Job Description

It is the responsibility of the Video Coordinator to produce a full video of the semester performance and of any smaller shows/events deemed necessary to archive. The Video Coordinator must:

The Ensemble Camera

The video coordinator does not need to go search for a video camera, tripod, or charger, because the Ensemble owns one! Here's some tips for using the camera:

General Suggestions

To Zoom or Not to Zoom

Should you move the video camera during videotaping (zoom in/out, swivel side-to-side) or keep it still?

Advantages:
Disadvantages:
The Verdict:

Final Dress vs. Performances

Should you videotape the final dress rehearsal or performances? Which should be used for the final video?

Advantages of Final Dress:
Disadvantages of Final Dress:
Advantages of Performances:
Disadvantages of Performances:
The Verdict:

Use the final dress performance as a trial for the videotaping (just to make sure everything works properly), but in most cases, use an actual performance for the final video. If sight line is a big issue (i.e. if there are a lot of scenes where an actor is on the ground), consider using final dress performance clips where those moments would not be blocked.

Editing Videos

Simple Version

Use a movie maker software (ex. Windows Movie Maker). Upload all of the videos from one performance, one right after the other. Make sure there are no gaps between clips. Save the file. A long performance will take a while (a couple hours, at least), so get comfortable. 

Fancy Version (For multiple performances)

Use a movie maker software of your choice (one that trims videos very finely works best). Find the clips you want to use from each performance and stitch them together as best as possible. Presumably, if you've decided to do the fancy version, you have some experience with video editing (otherwise, there are some great how-to's on the internet). Here are some tips on what to watch for while stitching:

Issues to Resolve