Corporate Video

1. Preparing Your Subject for the Interview

• Having a pre-interview session
• Wardrobe advice for on-camera interviews
• What to share—and what not to—before a video interview

2. Preparing Yourself for the Interview

• Researching your subject before a video interview
• Creating talking points for a video interview
• Preparing a release form

3. On-Camera Interview Tips

• Staging a video interview
• The importance of eye contact and angles in a video interview
• Getting the best from your subject in a video interview

4. Preparing the Computer for Recording

• Settings to change on your computer
• Attaching a microphone to a computer
• Improving the recording environment

5. Recording a Tutorial with Camtasia

• Setting up Camtasia
• Recording your screen with Camtasia
• Editing essentials with Camtasia

6. Recording a Tutorial with Screenflow

• Setting up Screenflow
• Recording your screen with Screenflow
• Editing essentials with Screenflow

7. Improving Audio When Recording in a Boardroom

• Deadening the sound with sound blankets
• Using a lavalier microphone
• Using a shotgun microphone for environment

8. Lighting the Boardroom

• Evaluating the boardroom
• Lighting your subject
• Solving lighting problems

9. Preparing to Record the Presentation

• Picking a location for recording
• Optimizing the presentation graphics for video
• What gear do you need?

10. Working with the Presenter

• Picking wardrobe for the presenter
• Lighting and positioning the presenter
• Rehearsing the presentation

11. Recording the Presentation

• Framing and recording the presenter
• Recording the presentation live on a Mac
• Recording the presentation live on a PC

12. Editing the Pieces Together

• Syncing the presenter and presentation
• Editing a presentation
• Exporting video for the web

13. Getting a Stable Shot with a Phone or Tablet

• Mounting the phone or tablet to a frame
• Attaching lenses and accessories
• Handheld stabilizers for a phone camera

14. How to Shoot Better Video on an iPhone

• Improving the audio quality on an iPhone
• Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an iOS phone
• Using dedicated video camera apps for iOS

15. How to Shoot Better Video on an Android Phone

• Improving the audio quality on an Android phone
• Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an Android phone
• Using dedicated video camera apps for Android

16. Stabilizing a Phone for Video Recording

• Why stabilize a phone
• Mounting a phone to a tripod
• Using a gimbal for walking shots

17. Improving Audio Quality When Streaming

• Putting the phone in a case or rig
• Attaching a shotgun microphone
• Using a lavaliere microphone

18. Streaming Live from a Phone

• How much bandwidth do you need?
• Streaming with Facebook Live
• Streaming with YouTube Live

19. Compressing Video for a Presentation

• Recommended settings for compressing a video for a presentation
• Compressing video for YouTube with free software
• Compressing video for YouTube with Adobe Media Encoder

20. Inserting a Video into PowerPoint

• Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a PC
• Adding the video to a slide
• Controlling playback properties while presenting on a PC

21. Inserting a Video into Keynote

• Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a Mac
• Adding the video to a slide
• Controlling playback properties while presenting on a Mac

22. Creating a Profile or Cover Video for Facebook

• What are Facebook profile and cover videos?
• Creation tips for Facebook profile videos
• Uploading and setting a Facebook profile or cover video

23. Creating a Cinemagraph for Facebook

• What are cinemagraphs useful for
• Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Plotagraph
• Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Flixel

24. Creating a Timeline Video for Facebook

• Creating a slideshow video using Facebook
• Editing a looping timeline video in Premiere Pro
• Exporting and posting to Facebook

25. Equipping the Remote Interview Subject

• Choosing a microphone for a remote interview
• Choosing a web camera for a remote interview
• Holding a test session

26. Establishing the Recording Environment

• Using Skype for remote interviews
• Using FaceTime for remote interviews
• Recording options for remote interviews

27. Using Free Tools to Get Feedback on a Video

• How to effectively request feedback
• Using YouTube for a video review session
• Using Vimeo for a video review session

28. Using Professional Tools to Get Feedback on a Video

• Why use an online review and approval system?
• Using Frame.io for a video review session
• Using Wipster for a video review session

29. How to Prepare a Logo for Video

• Which file formats work best?
• Sizing and styling in Photoshop Elements
• Sizing and styling in Photoshop

30. Using Video with a WordPress Site

• Using the native WordPress video player
• Using YouTube with WordPress
• Using Vimeo with WordPress

31. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit

• Choosing a bag that meets airline requirements
• Choosing the right camera bodies or cameras
• Essential lenses for your kit

32. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit

• Lightweight lighting strategies
• Getting good audio from a small kit
• Camera support

33. Recording Better Interview Audio on Your Mobile Phone

• When you need sync sound
• Putting a recorder on your subject
• Marking sync in camera

34. Syncing Audio from Two Devices in Post

• Using sync sound in Final Cut Pro X
• Using sync sound in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Using sync sound with HitFilm

35. Framing the Shot in an Office

• Sit or stand: What works best?
• Choosing the best angle
• Dealing with computer screens in the shot

36. Lighting the Office for an Interview

• Lighting with fewer lights
• Hanging a video light in an office
• Dealing with windows in an office interview

37. Improving Audio When Recording in an Office

• Getting a quieter shooting environment
• Using a lavalier microphone
• Using a boom microphone

38. Overview of Adobe Stock

• Overview of Adobe Stock
• Legal requirements for Adobe Stock
• Adobe Stock workflow integration

39. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Choosing a camera for live streaming
• Internet connection options for live streaming
• Improving the audio connection

40. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Sharing two sources with the Blackmagic Web Presenter
• Posting a private video via YouTube Live from a meeting
• Sending audio and video with Show Facebook Live from a meeting

41. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Setting up the Mevo camera
• Adjusting settings to stream with the Mevo camera
• Switching a multicamera program from a tablet

42. Converting a PowerPoint Presentation for Video

• Converting a slide deck to 16:9
• Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
• Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing

43. Converting a Keynote Presentation for Video

• Converting a slide deck to 16:9
• Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
• Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing

44. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 1)

• Choosing a simple backdrop for the interview
• Lighting the interview with compact lights
• Camera settings for 4K (horizontal and vertical shooting)

45. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 2)

• Importing the footage to a fast drive
• Setting up the multi-camera project
• Multi-camera clips and editing the interview

46. Music for Video

• Licensing options
• Search strategies
• Web-safe licenses

47. Designing a Slide Template for Video and Web Streaming

• Resolution and aspect ratio concerns for slide templates
• Color and design issues for slide templates
• Using visual drop zones

48. Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Creative Professionals

• Using a standing desk or walking desk
• Alternative input devices
• Healthy habits and a healthy environment