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What do I need to plan my video?
What do I need to plan my video?
The more work you put into this stage of the process, the less work you will have to do later!
Things to decide while planning:
What content/topics will you cover in your video?
What copyright rules do you have to follow?
What tone will you use for your video (serious, silly, witty, thought-provoking, a combination)?
How long will the video be?
What footage will you use (live action, screencasting, still images, animations, etc.)?
Where are you hosting your video (Blackboard, Panopto, YouTube)?
Who do you want to access your video (your class, all of Humber, the general public)
TIPS FOR PLANNING
TIPS FOR PLANNING
Topic
Topic
Your video should only cover one topic, if you have multiple topics to cover you should create more than one video.
TIP: Create a rough outline with bullet points of what you would like to cover, this will help you to write the script later on.
Visuals
Visuals
The best way to convey your message is to use relevant images and non-redundant text (think "just the facts!").
TIP: For screen captures or text slides, use images that relate to what you’re saying and don’t load the screen with gobs of text, just very important points.
Tone
Tone
This can make or break a video. Too silly and professors won't take it seriously, too serious and professors might fall asleep before it's finished. Think about what you are trying to convey and select an appropriate tone.
TIP: Humour is often a good thing, you just have to decide on the type of humour and the amount that is appropriate for your video.
Duration
Attention spans are getting shorter and shorter so try to shorten your video as much as possible. Your video should only be as long as it needs to be to cover your concept, no more no less.
TIP: Aim for no longer than 3 minutes, unless you are showing a process that takes more time.
Footage
You can make your video more engaging by selecting different types of footage to use. You could use live action as well as different types of screen capture (demos, static content, animations, etc.)
TIP: Alternate between different types of footage to keep your viewer engaged in the video. Allow time to absorb the information between shots.
Copyright
Copyright
Humber College has its own Copyright Policy and Fair Dealing Policy and these are explored in the Humber Copyright guide for Faculty.
Consult this guide on using copyrighted materials in your video or mashup.
Waivers
Waivers
If you are asking someone other than your group members to be in the video, it may be a good idea to ask them to sign a waiver. A waiver shows they have agreed to appear in your idea.
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