There’s a lot to making a great video… one that connect with an audience and drives them to action. Of course video can be both expensive and time consuming.
In this session, web video expert Rich Harrington shares practical advice that won’t break the bank. He’ll share techniques he’s used for big brands like Apple, the American Red Cross, the Family Online Safety Institute and more.
3. Agenda
๏How to Improve Quality
๏Choosing the Right Content
๏Advice on Gear Selection
๏Production Tips
๏Postproduction Process
๏Improving Delivery
4. Agenda
๏ There’s a lot to making a great video… one that
connect with an audience and drives them to action.
Of course video can be both expensive and time
consuming.
๏ In this session, web video expert Rich Harrington
shares practical advice that won’t break the bank.
He’ll share techniques he’s used for big brands like
Apple, the American Red Cross, the Family Online
Safety Institute and more.
5. Richard
Harrington
I'm a visual storyteller exploring
the fusion of photography and video.
I'm all a husband & father
6. Vital Statistics
Author 40+ Books
Author 100+ Video Courses
Publisher of 2 Websites
Adjunct Professor
Conference Speaker
Business Owner
Photographer
9. A Brain Integrated
How I try to serve both halves and put
them to work for creative problem solving
10. The Logical Side
๏ Project Management Professional
๏ Business Owner – RHED Pixel & Media Factory
๏ Technical Consultant
๏ Instructor And Lecturer
๏ Book Publisher
๏ Website Publisher
12. Past Projects
๏ Adobe
๏ America Online
๏ American Diabetes
Association
๏ American Israel Public
Affairs Committee
๏ American Red Cross
๏ Apple
๏ Children's National
Medical Center
๏ CNN
๏ Department of Veterans
Administration
๏ Drobo
๏ Federal Communications
Commission
๏ Google
๏ lynda.com
๏ Major League Baseball
๏ Microsoft
๏ Smithsonian Institute
๏ Under Armour
๏ US Air Force
13. The Creative Side
๏ Director And Executive Producer
๏ Photographer
๏ Film & Video Editor
๏ Motion Graphics Designer
๏ Journalist
๏ Podcaster
28. Consultant
๏ Work with a variety of high-tech clients
๏ Consultant to television networks for broadcast
workflow
๏ Combine technical expertise with project
management knowledge
๏ Manage migration and audience growth
29. Advisory and Consultant Projects
๏ Television Networks
๏ ABC News
๏ CNN
๏ Discovery Channel
๏ Major League Baseball Network
๏ NASCAR
๏ Turner Networks
๏ Technology
๏ Adobe Creative Cloud
Advisory Board
๏ Apple
๏ Athentech
๏ Pearson Education
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37. What is RHED Pixel?
๏ Company founded in 1999
๏ 70% Full Service Clients
๏ 30% Support to Other Professionals
๏ Winner of a Ciné Award
๏ Offers variety of video, interactive, and multimedia services
๏ Recognized authority for video and multimedia industries
39. Mobile Video Experience
Understanding Adobe Photoshop
Final Cut Help
Photoshop for Video
Secrets of Style with Kim Foley
Peachpit Press Author Tips
Tech on the Road
Google Web Toolkit
Photoshop CS4 Sneak Peek
Producing Video Podcasts
43. Internet is Most Essential Delivery Vehicle
% Saying the Internet Is the Most Essential Medium to Their Lives
Edison Research
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25%
50%
75%
100%
2002 2007 2010 2012 2015
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44. Most Essential Medium
Edison Research
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Internet Newspaper Radio Television
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45. Internet is Most Essential Delivery Vehicle
% Saying the Internet Is the Most Essential Medium to Their Lives
http://www.edisonresearch.com/Infinite_Dial_2012.pdf
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46. Give Up TV Before Smartphones
TV or Smartphone – Which would you be more
willing to eliminate?
http://www.edisonresearch.com/Infinite_Dial_2012.pdf
Eliminate iPhone or TV
6%
36%
58%
Eliminate TV Eliminate iPhone Don’t Know
Eliminate Smartphone or TV
2%
40%
58%
Eliminate TV Eliminate Smartphone Don’t Know
62. The Five W’s for Refining
a Show Concept
Who—Who is going to watch the show?
