How To Give Great Testimony
- Leave your soapbox in the other room and tell a story instead. This is your chance to take the stand and give your Testimony - the stories and facts that you can personally attest to.
- Try and avoid holding the camera when filming. We’re not going for the Blair Witch Project. And you don’t necessarily need a tripod. Just set the video camera on a table or something sturdy (unless you have an extremely steady hand).
The closer the camera is to the subject/s, the better. Better for sound and better for reducing distractions in the background.
- Speak slowly and clearly. We know you’re nervous. That’s OK. Practice your “script” a few times or even have some notes that are out of sight. But don’t do a Sarah Palin and write your notes on your hand.
- Turn off the TV and radio. Limit background noise because bad audio can ruin a perfectly compelling video. Are you at a coffee shop with muzak playing in the background? Is the neighbor’s dog barking at the mail carrier again? Also, try not to film in the middle of a freeway traffic median or airport runway.
- And that brings us to location. Bedroom, backyard, classroom, a park – it’s all good but just watch for clutter or distractions. Do we really need to see your dirty laundry, for instance? Or, your giant Cher poster from 1989?
- Although your opinions (political and otherwise) matter, remember to tell us about the specific experiences you’ve had that demonstrate why full equality is so important.
- Be brief. We know you’ve got a lot to say, but let’s be honest, when is the last time you actually watched an online video for more than 3 minutes?
- Be appropriate. Enough said?
Looking for a step-by-step how-to for uploading a video on this site? Click here!
- Try and avoid holding the camera when filming. We’re not going for the Blair Witch Project. And you don’t necessarily need a tripod. Just set the video camera on a table or something sturdy (unless you have an extremely steady hand).
The closer the camera is to the subject/s, the better. Better for sound and better for reducing distractions in the background.
- Speak slowly and clearly. We know you’re nervous. That’s OK. Practice your “script” a few times or even have some notes that are out of sight. But don’t do a Sarah Palin and write your notes on your hand.
- Turn off the TV and radio. Limit background noise because bad audio can ruin a perfectly compelling video. Are you at a coffee shop with muzak playing in the background? Is the neighbor’s dog barking at the mail carrier again? Also, try not to film in the middle of a freeway traffic median or airport runway.
- And that brings us to location. Bedroom, backyard, classroom, a park – it’s all good but just watch for clutter or distractions. Do we really need to see your dirty laundry, for instance? Or, your giant Cher poster from 1989?
- Although your opinions (political and otherwise) matter, remember to tell us about the specific experiences you’ve had that demonstrate why full equality is so important.
- Be brief. We know you’ve got a lot to say, but let’s be honest, when is the last time you actually watched an online video for more than 3 minutes?
- Be appropriate. Enough said?
Looking for a step-by-step how-to for uploading a video on this site? Click here!