101: Reporting Track - Stills
15m
STILLS FOR MULTIMEDIA
Multimedia brings a new set of challenges to the world of still photography. How do you shoot stills with this format in mind?
In this module, MediaStorm founder Brian Storm and producer Tim McLaughlin explain their experience working with stills in the field, and in post-production. They describe a practical methodology created to help photographers address the challenges and opportunities of multimedia storytelling.
Topics covered include:
How Stills for Multimedia is Different
In multimedia, a lot of photography is used
Shooting more like a cinematographer
Wide, medium, close up, extreme close up
Shooting for 16x9 playback
Important Details
Tight, clean portraits
Photograph old photographs
Where to find old photographs
How to shoot old photographs
Photographing details
Sequencing Between Still and Video
Flipbook Animations
Near Frames that end on a decisive moment
Two picture combinations
Using rack focus between still images
When to use Stills or Video
Use video to show motion and a synchronous audio visual experience
Stills are used for a decisive moment
Learn more at http://mediastorm.com/train/online