Who is going to host the show?
What—What topics will the show cover?
What genre or format will it use?
Where—Where will the show be recorded?
A studio? On location?
When—When will the show come out?
Daily? Weekly? Monthly?
Why—Why would a viewer subscribe?
Why would they come back?
63. Analyze the Market
๏ Who is your competition?
๏ What makes your video different?
๏ What can you do better?
๏ Who do you want to attract?
๏ What weaknesses does your competition show?
๏ How can you take advantage of these?
68. Making a Plan
๏Site survey
๏Storyboard
๏ Sketch
๏ Camera
๏Shot list
๏Lighting diagrams
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73. Balancing Production
๏Carefully choose acquisition format
๏Select talent carefully
๏Keep it short
๏Rehearse during changeovers
๏Use shot list & keep shot ratio very low
76. Make Your Message Stick
๏Limit the number of points made in a video.
๏Three or less is a good target.
๏One primary message is the ideal.
๏Think about what you want the audience to
remember about the video.
๏How many times did you say the targeted
message?
77. Make Your Message Stick
๏Always have a call to action.
๏Tell the viewer what you want them to do next.
๏Never ask them to do more than two things.
๏Use an emotional appeal whenever possible.
๏Video is a medium that works best with clear
and simple messages that go for an emotional
reaction in the viewer.
80. When it Comes to Video…
Keep it Short
๏I have never met a video that wouldn’t benefit
from some editing.
๏The whole purpose of video is to compress
time and distill a message to its essence.
๏It is important that you refine a project by
continuing to strip away its unneeded parts.
81. When it Comes to Video…
Keep it Short
๏Rarely have I heard an audience complain
that a video was too short.
๏There is a reason to edit and it becomes
increasingly clear when you actually watch
people as they watch your project.
๏Do your best to strip a project down to its
essence and only add what is needed.
๏When in doubt… cut it out.
85. Choosing the Right Content
๏Single Clips
๏Cinemagraphs & Plotagraphs
๏Screencasting
๏Testimonials & Interviews
๏Motion Graphics
๏Customer Support
๏Live vs. Not Live
89. Cinemagraphs & Plotagraphs
๏Very effective content for social posts
๏Creates a “living picture”
๏Very affordable to create
๏Can add new life to existing content
105. Testimonials & Interviews
๏Very cost effective
๏Use a good microphone
๏Use a capture application
๏Create a quiet environment
๏Practice before you record
106. Background Research
๏Think like an attorney
๏ Don’t ask a question that you don’t know the
answer to
๏ Look for previous statements they’ve made
๏ Look for interviews they’ve given
๏ Read news articles, blog posts
107. Background Research
๏Memorize your questions
๏ Know your questions
๏ Be flexible to follow a new path
๏Know the handlers
๏ Give them a place to sit out of eye line
๏ Explain you value input, but minimize
interruptions
108. Background Research
๏Be personal and interactive
๏ It’s a conversation
๏ Smile!
๏Remove performance pressure
๏ Show you’ve spent the time to learn about them
๏ Make reference to a speech or book
109. Recording an Interview
Remotely with Skype
๏ Callnote Premium Call Recorder
๏ Call Recorder for Mac
๏ Evaer video recorder for Skype
๏ Messenger Plus!
๏ Pamela for Skype
๏ SuperTintin Video Call Recorder
110. Release Forms
๏ Get the right form
๏ Work with a lawyer
๏ Ensure you have written permission
๏ Always get hard copies
๏ Appearance releases
๏ Location releases
149. Different Grades of 4K
๏ Consumer & Prosumer
๏ MPEG4
๏ Professional
๏ AVCHD and ProRes
๏ Cinema
๏ Redcode and Many Raw Formats
150.
