Film the 60-second story of you

ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment is to create a 60-second video resume promoting you and your work.

It's never been easier to create a pro-looking video that brings your talents, experience, and pitch to life. All you need is a smartphone and a few simple hacks to set you and your work apart.

To get started, watch the video lessons, review the 3 simple stages below, then dive in! The whole process should take just a few hours, and you'll end up with a final, polished video resume that can live everywhere you live online — social, sites, and more.

What You'll Need

Camera — (ex: smartphone, DSLR, or point-and-shoot)
DIY Microphone — (ex: smartphone, USB mic, basic lavalier mic)
Basic video editing software — (ex: Adobe Premiere, iMovie, Final Cut)
Natural light source

Step 1: PLANNING

Identify the goal of your video
Know your elevator pitch
Conceptualize your video with a storyboard or shotlist

Step 2: FILMING

Have a 10-minute expanded elevator pitch conversation with your subject
Vary up your shot selection with wides and close ups
Capture each shot 3 times

Step 3: EDITING

Take out all footage you know you won't use
Select which shot of the same subject works best
Incorporate 2 different camera angles for each segment

DELIVERABLE

Use your Project Workspace to share your progress, get feedback, and show off your final video.

A complete post will include:

Elevator Pitch
Questions for Feedback
Final Video (Embedded via Vimeo or Youtube)

RESOURCES

Download a free trial of Adobe Premiere here
Microphone options: Smartphone mic tutorial here or a simple lavalier mic for purchase
For a primer on video editing, check out Short Films: Capturing the Cinematic Moment or Cut It Out: Film Editing with Adobe Premiere
Check out Vimeo's Staff Picks for some awesome inspiration for your resume video & beyond

Mark Cersosimo

Video Producer

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