STORYBOARDS

Here's the video I promised last week.

PRESIDENTIAL POLL. CAST YOUR VOTE TODAY!

This is our official Presidential poll. Please watch the video and follow the instructions. Results will be posted at the end of the month. Thanks for participating. Feel free to share this with others in your social media groups so we can get a large cross section.

VIDEO CAMERA SHOT DESCRIPTIONS

Another tutorial with descriptions of the various camera shots you can create for your YouTube videos. Also a tip on how to pick up audio at a distance by using another camera and syncing the audio with the other footage.

CUTTING ON THE ACTION

In video production, film making, and cinematography circles, cutting on the action is an old trick that helps the director, uh, direct the viewers' attention to where he wants it to be. In YouTube videos, this same technique can be use, although it rarely is by most YouTubers and daily vloggers. And that's unfortunate, because it's really a very simple technique to use and it can help add a lot of interest to your video creations.

All that's necessary in order to use this technique is for the video creator to think ahead a wee bit and decide what shots he/she wants to use to tell their story. It may involve different camera angles, different camera positions, different lenses, i.e., a wide lens or a long lens. Summarily, it's up to the videographer to figure out ahead of time what the viewers' attention needs to be drawn toward or to. It can also involve using a shallow depth of field in order to pull focus in a dramatic manner, or using a different lighting set up to create the desired mood or feel for the video.

The attached video shows a very basic, very simple method that can be used by anyone. It requires only one camera, although multiple cameras could be used. Take a look. Be sure to leave me a comment with any questions. Enjoy.