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Video Storytelling Intermediate

Instructor: Michael Rosenblum
Level II \ Duration 25:54 \ Released Mar 13, 2009

This Video Storytelling course builds on the basics that Michael Rosenblum establishes in "Video Journalism Storytelling 1". This course covers: how to be a better reporter, how to tell great stories through images, and scriptwriting basics.


About the Instructor

Michael Rosenblum

For more than 22 years, Mr. Rosenblum has been on the cutting edge of the digital "video journalist" revolution. During this time, he has led a drive for video literacy and the complete rethinking of how television and online video is made and controlled.


Lesson Viewed / Completed Duration
Sound Bites Comments (1) 3:04
What are the very few soundbites you need? Michael discusses on focusing your interview down to what you need so you aren't stuck with hours of worthless footage.
When Should My Subject Talk? Comments (2) 2:03
Michael gives advice on how to handle filming subjects who are too talkative, which can lead to unusable shots while you edit.
Handling Rejection Comments (0) 2:00
Michael talks about how to handle rejection when you are searching for different topics.
Get Close Comments (3) 2:07
Michael discusses the importance of really getting in close and to the action with your camera when creating compelling stories.
Scriptwriter Basics Comments (1) 2:03
Michael talks about the basic structure of nonfiction scriptwriting for television and online.
Breathless Screening Comments (0) 4:52
Michael screens a video journalist piece called "Breathless" as an example. In the next lesson, Michael critiques it and gives valuable lessons learned.
Breathless Critique Comments (1) 9:45
Michael critiques a video journalist piece called "Breathless" as an example. You can watch the piece in full in the previous lesson.