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Top 10 Tips for Introducing Your Team With Video

  • MatthewWatts
  • December 4, 2018
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Top 10 Tips for Making An Awesome Digital Bio Video

In 2018, 85% of internet users in the United States watched video content. Video marketing is an excellent way to reach more people when growing your business.

 

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ideo production is the process of planning, filming, and finalizing a video. Producing videos is a great way to tell stories or implement a new marketing strategy. If you understand the basics of video production, you will know that it can take a while to create a video. However, when done well, a video can be an amazing piece of content. Whether you want to tell a story or market your next product, you should consider the stages of video production. Of course, no two videos will take the same length of time to produce. Some may move through the steps quickly, while others may take longer. One video might get stuck in one stage, while a different video will get stuck in a different part of the process. Still, you should know the different video production stages so that you can plan for them when creating a video.

Almost every video goes through the same basic steps, from coming up with an idea to premiering the video. It doesn’t matter if you’re making a short marketing clip or a full-length movie.

You need to take your video through the following stages:

  • Pre-production
  • Production
  • Post-production

While you might be able to breeze through these steps, take them seriously. You want to put out the best video that you can, and that can take time. Of course, you might be able to create a marketing video within a week or two. However, a longer movie could take months to complete. Before you begin making your first video, you should know what each stage entails. Then, you can account for the different stages when planning and scheduling everything.

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One essential part of pre-production is finalizing the script. You don’t want to start shooting if you don’t know what you’re going to talk about. You should also list out all of the shots you want to get and what order they will go in. Creating a storyboard will help you visualize what your video will look like. Next, you should consider your budget. A music video will probably have a bigger budget than a customer testimonial. However, you need to know how much money you can spend for the rest of this stage. If you’ll have other people in the video, you should look for your cast. Of course, you can’t film your video if you don’t have all of the necessary people. Because of this, you should also look for any crew members, especially if you have a longer video to shoot. At this point, you’ll need to make sure you have all of the necessary equipment. You’ll need cameras, lights, sound equipment and a filming location. Depending on your video, you may need someone to manage hair and makeup. Make sure you have everything ironed out before you move onto the next stage

The production stage is probably the most exciting part of the process. You’ve done all of the planning, you have a great idea and you have a cast and crew to help.

Now, you need to film all of the shots and scenes for your video. Depending on how long the video will be, this could take a few hours. On the other hand, it could take weeks to get all of the footage that you need.

During this stage, don’t be afraid to get multiple takes of the same scene. While you might like the first take, you want to have options so that you can include the best footage.

Even if you’re making a short video for a marketing campaign, you want to get every possible shot now. If you realize later that you forgot something, it can be a pain to set up all of the equipment and film it again.

Make sure that you use the best equipment that you can. Set up lighting so that it looks good on the people in your video.

Use external microphones to capture voices more easily.

The more you do now to improve the quality of the video, the easier it will be in the final stage of video production.

Post-Production

Possibly the hardest step in video production is the post-production stage. It is where you take all of the footage you have and combine it into a high-quality video.

If you’ve never worked with video, this step can be intimidating. Luckily, a video production company can help you out.

You can edit the video by splicing the footage like you would with film. Then, you can cut out awkward pauses so that you only keep the footage that you want.

You’ll also need to make sure that the audio syncs up with the video. If you haven’t already, you should also get the rights to any music that you want to use.

Adding music can add more depth and interest to the video, which can make people want to watch it and share it.

If you have other sounds besides music, you may need to do foley. Foley involves creating sounds for a video but those sounds may not be music. One example would be using wood blocks to replicate the sound of horse hooves.

After you add everything in, you can review the video. Once you’re happy with the product, you can release it to the public.

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Video production can seem intimidating if you don’t have experience. However, if you know the three stages of creating a video, it can be less daunting. You can break everything into smaller steps to make it easier to do.

Still need help? Contact us to get a quote for your video project!

