1. Preparing Your Subject for the Interview
Having a pre-interview session
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Wardrobe advice for on-camera interviews
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What to share—and what not to—before a video interview
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2. Preparing Yourself for the Interview
Researching your subject before a video interview
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Creating talking points for a video interview
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Preparing a release form
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3. On-Camera Interview Tips
Staging a video interview
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The importance of eye contact and angles in a video interview
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Getting the best from your subject in a video interview
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4. Preparing the Computer for Recording
Settings to change on your computer
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Attaching a microphone to a computer
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Improving the recording environment
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5. Recording a Tutorial with Camtasia
Setting up Camtasia
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Recording your screen with Camtasia
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Editing essentials with Camtasia
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6. Recording a Tutorial with Screenflow
Setting up Screenflow
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Recording your screen with Screenflow
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Editing essentials with Screenflow
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7. Improving Audio When Recording in a Boardroom
Deadening the sound with sound blankets
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Using a lavalier microphone
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Using a shotgun microphone for environment
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8. Lighting the Boardroom
Evaluating the boardroom
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Lighting your subject
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Solving lighting problems
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9. Preparing to Record the Presentation
Picking a location for recording
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Optimizing the presentation graphics for video
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What gear do you need?
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10. Working with the Presenter
Picking wardrobe for the presenter
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Lighting and positioning the presenter
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Rehearsing the presentation
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11. Recording the Presentation
Framing and recording the presenter
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Recording the presentation live on a Mac
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Recording the presentation live on a PC
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12. Editing the Pieces Together
Syncing the presenter and presentation
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Editing a presentation
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Exporting video for the web
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13. Getting a Stable Shot with a Phone or Tablet
Mounting the phone or tablet to a frame
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Attaching lenses and accessories
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Handheld stabilizers for a phone camera
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14. How to Shoot Better Video on an iPhone
Improving the audio quality on an iPhone
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Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an iOS phone
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Using dedicated video camera apps for iOS
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15. How to Shoot Better Video on an Android Phone
Improving the audio quality on an Android phone
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Choosing the right resolution and settings to record on an Android phone
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Using dedicated video camera apps for Android
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16. Stabilizing a Phone for Video Recording
Why stabilize a phone
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Mounting a phone to a tripod
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Using a gimbal for walking shots
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17. Improving Audio Quality When Streaming
Putting the phone in a case or rig
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Attaching a shotgun microphone
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Using a lavaliere microphone
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18. Streaming Live from a Phone
How much bandwidth do you need?
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Streaming with Facebook Live
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Streaming with YouTube Live
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19. Compressing Video for a Presentation
Recommended settings for compressing a video for a presentation
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Compressing video for YouTube with free software
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Compressing video for YouTube with Adobe Media Encoder
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20. Inserting a Video into PowerPoint
Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a PC
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Adding the video to a slide
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Controlling playback properties while presenting on a PC
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21. Inserting a Video into Keynote
Where to store the video file for smooth playback on a Mac
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Adding the video to a slide
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Controlling playback properties while presenting on a Mac
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22. Creating a Profile or Cover Video for Facebook
What are Facebook profile and cover videos?
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Creation tips for Facebook profile videos
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Uploading and setting a Facebook profile or cover video
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23. Creating a Cinemagraph for Facebook
What are cinemagraphs useful for
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Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Plotagraph
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Creating a cinemagraph for Facebook with Flixel
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24. Creating a Timeline Video for Facebook
Creating a slideshow video using Facebook
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Editing a looping timeline video in Premiere Pro
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Exporting and posting to Facebook
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25. Equipping the Remote Interview Subject
Choosing a microphone for a remote interview
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Choosing a web camera for a remote interview
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Holding a test session
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26. Establishing the Recording Environment
Using Skype for remote interviews
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Using FaceTime for remote interviews
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Recording options for remote interviews
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27. Using Free Tools to Get Feedback on a Video
How to effectively request feedback
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Using YouTube for a video review session
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Using Vimeo for a video review session
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28. Using Professional Tools to Get Feedback on a Video
Why use an online review and approval system?
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Using Frame.io for a video review session
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Using Wipster for a video review session
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29. How to Prepare a Logo for Video
Which file formats work best?
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Sizing and styling in Photoshop Elements
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Sizing and styling in Photoshop
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30. Using Video with a WordPress Site
Using the native WordPress video player
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Using YouTube with WordPress
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Using Vimeo with WordPress
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31. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit - Part 1
Choosing a bag that meets airline requirements
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Choosing the right camera bodies or cameras
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Essential lenses for your kit
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32. Building an Ultra-Portable Kit - Part 2
Lightweight lighting strategies
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Getting good audio from a small kit
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Camera support
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33. Recording Better Interview Audio on Your Mobile Phone
When you need sync sound
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Putting a recorder on your subject
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Marking sync in camera
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34. Syncing Audio from Two Devices in Post
Using sync sound in Final Cut Pro X
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Using sync sound in Adobe Premiere Pro
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Using sync sound with HitFilm
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35. Framing the Shot in an Office
Sit or stand: What works best?
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Choosing the best angle
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Dealing with computer screens in the shot
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36. Lighting the Office for an Interview
Lighting with fewer lights
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Hanging a video light in an office
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Dealing with windows in an office interview
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37. Improving Audio When Recording in an Office
Getting a quieter shooting environment
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Using a lavalier microphone
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Using a boom microphone
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38. Overview of Adobe Stock
Overview of Adobe Stock
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Legal requirements for Adobe Stock
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Adobe Stock workflow integration
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39. Live Streaming a Meeting
Choosing a camera for live streaming
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Internet connection options for live streaming
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Improving the audio connection
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40. Live Streaming a Meeting
Sharing two sources with the Blackmagic Web Presenter
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Posting a private video via YouTube Live from a meeting
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Sending audio and video with Show Facebook Live from a meeting
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41. Live Streaming a Meeting
Setting up the Mevo camera
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Adjusting settings to stream with the Mevo camera
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Switching a multicamera program from a tablet
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42. Converting a PowerPoint Presentation for Video
Converting a slide deck to 16:9
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Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
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Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing
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43. Converting a Keynote Presentation for Video
Converting a slide deck to 16:9
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Optimizing fonts in a presentation for readability
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Exporting PowerPoint presentation builds for video editing
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44. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 1)
Choosing a simple backdrop for the interview
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Lighting the interview with compact lights
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Camera settings for 4K (horizontal and vertical shooting)
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45. The Ultra Compact Multi-camera Interview Kit (Part 2)
Importing the footage to a fast drive
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Setting up the multi-camera project
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Multi-camera clips and editing the interview
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46. Music for Video
Licensing options
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Search strategies
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Web-safe licenses
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47. Designing a Slide Template for Video and Web Streaming
Resolution and aspect ratio concerns for slide templates
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Color and design issues for slide templates
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Using visual drop zones
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48. Creating a Healthy Work Environment for Creative Professionals
Using a standing desk or walking desk
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Alternative input devices
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Healthy habits and a healthy environment
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