During your shoot Answers – Youtube Creator Academy
It’s time for your shoot. Captivate your audience with interesting shot composition. Use lighting effectively to set the mood. And learn how to record sound like a pro.
You’re closing out a scene and really want to focus the audience’s attention on an item in your main character’s hand. What is a simple way to do this?
Use dialog and say “look at my hand.”
Insert very loud and jarring music.
Get a close-up shot on the character’s hand with your camera.
Put a spotlight on the person’s face.
Arnie is planning an action shot and wants the camera to move smoothly alongside his running characters. He is working on a tight budget and can’t afford expensive equipment. What alternatives could you suggest?
Mount the camera on a wagon, wheelchair, or vehicle and move it next to the characters.
Rearrange your script so you don’t need to capture the motion in that way.
Try running next to the characters while keeping the camera balanced.
See if you can simulate the running with virtual reality.
A best practice is to back up your footage immediately after a shoot.
True.
False.
Which lighting technique can often heighten a dramatic story?
No lighting.
Front lighting.
Natural lighting.
Side or back lighting.
Slade wants to make the people in his video appear softer and friendlier. What lighting technique should he consider?
Diffusion.
Seclusion.
Distribution.
Illusion.
If you’re using natural light, the best time to shoot is 12 noon, when the sun is brightest.
True.
False.
Which of these techniques can help you capture clean sound?
Ask your actors to project their voices, speak clearly, and enunciate.
Pad the room with sound blankets and/or foam.
Choosing a location free of background noise.
All of the above.
When is it important to capture high-quality audio?
If you’re recording inside.
If you’re recording outside.
If you’re recording dialogue.
All of the above.
There are compact external mics that connect to a smartphone.
True.
False.
What are you creating when you consider the overall appearance of your videos, including background, props, costumes, colors and anything else your fans might remember?
Your persona.
Your avatar.
Your look.
Your space.
Serafine committed to a specific color scheme and bold costume choices to use consistently in her videos as a way for her viewers to instantly recognize her videos. In addition to setting her channel apart and creating a strong brand, what else is a potential benefit?
Building a fanbase.
Encouraging fan engagement.
Facilitating collaborations.
Building a community.
You have created what you hope is a compelling visual design for your videos. What is one way you can determine if your design is compelling?
Check your audience growth report.
Ask your audience through comments.
Compare your videos to successful ones.
Ask a local film school.
You have just subscribed to a new channel all about the world’s best gumbos. You notice that the host always wears a similar apron, uses similar plates and bowls, always uses the same wooden spoon and consistently has a window with bright curtains in the background. Even when watching a playlist from a variety of creators, you immediately know this video is from one of your favorite creators. What have they done successfully?
Made you hungry.
Created a unique visual style.
Facilitated collaborations.
Built a strong community.
Hala is operating on a limited budget. She really wants to set a certain mood for her videos. What is one thing she should consider?
Her lighting choices.
Encouraging her actors to whisper.
Always film at night.
Including a couch in all shots.
What type of lighting would you choose for a very dramatic story to keep the audience at the edge of their couches?
Front lighting.
Three point lighting.
Side or back lighting.
Natural lighting.
Slade wants to make the leads in his video appear softer and friendlier. What lighting technique should he consider?
Diffusion.
Bouncing.
Colored gels.
Simplicity.
Can capturing clean sound save you time in post-production?
No, sound should always be edited in post-production.
Sometimes, if everyone turns off their cellphones during the shoot and you use a boom microphone.
Yes, shooting in a location with low background noise and the right microphone could save you time.
Yes, but only if you have a lapel microphone for each character.
What characteristics should you be most aware of when searching for a location that will have clean sound?
The amount of people who may be chatting nearby.
The ability to unplug noisy appliances and control any fans, heaters, and air conditioners.
The way the light filters in the windows at that time of day you want to shoot.
The number of electronic devices your crew will need during the shoot.
You are closing out a very dramatic scene and really want to focus the viewers’ attention on an item in your main character’s hand. What is one simple way to focus your audience’s attention where you want it?
Use dialog and say “look at my hand”.
Insert very loud and jarring music.
Zoom in on the character’s hand with your camera.
Pan your camera left and right with the hand always on the left.
Arnie is planning an action shot. It would be ideal if the camera could move smoothly and quickly alongside his running characters. He is working on a tight budget and can’t afford expensive equipment. What alternatives could you suggest?
Mount the camera on a bicycle and have someone ride next to the characters.
Rearrange your script so you don’t need to capture the motion in that way.
Try and run next to the characters while keeping the camera balanced.
Have your actors simulate running so you can more easily capture the shot.
You are filming a fantasy segment including princesses, ogres, and make-believe elements. Should you choose a higher or lower frame rate?
Lower.
Higher.
Frame rate doesn’t matter.
Something around 48fps.
What is the maximum frame rate supported on YouTube?
30 fps.
48 fps.
50 fps.
60 fps.
You have just started experimenting with different frame rates in your videos. What is one of the best data-driven ways to determine if your audience likes your new techniques?
See how many tweets you receive about your new videos.
Check your demographics report to see if you are gaining a younger audience.
Review your audience retention report to determine if your viewers are watching longer.
Monitor your likes and dislikes.