Gearing up for my first film

John Marc Green
jmg@greenmediaproduction.com
(205) 370-2997

See my work on the "WebVideo," "Legal," "Events," and "Broadcast" pages of this website >> click the page links under the "Backpack Cinema" banner above.

The Home page of this website is my blog showcasing great examples of other people's short format digital storytelling, using gear you can fit in a backpack: laptop computers and prosumer & DSLR cameras like the Canon T2i, Canon 7D, and Canon 5D Mark II. I expect that list to grow quickly in the next few years.

-- Hook viewers immediately
-- Engage all five senses
-- Reveal interesting characters
-- Provoke laughter and tears
-- Make memorable moments
-- Write tight
-- Include surprises
-- Capture stunning images
-- Connect actions to reactions
-- Hide edits, transitions, and camera movement
-- Use great sound, color and contrasts
-- Employ universal story structures
-- Create rising and falling tension patterns
-- Study "golden" content
-- Copy heart-winning techniques
-- Always keep improving skills
-- Aim for consistent excellence, not "perfection"