Story #1 comes from the Environmental Defense Fund’s work on Fleet Efficiency. They teamed up with a group called stresslimitdesign to create a very entertaining and informative video story that’s only 1 minute and 44 seconds long. I found myself smiling at the mix of animation and videography and noticed the 5 shot rule used throughout. I also learned something from this video story so in my opinion it’s effective as a story telling and educational piece.
Story #2 comes from the Wall Street Journal and is entitled “Uruguay’s March of Silence.” The 1:44 video is powerful and effective. The video incorporates the 5 shot rule with the exception of any extreme close ups. There are many shots of the march along with two interviews that detail the pain and suffering the people of Uruguay have experienced and why they are marching.
Story #3 comes from the Wall Street Journal and is entitled “NATO Bombs Libyan Warships.” At first we see military footage of an overnight attack where missles were fired at the ships and explosions ensue. Then the video shifts to the damage done to the ships which gave me the feeling of being there. The story then shifts to a room full of journalists sitting through a news conference where government officials gave the “official” story. At only 48 seconds, the story is effective and layered. And while it doesn’t tell us everything, it was just enough to peak my curiousity and want to know more. And that’s “good” in my book.
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By: Video Stories « Digital Journalism on May 23, 2011
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