Video Production Concepts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to video production and techniques.

Video

A recording of moving images, often accompanied by sound.

Frames Per Second (FPS)

A fundamental concept in video that affects the smoothness and perception of motion.

Engagement

The degree to which videos can hold our attention compared to text or static images.

Emotional Connection

The ability of videos to evoke emotions, which can enhance persuasion, education, and storytelling.

Content & Storytelling

The heart of a video, involving a clear message and compelling story to connect with the target audience.

Visuals

Elements like high-quality footage and engaging compositions that enhance the storytelling aspect of a video.

Audio

The sound elements in a video, including music, dialogue, and sound effects, crisp narration, etc that support the mood and keypoints creating an immersive experience.

Editing Techniques

Methods used to assemble and arrange video clips for effective storytelling.

Assembling Clips → Transitions → Creative Effects → Pacing

Static Shot

A camera position that remains fixed throughout the entire shot, conveying stability and focus.

Establishing shots showcasing details

Pan

A horizontal rotation of the camera on its base, moving from side to side.

Following moving subjects/reveals a wider environment/est scene

Tilt

A vertical movement of the camera on its base, pivoting up or down.

Reveals elements outside initial frame

Roll

rotation of the camera. disorienting.

Dolly

Moving the camera forward, backward, or sideways along a dolly track to create depth.

Reveals scene details, sense of depth

Zoom Shot

Adjusting the camera lens's focal length to change the shot's perspective without physically moving the camera.

Truck Shot

Tracking shot, lateral side2side motion. follows action(character) along a path.

Establishing Shot

The opening shot that sets the location and context for the upcoming sequence.

Pedestal

Moving the camera up and down, Height + depth/alter composition

Establishing Shot

Opening shot, sets location and context./showcase extreme long shot.

Long shot

Captures full body following from est. shot. drawing to current scene

Medium Shot

waist up, dialogue shots

Close-Up

A shot that brings the camera closer to a single subject, filling the entire frame for dramatic effect.

extreme close up

focusing on specific body parts, minute deets, eyes hands, objects, etc

Bird's-Eye View

A camera angle shot directly from above the subject, looking straight down to create a sense of overview.

High Angle

A shot taken from above the subject's eye level, often to make subjects appear less powerful or evoke vulnerability.

Low Angle

A shot taken from below the subject's eye level, making them appear larger and more powerful.

Oblique Angle

A camera angle that deviates from a straight-on view, adding drama or tension to a scene.

Third Person POV

A camera perspective that shows the scene from a detached observer's viewpoint.

First Person POV

A camera perspective that moves with the character, creating a sense of immersion.

Over-the-Shoulder Shot

A shot showing a character's perspective by positioning the camera behind and to one side of them.

Categories

Camera movements:
Static, Pan, Tilt, Dolly, Zoom, Truck, Roll, Pedestal 

Camera shots:
Establishing, long, medium, close up, extreme close up

Camera angle:
Bird's eye, High, eye level, low, oblique

Point of view:
Third person, First person, Over the shoulder