1. How To Be a Video Activist Jason Hart Communications Director, Media Trackers Ohio

2. The View From Space 1.Objective 2.Camera 3.Software 4.Distribution

3. Objective Who and what o Don't just think, "I should make so-and-so look like an idiot." o Plan your opening line and try to anticipate various paths the conversation may take. o Choose a suitable time & place. o Know when to quit.

4. Camera You'll probably need one. Shop around... o Ask about & test specific models at your local electronics store o Look for reviews at Amazon.com and NewEgg.comAmazon.comNewEgg.com What features matter? o 1080p vs 720p? o Zoom o Audio o Image stabilization o Storage and battery life

5. Camera Several devices to consider: o Samsung HMX-Q10 Samsung HMX-Q10 o Sony DCR-SX45 Sony DCR-SX45 o Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Kodak PlaySport Zx5 Target, Best Buy, HH Gregg, Costco, etc. may have good entry-level options in the $150-250 range, if you prefer to see what you’re getting. …and if you need a tripod, Gorillapod is a good option with a weird name.

6. Software You'll need software to… 1.Edit your footage 2.Publish to the web

7. Software Keep it simple: Windows? Windows Movie Maker = Free. Mac? iMovie is $15 from the App Store. YouTube is ubiquitous, but Vimeo.com is another good option Editing still photos? Windows – Try Paint.net (http://getpaint.net)http://getpaint.net Mac – Paintbrush is free; Pixelmator is much better, and only $30 in the App Store

8. Distribution Cue audience interaction! You're much more likely to be successful reaching out to people you know Take advantage of established networks o http://OhioWatchdog.org http://OhioWatchdog.org o http://americansforprosperity.org/ohio http://americansforprosperity.org/ohio o http://ohio.mediatrackers.org http://ohio.mediatrackers.org