Our MIT BLOSSOMS video producer, Jerold Gelfand, has put together helpful tips for other producers of BLOSSOMS video lessons. You can watch the video "Tips for the Videographer of a BLOSSOMS Lesson" in its entirety (26 minutes) or jump to individual segments of this video below:
- The goal of the BLOSSOMS initiative
- The importance of preparation
- The importance of the storyboard
- The role of the presenter and pseudo script
- The role of the producer, videographer, and editor
- The use of PowerPoint
- Think "outside the classroom"
- Acquiring free visual content from Creative Common
- Connecting with the presenter when coming up with a visual concept
- Not just a virtual classroom, but rather a virtual field trip
- Performing a site survey from a visual concept
- Presenter dress code
- Proper blackboard techniques
- Properly preparing and displaying visual content
- Sound quality
- Tips for the Videographer of a BLOSSOMS lesson (26 minutes)