Lighting and camera

Lighting and camera

1. What are you creating when you consider the overall appearance of your videos, including background, props, costumes, colors and anything else your fans might remember?

Your look.

2. Serafine committed to a specific color scheme and bold costume choices to use consistently in her videos as a way for her viewers to instantly recognize her videos. In addition to setting her channel apart and creating a strong brand, what else is a potential benefit?

Building a fanbase.

3. You have created what you hope is a compelling visual design for your videos. What is one way you can determine if your design is compelling?

Ask your audience through comments.

4. You have just subscribed to a new channel all about the world’s best gumbos. You notice that the host always wears a similar apron, uses similar plates and bowls, always uses the same wooden spoon and consistently has a window with bright curtains in the background. Even when watching a playlist from a variety of creators, you immediately know this video is from one of your favorite creators. What have they done successfully?

Created a unique visual style.

5. Hala is operating on a limited budget. She really wants to set a certain mood for her videos. What is one thing she should consider?

Her lighting choices.

6. What type of lighting would you choose for a very dramatic story to keep the audience at the edge of their couches?

Side or back lighting.

7. Slade wants to make the leads in his video appear softer and friendlier. What lighting technique should he consider?

Diffusion.

8. You’ve tried a new lighting technique in your latest video, increasing contrast to elevate the dramatic feel. How can you measure if your adjustments were successful?

Check your views reports to see if more people are watching the new video.

9. What is a benefit of planning out your lighting design before the shoot?

It speeds up your post-production workflow.

10. What do you call the visual makeup of each shot as seen through the lens of the camera?

Composition.

11. You are closing out a very dramatic scene and really want to focus the viewers’ attention on an item in your main character’s hand. What is one simple way to focus your audience’s attention where you want it?

Zoom in on the character’s hand with your camera.

12. Arnie is planning an action shot. It would be ideal if the camera could move smoothly and quickly alongside his running characters. He is working on a tight budget and can’t afford expensive equipment. What alternatives could you suggest?

Mount the camera on a bicycle and have someone ride next to the characters.

13. You are filming a fantasy segment including princesses, ogres, and make-believe elements. Should you choose a higher or lower frame rate?

Lower.

14. What is the maximum frame rate supported on YouTube?

60 fps.

15. You have just started experimenting with different frame rates in your videos. What is one of the best data-driven ways to determine if your audience likes your new techniques?

Review your audience retention report to determine if your viewers are watching longer.