Sequencing Videos
For an assignment in my Visual Fundamentals class, we had to shoot three sequence videos. In pairs, we had to use our phones for the project (which I didn’t mind because it meant I didn’t have to rent out a big video camera and lug it around). It was required to use different techniques we learned in class, such as angles, the varying shots and what they represented (wide, close-up, etc.).
I was partnered with my good friend, Josh, and we came up with two separate ideas for when we created our practice storyboards. From the options listed in the criteria, I chose to film a car parking, Josh chose a sequence involving shooting a basketball due to his strong interest in sports.
We filmed the basketball sequence first, I was the one being filmed taking the shot at the net. I haven’t formally picked up a basketball in years so it felt very foreign to me. However, I kept a serious face while getting filmed as I wanted to get it over and done with in the quickest way possible. Everything went smoothly in this sequence, we only had to re-shoot some scenes. I even ended up sinking a basket when I actually shot the ball!
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Next, we chose to do a nap sequence afterward. We created a storyboard for the video in a few minutes, and we were off to film. The basis of the video was Josh going to take a nap in his car. This time, I was the one filming. As I was filming the different scenes, Josh helped me figure out what angles were good for each individual shot.
We then filmed the car parking video. I believe this one was the most difficult to put together as some of the sequencing was tough to film without Josh running me over. We got through it though and filmed it in a short amount of time.
We edited the videos on iMovie as it was the most convenient editing program we had at hand. I thought the videos turned out great, especially the basketball shot (because I was the one in the video, just kidding.) and the nap sequence.
For critiques, most of the comments about our videos were positive! Our instructor, Christine, made some suggestions that would’ve helped the videos flow more smoothly. Overall, I was proud of the work Josh and I created together. I am nervous but excited to see what else the Broadcast and Online Journalism program has in store for us in the upcoming semesters.
