Objective: Create a 30-second video with limited motion that tells a story.
Steps:
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Choose a Material & Concept:
- Static Images with Voiceover
- Kinetic Typography
- Stop Motion
- Digital Animation
- Slide Show with Music
- Interview/Testimonial Style
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Incorporate Creative Elements:
- Close-ups
- Transitions
- Sound Effects and Music
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Sample Story Concept:
- Title: "Lost & Found"
- Concept: B&W photos of a child's lost toy in various locations. Toward the end, color bursts into the scene as a child picks up the toy against a sunset.
- Voiceover: "It was left behind, waiting, watching the world move. Alone on benches, streets, and cafes. But every lost story has an end. And in the warmth of a sunset, it found its way home."
| Image | Narrative | Shot Type | Notes | Scene Number |
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"Lost in the vastness of the world, it sat alone." | Close-up of toy on bench | Transition: Slow fade-in | 1 |
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"Overlooked by many, waiting for a familiar touch." | Medium shot with people in background | Transition: Crossfade | 2 |
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"Among the chatter and laughter, it silently called out." | Wide shot of cafe interior | Ambient cafe sounds overlay | 3 |
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"In places of joy, it felt the weight of solitude." | Medium shot with distant playing children | Transition: Crossfade | 4 |
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"But even in the darkest moments, hope finds a way." | Close-up with gradual color transition | Transition: Slow fade-in of color | 5 |
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"For every lost story, there's a home waiting." | Close-up of hand and toy with sunset | Uplifting music climax | 6 |