Introduction

Master the techniques for creating compelling visual stories and mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad.    Find out 10 types of video that mobile journalists can make in the field.

This 2-days workshop will introduce mobile journalists to become fluent in the building blocks of video storytelling. It is designed for reporters, journalists, editors, online editors, new media managers and media professionals who want to master the techniques for creating compelling visual stories with mobile devices.

Program Outlines

Unlock the Power of Mobile Storytelling

* Master the techniques for creating compelling visual stories with mobile devices like the iPhone and iPad. 

* How to plan and film photo stories, master camera settings and plan shot sizes.

* Understand composition and lighting, write to pictures, work with story subjects, and produce visual media for social media.

* Introduce apps, accessories, training, and workflows that allow field reporters to file high-quality multimedia reportage from smartphones.

* Tips for using free apps to create stackable and sharable content for mobile consumers.

Mastering the Building of Mobile Video

* Master visual sequences from shot patterns and shot sizes that build visual sequences for video reports.

* Improve mobile video production techniques by mastering the fundamentals of filmmaking, story planning and interviews.

* Master mobile video camera to get great footage.

* How to prepare questions and interview subjects to get great sound bites.

* How to structure and plan a video story, as well as write scripts and record voice over narration.

* Tips for improving story planning, script writing and on-camera pieces.