How to Work with a Producer How to Work with a Producer to Create Streaming Videoto Create Streaming Video

Presented by Bob SinrodPresented by Bob Sinrod bob@filmcraft.netbob@filmcraft.net

Streaming Video is Different… Streaming Video is Different…

320X240 = fast240X180 = medium

160X120 = slow

Size of image is much smaller than television screen.

Sound is played back on a computer, not a television.

Working with Your ProducerWorking with Your Producer

Show the producer manipulatives, Show the producer manipulatives, charts, etc. which you expect to use in charts, etc. which you expect to use in the video. the video.

Work with a producer Work with a producer experienced in producing experienced in producing “streaming” video.“streaming” video.

Explain that you want to produce a Explain that you want to produce a series of “streaming video series of “streaming video

vignettes”vignettes”Examples of possible vignettes: Examples of possible vignettes:

Video 1) Teacher rolls out the lesson.Video 1) Teacher rolls out the lesson.Video 2) Teacher works with individuals and small groups.Video 2) Teacher works with individuals and small groups.Video 3) Students work at the board in front of class.Video 3) Students work at the board in front of class.Video 4) Teacher wraps up lesson.Video 4) Teacher wraps up lesson.Video 5) Teacher InterviewVideo 5) Teacher Interview

Note: Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes each. Note: Videos should be no longer than 5 minutes each. Separate longer videos into “Part 1” and “Part 2”Separate longer videos into “Part 1” and “Part 2”

Tell Your Producer… Tell Your Producer… ( 1 )( 1 )

Camera 1 Camera 2

You want to use two cameras.

Camera 1 focuses Camera 1 focuses on the people.on the people.

Camera 2 focuses Camera 2 focuses on student work.on student work.

Tell Your Producer… Tell Your Producer… ( 2 )( 2 )

You want toYou want to capture close-ups of student work.capture close-ups of student work.

Tell Your Producer… Tell Your Producer… ( 3 )( 3 )

To limit the crew to four people: To limit the crew to four people: 2 camera operators, sound technician, 2 camera operators, sound technician,

producer. producer. Fewer people = fewer distractions for the Fewer people = fewer distractions for the

students.students.

Tell Your Producer… Tell Your Producer… ( 4 )( 4 )

Use establishing shot, then close-ups…Use establishing shot, then close-ups…otherwise information will be illegible.otherwise information will be illegible.

Tell Your Producer… Tell Your Producer… ( 5 )( 5 )

Shoot “extreme” Shoot “extreme” close-ups of student close-ups of student work.work.

Contrast is Contrast is important!important!( Tell your teacher ( Tell your teacher too )too )

Video Tips Video Tips ( 1 )( 1 )

Audio quality will be best when teacher Audio quality will be best when teacher works with one student or with small groups.works with one student or with small groups.

Video TipsVideo Tips( 2 )( 2 )

Students in background Students in background should should not stare at camera… or not stare at camera… or yawn!yawn!

Video TipsVideo Tips( 3 )( 3 )

Interview the teacher when classroom is Interview the teacher when classroom is empty and quiet... after school works empty and quiet... after school works best.best.

Video Production ProcessVideo Production Process

• Schedule a day of classroom videotaping -Schedule a day of classroom videotaping - ( include location, time of arrival, day’s ( include location, time of arrival, day’s

schedule )schedule )

• Ask producer to create “rough cuts” - 320X240 Ask producer to create “rough cuts” - 320X240 256kbps (kilobits per second streaming video files 256kbps (kilobits per second streaming video files ))

• Review rough cuts and send your edit decision listReview rough cuts and send your edit decision list ( EDL ) to your producer.( EDL ) to your producer.

• Review final cuts, suggest revisions if needed.Review final cuts, suggest revisions if needed.Note: sound must be audible and picture must be clear… sound must be audible and picture must be clear…

otherwise don’t use the footage!otherwise don’t use the footage!

Create an Edit Decision List for the Producer

Time Code Start or Stop Dialogue

00:04 Start Teacher says, ”Please take out your homework…”

01:39 Stop After student says, “…if I solve it algebraically”.

02:20 Start Teacher says, “As you work on these problems…”

03:04 Stop After, “…check it with your partner”.

03:55 Start Teacher, “Okay, what’s the next step?”

04:50 Stop Student says, “I think I understand it now.”

Your Final Product: Streaming VideoYour Final Product: Streaming Video

• Producer creates three versions of each final video - Producer creates three versions of each final video - for slow, medium and fast internet access.for slow, medium and fast internet access.

• Encourage your learners to access the “fast” versions.Encourage your learners to access the “fast” versions.

320X240 = fast240X180 = medium

160X120 = slow