How to Rock Video Production as a One-person Film Crew: Juliana Broste presentation from TBEX North America 2018.

2. HOW TO
ROCK
VIDEO
PRODUCTION
AS A
ONE PERSON FILM
CREW
JULIANA BROSTE
@TRAVELINGJULES

3. EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | LINE PRODUCER | FIELD PRODUCER |
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER | PRODUCTION COORDINATOR |
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT | LOCATION SCOUT
DIRECTOR | DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY | CAMERA
OPERATOR | ASSISTANT CAMERA
GAFFER | ELECTRICIAN | GRIP | BEST BOY
SOUND
ART DIRECTOR | PROPS
CASTING DIRECTOR | TALENT | HAIR AND MAKEUP |
WARDROBE | CRAFT SERVICES
PRODUCTION

4. JOB TITLE
• VIDEO JOURNALIST
• ONE-MAN / ONE-WOMAN BAND
• MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALIST
• BACKPACK JOURNALIST
• PREDATOR // SHREDITOR
• BEST JOB IN THE WORLD // DREAM
TRAVEL JOB.
• CONTENT CREATOR
• INSTAGRAMMER / YOUTUBER
• STORYTELLER
• ANYONE WITH AN IPHONE!
JOB DESCRIPTION
• PRODUCE
• SHOOT
• WRITE
• EDIT
• HOST (optional)

5. PROS
• FREEDOM
CREATIVE CONTROL =
STREAMLINE WORKFLOW +
CENTRALIZED STORY
• BUILD TRUST +
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS =
ACCESS
• BUDGET-FRIENDLY
CONS
• LIMITATIONS: YOU ARE ONLY
ONE PERSON
TALENT + EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL ABILITY
TIME

6. COMMON MISTAKES SUGGESTION
CLIENTS UNDERVALUE WHAT YOU DO. • LET THEM KNOW THE VALUE -- EDUCATE
THEM
CLIENTS DEMAND A LOT. • MANAGE EXPECTATIONS
• SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS…GIVE
YOURSELF AMPLE TIME / RESOURCES TO
ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULT.
• UPSELL THEM!
• ASK FOR HELP / BRING AN ASSISTANT.
YOU ARE TAKING ON TOO MUCH.
“BOILING A FROG” !
• GAIN EXPERIENCE
• MAKE REALISTIC GOALS
• SAY NO

7. WATCH: Train to the Plane
VLOG
(solo filmmaker)
http://bit.ly/trainvlog
WATCH: Train to the Plane
Story
(Small Crew)
http://bit.ly/DenverTrain

8. PRODUCE

9. PRODUCE: SET YOURSELF UP FOR SUCCESS
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK
• Become an expert.
• Location
• Activity
• Brand
• Pre-Interviews
• Write out Q’s
• Discover answers in advance
• Determine your story angle and
story points
• Create talking points (interesting
info, fun facts)
• MAKE A PLAN
• Schedule – time of day, day of the
week, etc.
• Shoot Notes (story idea, logistics,
contact info)
• Shotlist / Storyboard
• Script
• Client sign off
• Permission to film (releases)

10. SHOOT

11. SHOOT: CREATIVELY + EFFICIENTLY
• Anticipate
• Be ready
• Know before you go
• Capture the Action
• Action
• Reaction
• Capture Variety
• Extra Wide Shot
• Wide Shot
• Medium Shot
• Close-Up
• Extra Close-Up
• Move. Don’t get comfortable
• DISTANCE: Up Close, Far Away
• PERSPECTIVE:
• Eye Level
• Low angle
• Bird’s Eye View
• Point of View (POV)
• Over the Shoulder
• FOREGROUND / BACKGROUND
• Manual vs Auto

12. WATCH: Take your snapshots
to a new level
http://cnn.it/CNNSnapshot

13. WATCH: Ice Skating at the
Airport
http://bit.ly/DIAIceSkate

14. WHAT NOT TO DO

15. • Bring ONLY what you need
• Be Present
• Have a backup plan
• Insurance (Equipment, Liability Insurance, etc.)
• Copy footage on two separate hard drives – Master + Backup!
• Put the camera down & enjoy the moment
REMINDERS

16. WRITE

17. WRITE: ALL ABOUT STORY
• WRITE YOUR STORY BEFORE YOU SHOOT
VS. WRITE YOUR STORY AFTER YOU
SHOOT
• FIND YOUR VOICE
• BE CONVERSATIONAL
• BE PRESENT

18. WATCH: Silverton Heliboarding
http://bit.ly/SnowboarderJules

19. EDIT

20. EDIT: BEGINNING, MIDDLE + END
• HOOK THE AUDIENCE
• Start with your best shot & storyline
• Raise a question
• DEVELOP YOUR STORY
• Chronological?
• Chapters?
• Story Arc
• Kill your babies
• REWARD // PAYOFF
• Provide value

21. HOST

22. ON CAMERA TALENT: #YOUGOTTHIS
• PERSONALITY – BE YOU!
• VOICE. What’s your unique point
of view?
• ENERGY.
• CHARACTER.
• STORYTELLING
• Share Information
• Add emotion
FOR MORE INFO:
https://www.videomaker.com/article/c02/18740-7-tips-for-
shooting-great-video-with-a-selfie-stick

