Shooting and EditingYour Spark 101 Video

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Pointers for getting started:• Meet with the presenter to discuss presentation, possible

locations for taping, and available resources• Make sure the planned presentation will be 10-12 minutes• Have chart paper and markers available in case the

presenter needs key points available• Look at video production tips website for more info

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Shooting Tips• Use a tripod• White balance – use camera options• Encourage the presenter to speak clearly and be passionate

about the topic• Multiple takes – better to have more footage, than less• Keep track of presentation length

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Equipment

• Video Camera – HD preferred• Tripod – keep shots steady• External Microphones – optional, but useful

• Lavaliere: ideal for one presenter• Shotgun: best for multiple presenters or group discussions

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Location

• Quiet, well-lit room: office, or conference room would be fine• Consider some shots in subject-related areas – labs, in the

field, or other work environments• Don’t shoot with windows in background

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Getting the Best Audio

• Use lavaliere microphone for single presenter (if available)• Use shotgun microphone for multiple presenters (if available)• Monitor audio with headphones• Have replacement batteries available if using external

microphones

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B-roll

• Shoot additional footage, if appropriate, to help clarify presentation. Such as:

• Technical equipment• Workers in labs or in the field• Location shots that set context

• Check to see if your company has B-roll to re-purpose

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Images / Presentations

• Consider using charts, diagrams, or photos that help clarify the presentation

• Use best quality available: TIFF, JPEG, or PNG• Export appropriate PowerPoint slides to incorporate into video

• Best format for exporting PPT slides - TIFF

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Spark 101 Video Resources

• Download SPARK 101 video assets for consistent look and feel:• Animated opening sequence (.mov files)• Divider slide templates (.psd files)

• Opening sequence placed at start of video• Modify slide templates as needed

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Editing Software• Many options for Macintosh and Windows computers• Windows suggestions:

• Adobe Premier Elements ($99.99 - hobbyist software)• Adobe Premier ($799 professional quality)

• Macintosh suggestions:• iMovie: ($14.99 hobbyist software)• Final Cut Pro X ($299 professional software)

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Getting Ready to Edit

• Import camera video and animated opening sequence• Download Spark 101 Templates - create and import all title slides for

titles, segments openings/closings• Export PPT slides to TIFF files and import into editing software• Import photos, charts, and graphs• View Getting Ready to Edit screencast.

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Incorporating PowerPoint Slides

• Export PowerPoint presentation as slides in TIFF format• Use selected slides as video inserts: viewers see slides and

hear presenter speaking• Adjust length of slide in video to match audio• See Incorporating PowerPoint Slides screencast

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Customizing Spark Graphics

• Use Spark 101 Spark 101 templates (or PPT template slides)• Spark templates:

• Photoshop files (.psd)• Use layers to adjust text• Export as TIFF files

• See Customizing Spark 101 Graphics screencast

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Putting It All Together

• Assemble video, slides, and images to clearly present the problem, company solution, and reflection segments

• Use minimal transitions : dissolve/video in/out• Use simple lower third for presenter name/title• Get feedback and make adjustments• Export the video as a high quality file (.mov preferred). Compression and

streaming formatting will be done on server• See Putting It All Together screencast