Now that we’ve got a better understanding of how digital video works, we’re ready to get started on the production of our video. Or rather, we’re ready to get started on the pre-production. Before we get started on putting together our video, we have a few steps to prepare, and figure out what exactly we want this video to look like.
First up! Let’s download the assets that we’ll be using for this workshop. You won’t need them quite yet, but keep them handy, we’ll be getting to them soon. The only thing not included is the voiceover that we recorded with Audition in the last section of this workshop series.
Asset Download
Download Assets Storyboard TemplatePart 1 – Storyboarding
The first step we’re going to be taking is turning our script into a storyboard with details on what we want happening visually along with the text that is being said in our voiceover. Today, we’re going to be covering the ‘essay style’ of storyboarding, rather than the more visual frame style you might have seen in relation to big budget films.
Part 2 – Sourcing Footage
Next, I’m going to show you a bit of the process of how to source footage, and keep track of everything that you’ve sourced. It’s important to stay on top of all of the assets that you’ve used, and keep track of where they came from, and who made them. Citing works you’ve referenced is just as important in a video as it is in a written essay!
Recommended Footage Sources
As mentioned in the video, government archive sites are a great place to find video footage, however there are a few other places to source from as well.
Pexels is one that I use a lot for any kind of footage, they have a wide variety of video that is free to use, though some of the licences can be slightly different, so make sure you check on that before you use anything in a paid project.
NASA has an excellent archive of media going back decades, while not broadly useful, it fits perfectly with the theme of the video we’re making in this workshop!