The document provides tips and guidance for producing short informational videos using Flip video cameras to engage and inform employees. It discusses planning properly by considering the six Ps - proper preparation, equipment, subject, location, legal requirements, and audience. It also provides an overview of using Flip cameras and software, editing videos in Windows Movie Maker, and uploading finished videos to the web. Case studies demonstrate how Kaiser Permanente improved their employee videos over time.
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How to produce Flip videos that inform, engage and entertain your employees
1. How to produce Flip videos that inform, engage and entertain your employees Ragan Webinar Friday, May 14, 2010 23:15 p.m. Central Featuring Larry Kless and Elizabeth Schainbaum of Kaiser Permanente, Northern California
2. Who the Heck Are We? Larry Production Manager of Videoconferencing, Kaiser Permanente Founder, President at Online Video Publishing [dot] com Elizabeth Staff Writer, Corporate Communications Kaiser Permanente
3. Agenda About Larry and Elizabeth What you need to know The 4 Ps Flip overview Case Study Shooting tips Editing, Exporting and Upload to web Resources Q&A
4. What You Need to Know The Six Ps: Proper Prep Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance Equipment Subject Location Legal/Regulatory (Video releases, HIPAA/PHI releases, Social Media Policy) Audience
5. Why Video? Video is a universal language The power of YouTube Easy to create Short is key
6. Why Not Video? Inarticulate Too complicated Editing Audience
7. Why Not Video? The CEO is using a Flip video camera a new portable video solution Currently in used at Permanente for short inexpensive video productions Actual still from Flip video of George Halvorson, Chairman and CEO, KFH/HP
8. Case Study: Employee Website Regional news in the following formats Written Photo essays Podcasts Video Corporate Communications, Multimedia Communications collaboration
10. Case Study: Evolution of Lizs videos Improving video productions: practice, better equipment, learning from a pro
11. Marantz PMD660 Portable Solid State Recorder - $500 Sennheiser MD46 interview mic - $250 Shure MX185 - Cardioid Wired Lavalier mic - $175 Headphones - $30-120 Case Study: Better Audio for Lizs videos
12. Case Study: Tips from Liz Steady camera B-roll Variety of shots Anticipate action Take charge
13. The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video? 5 10 30 More time than I have However much my boss says I have
14. The Rule of the Six Ps: Proper Planning Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance How many minutes of preparation should you expect to spend for 1 minute of quality video? 5 10 30 More time than I have However much my boss says I have
15. Flip overview Features Lens and Microphone on front Know Your Equipment, and What It Can/Cannot Do
16. Flip software Know Your Equipment, and What It Can/Cannot Do Windows 3ivx Installer.exe codec Windows 3ivx Installer.exe codec
17. Know Your Equipment, and What It Can/Cannot Do $200 videocameras dont have $200 lenses Lighting issues: Too dark, too light Bright, direct sunlight will make topics look harsh Low light will make a grainy video Tripod Clothing no-nos Batteries and memory
18. You guessed it : $200 video cameras dont have $200 microphones built in So Get close Reduce any ambient noise Use an external mic Tip: Bring a couple of bath towels to cover tables/hard surfaces to dampen reflected sounds Know Your Equipment, and What It Can/Cannot Do
19. Know Your Subject (and What He/She Will Say) Pre-interviews No script, outline content closely Talk before Subject comfort But it wont be spontaneous get over it If you prepare ahead of time, your subject will be comfortableand thus will look natural/spontaneousremember the 6Ps?
