Step 1: Get a script together.

Create a plan! Before you begin, think about what you want to do and how you want to do it. Have an idea of what type of video you would like to make.
Have detailed visuals within each shot (including camera angles).
Include any music you plan to use (REMEMBER; don’t use anything with a copyright). Go here to check out allowable royalty-free music options.
Make sure your script is detailed enough so you can plan each shot — but don’t get bogged down with too many details.
Let’s face it; some of you will just wing it!

Step 2: Check out your locations.

Think about where you’ll shoot each scene. Inside a room? On the street? At your school?
Consider which locations will make the best visuals.
Which are most do-able?
Which may require getting special permission to shoot?
And are these places safe?

Step 3: Develop a storyboard.

A storyboard is simply a visual of what each scene will look like.
These visuals can be as simple as a pencil sketch (or stick figures). Just enough to give you the basic idea.
You should consider having one storyboarded for each frame of each scene or each time the camera angle or background changes.
Or again, you may just wing it!

Step 4: Create a schedule.

Chart out the time you’ll spend shooting and editing. Try to stick to the schedule so you can submit your video on time!
OR?? You know where this is going…you’ll wing it!

Step 5: Get permission.

If you plan to shoot your video on someone’s private property, you’ll need written permission.
Anyone who appears on camera and can be recognized in any manner will need to sign our form.
If they’re under 18, their parent or legal guardian will also need to sign the form. Get these done now, because you’ll need to submit them by 11:59p.m. - January 19, 2020 (CST).
DO NOT WING THIS!!! This is un-wingable!

PLANNING YOUR SHOOT

Deadline:

January 19, 2020 11:59p.m. (CST)

Sponsored by Meharry-Vanderbilt-TSU Cancer Partnership