{"id":24988,"date":"2020-03-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sashaw.sg-host.com\/?p=24988"},"modified":"2020-04-11T14:44:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T21:44:37","slug":"remote-video-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/remote-video-production\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips for Successful Remote Video Production"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-662ce3d1e3793\" class=\"fullwidth-block clearfix\"  style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-662ce3d1e3793\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\">[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_custom_heading source=&#8221;post_title&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;featured_image&#8221; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;12px&#8221;][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n\n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has upended life (and business) as we know it. It\u2019s essential to pivot your communications to meet your customers and teams where they are right now\u2013 at home, socially isolated, and uncertain about what the future holds.\u00a0Messaging must be timely, consistent, and current\u2013 which means you need to publish quickly and effectively.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nAt SL\\CE Editorial, we have been managing remote video productions and edits for nearly a decade\u2013 and we want to help your business adapt to this changing world as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nIf there\u2019s anything the coronavirus pandemic has taught us\u2013\u00a0it\u2019s that we\u2019re all in this together. Although many of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future, there is an abundance of digital communications tools that can bring us together safely during these unprecedented times.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nFrom interactive live webinars, to polished podcasts and professionally edited videos, we can help you optimize the technical and aesthetic details\u2013 so you can focus on communicating with your audience.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nKeep reading for 7 tips on how to improve your virtual communications now!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 Reasons to Embrace Remote Video Production Immediately<\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Video Production is Fast<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nUndoubtedly, our world is changing fast. This means your business communications must reach audiences with unprecedented speed, as well.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nDepending on your industry, your customers, investors, and staff may need to hear from you daily. Whether through interactive webinars or pre-recorded messages, remote video production can make it simple to stay in touch and stay relevant.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Video Production is Authentic<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nHere\u2019s a silver lining from the coronavirus pandemic\u2013\u00a0We now have an excuse to get personal. As the lines between business and home life start to blur, people are enjoying getting a peek into their colleagues\u2019 lives.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nIt\u2019s refreshing to strip away some of the polish of corporate communications and remind your audience that you\u2019re human, too. While you should still maintain professionalism, don\u2019t be afraid to show a slice of your home life. We all need an excuse to smile!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remote Video Production is Cost-Effective<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nIf your company is concerned about revenue, there is no need to splurge on a full 3-camera production with studio lighting just to get your message out in an engaging way.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nUsing branded graphics templates, PowerPoint slides, and webcam best practices, we can help you produce polished videos remotely, with less expense and maximum efficiency.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Tips to Improve Your Remote Videos Today<\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nWhile you are likely familiar with video conferencing tools like Zoom, WebEx, and Skype, there are powerful features and best practices that can help take your virtual communications to the next level.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-25002\" src=\"https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube Live Remote Panel\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/200326_SEW00919_-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Optimize Your Lighting, Background, and Audio<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nThere is so much you can do to improve the appearance and audio quality of your virtual videos!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nHere are a few quick tips to get you started:<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\r\n<li>Face towards your primary light source, ideally a window.<\/li>\r\n<li>Turn off or avoid any light sources behind you. Being backlit makes it hard to see your face.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you are using natural window light, turn off your interior lighting. This will keep your skin color looking realistic, and avoid the characteristic orange and blue tones of \u2018mixed lighting.\u2019<\/li>\r\n<li>Avoid messy or busy backgrounds. You can never go wrong with a plain wall, but be sure to sit a few feet away to avoid the \u2018hostage video\u2019 look. Remove branded items and logos from your shot, if they are not from your company.<\/li>\r\n<li>Consider framing. You don\u2019t want to be too close or too far away from the computer. You also don\u2019t want your audience to be looking up your nose or down your shirt. Adjust your camera to be roughly at eye level.<\/li>\r\n<li>Turn off any background noise, including washing machines and dishwashers if possible.<\/li>\r\n<li>Try to position yourself in a quiet room with carpet, blankets, and\/or curtains to prevent echo.<\/li>\r\n<li>Mute your microphone when others are speaking. Many virtual communication tools have a keyboard shortcut that makes muting easy.