Jan
2011
No Video Footage? No Problem
For one reason or another, you don’t have the right video footage to tell the story. How do you overcome such a hurdle? Easy, use images.
I know what you’re probably thinking… “If I wanted to create a boring PowerPoint presentation, I would have done just that, I want to make a video.”
Well, the use of still images with a common technique called the Ken Burns effect is capable of creating a pretty engaging video. Named after documentary film producer and director Ken Burns, the Ken Burns effect is the technique of slowly zooming into or panning over an image to create a video like experience. This technique is best used to emphasize specific segments of an image and can really help communicate the story you’re trying to tell.
Watch this short example taken from a Ken Burns documentary, The National Parks. It’s a nice blend of both video and imagery.
So, the next time you’re stuck without any video footage, find some images and add a little Ken Burns. You may be surprised with the outcome.
P.S. – In the latest release of our product, we’ve included the ‘Ken Burns’ effect with all image elements. Very cool, check it out!
