Production skills

Production skills

1. Branding is an important concept to consider when designing the visual elements and look of your video series.

True.

2. What is “Reel, Meal, Credit”?

Providing a copy of the finished video, snacks on set, and acknowledgement in the credits of your video to those who helped you produce it.

3. What’s a great way to source costumes and props while staying on a low budget?

All of the above.

4. You’ve created a makeshift dolly using a skateboard and padding your camera with a towel. What type of motion could you film with this new tool?

Panning the camera to open or close the scene.

5. Lighting is important because it can help your audience feel a certain way when they watch your videos.

True

6. Rodrigo is new to creating videos on YouTube and he wants to explore lighting techniques. What plan of action would you recommend to him first?

Experiment with lighting options in and around your house like lamps, natural, and outdoor lighting.

7. Which lighting setup would you use to dynamically light your subject from the front, sides, and back?

Key light, back light, and fill light.

8. You are shooting a scene where the main character wakes up in the morning, but the location of the shoot doesn’t have any natural light. How can you work around this with simple lighting techniques?

Use lamps and a large white piece of paper as a bounce card to help the room appear brighter.

9. Which of these techniques can help you capture clean sound?

All of the above.

10. Can capturing clean sound save you time in post-production?

Yes, shooting in a location with low background noise and with the right microphone could save you time in post-production.

11. What characteristics should you be aware of when searching for a location that will have clean sound?

The ability to unplug noisy appliances and control any fans, heaters, and air conditioners.

12. What is a cost-free way to source sound effects?

All of the above.

13. Why is it sometimes a good idea to step away from the video you’re adding sound effects to for a few hours or days?

You might get a better perspective on how the audio and effects sound.

14. Why is shot composition important to consider before pressing “record”?

 Composition helps to tell the story visually.

15. How can strong visual design choices encourage engagement with your audience?

Establishing a look for your videos can help fans recognize your channel.