Instagrammer Hideaki Hamada (@hamadahideaki) of Osaka, Japan, finds his creative inspiration in people. Interested particularly in portraits, Hideaki's favorite models are his two sons, Haru and Mina. "I try to take photos of scenes with people or anything that hints the presence of people," he says. "I have always taken pictures of my family, and ever since I realized that Instagram is the perfect tool to tell real-time stories about your everyday life, I have been posting multiple times a day." When those stories involve movement, sound and atmosphere specific to that moment, Hideaki switches to video.
Here are Hideaki's tips for making a video that tells a story: 1. Think about the plot and the number of cuts you want to include in your story. 2. Try using static and dynamic cuts to add depth to your story. 3. Look around you and decide what the important elements are before you start shooting. 4. Be prepared for the unexpected and be flexible with your storyline when you film. 5. If you wish to keep an archive of your videos, create an original hashtag like Hideaki's #hamadafilm.
Video by @hamadahideaki