151. Frame Rate Options
๏ 60 fps (59.94 fps)
Common frame rate for 720p HD. Can be used for
over-cranking.
๏ 30 fps (really 29.97 fps)
The most common frame rate for broadcast in the U.S.
๏ 25 fps
The common frame rate of video used in Europe and
around the world that use the PAL standard.
๏ 24 fps (23.98 fps)
A rate that closely matches that of film
152. Frame Rate Options
For footage that mimics film, a good choice is to record 24
(23.98) fps
For footage that is going to be used for broadcast 30
(29.97) fps is a good choice (1920 x 1080)
If working with the Phase Alternating Line (PAL) standard,
you’ll use 25fps.
For footage shot 1280 x 720, then 60 (59.94) fps is the
best choice for broadcast in NTSC based countries and
50 fps for PAL countries.
161. Tiffen
Pops Reflector
White: Provides a soft, natural light that fills
shadows and boosts highlights. Makes the most of
available light in outdoor portraits.
Silver: A very efficient reflective surface. Adds a
snappier, high-contrast image that's best for video,
B&W and product photography.
Gold: Warms up any scene, including the shadow
areas. Can be used to add a sunset effect. Creates
beautiful skintones.
162. PhotoVision 24" One-Shot
Digital Calibration Target
๏ Neutral 3-Tone Panels allow for custom white
balancing, accurate metering and exposure
monitoring through the camera's histogram function
all with a single shot.
๏ Minimizes the need for post correction to your
image files.
๏ Drastically reduce your work on the back-end by
getting it right on the front-end.
163. iLED-RL
๏ Rod Mount LED Ring Light
๏ 15mm or 19mm Rod Mounting
๏ 30 degree LEDs for a Brighter Source
๏ Sony L Batteries & Charger Included
๏ 10 - 100% Dimming
๏ Lightweight Heavy Duty Plastic Construction
168. FLY-X3-Plus
3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer
๏ Simple to Set Up & Operate
๏ Creates Smooth, Stable Handheld Shots
๏ 3-Axis Active Stabilization
๏ Gesture Control System
๏ Accepts Large & Small Size Smartphones (iPhone 6 Plus,
Samsung Galaxy Series, etc)
๏ Supports GoPro Hero 3 & 4 (Mount Included)
๏ Includes 3 Cradles for GoPro, Small and Larger Smartphones
169. StrapMoore
๏ The StrapMoore is a handy contraption that secures
to the leg of any tripod, light stand, pole, beam,
table, chair and much more. Use it to secure a
laptop power brick, charger, phone, off-camera
flash, transmitter/receiver, microphone, battery,
external hard drive or anything else that's handy to
have nearby during a photo or video shoot.
170. RapidMount Accessory
Extension 8″
๏ The Rock Solid Extension Bar 8″ (200mm) accessory
rail allows the mounting of multiple pieces of
photography or video gear (microphones, recorders,
transmitters, Look Lock, lights, flashes, etc.) to a
camera or arm in a secure, convenient, and compact
manner.
๏ Works with the hot shoe
171. GoPro Timelapse
๏ GoPro has built-in timelapse shooting
๏ Gorillapods come in mny different styles and price
points
๏ Use a panning head
๏ FlowMo
๏ Camalapse
193. Using Field Slates
๏ Save aggravation and time in edit.
๏ Key information:
๏ Crew, lenses, scene, take #
๏ Audio slates for room tone or other additional
sound
๏ Note sync sound workflows
197. Audiois Key
๏ Recording high-quality audio is essential.
๏ When shooting video, people tend to spend the
entire effort focusing on the images and leave little
time or resources dedicated to ensuring that good
audio is recorded.
๏ This is a mistake that many come to regret once
they start the editing process.
198. Audio is Key
๏ Despite how good your video looks, in the end if
your audio is bad, the whole production will come
off as amateurish.
๏ People can forgive bad video, but stop watching
when they cannot hear.
๏ You will fail to retain the viewers you worked so
hard to attract.
