Clips to Sequences to Scenes to Story, the Basic Building Blocks

Stories are built by bringing together some essential pieces of information and putting them together in a specific order. It is a process whether you are doing it in print or in video. The process involves clips combined together to build scenes, which you combine several sequences together to form scenes and then ultimately stories. It is a process that can be learned, and it is a process that is covered from all angles by former Newsweek Photographer, Bill Gentile in his Video Journalism Workshop course.

In this video clip Bill talks to us about the process and building of powerful stories. To learn more about the process sign up and download the free Tips and Tools e-book http://videojournalismworkshops.com/


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What is in Bill Gentile’s Video Backpack?

Bill travels all over the world shooting and producing stories and documentaries for some of the best. Over the years Bill has honed down what to take, the essential tools. In this video he takes us through the bag and gives us a good insight into how to travel light but with the proper equipment.

Bill”s comment on what to carry in his backpack
“Although my focus is visual storytelling, equipment and the proper use of equipment are important components of our craft. I’m not a “gear head,” but if you don’t understand how gear works, then you won’t be able to make it do what you want it to do. You won’t be able to capture the images that your mind’s eye “sees.”

So this video is a short riff about some of the equipment that I take to the field. I hope it helps you in some way. Please feel free to contact me with questions.

Good luck and be safe.”

Bill Gentile
The Backpack Journalist, LLC


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Video Journalism Show: Inside the Video Journalism Workshop, All the Parts

Mark down for Monday, September 23, 2013 at 6PM EST for our weekly Video Journalism Show. This week we step inside our workshop and take you on a tour of all the parts. Our workshop is made up of 15 videos that walk you through making a visually compelling documentary. Nick Ray and Bruce Jones lead you on the tour.

Week 4 of the Video Journalism Show is a tour inside the workshop. Check it out at 6:00pm EST

Week 4 of the Video Journalism Show is a tour inside the workshop. Check it out at 6:00pm EST on YouTube.

Tune in at 6:00pm EST on YouTube or watch the recording later.


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Video 1: Telling Compelling Stories Using Video Journalism Workshop

Bill Gentile and Bruce Jones talk about the changes and developments in video journalism.

Bill Gentile talks about the changes and developments in video journalism.

In video 1 Bill Gentile and Bruce Jones talk about the changes that have gone on in video journalism from the early days to today. Changes in equipment, speed and delivery. Bill also talks about the methodology he uses to teach the craft of creating compelling video stories in his online course The Video Journalism Workshop.

This program was produced using Google Hangout On Air, broadcast through YouTube to a global audience.

See the videos mentioned in the show
1. The Gangs
http://youtu.be/Eu2gRjMyacc

2. The Researcher

3. The Pastor

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To learn more about the workshop and making compelling video stories please visit:
http://www.videojournalismworkshops.com


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