HOW TO PLAY MONOPOLY
This video was created for a project where my group had to create an e-learning website centered around a non-digital subject and our group chose Monopoly. My responsibility was to develop the beginner module, teaching users how to play the game through an 8-minute tutorial video.​
Overview
Process
I began by researching existing "how to play Monopoly" videos, extracting the best elements from each to create a comprehensive guide. My research unveiled crucial details that were often overlooked, such as distributing starting money to players. With this insight, I formulated a script and recorded the voice-over audio. During filming, I synchronized my actions with the audio playback to ensure seamless alignment during editing.
Challenges
One of the biggest challenges was figuring out the right backdrop for filming. Since I was limited to recording on my basement table, I had to find a way to deal with the unappealing walls. In the end, I decided to use spotlight lighting, which kept the focus on the game board while hiding the less-than-ideal background.
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Lighting was another obstacle. Instead of constantly renting equipment and dealing with the hassle of transporting it, I got creative with what I had at home. I repurposed an LED light, attaching it to a lamp to shine directly on the Monopoly board. This simple solution saved me from multiple rentals and made the whole setup much easier to manage.
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Finding the correct camera angle also proved to be a challenge. As you can see from the images you can see I tried some wild tactics. I don't have a photo of the final set-up but I was able to find a good angle of a top-down view of the board that didn't put the equipment in danger.