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Mind Your Connection<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nSometimes slow connections are unavoidable, but there are steps you might be able to take to improve your video quality for your audience or remote video editor.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\r\n<li>Plug your computer into ethernet if possible, and turn off your WiFi.<\/li>\r\n<li>Ask others in your household to refrain from streaming video content during the meeting or remote recording.<\/li>\r\n<li>Suggest that other attendees use ethernet, as well.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Record Locally for Remote Video Editing<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nBest practices for pre-recorded videos are a little different from live webinars. For the absolute best video quality, we can help you record your message locally to your computer\u2013 then transfer the file to us for editing.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nFrom there, we can sweeten the audio and color, adjust framing, and add animated graphics and music to produce a polished, branded video you can share with your audiences.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nFurthermore, this single piece of content can be repackaged and optimized for all your social and media channels!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Don\u2019t Shy Away From Video Interviews and Group Panels<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nAlthough multi-person videos are much more complicated to produce remotely, we highly recommend giving it a try! Audiences love hearing multiple perspectives and real conversations.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nWhether you need to produce a customer testimonial or an expert panel, we can help oversee the entire process remotely to ensure optimal quality.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nHere are some best practices to keep in mind:<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<ul>\r\n<li>Don\u2019t speak over each other. Pauses between each speaker help enormously when it comes to editing the video down for content and concision.<\/li>\r\n<li>Coordinate similar framing for every participant. Make sure everyone is about the same size in the frame.<\/li>\r\n<li>Enlist a technical director to ensure that all content captured is optimized for live viewing and\/or remote editing.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Consider Producing Animated Videos<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nPerhaps even the highest quality \u2018talking head\u2019 doesn\u2019t fit with your brand or current messaging. Now is the perfect time to <a href=\"https:\/\/sliceeditorial.com\/case-studies\/financial-services-animated-explainer-video\/\">produce an animated<\/a> video instead!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nWe have been managing animation projects remotely for years, from voiceover capture to storyboards, graphic design, and the actual animating work. Animated videos can be clean and simple or highly complex, making it easy to adjust the scope to fit your budget.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Collaborate in Real-Time in Our Remote Edit Suite<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nWhether you are producing an animated video, a remote interview, or a scripted statement, you can be highly involved in the post-production process by utilizing our virtual edit suite.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nWe\u2019ve been using video conferencing tools for years to share our screen with our clients and let them peek over our shoulder in real time. This expedites review cycles, minimizes back-and-forth emails\u2013 and is almost as fun as visiting our physical offices in person!<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Take Command Of The Virtual Meeting<\/h3>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nInteractive live webcasts are great for communicating with many people simultaneously. It\u2019s important to have complete control over your virtual meeting space so bad actors can not take over the audio and visual components, an increasingly common phenomenon that has been dubbed \u201cZoomBombing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nYou may need to dig into the preferences to optimize your settings for security. We recommend using passwords for all your meetings, and assigning a team member to host the meeting and screen everyone who enters. We have been helping our clients run their interactive webinars remotely, so they don\u2019t need to worry about these technical details.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s Time to Act Now<\/h2>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\nArmed with some best practices and a remote video production partner, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from engaging with your audiences in innovative new ways. Whether you\u2019re an experienced virtual communicator or just getting started adapting to these tools, we are ready to help you get your message out with sophistication, ease, and speed.<\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n\n<strong>Get in touch with us at info@sliceeditorial.com to learn more!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\n\n\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1586622966654{padding-top: 32px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Say Hello&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInUp&#8221;]\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f25027-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24988#wpcf7-f25027-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"25027\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.9.3\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f25027-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<label> Your Name*\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n\n<label> Your Email*\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span> <\/label>\n\n<label> Your Message\n    <span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"10\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span> <\/label>\n\n<input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send\" \/><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life (and business) as we know it. 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