From the course: Using Video to Convey Your Passion and Personality
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Mapping the content
From the course: Using Video to Convey Your Passion and Personality
Mapping the content
- So when it comes to mapping the content out, write down a list of shots you want to see in your final video. For example, if you're videotaping an opening ceremony, you might want to capture shots of the venue, speeches, entertainment, and interviews of the guests. B-roll is extremely important. You can never have enough. Focus on getting a variety of shots to capture what's happening throughout the day. Use the agenda to help you identify key moments to help film instead of trying to capture every single moment. A little bit of planning can help you organize your videotaping priorities as well as save your camera's battery's life and space on your memory card. Now, don't spend too much time capturing official speeches. While they're often inspiring during live events, they lose some of the energy when you view a recording afterwards. Instead, focus your time on getting people's reactions to the speeches or highlights of…
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