Dive Into Your Imagination

Storytelling

We are in a digital imaging revolution because of video cameras and small compact still cameras capable of capturing video, combined with easy to use desktop editing systems. The power of this technology was unleashed to all of us in 2005 when YouTube hit the Internet. The ability for each of us to share our productions and get published with the world via video portals has created a craze of forums for every camera person, beginner or experienced. So now, every single one of us can be broadcasters with a camera and personal computer. It’s fast, fun, easy and a powerful way to communicate…if you know the fundamentals of storytelling!

Understanding the basics of storytelling and filmmaking prevents you from shooting and shooting lots of unnecessary footage that simply sits on your shelf, unused and unviewed! Have you ever tried to show your friends or family UNEDITED footage? OR Have you ever had to sit through someone else's unedited project, you can hear them..."just wait...the good part is coming up in another minute..." You know this does NOT work.

We want you to learn right from the very beginning, shooting and editing go hand in hand, because you will learn for every minute you shoot, you will spend at least three times that amount of time in front of your computer! You should refrain from shooting any footage until you figure out what story you are going to tell.

You must think, what is the story, because everything starts with the story. With your camera system in hand, you become the creator. No two films will ever be the same because we each have our own story to tell. In today’s world, you do NOT have to have a high end, high definition video system; many of the small point and shoot cameras have the ability to capture video as well. There is a trade off of some quality because the images in the smaller units are highly compressed, yet you can still use these systems to create home films & those for the Internet!

So what story do you want to tell? Who is your audience? And when are you going to start shooting and editing?

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