20. Know Your Location Site survey Reduce distractions Directions Lots of time Sweat the small stuff
21. Know Your Legal Requirements Release forms: Who? Anyone identifiable Employees, especially if used externally Patients: MUST sign a HIPAA release no exceptions
22. Know Your Social Media Policy KPs social media policy Covers all social media channels Updated/revisited regularly http:// tinyurl.com/kpsocialmediapolicy
25. Composing a Single or Talking Head Shot WRONG: too much negative space, pan over, tilt up Leave room at the lower third of the frame to insert title RIGHT: nice medium close up head/shoulders Nice close up, with good centering and still room to insert title
26. Composing a Single or Talking Head Shot The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background For interviews the subject is also set to one side of the frame with plenty of nose room
27. Composing a Single or Talking Head Shot The subject can also be to one side of the frame to include or highlight background For interviews the subject is also set to one side of the frame with plenty of nose room Note the rule of thirds at work
28. You Shot the Video, Now What? Download your video, edit and then upload it!
29. Download Video to Edit Attach to USB Copy files Import to edit software
30. FlipShare software Pre-loaded on every Flip Video Camera Download link http://www.theflip.com/en-us/App/fvsw/5.x/update/
31. Windows Movie Maker 2 (Windows XP) Free with Windows XP and Vista http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-Windows-XP-/3000-13631_4-10165075.html How to use http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
32. Windows Live Movie Maker (Windows 7) Free with Windows 7 http:// download.live.com /moviemaker
34. Tools for Mac users Free Quicktime plug-in To read AVI files http:// www.perian.org $29 from Apple Import/Export MP4 files http:// www.apple.com/quicktime/pro
36. Professional Editing Software Adobe Premiere Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 - $800.00 (Mac OS and PC) Adobe Premiere Elements 8 - $80.00 (PC only)
37. Windows Movie Maker (Windows XP) 2 Download link http://download.cnet.com/Windows-Movie-Maker-Windows-XP-/3000-13631_4-10165075.html How to use http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/default.mspx
38. Windows Movie Maker Editing Editing workflow Set up project folder structure and file name convention Copy Flip video files to project folder and rename clips Open new project in Windows Movie Maker Save project in project folder Transfer multimedia assets to project folder Import assets to Collection Expand timeline video layer to reveal transition and audio layers Drag and drop assets onto timeline Use video effects and transitions between clips Right click on individual clips to make adjustments
39. Windows Movie Maker Editing Tips Use Powerpoint to create branded title cards and end credits Create on screen titles Tools > Titles and Credits Create video snapshot under Tools > Take picture of preview.. Fade audio in/out Use fades between video transitions
47. Flip Resources Flip Knowledge Base Search Flip FAQ Flip Video Vlog : Codecs and You! quick tutorial on Spielberg Groups workflow with the Flip Video files (Mac OS) Flip Video Camcorder - Digital Camcorder | Flip Video Flip Video | Facebook Flip Video - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Flip Video Cameras 損 Flip Video Cameras How To Add Flip Video Files To Web Pages I Love My Flip Sitemap | Flip Video Cameras An Easier Way to Make and Share Videos. Flip find Answers (Page 1 of 32) FLIP VIDEO RECOMMENDATIONS and TIP SHEET
49. Contact Us Larry [email_address] @ klessblog on Twitter http://klessblog.blogspot.com http:// www.linkedin.com/in/larrykless Elizabeth [email_address]
Editor's Notes
#4: Some tips for making a really good short video! (by the time we get there, though, youll have plenty of tips)
#5: Why not video? (not everythings a nail just because your boss bought you a hammer) The Six Ps: Proper Prep Prevents (Patently)-Poor Performance Know Your Equipment (and what it can and cant do) Know Your Subject (and what he/she can and cant say) Know Your Location (and, if its awful, how to look for another) Lighting, ambient sound, interruptions and how to make them work for you, not against you Know Your Legal/Regulatory (Model releases, HIPAA/PHI releases, Social Media Policy) Know Your Audience
#6: Video is a universal language YouTube adds 50-plus hours of video every minute someones watching it! Short videos are excellent for focused, easy-to-explain content a vignette, an anecdote, a story or content that requires/benefits from audio-visual combination
#7: Telegenic isnt a worry as much as clear speech make sure your subject(s) can be understood easily in normal conversation If you have to work hard to simplify the content of a video, its probably not good content for a video Editing is tricky and expensive for a video. For a Word document? Easy and free Is the audience video-friendly? (hint: if your audience doesnt have high-speed web access, it probably isnt video-friendly)
#10: Before South Sacramento opens Kaiser Permanentes first trauma center, there's a lot of preparation. Some of it took place at the Garfield Center Innovation Center, when a medical team practiced responding to gun shot wound victims and other severe injuries. IKP took a quick video of the group in action.
