For me, this process has more more confusing than I expected. I've heard many times that making your first video is always the hardest and I've found it to be true. Maybe it's because we are collaborating for this one. Actually, I'm sure of it. Too many people with too many different ideas to get things done in a timely fashion. Since this is a low-end video we should be more concerned with the writing part than the video part. This isn't the case for some in my group. I think the writing part is the most important part, actually. It's the "meat and potatoes" or backbone of the whole operation. Remember the writers strike? TV sucked after that (It's always sucked, but it got even more pathetic because of the strike).
I think there is a strong connection between writing in video making. Sure there are spur of the moment or "caught on tape" videos but most videos with purpose have some sort of script laid out before filming.
Furthermore I think it's a misconception that anybody can pick up a camera and make a good video. Some work needs to be done.
For example, check this guy out...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bo-eoFgmzlo
Some may think that this guy just sits in front of a camera and drinks, but he has a purpose. I don't think any writing goes into his videos, but he definitely thinks them out before filming. This example in particular is him challenging himself to accomplish a near impossible feat. On others he talks politics or about his favorite music as if he had an outline in front of him (as well as a 40).
Today my group finally got over the writing hurdle and we plan to film on Friday. I'm excited to see how our writing is adapted to film. It will probably be low quality, but I still expect it to be a great experience.
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