Video Production Bootcamp

1. Video Bootcamp
January 14, 2015 - Presbyterian School of Houston

2. Technology audit
onCampus launch
1:1 iPad
iPad
Mac
Video
Social media
Video production
Website redesign

3. Advancement
14%
Marketing / Communications
57%
Development
11%
Admission
18%
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4. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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5. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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6. We have a problem.
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7. 21st century skills,
globally relevant academics,
strong arts & athletics,
amazing community.
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8. “When examining deeply held beliefs,
complicated decisions, or emotionally
charged issues we tend to favor information
that confirms our existing position.”
Scott Plous 1993
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9. What can we do?
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10. Features
{ Program
Location
Price
Taxes
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Benefits
}
Specific People
What You Believe
What Happens Inside
Culture Affects…
Prestige
Authority
Trust
Naming
Impact
Legacy
Prestige
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11. Using Confirmation Bias
• Show up first
• Make your case by showing rather than by telling
• Position yourself as an authority through official, unofficial, internal
and external channels
• Create sense of ‘everyone’
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12. Why Video?
• Show up first
• Make your case by showing rather than by telling
• Position yourself as an authority through official, unofficial, internal
and external channels
• Create sense of ‘real people like me’
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13. New Question, New Partner
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14. Surface vs. iPad
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15. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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16. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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Video is what affluent people do online
• Americans watched 52.4 billion videos
• YouTube accounts for 18.96% of all internet traffic
• 84% of college graduates watch online video
• 87% of online adults with household incomes greater than $75,000
watch and create video
*ComScore, Hollywood Reporter, Pew Research Center
(last December alone)
(second only to Netflix)

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The power of ‘why’ inspires action
• People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it
• Donors researching non-profits were significantly more likely to
make a gift after watching an online video that demonstrated the
impact of that gift
• Video converts eyeballs into action at a high rate
• Video voicemail: 8x open rate
*Simon Sinek, Milward Brown, Google, VMO, Wistia

19. Video has great value
• Video keeps selling
• Production & distribution costs are low
• Viral Videos vs. Viral Essays
• Element of distinction
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20. SSATB Survey
• More opportunities to hear from students
• More opportunities to hear from faculty
• More opportunities to hear from current parents
• More updates about school activities
• More videos about school life
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21. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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22. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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23. Authentic Authentic Best
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24. Authentic
• Shot, edit, publish from phone
• Walk about
• Event highlight
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25. Casting Now...
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26. Authentic Best
• Targeted, on message
• Real people, real stories
• Production value
• Story
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27. Production Value
• Depth of field
• A-Roll & B-Roll
• Movement
• Audio
• Music
• (Lens Flares, Light Leaks, Letterbox, Pull Focus)
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28. Budget Pro Video Kit
• Canon T3i
• 50mm lens
• Tripod
• Lavalier Mic
• Zoom Audio
• Lights
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29. Hook - Hold - Payoff
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30. Storyboard: Your video recipe
• Start With Why
• One / Two Person Testimonial
• Thank You For Your Support
• Tutorial
• Event Highlight
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One Person Testimonial
Time We See We Hear
0:00-0:10
(Hook)
Relevant location (outside)
Relevant location (inside, wide)
Relevant materials (close)
Music, then subject talking about why
they got involved in activity
0:10-0:20
Subject doing activity (medium)
Relevant materials (close)
Subject talking to camera (title card)
Subject talking about why they love
activity
0:20-0:40
(Hold)
Subject doing activity with others (wide)
Subject doing activity (close on interaction)
Subject talking about how teacher /
coach / peer has made activity special
0:40-0:55
(Payoff)
Subject smiling, successful, surrounded by peers Subject gives specific advice to others
0:55-1:00
(Call to Action)
Relevant materials (close)
Text: “Find out More at www.school.org/program”
Music, background room sounds

32. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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33. Goals for the Day
• Why video?
• Industry trends
• Theory
• Hands-on
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