How to get The attention of your viewers.

Things You Need To Know Before You Get To The Studio

 

A few items to help your video shoot go smoothly and stress free!

 

Be Prepared – I know this sounds simply, but a few minutes of preparation before you start taping will make things go easier on you., and the staff, and the editor and the …. Ok you get the picture.

 

When you prepare you can be in and out of the studio in no time.

ü Know what you are going to say before you get to the recording studio.

ü Some people can read straight from a script and not miss a word, others can’t. Find what works best for you.

ü Make cue cards out of poster boards if you need too. Cue cards you can SEE and READ from 7ft away.

(And they are a lot more fun than a teleprompter!)

ü Practice and rehearse with someone.

ü Get a stop watch and time yourself. If the video is to be 45secs long and you have 5 mins of verbiage, something needs to be cut.

ü Less is better.

ü Rehearse again in front of a mirror. At least 10 times. I’m not kidding.

 

Clothing

 

Most video studio recording are done with a green screen. Keeping this in mind, don’t wear green. It’s not easy being green.

 

What To Wear For Men

ü No solid white shirts. Unless covered by a jacket.

ü No tiny dots.

ü No tiny stripes.

ü No super bright colors. Unless that’s required.

ü Dark pants are best.

ü Dress for your part.

ü Bring several shirts and ties.

 

What To Wear For Women

ü No solid white shirts or tops. The exception is if they are textured or trimmed with lace. A textured appearance is best.

ü No tiny dots.

ü No tiny horizontal stripes.

ü No large strips.

ü No super shinny material. (If it reflects light like a disco ball then there is an issue.)

ü Super thin clothing needs something under it. Studio lights are bright. If you wear a thin blouse please make sure you have the appropriate under clothing.

ü Go easy on the jewelry. Anything that distracts from your face takes away from the video. Jewelry compliments the outfit.

ü If it rattles take it off. Multiple bracelets are generally the culprit.

ü Long earrings can sometimes hit the mics.

ü Bring make-up and several changes of clothes.

 

Logos – Graphics – Contact Information

 

Logos – Original electronic art is best. Copying from a website rarely works. Web art is low resolution and can look really bad in HD videos.

ü Original files in PNG, JPEG or TIF.

ü Original art can be scanned and adjusted as an additional service.

 

Graphics – Original electronic art files are best. Please do not copy from a website.

ü Original files in PNG, JPEG or TIF.

ü Original art can be scanned and adjusted as an additional service.

 

Photographs –

ü Original image files in JPEG or TIF.

ü Original prints can be scanned as an additional service.

 

Copyright Notice -

ü DO YOU OWN the original Files?

ü Permission to use non original material in written form

 

Music – Quality videos have a music underscore to them.

If you provide the music:

ü DO YOU OWN the original music?

ü Permission to use non original music in written form

ü Buy royalty free music : http://audiojungle.net?ref=d_clarke

 

Contact Information – PLEASE – Double check your contact information

ü Email address

ü Phone Number (only use one)

ü Web Address (URL)

ü Avoid edit and render charges – DOUBLE CHECK