Storytelling on Camera: Directing and Supporting Engaging Social Media Reels
Session Description:
Learn how to guide and support someone in sharing their story through compelling social media reels. You’ll explore best practices for directing, from helping people feel comfortable on camera to adjusting your approach based on the video’s purpose. The session also includes filming fundamentals like composition tips and simple techniques that make your footage more engaging and easier to edit.
Presenter: Hannah Shaw
Hannah Shaw, Wide Angle Senior Communications Manager, is a multidisciplinary designer, with experience in instructional, graphic, and human-centered design. She played a pivotal role in creating the Social Media Internship program at Wide Angle, recognizing social media as an opportunity for youth-led, youth-centered content and the importance of creating a workforce pathway to achieve this goal. In 2023, Hannah was recognized as one of Technical.ly’s RealLIST Connectors for her contributions to Baltimore’s tech and entrepreneurship communities. Hannah holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland and an M.A. in Social Design from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Her cat Bashi gets cuter every day.
Presenter: Alicia Thomas
Ali Thomas, Wide Angle Social Media Intern, is a multimedia creative dedicated to using her love of storytelling to uplift and educate urban communities about arts education. Ali has worked with the Baltimore Office of Promotional Arts as a youth leader and her writing has been recognized in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards while attending Baltimore City College High School. Now attending Morgan State University, majoring in Theater Arts, Ali aims to create pathways to accessible arts education to urban communities.
Date, Time, and Location
Wednesday, June 18th
Breakout Session 4: 10:45 – 11:45 AM
Room: CPA 112