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Top 10 Tips for Making An Awesome Digital Bio Video
More and more businesses are investing in video to reach their target audiences. A great way to start is by creating a digital bio video to help introduce your team to the world. It can make your team seem more friendly and accessible, which will put your company in a good light.
Reading is not only informed by what’s going on with us at that moment, but also governed by how our eyes and brains work to process information. What you see and what you’re experiencing as you read these words is quite different.
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No matter what your industry is, introducing effective video content is a great next move. Not sure how to get started? We’ve got you covered. Read on for our top ten tips for introducing your team with video.
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1. Keep It Simple

People who are new to video sometimes think that they have to make videos super complicated to make them interesting. Stay away from this mindset! The best thing you can do is to keep it simple. Don’t try to do too many things at once. You don’t have to have a drone camera or fly-over shots of your headquarters to make a great bio video. Just focus on the employee in the video and let them be themselves.

2. Explain Their Jobs

So what should each person talk about in their video? Usually, the main idea is to have them talk about their jobs. This is an especially good idea if you don’t have standard job titles that most people would recognize. This helps people to understand what each person’s role is in the company and who they should go to for certain questions or issues. As an added bonus, this can also be used internally in really large companies. You could introduce Mike from the eighth floor to Sally on the third floor through a bio video.

3. Show Off Achievements

If you have any team members who are particularly outstanding, make sure you highlight that in the bio video. You can highlight both external and internal awards in this video. Did someone win Employee of the Month three months in a row? Encourage them to talk about that in their video! Earn recognition from a professional organization? Highlight that, too. This helps to show people how great your team is and can even boost self-confidence in your employees.

4. Choose Your Location Wisely

Once you have a general idea of what each person should talk about, make sure you choose the location for filming wisely. You want it to have some visual interest, but it also shouldn’t be too distracting. The cramped break room might not be the best choice, but you also don’t want to be somewhere that has nothing to do with your company. If you have a green screen, this is a great opportunity to use it. Otherwise, choose a setting that fits the personality of the person in the video.

5. Have A High Production Value

If the sound is terrible, the video quality is low, and the lighting is too dark, you probably won’t get too many people watching your video. Make sure you take production value into account before you turn the camera on. Even though the average viewer probably doesn’t know what a boom mic is or how to light a scene, they will notice when it’s done badly. If this isn’t something you have a lot of experience with, you can always hire a production company to take care of it for you.

6. Mix Up Your Footage

You don’t just want to have one person talking at the camera for three minutes. We might not want to admit it, but our attention spans are getting shorter. If you want to hold your audience’s attention, you’re probably going to have to change it up a bit. You can include some footage of each person going about their daily tasks at work, whatever that may be. Even just a few shots of them talking to colleagues will help to add some variation to your video.

7. Pay Attention To Clothing And Makeup

You don’t need to hire a professional makeup artist, but you should get some powder to make sure that each person doesn’t appear too shiny on camera. You can let each person decide on their own how much other makeup they’d like to wear. As far as clothing goes, there are things to consider other than “being professional.” If you’re on a green screen, don’t wear green. It’s also smart to avoid busy patterns since those don’t show up well on camera.

8. Quality Over Quantity

When was the last time you watched a five-minute video about someone you don’t know? Even if your production quality is stunning and the video subject has the most endearing personality in the world, people will still check out if the video is too long. Shoot for somewhere between ninety seconds to two minutes. It’s enough time to get the message across without being too long-winded.

9. Know Your Message

Speaking of getting a message across, make sure you know what that message is before you start filming. Do you want to mostly highlight job duties, or do you want to talk about personal fun facts and what people do outside of work? If you want employees to talk about achievements that aren’t necessarily on their resumes, it’s helpful to know ahead of time what angle you want to take. Knowing what your message should be will help you to keep your video focused and within a good time limit.

10. Tell A Story

Finally, one of the best things to keep in mind is to remember that you’re telling a story. It’s up to you to decide what kind of story you’re telling about each person, but keeping that in mind will help you to create a video that other people want to watch. It’s not just a video resume or a bullet point list. Create a video that helps people outside of your company understand why you wanted each person to be part of your team.

Start Making Your Own Team Bio Video

Ready to get started making your own bio video for your team? We can help you create a top-quality product. Viva Media is a full-service video production company. Our team includes experienced videographers, editors, and copywriters, and we’re passionate about what we do. Find out how we can work together by requesting a free quote today.
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