Corporate Video

Get tips to improve the quality and efficiency of your corporate video productions. Learn to record professional interviews, presentations, and training videos.

1. Preparing Your Subject for the Interview

• Having a pre-interview session
• Wardrobe advice for on-camera interviews
• What to share—and what not to—before a video interview

2. Preparing Yourself for the Interview

• Researching your subject before a video interview
• Creating talking points for a video interview
• Preparing a release form

3. On-Camera Interview Tips

• Staging a video interview
• The importance of eye contact and angles in a video interview
• Getting the best from your subject in a video interview

4. Preparing the Computer for Recording

• Settings to change on your computer
• Attaching a microphone to a computer
• Improving the recording environment

5. Recording a Tutorial with Camtasia

• Setting up Camtasia
• Recording your screen with Camtasia
• Editing essentials with Camtasia

6. Recording a Tutorial with Screenflow

• Setting up Screenflow
• Recording your screen with Screenflow
• Editing essentials with Screenflow

7. Improving Audio When Recording in a Boardroom

• Deadening the sound with sound blankets
• Using a lavalier microphone
• Using a shotgun microphone for environment

8. Lighting the Boardroom

• Evaluating the boardroom
• Lighting your subject
• Solving lighting problems

9. Preparing to Record the Presentation

• Picking a location for recording
• Optimizing the presentation graphics for video
• What gear do you need?

10. Working with the Presenter

• Picking wardrobe for the presenter
• Lighting and positioning the presenter
• Rehearsing the presentation

11. Recording the Presentation

• Framing and recording the presenter
• Recording the presentation live on a Mac
• Recording the presentation live on a PC

12. Editing the Pieces Together

• Syncing the presenter and presentation
• Editing a presentation
• Exporting video for the web

13. Getting a Stable Shot with a Phone or Tablet

• Mounting the phone or tablet to a frame
• Attaching lenses and accessories
• Handheld stabilizers for a phone camera

14. How to Shoot Better Video on an iPhone

• Improving the audio quality on an iPhone
• Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an iOS phone
• Using dedicated video camera apps for iOS

15. How to Shoot Better Video on an Android Phone

• Improving the audio quality on an Android phone
• Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an Android phone
• Using dedicated video camera apps for Android

16. Stabilizing a Phone for Video Recording

• Why stabilize a phone
• Mounting a phone to a tripod
• Using a gimbal for walking shots

17. Improving Audio Quality When Streaming

• Putting the phone in a case or rig
• Attaching a shotgun microphone
• Using a lavaliere microphone

18. Streaming Live from a Phone

• How much bandwidth do you need?
• Streaming with Facebook Live
• Streaming with YouTube Live

19. Compressing Video for a Presentation

• Recommended settings for compressing a video for a presentation
• Compressing video for YouTube with free software
• Compressing video for YouTube with Adobe Media Encoder

20. Inserting a Video into PowerPoint

• Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a PC
• Adding the video to a slide
• Controlling playback properties while presenting on a PC

21. Inserting a Video into Keynote

• Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a Mac
• Adding the video to a slide
• Controlling playback properties while presenting on a Mac

22. Creating a Profile or Cover Video for Facebook

• What are Facebook profile and cover videos?
• Creation tips for Facebook profile videos
• Uploading and setting a Facebook profile or cover video

23. Creating a Cinemagraph for Facebook

• What are cinemagraphs useful for
• Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Plotagraph
• Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Flixel

24. Creating a Timeline Video for Facebook

• Creating a slideshow video using Facebook
• Editing a looping timeline video in Premiere Pro
• Exporting and posting to Facebook

25. Equipping the Remote Interview Subject

• Choosing a microphone for a remote interview
• Choosing a web camera for a remote interview
• Holding a test session

26. Establishing the Recording Environment

• Using Skype for remote interviews
• Using FaceTime for remote interviews
• Recording options for remote interviews

27. Using Free Tools to Get Feedback on a Video

• How to effectively request feedback
• Using YouTube for a video review session
• Using Vimeo for a video review session

28. Using Professional Tools to Get Feedback on a Video

• Why use an online review and approval system?
• Using Frame.io for a video review session
• Using Wipster for a video review session

29. How to Prepare a Logo for Video

• Which file formats work best?
• Sizing and styling in Photoshop Elements
• Sizing and styling in Photoshop

30. Using Video with a WordPress Site

• Using the native WordPress video player
• Using YouTube with WordPress
• Using Vimeo with WordPress

31. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit

• Choosing a bag that meets airline requirements
• Choosing the right camera bodies or cameras
• Essential lenses for your kit

32. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit

• Lightweight lighting strategies
• Getting good audio from a small kit
• Camera support

33. Recording Better Interview Audio on Your Mobile Phone

• When you need sync sound
• Putting a recorder on your subject
• Marking sync in camera

34. Syncing Audio from Two Devices in Post

• Using sync sound in Final Cut Pro X
• Using sync sound in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Using sync sound with HitFilm

35. Framing the Shot in an Office

• Sit or stand: What works best?
• Choosing the best angle
• Dealing with computer screens in the shot

36. Lighting the Office for an Interview

• Lighting with fewer lights
• Hanging a video light in an office
• Dealing with windows in an office interview

37. Improving Audio When Recording in an Office

• Getting a quieter shooting environment
• Using a lavalier microphone
• Using a boom microphone

38. Overview of Adobe Stock

• Overview of Adobe Stock
• Legal requirements for Adobe Stock
• Adobe Stock workflow integration

39. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Choosing a camera for live streaming
• Internet connection options for live streaming
• Improving the audio connection

40. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Sharing two sources with the Blackmagic Web Presenter
• Posting a private video via YouTube Live from a meeting
• Sending audio and video with Show Facebook Live from a meeting

41. Live Streaming a Meeting

• Setting up the Mevo camera
• Adjusting settings to stream with the Mevo camera
• Switching a multicamera program from a tablet

42. Converting a PowerPoint Presentation for Video

• Converting a slide deck to 16:9
• Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
• Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing

43. Converting a Keynote Presentation for Video

• Converting a slide deck to 16:9
• Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
• Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing

44. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 1)

• Choosing a simple backdrop for the interview
• Lighting the interview with compact lights
• Camera settings for 4K (horizontal and vertical shooting)

45. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 2)

• Importing the footage to a fast drive
• Setting up the multi-camera project
• Multi-camera clips and editing the interview

46. Music for Video

• Licensing options
• Search strategies
• Web-safe licenses

47. Designing a Slide Template for Video and Web Streaming

• Resolution and aspect ratio concerns for slide templates
• Color and design issues for slide templates
• Using visual drop zones

48. Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Creative Professionals

• Using a standing desk or walking desk
• Alternative input devices
• Healthy habits and a healthy environment