#18: $200 videocameras dont have $200 lenses Avoid fluorescent lighting if you can Too dark or too light and youre in trouble Bright, direct sunlight will make topics look harsh Low light will make a grainy video A cheap tripod is steadier than the steadiest hand get one Watch for bad video clothing ie., orange shirts, loud shirt/dress patterns Dont laugh, but: Check twice - the batteries and memory before you go to your shoot
#19: You guessed it - $200 video cameras dont have $200 microphones built in Flips dont (yet) have external mic jacks Most built-in mics are pinholes Accidentally covering the mic with a fingeryikes So Get close to your subject Reduce any ambient noise that you can (human or inanimate) If you can use an external mic, use it! Tip: Bring a couple of bath towels to cover tables/hard surfaces to dampen reflected sounds
#20: Pre-interviews are essential Dont script word for word but do outline content closely Talk before about what not to say/do from uh to off-limits topics (proprietary, PHI/HIPAA, etc.) Make sure your subject is comfortable in your surroundings But it wont be spontaneous get over it If you prepare ahead of time, your subject will be comfortableand thus will look natural/spontaneousremember the 6Ps?
#21: Do a recon mission aka site survey look for (and reduce) lighting and ambient sound issues before the shoot Reduce distractions Make sure you (and your subject) know how to get to the shoot Leave plenty of time for the shoot you may need to do it more than once Sweat the small stuffdoes the chair squeak? Does the HVAC stack rattle?
#22: Employee : Need to sign an employee model release particularly if you ever think this could be shown externallyfor anyone identifiable in the video Member : Absolutely must have the member sign a HIPAA release regardless of whether patient data could be exposed no exceptions
#23: Employees must not represent KP views in social media channels, at work or not, without prior approval Aligns with Principles of Responsibility Covers all social media channels Is a living document and will be updated/revisited regularly http://tinyurl.com/kpsocialmediapolicy
#24: Use a tripod, avoid zooming, panning, excessive tilting Stay close! Frame tightly too close is almost always better than too far away Stay close! Help the microphone do its work Stay focused! Make sure your focus features your topic, and not the background Make sure theres nothing in the background thatll embarrass someone later Make sure you have ambient sound under controla couple bath towels or blankets can be your best friends
#26: When the subject is talking directly to camera in a news style delivery, its the practice (but not the rule) to frame them in the middle of the screen and not off center. There should be even space around the left and right sides of the subject. You should also leave a little head room on top so you dont cut off the subjects head if they move. This helps balance your shot.
#39: More on editing Capturing video. Contains information about using the Video Capture Wizard to capture video and audio to use in your movies. Taking pictures. Provides information and procedures related to taking pictures to include in your movies. Importing existing digital media files. Provides procedures for importing existing digital media files into Windows Movie Maker. Saving a project. Provides information about saving a Windows Movie Maker project. Previewing projects and clips. Provides information about previewing individual clips or your entire project in Windows Movie Maker. Editing projects. Provides procedures for editing existing Windows Movie Maker projects. Editing clips. Provides procedures and information about creating, splitting, combining, and trimming clips. Using video transitions, video effects, and titles. Provides procedures for enhancing your movies by adding video transitions, effects, and titles. Working with audio. Provides information about editing audio and using audio effects in your projects. Organizing collections and clips. Provides information about organizing your collections and clips effectively in Windows Movie Maker. Saving and sending movies. Provides information about using the Save Movie Wizard feature to save your movies and share them with others. Configuring options. Provides information and procedures for customizing different aspects of Windows Movie Maker.