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of the interesting traits of the human brain is
its natural inclination to create an association
between two images juxtaposed together. With video,
we can use this tendency to our advantage. For
example, a picture of a child crying followed
by a picture of a dog licking up an ice cone from
the ground suggests that the child dropped the
cone and the dog ate it. Of course, the dog may
have been taped in Los Angeles and the child in
Cleveland. And the dropping of the ice cream?
Well, that took place only in the viewer's head.
With a little practice you can use this trick
to add "cost free" action to your own
video productions.
Here
is an exercise in the power of suggestion. You
can easily demonstrate the basic concept with
a short video that can be shot and edited in an
afternoon. It will teach you to use your audience's
imagination to create a sense of action with only
a few suggestive shots. Almost all the "action"
takes place between the images. |
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The
Plot
Two
guys face off in a game of one-on-one basketball.
One, tall and athletic, looks like he could be
a pro. The other, short and awkward, doesn't look
like much of a match for the tall fellow. However,
to the big guy's amazement, the little guy's game
is incredible. Nothing can stop his brilliant
drives, soaring slam-dunks and towering jump shots.
The big guy can only shake his head in wonder.
What
made this kid so good? Well, that's up to you.
Use one of our optional endings, or write your
own. Be creative. Use our storyboards as a blueprint
or simply as a guide. When you're done, send us
a copy of your tape. We'd love to see your work.
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- XCU:
EXTREME CLOSEUP
- CU:
CLOSEUP
- MCU:
MEDIUM CLOSEUP
- MS:
MEDIUM SHOT
- WS:
WIDE SHOT
- XWS:
EXTREME WIDE SHOT
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Props and Supplies
Besides your trusty video camera,
you'll need two basketball players, a basketball
and a hoop. That's it.
you can eliminate the dialog without
any problem, or you can enhance the drama of the
game by incorporating music, sound effects, or
narration. It's your call |
