1. Welcome !

2. Creating a Digital Video Team Digital Video Positions Skills Equipment Tasks

3. Guy Ball Jeff Iverson Kathy O’Massey (also thanks to Judy Miller) Creating a Digital Video Team

4. What We Do Digital Video Production Streaming Video (delivery format)

5. Digital Video All digital Small format Near broadcast quality

6. Digital Video Uses non-linear editing (NLE) Quick and easy to edit video Content easier to maintain Low cost to enter

7. Streaming Video Stream from Web anywhere in the world Web Seminar – live motion video, animation, narration, screen cams, and so on

8. The DV Team Project Manager Scriptwriter Production Crew Graphics/Animation Editor Web and Streaming

9. Team Positions Note: This is not the number of people required for the team, just the positions and related skills. One person can hold many different positions. These are not full-time positions; they are tasks that are accomplished along with other assignments.

10. Team Positions Project ManagerGood Communication Strong Leader Good Negotiator – Sets realistic but firm deadlines – Agrees to content Driver

11. Team Positions ScriptwriterAble to be clear & concise Outline presentation Incorporate content Call-out needed shots (i.e. panning, close-ups, etc.)

12. Team Positions Camera PersonAble to operate camera Understand camera movement Understand lighting Know how to set the shot Able to evaluate talent and shot

13. Team Positions Lighting Person Able to set up and “operate” lights, reflectors, etc. Understand how lighting will effect the finished product

14. Team Positions Audio PersonAble to set up and “operate” microphones Microphone placement Microphone selection

15. Team Positions Animator/GraphicsAnimation Graphics Understand how piece fits into project Know programs for animating, drawing, manipulating pictures

16. Team Positions Editor/Web & StreamingAble to see big picture Understand how all components fit together Know programs for video editing, sound editing, & encoding for streaming

17. Team Positions Subject Matter Experts (i.e. engineer) Provide content Review content Evaluate subject matter Potential talent

18. Team Positions TalentOn camera Voice-over Practice Comfortable in front of mic/camera

19. Team Positions Technical ExpertsAble to solve software & hardware problems Understand streaming & solve streaming problems Assist w/ new equipment and software Work w/ Help Desk on tech issues

20. Core Skills Teamwork Ability to compromise Ability to see the big picture of deliverable Cross Training Fast Cycle Client Dedicated

21. DV Equipment Camera and tripod Microphones Lights Non-linear editing system

22. Camera and Tripod

23. Microphones

24. Lights

25. Non-Linear Editing System

26. Pre-Production TaskPosition Project Planning Identifying Audience Negotiating Content Negotiating Format Determining Schedule Identifying Team Project Manager

27. Pre-Production TaskPosition Writing Shot List Storyboard (if necessary) Scripts Project Manager Subject Matter Expert Scriptwriter

28. Pre-Production Shot List for STS 3000 “Leveling the STS System” ShotDescriptionScript 3Show what’s happening in the talking points [Wide and close up]  Hang the plumb bob from the plumb bob hanger found behind the door at the top center of the chamber. 4Shot of the mark [Close up and semi-wide]  Notice the mark on the bottom frame of the chamber.  This mark was made at the factory to show proper alignment of the chamber frame.

29. Pre-Production TaskPosition Scout Location Access for Crew & Equipment Issues – Visual, Lighting, Audio Camera Placement Security Schedule Location Still Photos of Location Video Test Shots Project Manager Camera Person Talent Audio Editor

30. Pre-Production TaskPosition Talent Selection & Preparation Audition Rehearsal Know Material/Lines Project Manager Camera Person Talent Or Other Team Member

31. Pre-Production TaskPosition Gathering Props Locate Secure Permission Any Team Member

32. Pre-Production Summary By the end of the Pre-Production stage you should have: Approved script Shooting schedule Talent Location Shot List/Storyboard (if needed) Props (if needed)

33. Production

34. TaskPosition Shot Setup Crowd Control Props Lighting Cue Cards Sound Check Digital Stills of Set Dry Run with Talent Camera Person Lighting Audio Project Manager Scriptwriter

35. Production TaskPosition Shoot Direct Talent Mark Takes (clapboard) – At least 2 Takes Log Shots Monitor Audio and Video Pre and Post Shots (B-Roll) Camera Person Lighting Audio Project Manager Scriptwriter

36. Production TaskPosition Other Elements Animation PowerPoints Screen Cams Stills Narration Music Graphics Person Editor Talent Subject Matter Expert

37. Production Summary By the end of the Production stage you should have all of the elements to complete your project: Video Narration Animation Graphics PowerPoints Music

38. Post Production TaskPosition Capturing Use Log Sheets Batch Footage Editor

39. Post Production TaskPosition Editing Using Editing Software Editing in Chunks Considering End Deliverable/Audience Put Everything Together Export in Correct Format Editor

40. Post Production TaskPosition Streaming Knowing the User’s System Requirements Codecs and Multimedia Players Editor Tech Expert

41. Post Production TaskPosition Backup Frequency Tape Backup Network Backup Editor Tech Expert

42. Post Production Summary By the end of the Post Production stage you should have your finished deliverable.

43. What do you need to create a successful DV Team?

44. Creating a Successful DV Team You need the People with the Skills and the Tools they need to complete the Tasks to Deliver the project.