Here at Vimeo, we like a lot of different things: pizza, walking in big circles with a camera, videos, Handstick, parks and sunshine, videos, things that make us laugh, dancing, hula hooping, and videos. We're pretty easy to please. We chose a few of those things, tossed 'em in a theoretical mixing bowl, and theoretically cooked something up for you!

We wanted to really challenge ourselves (and you) this time, though, and we decided to make the whole video in just ONE shot! When you watch, you'll notice that we don't make any cuts at all; it's one steady, fluid motion. Think you can make something similar?
(PS- no Vimeo staff members were harmed in the making of this video, except for when I tripped when trying to walk backwards.)

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Behind The Scenes

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This one time, I drove really, really fast down a few highways and everything passed in quick beautiful bursts and I saw so many things in such a short period of time and I felt like I traveled the whole world in just one trip! It was the coolest.

Just kidding, I never did that. BUT, I did watch this video, which made a big splash here at Vimeo about a month ago. The creative geniuses over at the digital design and user experience firm Teehan+Lax teamed up to develop this breakthrough type of traveling timelapse, and the result is stunning to say the least.

Jonas Naimark, the motion designer at Teehan+Lax who developed the idea and created the video, took some time to answer our questions about their creation. Read on to get all the details!

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Behind The Scenes

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beginner

Hey there, inquisitive investigators!

After the recent Stillmotion and Shooting an Interview lessons, we're still in a storytelling mood. I bet you know someone who can really tell a tale, or is an interesting story in their own right! This is the chance to introduce us to them, and document that yarn spinning with an interview.

For a great example of interview shots, check out this video about the record label DFA. Pay attention to how they use interviews, as well as insert and establishing shots, to better tell the story:

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beginner

Have you ever wanted to interview someone to tell their story or share their point of view? Do you know how to make a subject feel comfortable in front of a camera? Or how to make sure you'll get the best material out of the time and resources that you have? What's your mother's maiden name?

Ok last question: Do you know how to shoot an interview? If your answer is no, then this is the Video School lesson for you! Watch this video and read on. You'll be the one asking questions in no time!

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Shooting

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beginner