Andrew Lih discusses teaching visual storytelling and the BBC 5-shot method. The 5-shot method sequences shots in a specific order - closeup of hands, closeup of face, wide shot, over the shoulder shot, and unusual angle shot. This provides structure and ensures usable b-roll. Lih finds the 5-shot method helps students learn skills faster and produce professional-style videos. While not a rigid formula, it provides a baseline for shooting sequences and frees up mental space for story decisions. Lih has implemented the 5-shot method successfully in his multimedia classes at USC.
Teaching Visual Storytelling: The Five Shot Method and beyond
1. Teaching Visual Storytelling: The
five‐shot method and beyond
October 28, 2011 Andrew Lih
Journalism Interactive http://andrewlih.com
Teach‐a‐Thon Twitter: Fuzheado
Email:alih@usc.edu
Associate professor
University of Southern California
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
14. Closeup on hands
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Closeup on face
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Wide shot
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Over the shoulder
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Unusual/side shot
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15. Adam Westbrook
“What’s the difference between
amateurs and professionals?
Pros shoot sequences.”
http://adamwestbrook.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/10‐common‐video‐storytelling‐mistakes‐and‐how‐to‐avoid‐them‐adam‐westbrook‐online‐video/
16. Why it’s useful
Compels journalist to get close
Provides known game plan
Frees up time for story decision making
Web video demands closeups
18. Evaluation
USC masters and undergrad
multimedia classes
Use any/all cameras
Students gain good habits faster
Usable editable footage
Compatible with day‐of‐air video?
21. Future Possibilities
Build the 5 shot method into device
e-workbook Module: BBC 5 Shot
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Closeup on REC
face
WHO is doing it?
• Frame with rule of thirds
• Give “talk space” in front of eyes/nose.
• Can cut off top of head, but not the
chin.
• SHOW TWO EYES!
Analyze
FRAMING
EYES
NOSEROOM
1 2 3 4 5
Hands Face Wide OTS Unusual
23. Teaching Visual Storytelling: The
five‐shot method and beyond
October 28, 2011 Andrew Lih
Journalism Interactive http://andrewlih.com
Teach‐a‐Thon Twitter: Fuzheado
Email:alih@usc.edu
Associate professor
University of Southern California
Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Notas do Editor
20 minutes for presentation , 10 minutes for Q&A\n