Church Video production tipsWhile nothing compares to in-person connection and interaction, Video connection is the best compromise that we can access in this time of social distancing and social isolation. We are encouraging consistent content for your congregation. Perhaps in the form of a daily video, or videos on a time schedule that suits you and your capacity. Whatever you decide, it would be great to communicate the plan to your church, so that they know what to expect. Here are our tips for filmingQuiet environment Clear background Stable camera If you are filming on your phone, try and keep your hand as steady as possible. If this is difficult, set up somewhere you can rest your phone. For instance, a pile of books, or a tripod if you have one. If you’re using a camera, it is best to use a tripod for this, in order to keep the footage still and clear. Pre-planned content It is easy to wing it, however if you would like your message to have more impact, we recommend planning it and creating a loose script. Ideally something you can learn and deliver in a natural way. This way you can ensure you get your full message across in the best tone possible. It’s OK if you need a few takes!
EditingOnce you have filmed your message, you may need to do some editing We recommend
This is a video editor that can be used on iOS or Android phones, as well as on a computer. It is a simple system that has been designed to be easy and useful. The best part is that it is free! If you are making your video on your phone, you can use it, or if you are filming on a camera and then uploading to a computer, you can still use this software.
ThumbnailsTo give your video or series a clean appearance, why don’t you create a thumbnail? We always recommend Canva for creating free imagery with great templates and ideas to get you started. Where to publish your video?Either Facebook or Youtube are good options for publishing your videos. Once they are published online, you can push them out to your church in multiple different ways. Embed on your website Create a page on your website where you are posting your most recent update videos. You could also publish them on your homepage so that any visitors immediately find them. Share on all of your social media channels Link you video on all social media streams so that Direct Email Use iKnow to send an email to your congregation with the day's update on it. Use tags to personalise the email in order to make it friendlier! |