1. Intro - "What's this all about anyway? (Two minute overview)
- Basic video training for missionaries (and anybody else)
- Simple equipment
- Example setup
2. Story - "Get Your Story Straight"
- Choose a specific audience
- Say only one thing - the most important thing
- Make it personal
- Outline, don't script
- Every aspect of your video should reinforce your message
3. Equipment - "Grab Your Gear"
- The best equipment is what you have right now
- Lots of devices can record video
- Figure out your audio options
- There are tripods everywhere
- What is a light source?
4. Audio - "Clearing Things Up"
- Stay close to your microphone
- Use an external microphone if you can
- Remember to avoid the most common microphone mistakes
(touching, scratching, facing away from the mic, and holding noisy objects like paper)
- Always use headphones to check your audio
5. Lighting, Framing and Composition - "Jazz Up Your Shots"
- Everything should reinforce your message
- Ask yourself good questions about lighting
- Lighting Basics (Main/Key Light, Fill light and Back light)
- Use the available light at your location
- Use wide, medium and close up shots to say different things
- Use the rule of thirds, and open space to position your subjects
6. Recording - Shooting 101
- Review the audio recording tips
- Plan your shoot carefully
- Don't worry about how you look
- Find a helper
- Always check your work
7. Editing and Distribution
- Should you edit?
- Gather content for your Video
- There's lots of good software help available online
- Make good music choices
- Save multiple versions as you edit
- Use matching shots
- Get a second opinion
- Think security
- Share your story