This week I am assisting in putting together a video for work; scripts have been created and we have been following those fairly closely as we create each video. It is unbelievable the amount of work that is put into this effort. Not only do you actually have to create the video, you have to ensure the actors are in place, know their lines, have practiced, and are available when the videotaping begins.
That is only the beginning. You have to ensure there is adequate supplies on hand, especially when you consider videotaping outside during the summer months ... in Atlanta! You need plenty of water, food, snacks, more water, and towels handy!
The amount of coaching and redo's that take place is simply amazing. Video 3, Scene 10, take ... 11! It seems to never end. And this is only the beginning. The video editor then has to take all of the different videos, scenes, and takes, and somehow magically splice them together, using also what is called B takes (still images or video that is included in the video/audio components).
I have taken a videoscripting class from an awesome AT&T videographer, however, I had NO idea the complexities of such an endeavor. My hats go off to these guys that work week in and week out producing this type of media.
I would love to hear ideas around incorporating video into Web 2.0 technology. I know there is YouTube, and the auras that I created for our Produsage 1 assignment. I just wonder if there are other ways that video could be a fit for Web 2.0.
Love the premise of this post, never thought of that before, you're right surely there must be a better way for Web 2.0 purposes.
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