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Synopsis
Today, your bookbag can contain a video production studio so powerful, you can use it to share your greatest ideas with the entire world. Now, there's a complete full-color guide to doing just that, whether your "video stories" take the form of short movies, video journalism, public service announcements, or anything else.
Renowned video producer and instructor RC Concepcion starts in exactly the right place: by teaching you an easy approach to using the language of storytelling that's captivated human beings for millennia. You'll master the essence of story, learn how to develop ideas, create story formats, build dialog, and organize stories to maximize your impact.
Next, Concepcion introduces you to the gear and techniques you need to execute your story, showing how to assemble and share it with the latest mobile or computer software--including Adobe's amazing (free ) Premiere Rush. You'll transform theory into practice with three full projects: a short movie, public service announcement, and video journalism assignment. Concepcion covers every step of production, shares inspirational "spotlight" stories illuminating individuals and key aspects of the video storytelling profession, and offers even deeper reference tutorials on a companion website.
Synopsis
Part handbook, part classroom--this book has everything you need to make your story a reality.
Nowadays, telling a story through video is a necessity. Video has become the new printed word. Creators must be able to craft video narratives using one of the most powerful tools available--the smartphone.
In Video Storytelling Projects, award-winning content creator RC Concepcion shows you how to combine the timeless principles of storytelling with the latest technology. You'll identify the right gear you need in your bag, the best techniques you need in your notebook, and the precise skills you need to make, edit, and share your creation.
The book is broken into four parts:
- The essence of a story, from ideation to structure and dialog
- The gear and techniques you need in your pocket
- How to assemble a story using Adobe Premiere Pro
- Three practice projects that guide you on how to put it all together
Purchase of the book or eBook includes access via QR codes to videos from the author that supplement the key skills from the book to help you tell your story.