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Hey there, inquisitive investigators!
After the recent Stillmotion and Shooting an Interview lessons, we're still in a storytelling mood. I bet you know someone who can really tell a tale, or is an interesting story in their own right! This is the chance to introduce us to them, and document that yarn spinning with an interview.
For a great example of interview shots, check out this video about the record label DFA. Pay attention to how they use interviews, as well as insert and establishing shots, to better tell the story:
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- Category:
- Shooting
- Difficulty:
- beginner
Have you ever wanted to interview someone to tell their story or share their point of view? Do you know how to make a subject feel comfortable in front of a camera? Or how to make sure you'll get the best material out of the time and resources that you have? What's your mother's maiden name?
Ok last question: Do you know how to shoot an interview? If your answer is no, then this is the Video School lesson for you! Watch this video and read on. You'll be the one asking questions in no time!
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- Category:
- Shooting
- Difficulty:
- beginner
Hopefully you've been studying diligently during our Storytelling the Stillmotion Way series because it's time for a Challenge! Be sure to check out all 4 parts of our collaboration with Stillmotion on learning how to better tell you stories. More details below!
- Category:
- Behind The Scenes
- Difficulty:
- beginner
Hello beautiful pupils! We’ve made it to the final stretch of our series on storytelling with Stillmotion. In this segment, we’re challenging YOU to tell a story on video using the principles you’ve learned in parts one, two, and three of this series. We’re offering some awesome prizes for the winners and runners up of this challenge (scroll to the bottom to take a peek, but hurry back!) so pay close attention!
Now before you pick up that camera, the knowledgeable and generous folks at Stillmotion are going to walk you through this process one last time as they create their own sample video:
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- Category:
- Behind The Scenes
- Difficulty:
- beginner
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