How to Create an Effective Imagefest Slideshow
- 1. How to Create An Effective Slide Show For ImageFest
- 2. Overview Part 1 – Creating an Effective Slide Show Part 2 – Technical Requirements for ImageFest
- 3. Tell A Cohesive Story - Keep it Simple – KISS - Time for just 1 Theme - Write down your theme and keep it by the monitor as you choose images to make sure you are staying on target - Imagefest is like a book of short stories
- 4. Tell A Cohesive Story - Know your Audience - Either you start with an idea and find your audience, or you start with your audience and find an idea. - If audience can't figure it out they will be bored
- 5. Tell A Cohesive Story - Have a interesting beginning - “Hook” the audience - Build the pace and quality - Like a Wave with Peaks and Valleys - Have a strong finish that wraps up the theme - Leave your audience satisfied - Leave them wanting more
- 6. Video # 1
- 7. Tell A Cohesive Story Life Magazine photo narrative formula : 1. Introductory shot 2. Portrait 3. Interaction Shot 4. Signature Shot (sums up the whole story) 5. Detail Shot 6. Clincher or Closing Shot
- 8. Tell A Cohesive Story THE LAST IMAGE IS THE ONE THE AUDIENCE WILL REMEMBER THE MOST
- 9. Tell A Cohesive Story Use Sequences of WS, MS & CU WIDE Shot - location of elements MEDIUM Shot - Interaction of items CLOSE UP Shot - Details
- 10. Video # 2
- 11. Tell A Cohesive Story - You want to effect the emotions - People will remember an image that “Speaks” to them
- 12. Pacing - Audience visual attention span - 3/4 second static image - 2 - 4 seconds - 3:00 (180 seconds) / 4 seconds per slide = 45 Slides
- 13. Video # 3
- 14. Pacing - “Rhythmic-timed” can cause audience to check out - Not every image needs equal time - Build suspense and interest by ebbing and flowing
- 15. TRANSITIONS (or lack there of) - Try to avoid cheesy overused moves etc. - Dissolves or Fades to/from Black - I like ¼ to ¾ of a second - If you must, use something that fits the connection between the images - Ripple from water scene, etc. - soft edges help
- 16. Video # 4
- 17. Video # 5
- 18. SOUND - Sound elements must “sync” with visuals - Music or Sound effects or both? - Sound effects can be very effective without overpowering visual eg. Wind, Waves, Cry of a gull, etc.
- 19. Video # 6
- 20. SOUND - Music can steal “the Show” - Must match content - Pacing critical - More than one song - Photos then Music or vice versa? - Edit length / Fade music to fit BEST photos
- 21. MOVEMENT (Within a Slide) - Ken Burn's effect - Speed vs Music vs Direction - Centre of Interest - Focus attention to specific screen location - Can Hurt as much as Help - Video & Stills Mixed
- 22. Video # 7
- 23. Video # 8
- 24. BACKGROUND & TEXT - Neutral for Photos - Mid Grey – doesn't effect slide colours - Text -Off White or Yellow - Drop Shadow or Outline - Sanserif better than Serif - Background Box semi-transparent - Keep info Simple and Brief
- 25. REVIEW & REFINE - Find a willing audience (Food & Beer helps) - Need honest feedback - Critical & Supportive friends - Critical will find flaws & help you improve - Supportive will also help with improvements & boost confidence - LESS is BEST, IF in Doubt, Leave it Out
- 26. TECHNICAL DETAILS For ImageFest
- 27. File Size - Final MAX. file size 1920w x 1080h (match Projector) - “Landscape” will fill screen vs “Portrait” - Have a least 1 dimension match, but don't go over - Shoot in 16 x 9 Aspect Ratio - Cameras can also be set to 4:3, 3:2, 1:1, etc.
- 28. Colour & Luminosity - Color space for Club Projector is sRGB - Excellent colour reproduction - Excellent Projector Contrast - 50,000:1 - Limited Brightness when properly calibrated (850 lumen) so try to keep images bright
- 29. Video File - File codex MP4 but Quick time (.MOV) is the File Type - Native to MAC but have to convert PC files -1080P best with 1:1 ratio - 30 or 29.97 FPS - Audio 44.1 or 48 kHZ.
- 30. Video File - For music avoid MP3 – poor quality (check what your program will import) - AFF best audio format - Stereo sound or put Mono on BOTH channels - Mix music low if adding voice/SFX - Fade in and out both Video & Audio
- 31. Video File - Save as an IMAGE FILE (DATA DISC) - DO NOT SAVE AS A DVD (File will only be 720 x 480) - Hand in to Committee member before deadline as NO extensions - Put YOUR name in the File Name
- 32. Review - Tell a Cohesive Story – K.I.S.S. - Know your Audience - “Hook” the Audience - Leave your Audience satisfied - The LAST Image is the one the audience will remember the most
- 33. Review - Audience visual attention span is short - Not every image needs equal screen time - Try to avoid cheesy transitions - Sound must “sync” with visuals - Music can “Steal” the show - Movement within a slide can “hurt” the flow - Use simple TEXT and colours
- 34. Review - Find a willing Audience & edit work - LESS is BEST - MAX File Size 1920W x 1080H - “Landscape” fills better than “Portrait” - Watch image brightness - Video file as .MOV - Save as an IMAGE FILE to DVD
- 35. Questions ?? For Help: Steve.ray09@gmail.com