Journalism Next: Chapter 8: Telling Stories with Video Cindy Royal, Ph.D Associate Professor Texas State University School of Journalism and Mass Communication tech.cindyroyal.net twitter.com/cindyroyal facebook.com/cindyroyal

Digital Video Cheap cameras and editing software One person can produce high quality YouTube 1 hour of footage uploaded every second The only way to learn video journalism is by doing it - Angela Grant (a former student) Both broadcast and non-broadcast

Digital video Deliberate differences; but audience knows what to expect Good, entertaining video gets repurposed and rebroadcast No need for a debate about quality vs. quantity to strangle news organizations Quick and less polished video often draws more page views; more efficient The important factor is authenticity

Plan Video Different approaches for different projects Storyboarding Focus story Choose interview and demonstration sequences as well as b-roll Mix your shots – wide angle, medium, close-ups

Five shots Close-up on the hands Close-up on the face Wide shot Over-the-shoulder shot Creative shot Then think of other creative uses, graphs images, animation

Interviews Select a location – think sound and lighting Have several pre-written questions – some can be discussed ahead of time Remain silent Use a stand-up, just in case Effective use of voiceover

Gear Lots of camera choices High Def? File formats and editing software Accessories – tapes, batteries, microphone, tripod, headphones, lighting Focus, zoom, exposure Solid clips – avoid panning and zooming Get good audio

Final word of advice Start small, but make sure you start. Get inspiration from other storytellers.