STORYTELLING
To educate, you have to also entertain. To share your science on film there has to be a point, a purpose, a story. That doesn’t need to be a novel, but there should be something that carries the audience through. Whether its 1 minute or 1 hour.
Why filmmaking is part of the scientific process.
Think about this before you film your science.
Storyboarding your science
Writing for your film
Getting your science footage
FILMING
We’re not out to make the next bunch of natural history filmmakers here. But what we do believe is the world needs more scientists who can use cameras well and utilise them to storytell. So being competent with all types of cameras can open up a wealth of opportunity.
The Camera Lightbox
What’s the best camera?
The Camera basics
A full camera setup for science filmmaking
How to frame your science
EDITING
Part of what we do here is edit your stories. If you need us. But if you don’t, we’d love to empower you to do that yourselves. Filmmaking and editing really do fit nicely together. If you have the right footage, it’s easy to edit. In here you’ll find some editing walkthroughs that will help.
What Software Should I Use?
How to Organise Footage
Music for your Films
Full 4 Hour Live Workshop
Download the rushes to edit along.
Full Walkthroughs
Full walkthroughs of how to make a science film in each editing software.
Adding Text, Titles and Thirds
How to add a title at the start of your video or a lower third for an interview!
Adding Music
Adding music to your film can really up the production value, heres how!
Colour Correction
Sometimes you need to match two cameras or shots, and sometimes we just get colour wrong! Here’s how to correct that.
Audio Syncing
Take multiple cameras or external audio and synchronise them all.
Green Screening
Present your science from anywhere with green screening.
What editing techniques do you want to see us cover?
