Wikipedia:WikiProject Wiki Makes Video/Shoot

Simple instructions

 * 1) Shoot video on your device
 * 2) Transfer it to a computer
 * 3) Convert it to Ogg or WebM format (use Firefogg for Firebox or Miro software or Handbrake software)
 * 4) Upload to Commons
 * 5) Embed it in a Wikipedia article

Detailed instructions

 * 1) Shoot video on your device
 * 2) Transfer it to your computer
 * 3) * Dropbox, USB cable, or any way you can get it there
 * 4) Edit, if needed
 * 5) * Cross platform - Shotcut
 * 6) * Mac - iMovie '11 or earlier
 * 7) * Windows - Windows Movie Maker (free) via download
 * 8) * Linux (Ubuntu) - Video Sequence Editor - Blender 2.70+. You can download via . Alternatively, OpenShot is free on Linux
 * 9) Export your footage as an MP4 file
 * 10) Convert the MP4 to Ogg or WebM format
 * 11) * Use Miro Video Converter on either Windows, Mac OSX or Linux
 * 12) * Use Firefogg plugin for Mozilla Firefox
 * 13) * Use Handbrake on Linux (Ubuntu) to convert
 * 14) * Use Online converter on toollabs to convert and upload
 * 15) Upload to Commons
 * 16) * Choose a license, such as CC-BY-SA-3.0
 * 17) Embed it in a Wikipedia article
 * 18) * Example code: Filename.webm

General instructions on how to shoot fruits, vegetables

 * 1) Show fruit/vegetable in a pile
 * 2) Show how fruit/vegetable is prepared/peeled/cut
 * 3) Show peeled fruit/vegetable
 * 4) Show fruit/vegetable being eaten
 * 5) Show seed if there is any, or if it’s interesting
 * 6) Show fruit/vegetable being used/sold in other places
 * 7) Show plant

Examples:
 * Longan - Filming locations: backyard, supermarket
 * Quesadilla - Filming locations: kitchen

General instructions on how to shoot Monuments, statues, and other static objects

 * 1) Show close-up of the subject name display or plaque
 * 2) Show various close-ups of the subject in sections (i.e. arms, legs, feet, logos, windows, doors, etc.)
 * 3) Show a wide shot of the subject and its surroundings
 * 4) Show a creative shot: try a different angle, shoot from the ground
 * 5) Optional: Slowly pan up and down or from side-side to help create movement

Examples:
 * Space Shuttle
 * Traveler (mascot)

General instructions on how to shoot food

 * 1) Show finished product
 * 2) Show ingredients one-by-one (labeling in some form would be helpful)
 * 3) Show each step of the process
 * 4) Show finished product from a different perspective

Watch this short instructional video on how to film food: