How to get started
Making a video is a lot like planning a lesson or giving a speech. You know your subject and what you want to say; we can help you structure that into a professional, effective video.
Careful planning (we call it "pre-production planning") is the key to creating a video that "works" as an educational tool. If your objectives are to efficiently and effectively communicate your message or lesson, then we will have to take some time to plan the project.
Instructional Videos
| Typical Production Schedule | Person Responsible | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Complete the Project Planning Guide Download the Video Planning Guide |
Client | at least 8 weeks before deadline |
| Meet with Video Producer to discuss project, create timeline, etc. | Client and Video Producer | 6-8 weeks before deadline |
| Develop script (Script Approval Form) | Client and Video Producer | 4-6 weeks before deadline |
| Shoot video (see tips) | Client and Video Producer | 4-6 weeks before deadline |
| Make final script revisions and record narration | Client and Video Producer | 2-4 weeks before deadline |
| Edit video, narration, and graphics | Video Producer | 2-4 weeks before deadline |
| Review video and make final corrections | Video Producer | 1 week before deadline |
| Order closed captions, output video to selected delivery format (DVD, Streaming, etc.) | Video Producer | 1 week before deadline |
Event Videos
There is another kind of video that doesn't require as much planning: documentation of a lecture, panel discussion, or presentation. This is a typical schedule for a one-hour "talking head" style video.
| Typical Event Video Schedule | Person Responsible | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Call or email us to get this on our schedule. | Client | at least 2 weeks before event |
| Discuss, and clarify needs | Client and production staff | 2 weeks before event |
| Order live captioning | Production staff | 2 weeks before event |
| Background/support materials to live captioner | Event staff/client | 1 week before event |
| Video record event | Production staff | Day of event |
| Order captions, Output video to selected delivery format (DVD, streaming, etc.) | Production staff | 1 week after event |