PLAN YOUR VIDEO

Here is a short list of tips one should consider when planning a video presentation:  

1.  OUTLINE.  Jot down all of the facts your presentation needs to communicate.  Arrange them in a logical order.  Think visually.  Everything on your list must be represented by a visual image or series of images.  This can include video footage, photographs, animation, graphics, titles, bullet points and a "talking head"...or two.

2.  THE SCRIPT.  Using your outline as a guide, write a concise script that tells your story.  Be brief but thorough.  Keep in mind, visuals may negate the need for lengthy passages.  Dean Digital Video can help you write the script.

3.  THE VISUALS.   Compile a list of locations, events and other images that will need to be professionally videotaped.  Consider who will need to be interviewed, where and when.   Collect photographs of events that can't be reproduced or staged.    

4.  NARRATION.  Who will narrate your presentation?  Will anyone appear "on camera"?  If so, where and when should this be shot?  Want a professional announcer or on-camera spokesperson?  Dean Digital Video can recommend and direct professional talent at a reasonable cost.

This short list of considerations will help you get started.  The information you garner from this exercise will also help Dean Digital Video effectively estimate the cost of your production.

Need more help?  Review our video demonstrations.  These examples may give you ideas for your production.  

For more information call Dean Digital Video at 901.831.4556.  Or direct your e-mail to:  dean1@centurytel.net