Video Design

Overview of the Unit

In this unit, we explored various aspects of video design, including shooting with a video camera, storyboarding, planning and shooting a short video, and editing the final product. The goal was to understand the fundamentals of video production and apply them to create a compelling short film.

Key Activities:

  1. Types of Shots:
    • Learned about different types of camera shots and their uses in video production, such as Extreme Long Shot (XLS), Long Shot (LS), Medium Shot (MS), Medium Close-Up (MCU), Close-Up (CU), and Extreme Close-Up (XCU)​​.
  2. Storyboarding:
    • Created a storyboard for a commercial, planning each shot, camera angle, and movement, and including sketches and audio details​​.
  3. Short Video – Group Planning and Shooting:
    • Planned the scenes and shots for a short video about a school taken over by dinosaurs. Collaborated with team members to shoot the video according to the plan.
  4. Video – Editing and Rendering:
    • Edited the video individually using editing software, adding titles, captions, transitions, and rights-free music. Rendered the final video in a format suitable for submission.

Samples

Design Process

  1. Learning Camera Shots:
    • Practiced using different types of camera shots to enhance the storytelling in our video.
  2. Storyboarding:
    • Created a detailed storyboard for our commercial, planning each scene and shot to ensure a smooth filming process.
  3. Group Planning:
    • Worked with team members to plan the scenes for our short video, assigning roles and responsibilities for the shoot.
  4. Shooting the Video:
    • Filmed the video according to our scene plan, ensuring we captured all necessary shots.
  5. Editing and Rendering:
    • Edited the video individually, adding titles, captions, transitions, and music. Rendered the final video and prepared it for submission.

Key Elements of Video Design

  1. Types of Shots:
    • Utilized various camera shots to tell the story effectively, including close-ups for emotional impact and long shots for setting the scene.
  2. Storyboarding:
    • Detailed planning of each scene and shot, including camera angles, movements, and audio details, ensured a cohesive and well-structured video.
  3. Editing Techniques:
    • Added titles, captions, and transitions to enhance the video. Used rights-free music to add to the atmosphere and emotion of the story.
  4. Team Collaboration:
    • Worked closely with team members to plan and shoot the video, overcoming challenges and ensuring the project was completed successfully.

Takeaways

  1. Creative Freedom:
    • The project allowed for creative freedom, requiring us to think critically and come up with innovative solutions to tell our story.
  2. Technical Skills:
    • Gained valuable technical skills in using video cameras, storyboarding, and editing software, which are essential for video production.
  3. Collaboration and Communication:
    • Learned the importance of effective collaboration and communication with team members to achieve a common goal.