Video Project Checkpoint

Shot List

Instructions

My plan for my project is to create a reaction video of my friend and I reacting to some of the dances from Disney week of Dancing with the Stars. I will include recorded video of our faces, and images of the dancers to show up on camera for a mix of still images.

List

Shot List: DWTS Reaction Video

1. Intro Shots
   • Wide Shot: You and your friend sitting on a couch, with a TV or screen in the background (or just looking at the camera if you’re watching on a laptop).
   • Close-Up: Each of you introducing yourselves and what you’ll be reacting to.
2. Setup Shots
   • Medium Shot: Both of you setting up, holding remotes, or playing the video on the screen.
   • Over-the-Shoulder Shot: Screen displaying the “Dancing with the Stars” logo or intro of the dance clip.
3. Reaction Shots
   • Split-Screen Close-Ups: Individual reactions from each of you as the dance begins.
   • Wide Shot: Both of you watching the screen, reacting simultaneously.
   • Over-the-Shoulder Shot: View of the dance on the screen, showing a bit of your heads from behind, emphasizing you watching it.
   • Cutaway Close-Ups: Quick close-up shots focusing on facial expressions during surprising, funny, or impressive moments.
   • Medium Shot: Both of you occasionally pausing the video to discuss or make a comment.
4. Commentary & Discussion Shots
   • Medium Two-Shot: Both of you talking about the dance after it finishes.
   • Close-Up: Solo shots of each of you giving your thoughts on specific moves or overall performance.
   • Over-the-Shoulder Shot: One of you pointing out something on the screen while the other reacts.
5. Reaction Highlights
   • Close-Up (Slow Motion): Emphasize exaggerated or funny reactions in slow-motion (e.g., jaw drop, shocked expressions).
   • Medium Two-Shot: Both of you laughing, surprised, or high-fiving during a great moment.
6. Cutaways & B-Roll
   • Close-Up of Hands: One of you grabbing popcorn, drinks, or snacks while watching.
   • Wide Shot: Establishing shots of the room or setup at different points, such as before you start and in between dance clips.
7. Outro Shots
   • Medium Two-Shot: Recap your favorite moments and thank the viewers.
   • Wide Shot: Both of you waving goodbye or signing off.
   • Close-Up: Each of you teasing the next episode or reaction video if it’s a series.
8. Additional Angles & Reactions
   • Alternate Angles: Change up your setup slightly for different dances so there’s more visual variety.
   • Reaction Inserts: Quick cuts to past reactions if you want to reference them or create running jokes.

Test Recordings

Equipment

I plan to use an Iphone to record, and materials around the room for a stabilizer. We will also have a person to film the scenes where the camera is moving. I chose this to keep the video simple. I will use Imovie to put it all together and edit. There will be a clip of the dances we watch in the bottom corner so the audience can see a clear view as to what we are looking at.

My Plan

I plan to shoot similar angles as to what we just tested. As we will have close ups of our reactions, and wide angles looking at the scenery in the background to get a sense of comfort. We will react to some of our favorite dances from one of the weeks. This supports my project as I discussed what Dancing with the Stars was about, and I gave a blurb about the upcoming episode, and now we will be reacting to that episode.