Learn More About Recording Techniques

Monday, 31 August 2020
by Trustha Rembaka

Have you ever imagined the process of making a film or video? Of course it takes time and detail preparation, especially if you look at the 'credit' section which lists the names of the people involved in making it, how to gather these people and to work together to make video. One part of making a video is the recording where scene by scene will be performed and recorded using camera with its various types and technology that develop based on its era.

 

The times leading to global era and based on technology require everyone to be proactive to adapt the advances. Related with the digital technology, a person must have a variety of skills, especially in using high technology communication in order to access various media, both information and social media. Moreover, the current trend of video-based social media is attracting people's attention and they are competing to upload videos both for documentation and monetizing potential.

 

Actually the recording activity is not new because it is often done by adults to children, from formal events to trivial or fun events. In fact, everyone has already a recording device that is ‘embedded’ in their gadget, but not everyone understands how to maximize the existing functions to produce quality products. From this point, Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta took the initiative to hold student training to answer their needs for producing videos by maximizing the recording tools and shooting techniques through their gadgets in Workshop #3 on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at the secretariat of Stube HEMAT Yogyakarta which was attended by nine students.

 

In the workshop as a Cyber Awareness program activity, Stube collaborated with the Multimedia team of Javanese Christian Church (GKJ) of Mergangsan who are experienced in making short videos and facilitating online and streaming church services. Richard Panggabean, from the Multimedia team, revealed that the technique of taking pictures is important in making videos because each scene has its own meaning. He explained the basic technique of taking pictures based on angle and distance (shoot), based on the angle there are (1) Frog angle and low angle (from below) mean to magnify; (2) Eyes angle is carried out parallel to the object; (3) High angle and bird angle are shots from above, which give the impression of a small or wide reach; (4) Over shoulder, usually for recording conversations between objects. Then, based on the distance (shoot) consists of Close Up, Medium and Long, which have their respective characteristics. Close up shoot is used to emphasize the expression or details of an object, Medium shoot is used to describe the object, while Long shoot is used to display the environment around the object.

 

The presentation of the basic technique of recording provided enlightenment for the participants, not merely recording, but also having a plan and message delivery of the video. The technology of recording equipment continues to develop, but the main thing is the human resources to produce good videos by continuously upgrading skills. So, let’s take advantage of the technology advances, and improve your video recording skills to produce beneficial works.


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