23. • TECHNICAL
• SUPPORT:
• Tripod
• Selfie Stick
• Handheld
• Environment
• CAMERA FRAMING
• Rule of Thirds
• Eye Level
• Distance
• FIND YOUR LIGHT
• PAY ATTENTION TO AUDIO
• ASK FOR HELP

24. WATCH: Adventures in Korea with TravelingJules
https://matadornetwork.com/read/adventures-korea-
travelingjules/

25. What's in my bag?
Must Haves

27. WATCH: Video Camera Gear Review
http://bit.ly/VIDEOGEAR

28. • CAMERA (S)
• LENSES (S)
• UV FILTTER + ND FILTER +
CIRCULAR POLARIZER
• SUPPORT (NECK STRAP, SELFIE
STICK, TABLE TOP TRIPOD,
TRAVEL TRIPOD, GIMBAL)
• PROTECTIVE CAMERA BAG
• MICROPHONE
• EARPHONES
It’s in the Bag • EXTRA BATTERIES
• EXTRA MEMORY CARDS
• AIR BLOWER // LENS CLOTH // WIPES
• QUARTER / SCREWDRIVER (FOR TRIPOD PLATE)
• GAFF TAPE (FOR EMERGENCIES, GREEKING
BRANDS, ETC)
• MEDICAL TAPE (FOR HIDING LAVALIERE MIC)
• OPTIONAL: COMPRESED AIR (SAND), SHAMMY
(SNOW)
• PERSONAL: CHAPSTICK, SUNSCREEN, WATER

29. It’s in the Bag

30. • Phone
• Extra Battery
• Microphone
• Selfie Stick
• Tripod
• Gimbal
• Light
Smartphone

31. • Moment Lenses - $89 / $99 wide, tele, macro, etcc
+ Case $29.99
• Manfrotto TwistGrip / TwistGrip Complete Kit
(mount) $49.99 or $99.99
• Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder - $199.99
• Rode VidMic Pro - $320
• Manfrotto LumiMuse8 LED Light $82.12
• San Disk iExpand Flash Drive – 128GB $65.19
• DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Gimbal - $139
Smartphone: COOL TOOLS

32. • Camera
• Smartphone, Point + Shoot,
Mirrorless, DSLR, CInema
• Extra Batteries + Memory Cards
• Lenses
• Microphone
• Selfie Stick
• Tripod
• Gimbal
• Light
Vlogger

33. • Manfrotto Compact Xtreme 2-in-1 Monopod + Pole
- $40.63
• Manfrotto BeFree or BeFree Live Tripod with case –
$199 - $349 (carbon fiber)
• Tascam DR-10L Digital Audio Recorder - $199.99
• Rode VidMic Pro - $320
• Manfrotto LumiMuse8 LED Light $82.12
Vlogger: COOL TOOLS

34. • Action Cameras
• GoPro Hero Black - $399
• DJI Osmo - $539
• Point and Shoot
• Sony RX100VI - $1,198
• Canon G7X mark II $701
• G1X mark iii $1,300
Vlogger: COOL TOOLS

35. • Mirrorless
• Canon EOS M50 w 15-45mm lens – $699
(consider adding Canon EF-M 11-22mm lens $349,
recommended lens for vlogging)
• Canon EOS R Body Only $2,299 or with RF 24-
105mm f/4 lens – $3,399
• Sony A7sii Body Only $2,398 (consider 16-35 f/4
lens for $1348, recommended lens for vlogging)
• Sony A7iii Body Only $1,998
Vlogger: COOL TOOLS

36. SUCCESS!How do you measure success?
Views?
Engagement?
Client satisfaction?
Personal satisfaction?

37. REGIONAL CHAPTERS:
Boston/New England
Chicago/Midwest
Heartland
Lone Star
Lower Great Lakes
Michigan
Mid-America
Mid-Atlantic
Nashville/Midsouth
National Capital
Emmy Awards
New York
Northern California
Northwest
Ohio Valley
Pacific Southwest
Rocky Mountain –
Southwest
Southeast
Suncoast
Upper Midwest

38. YOU CAN DO IT.
• PITCH. Focus. Numbers.
• SHOW ME THE MONEY!
• Fast, Cheap and Good.
• The three R’s: REEL, REWARD, RELATIONSHIP.
• COME READY + EQUIPPED.
• Do your homework and be professional.
• DELIVER.
• Be specific about expectations, timing, deliverables. Ask questions in advance and
put agreement in writing. Point to example stories.
• Do what you say you’re going to do.
• HIGH FIVE.
• Pat yourself on the back. Good job!

39. #YOUGOTTHIS
• NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT
YOUR CAMERA
• NEVER STOP LEARNING
• PURSUE PASSION PROJECTS
• PUT THE CAMERA DOWN
• HAVE FUN!

40. PRACTICE
PRACTICE
PRACTICE
It’s never time
wasted to practice
on your craft.

41. TELL YOUR STORY
!

42. JULIANA BROSTE “TRAVELINGJULES”
Travel Video Journalist
travelingjules@gmail.com
www.travelingjules.com
FACEBOOK.COM/TRAVELINGJULES
INSTAGRAM.COM/TRAVELINGJULES
YOUTUBE.COM/TRAVELINGJULES

43. Q&A