How to Create Web Videos Without a Video Camera
Summary: Create or buy images and record audio then use software to assemble a narrative slideshow that plays like a video.
1 — Use still images.
Use a digital camera to capture photos or acquire stock images that are appropriate for your slideshow.
2 — Write a script.
Write out the narration and describe the images you want to use for your video. Be as descriptive as possible. This will help when you create your shotlist.
3 — Create a Shotlist
A shotlist is all the shots you need to get to create your video. You can group images according to the ease of shooting, which does not necessarily follow the story. This is often done in films to maximize time on location.
4 — Record Audio
To make it easy to edit and synchronize to the images, consider recording each line individually. Although it creates more files, they can be manipulated individually, adjusting timing to images as necessary. If the audio is on long file, the timing will be impossible to adjust without editing.
5 — Optimize Images for Youtube Videos
Now that you’re ready to put your video slideshow together, make sure the images you’re using are sized for the video player. Your original images should be shot at the maximum resolution for highest quality. You will need to resize those large images prior to importing them to your video timeline. You can use your favorite image editing software to batch resize all of your images at once.
6 — Use Software to Create Your Slideshow.
If you have PowerPoint or Windows Movie Maker you can use them. If you don’t, use a freeware program like Memories on the Web (available here) to assemble your video.
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