen.
Codec - (COmpressor/ DECompressor) - the technology used to compress
an audio and/ or video file for storage or transmission and then
decompress for playback.
Conversion - the operation of changing data from one format to another
so the output will be displayed in an appropriate manner for the device.
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Digital Camera - A camera that does not take analog video; digital video
cameras can capture truer color and more details than analog cameras.
Digital cameras frequently use digital video tapes, internal hard drives or
memory cards.
Embed - in online video this refers to taking video from a online video
provider and transplanting it elsewhere on the web (websites, social
networking sites, etc.) through the use of HTML code.
High Definition (HD) - technically, any video that is of higher resolution
than standard definition.
MiniDV Tape - a small format digital video cassette.
Online Video - any form of digital video that is available for use over the
internet.
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Playlist - a sequence defining the order in which a collection of video or
audio files will be played.
Streaming Media – this refers to internet video and/or audio clips that can
play directly over the internet, without first having to be downloaded.
Tripod - a three-legged stand for a camera to prevent unwanted
movement.
User-Generated Video (UGV) - video that is shot by a member of the
audience; non-professionally produced video.
Viral Videos - video content which has become popular through online
sharing via email, forums, blogs and other web sites.
Vlog (Video Blog) - a video enabled blog; users can post video entries
which are presented in reverse chronological order.
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Webcast - a non-interactive, live broadcast over the web or an online
distribution of audio and/or video to multiple viewers or listeners at the
same time.
Zoom (optical, digital) - optical zoom relies on the camera's lens to bring
the subject closer in the recorded video. Digital zoom does not use the
lens, but rather enlarges a portion of the image digitally.
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