If you’re in the video production industry perhaps you have wondered, ”how can my team create higher quality content out of the limited amount of time we have for each project?”. I have put together a compact list of three hints for how to successfully complete your projects in 24 hours or less. These tid bits of wisdom include: the importance of connecting with quality people to form a quality team, how to create a video fast, and how to allocate your time to maximize your end results.

Step 1 – Put together your team

Your team members should be reliable people that you trust, know where their specific talents lie, and can rely on them to do a great job. Make sure you know where your team members are located and what time zone they’re in, don’t waste too much time on conference calls or group Skype discussions, and be sure that everyone is very clear on what they are expected to contribute to the project. And treat every member of your team like they are absolutely integral to the success of the created video, people tend to exert more effort when they’re appreciated.

Step 2 – Create the video

The next and second most important part of the project is the process of planning out, shooting, and editing the video. Some people think that between these three elements you should allocate an equal 1/3 of the project’s time to each, but the fact is you will burn most of your time shooting the video and post-producing after. Have a good story written but be flexible to adjust the script and dialog according to the actors and director on the set, because things will always change on shoot day. Spend the most time on making the key seconds and moments in the video as remarkable as possible, and entertain the viewers early on to keep them sticking around for more. Over 50% of video viewers leave in the first 10 seconds, so make your impact on them quickly.

Step 3 – Manage your time wisely

24 hours goes by pretty fast, especially if some of them are spent sleeping. You have to keep tracking your team’s progress every hour or so, but don’t over obsess in this area or time will be wasted on plan management vs actually creating the video. Be relentless during pre-production to be sure that everything is ready to go from the moment you start filming, actors know their lines inside and out, equipment is functional, the location or locations are setup, and the project workflow is easy for everyone to follow. There are lots of variables when it comes to time management, and there will always be things that pop up which you didn’t initially plan for, so set aside at least 10% of total project time for the unexpected extras. In post production every team member should get time to review the project and voice their own opinions to increase the content’s quality, so be sure to set aside a few minutes to create a clear path to a successful project conclusion.

You can do it

There are many other things you can do to create quality video entertainment fast, but hopefully these tips will get you headed in the right direction when working on a tight deadline. If you already have a production project on the go you can manage it via Spidvid’s collaborative production platform. Or if you need to build a new team then grab a free account and invite your members to connect with you in our social network, or find new talented individuals to collaborate with in our community.

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No other professional task holds a candle to film or video making. After an incredible three decades as a professional video maker, I can say that with total confidence.

I distinctly remember my chief mentor in college, an incredible filmmaker named Bill Crane telling me that. I nodded enthusiastically but of course didn’t really even have a remote clue about what clue I didn’t yet have. Now, after the joys, thrills, chills and spills (and headaches) of being part of the creation of thousands and thousands of videos, I get it a tad bit better.

As a visual storyteller you are allowed the magnificent opportunity to experience life, reach people, and discover the richness of humanity firsthand. Your role as storyteller means you are first in line to speak to those who have a worthy story to tell. I sincerely believe that each and every one of us have an interesting story to tell.

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What could be more stimulating and rewarding than that? Certainly not sitting in a small cubicle all day pushing out papers on tight daily deadlines.

Moving onto today with online video, making video is more popular and higher in demand than ever before. Suddenly, everyone wants to be a video maker. With less expensive and easier-to-use equipment, everyone has the capacity to, so why not?

I say go for it and enjoy the journey.

I started my blog, Video Production Tips, to be the go-to site for credible, comprehensive and detailed information about all aspects of video making. My goal in life at this point is to help folks who wish to experience the joy of being a video maker, or who wish to leverage the power of online video to promote themselves, their business, or their social causes.

I’m writing this post to say hi to the Spidvid community, and let everyone know of the free resources I offer. Whether you (or your clients) want to learn to make simple slide show videos to communicate an idea, or want to learn how to produce videos that show off cooking products, or want to go all out and make documentaries for independent film festivals, you will find information and tutorials on my blog to get you going or further your current skill set.

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There is so much going on in the world of online video creation and distribution that I will never lack things to research and write about. My aim is to provide folks with an interest in online video the information and personal one-on-one assistance they need in order to accomplish their goals.

The blog is a wealth of information and resources that you can access without charge of any kind. I don’t play games and make you sign up for ten email lists in order to get a tidbit of information. Nope, you’ll find over 300 tutorials and it’s all free, so enjoy.

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