199. Music Options
๏ Do not steal music.
๏ What you hear about fair use is not valid for
commercial ventures.
๏ Visit copyright.gov to learn more.
๏ Royalty-free music options are plenty.
๏ CCMixter.org another good resource.
202. What are the Benefits of 4K?
๏ Footage is “Future-Proofed”
๏ Drastically Improved Image Quality
๏ Consumer Demand
๏ Increased Distribution Options
๏ Easily Down Converted – Universal Master
215. Practical Video Editing Advice
๏ Seek resolution independent NLE
๏ Flexibility with frame sizes
๏ Flexibility with frame rates
๏ Synchronize frame rates early on
๏ Consider repurposing content
216. Practical Video Editing Advice
๏ Exposure & Contrast
๏ Color Balance
๏ Audio Mix & Normalization
๏ Interlacing and when it is removed
๏ Run Time
๏ Shot Composition
226. Common Media Folder
Approach
๏ 01_Original Footage
๏ Card images or cloned copies
๏ 02_Selects
๏ Footage picks
๏ Adapt as needed
227. Common Media Folder
๏ Get organized at the drive level
๏ Parity between project and folder
๏ Important with cross-application workflow
๏ Reduces duplicate media
๏ Improves backup process
229. Adobe Prelude
๏ A useful tool designed for producers and media
loggers
๏ Ingest safely to multiple locations
๏ Add metadata and comments to existing media
๏ Compatible with all NLEs
249. Architecture
๏Global family or classification of a file
๏Includes MPEG, Flash, QuickTime, Windows
Media, AIFF
๏The ‘big’ picture
250. Compressor/Decompressor
๏Algorithm that allows for shrinking of the files
๏Some compressors cost additional money to the
content creator
๏Decompressors are usually free to improve market
share
๏Shrinking the file using mathematical algorithms
๏Modern compression techniques are significantly
more effective
251. Bit Rate
๏How much data per second there is in your
file
๏The higher the number, the larger the file
๏Larger usually means more quality, but codec
dependent
252. Sampling Rate
๏The number of samples captured per second
๏Audio CDs are 44.1 kHz
๏Digital Video is 48 kHz
๏Bigger is higher quality
253. Variable Bit Rate (VBR)
Compression
๏One of the most effective ways to create
smaller files
๏Computer analyzes the file before
compressing the data
๏Encoding this way is far slower
๏If you can, choose this method for superior
results
254. Batch Processing
๏A benefit of many compression utilities
๏Set up several files to run
๏Walk away and leave a computer working
hard
๏Ensures consistency
263. YouTube Partner Program
■ The YouTube Partner Program allows
creators to monetize content through
advertisements, paid subscriptions
and merchandise.
■ YouTube Partner eligible videos may
earn money from relevant ads or fees.
264. ■ Allows you to reach a global audience
and increase earning potential
■ Non-exclusive agreement allows you
to monetize in multiple venues
YouTube Partner Program
265. To Become A Partner
■ Your YouTube account must be in
good standing
■ You are uploading advertiser-friendly
original, quality content
■ Do not infringe on copyright
266. Partner Features
■ Ability to have longer videos
(over 15 minutes)
■ Annotations that link to your external
websites
■ Upload custom thumbnails
■ Enable paid subscriptions
■ Stream live events or host a Google+
Hangout On Air
267.
268. Vimeo On Demand
■ Must be a Vimeo Pro member
■ Go to Creator Services section
■ Can set videos for Rent or Buy
■ Need a PayPal account
■ 90/10 split that favors creator
269. Vimeo Pro
■ $199 per year
■ 50GB of storage, 250k plays
(additional space and plays can be added)
■ No bandwidth caps or time limits
■ Commercial hosting option
■ Advanced Statistics
■ Unlimited HD uploading & priority
uploading
270. Vimeo Pro
■ Customizable and brandable video
player
■ HTML5 support with the
Universal Player
■ Unlisted Video Review pages
■ Third party video player support
■ Optional original file storage