How to shoot video of an art student comes down to capturing and communicating their creativity.
Having researched how viewers react to video storytelling for more than three decades, I recommend you consider these points.
How to Shoot Video of an Art Student: Takeaways
— Try to capture the artist at work so you can appreciate the creation of the art work.
— If that’s not possible and you interview them after the fact, have them point out significant features of their art work.
— Probe with follow-up questions based on your natural curiosity.
I didn’t plan to interview nine year old Maya Abrol when at the Farmers Branch Library Manske Gallery to interview Dallas Arts Studio Director Hyun Chu for a magazine article. But she and her mom came to see an exhibit of her work and the work of other students. Maya’s family as well as Hyun’s are residents of Hackberry Creek, a community in Irving, a Dallas suburb.
You’ll notice I didn’t “dumb down” his questions for Maya. She rose to the occasion with thoughtful answers.
No incidentally, shooting video of an artist does require they want to go on camera. Of course, you say. Maya declined at first, then with prompting from mom, decided it would be a good idea.
Regarding the Teacher: Hyun Chu
Hyun Chu of Irving instructs and inspires young artists. In 1991, she opened her Dallas Arts Studio, where she shares her passion for art with children ages 4 to 18. She also teaches painting at Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch. Many of her students have earned art scholarships and admission to top art colleges.
A native of Korea, Chu graduated from Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in fine arts from Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia. She’s had 11 one-person shows and about 50 group shows around the world. Her artwork can be found at many places, including the Houston Museum, Belo Corp., a DART station, Texas Instruments and Pizza Hut headquarters.
Here’s a video of a more experienced artist, Mirza Mohamed. My goal was to capture him creating art while telling me about the process.
Whether you’re an aspiring artist or an attorney, put the power of video marketing and storytelling to work for you. Contact me for a video marketing strategy and videos to bring business your way: bob@kaplitz.tv.
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