Shooting and Editing
Your Spark 101 Video
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for additional information.
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
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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
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