Storyline Project with One Camera
 

Movies are shot with mulitple cameras capturing the same action from several view points but how can you maintain continuity in your movie with multiple shot angles if you only have one camera? That is exactly with you will do in this project. Using one camera you will shoot the same scene several times from several different viewpoints. You will then edit the shots into a smooth flowing video where the action is seamless and continuous.

For part two of this exercise you will shoot the same scene previously shot but this time with mutliple cameras shooting simulatneously. You will then synch and edit the clips form each camera.

Here are the specs for the project:
______ All video must be the joint work of the group and the original work of the team
______ The finished movie must have a title and closing credits
______ The movie must be between 1-2 minutes.
______ Use the H.264 Codec
______ 720p HD
______ Resolution: 960x720

The video will contain:
1. Single camera shot of the continuous action - one camera, one angle - this should be a WS.
2. Same shot but multiple angles with smooth seamless flowing action.
3. Same shot but with multiple cameras and multiple angles.

Here are the steps to follow:

  1. Determine the story your video will convey. The storyline is what ties all the shots together so it is very important. As a group brainstorm several possibilities and then choose the one everyone wants to work on.
  2. If there is going to be dialogue in your scene then write the script for your scene.
  3. Create a storyboard or Shotlist for the scene. Refer back to this tutorial on Storyboards if you need help.
  4. Create a one minute sales pitch for the project which you will share with the class before starting your shots.
  5. Shoot the scene. You will shoot the same scene several times from different view points. If a scene does not work the first time shoot it again until the action is exactly what is needed for the scene.
  6. During the editing you will be cutting from one view point to another. The hard part here is to keep the action continuous and maintain the continuity.