1. So you wanna make a video?Tech comm video production a 40 minute presentation by @mattrsullivan at #writersua, march 5, 2014

2. THE PLAN: Four equal sections, with questions encouraged! We only have 40 minutes, so shout Hey Matt! if I dont 3. INTRO Question to the audience: What is video to you? 4. Video for #techcomm Traditional camera recordings PowerPoint recorded presentations Screencasting/webinars Interactive simulations/elearning 5. CAMERA GoPro, webcam, iPhone, MiniDV Video footage requiring lighting and audio setup 6. Camera/lighting tips 1Indoor 3-point lighting Daylight temperature lights (LED) Lights to keep around LED wand or panel Links to lighting on youtube Wistia Blunty2Outdoor Use bounce light screens Keep at top of frame Avoid bounce 7. Audio tips Indoor Mic (XLR or USB) or $$ Headset Mount Suspension Pop Filter Decent acoustic environment Outdoor Separate mic from camera Phone Digital recorder Windscreen or protected area 8. Dress up the finished product Splasheo.com Intro Outro Call to action Titles 9. PPTX Favorite blog ar ticle ever: 11 reasons PowerPoint doesnt suck 10. Dont reinvent the wheel Free PPTX templates available from Hubspot Articulate Google 11. Go beyond static presosAdobe Presenter Articulate Presenter 12. Reuse your contentSlideshare YouTube WordPress 13. SCREEN RECORDING Webinars, live events 14. Webinars and live events (Connect, GoToMeeting) Work in teams Designate a moderator Separate presentation and chat monitor duties Try to create interaction among presenters Involve attendees Test audio equipment in hours before event Use a physical (not wireless) connection Use quality microphone or headset (Dont be cheap!) 15. SCREEN RECORDING Simulations, sof tware documentation 16. Recording screen activity and eLearning Create storyboards and scripts Meticulously record screen activity Save audio recordings for the end of production Mic Mount Suspension Pop Filter Captivate or other eLearning tools Separate mic from camera Phone Digital recorder 17. ENGAGE! 18. TECHCOMM TOOLS Development and training in Technical communication eLearning Content marketing 19. BY MATT SULLIVAN. @mattrsullivan youtube.com/user/tc2ls youtube.com/user/mattrsullivan twitter.com/mattrsullivan facebook.com/mattrsullivan linkedin.com/in/mattrsullivan forums.adobe.com/people/mattrsullivan