Lesson 4: Shooting Sequences — Showing Action and Change

Big idea

A sequence is a group of shots that shows one action clearly (step-by-step).
A good sequence makes a simple moment feel powerful.

Learning goals

By the end of this lesson, you can:

• Film a simple action using multiple shots
• Capture “coverage” (different angles)
• Use shot variety to show change or progress

The “sequence recipe” (easy)

Choose one action:

• cooking chapati
• sweeping
• opening a shop
• preparing school items
• watering plants
• fixing something

Then film it with:

1. Wide — where it’s happening
2. Medium — the person doing the action
3. Close-ups — details (hands, tools, face, objects)
4. Ending — show the result

✅ Keep each shot 6–10 seconds.

The 3-shot minimum (when time is short)

If you’re busy, do at least:

1. Wide
2. Medium
3. Close-up

That alone can become a short video.

How to film coverage (so editing is easy)

For the same action, record:

• front angle
• side angle
• close-up angle

✅ Don’t move the camera too much. Move yourself instead.

Activity (20–30 minutes)

Film one short sequence using your shot list.

Checklist before you record

• I have good light on the subject
• I can hold steady
• Each shot is 6–10 seconds
• I have at least 1 wide, 2 mediums, 2 close-ups