Goal: To provide a hands-on experience to shoot video and edit video using various vodcast-creation tools. Support is provided throughout the workshop during the development process.
Overview of vodcasting
Equipment Options
Shooting Interviews
For a better understanding of how to conduct and shoot interviews follow the links below. You can either stay with this website beginning at the Intro page (first link) or click on the other links for specific information.
Introduction and Preparation
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/interviews/intro.html
Interview Structure
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/interviews/structure.html
Framing Interview Shots
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/interviews/framing.html
Composing Interview Shots
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/interviews/composition.html
Interview Technique
This site contains excellent suggestions for conducting interviews. Be sure to follow through to the other pages as well. It’s a quick read!
http://www.mediacollege.com/journalism/interviews/
Shot Types
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/
FREE, big images! You must create an account (its free and fast) to access the 'All Sizes' button. Click on the 'All Sizes' button to gain access to the largest image possible. The larger the image the better it will look in your video project! Make sure you check for a Creative Commons license.
PodSafe Audio: This site aims to provide a location where musicians can upload music under the Creative Commons license for use in Podcasts, Mashups, Shoutcasts, Webcasts and every other kind of 'casting' that exists on the 'net. Click here for Quick Music.
Media Converter is a free file converter which supports many file types. It has also an integrated video downloader to download and convert videos from Youtube and other video sharing sites. The maximum file size for all conversions is 100mb. If you need to convert larger files up to 500mb you should sign up for the premium service. Use this to convert Windows Media Video (wmv) files to mp4 for your iPod or iTunes U or 3gp for your cell phone.
AVS Video Tools: 4 in 1 for $39.95
4 video tools in 1 kit: convert video, edit, transfer & burn
AVS Video Converter AVS Video to GO AVS Capture Wizard AVS Video ReMaker |
Convert video, split, join, remove commercials, edit, rotate, apply effects, capture, transfer, copy and burn DVD! |