making-a-video.md

Video production proceess

Before deciding to make a video, make sure you've gone through the checklist of questions to decide if you should make a video. Read the questions

Common steps in any video production process

1. Pre-production
   1. Scriptwriting
   2. Table read
   3. Stakeholder review / approval
   4. Revisions
   5. Storyboarding
   6. Stakeholder review / approval
2. Production
   1. Filming - recording your screencast, filming any greenscreen work, etc.
   2. Record necessary audio
3. Post-production
   1. (Optional) Motion graphic animation
   2. Rough draft - assemble the film and audio. It doesn't need to be perfect, just enough to help your reviewers understand it.
   3. Reviews & comments
   4. Video revisions
   5. Final approval
4. Delivery
   1. Upload the final product to YouTube or your video platform of choice
   2. Add/edit captions
   3. Regional localization

Livestreaming and green screen production

If you're livestreaming or using a green screen, consider the following.

What information do you need for a livestream production?

• Date and time of the presentation
• Title of the presentation
• On-screen talent name and title for lower thirds
• Any graphics/product demos to be reviewed before the event
• End title card

What should I be wearing?

A solid color button down or polo-type shirt. Avoid wearing the following:

• Green shirts (as you will be filmed in front of a green screen)
• Plaid, checked, tightly patterned or striped shirts
• Graphic Tee shirts

General best practices

Audio

• Be aware of unwanted noises. If you have an air conditioner running, a fan, or noisy neighbors, this may all be picked up. If you record in a room with a window to a noisy street, this will be picked up.
• Before your first take, or as the very last take, record a :30 clip of room tone, where everyone is as quiet as they possibly can be. This will give you a great sample of room tone to remove during post.
• Invest in a quality microphone