Video on a Solid Foundation: Sequencing

Filed under:Technique — posted by cehwiedel on February 16, 2008 @ 5:37 am

Colin at Mastering Multimedia provides a solid introduction to the foundation of good video storytelling:

The sequence is the foundation of all video storytelling. Sequences compress time in a video story. Without this compression, what you’re left with are long video clips that visually bore viewers to death.

Proper sequencing gives the video editor a better way to pace a story by using a variety of wide, medium and tight shots. This helps move the viewer through a story efficiently.

Read his post to improve your storytelling, in whatever medium you’re using.

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