Wikipedia:WikiProject Wiki Makes Video/Shoot

Simple instructions

1. Shoot video on your device
2. Transfer it to a computer
3. Convert it to Ogg or WebM format (use Firefogg for Firebox or Miro software or Handbrake software)
4. Upload to Commons
5. Embed it in a Wikipedia article

Detailed instructions

1. Shoot video on your device
2. Transfer it to your computer
   • Dropbox, USB cable, or any way you can get it there
3. Edit, if needed
   • Cross platform - Shotcut
   • Mac - iMovie '11 or earlier
   • Windows - Windows Movie Maker (free) via download
   • Linux (Ubuntu) - Video Sequence Editor - Blender 2.70+. You can download via . Alternatively, OpenShot is free on Linux
4. Export your footage as an MP4 file
5. Convert the MP4 to Ogg or WebM format
   • Use Miro Video Converter on either Windows, Mac OSX or Linux
   • Use Firefogg plugin for Mozilla Firefox
   • Use Handbrake on Linux (Ubuntu) to convert
   • Use Online converter on toollabs to convert and upload
6. Upload to Commons
   • Choose a license, such as CC-BY-SA-3.0
7. Embed it in a Wikipedia article
   • Example code: [[File:Filename.webm|thumb|320px|Caption info here]]

General instructions on how to shoot fruits, vegetables

1. Show fruit/vegetable in a pile
2. Show how fruit/vegetable is prepared/peeled/cut
3. Show peeled fruit/vegetable
4. Show fruit/vegetable being eaten
5. Show seed if there is any, or if it’s interesting
6. Show fruit/vegetable being used/sold in other places
7. Show plant

Examples:

• Longan - Filming locations: backyard, supermarket
• Quesadilla - Filming locations: kitchen

General instructions on how to shoot Monuments, statues, and other static objects

1. Show close-up of the subject name display or plaque
2. Show various close-ups of the subject in sections (i.e. arms, legs, feet, logos, windows, doors, etc.)
3. Show a wide shot of the subject and its surroundings
4. Show a creative shot: try a different angle, shoot from the ground
5. Optional: Slowly pan up and down or from side-side to help create movement

Examples:

• Space Shuttle
• Traveler (mascot)

General instructions on how to shoot food

1. Show finished product
2. Show ingredients one-by-one (labeling in some form would be helpful)
3. Show each step of the process
4. Show finished product from a different perspective

Watch this short instructional video on how to film food: