Video/Audio
continuity in a How-to video
Timeline: December 2023
One of the most popular and viral trends for party finger food is a charcuterie board. They are great for parties or a night in, and are one of my favorite things to make. Every board is different and customizable. I made a how-to video that lays out all the steps for someone who wants to make a charcuterie board using continuity video skills.
Research
To get a good idea of what I need to do to make a successful how-to video, I researched other videos that focus on continuity.
This is another how-to video that gives parents tips on teaching their child to ride a bike. There were at least two cameras used when filming this tutorial because the editor cuts between wider and closer up shots of the child riding his bike. This is specifically shown at 2:26.
the Process
To make the how-to video, I used two iPhone cameras. One stayed on a tripod above the board from a birds eye view angle and the other got moved around on a different tripod to get side angles.
For editing, I found fun, upbeat music that fit the tone of the video and layered each clip in Adobe Premiere Pro to create a continuous effect. I added text with transitions and sped up some clips that dragged on. It was a fun video to create and definitely a rewarding snack after hours of filming!
This is a how-to video about making cookies. There are multiple angles used and edited together to look like each step is one continuous motion. The editor generally started with a wider shot and zoomed in closer to get a look at the details of the process, but the transitions look smooth.
This video shows the audience techniques for decorating a cake. There is continuity used throughout the entire video and it is clearly multiple cameras were used. For example, at 1:43, we see at least 4 different shots edited together to show one motion. It makes the viewer feel like they are getting a closer look at the action. Some of the clips are also sped up to make the video flow better.