{"id":7038,"date":"2020-05-12T13:41:26","date_gmt":"2020-05-12T10:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/?p=7038"},"modified":"2020-05-13T14:32:52","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T11:32:52","slug":"monthly-studio-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/blog\/news\/7038-monthly-studio-days","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Monthly Studio Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many Aalto Online Learning pilots are creating videos for their courses. To address video production needs, Aalto Online Learning in collaboration with Aalto Studios organizes Monthly Studio Days. Pilots can book a time slot and come to shoot videos for their projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this blog post, we will introduce the Studio Day concept. You will also receive tips on how to prepare for the video shooting. Let&#8217;s take a look behind the scenes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What to expect<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The shooting takes place in\u00a0<\/span><b>Mini Studio, Learning Center<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. You can choose between <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">white<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">black,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">green<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0screen backgrounds for your videos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A green screen background allows you to replace it with an image, slide, or even video footage in post-production.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If it is a talking head video, a videographer can use tighter and wider shots. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For an interview-style video, there is also a possibility to film from different camera angles.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you plan to make notes, calculations, or illustrations while maintaining a connection to your audience, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/studios.aalto.fi\/online-learning-with-lightboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">light board<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> might be a tool for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In post-production it is possible to add slides, overlay text, or other visual elements to your videos. You can alternate between them to make your video more dynamic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To see what videos have been produced in Aalto Online Learning and get a better understanding of what is more suitable for your needs, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/blog\/news\/5734-introducing-aalto-online-learning-video-production-possibilities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">blog post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aalto Studios takes care of shooting and editing so you don\u2019t need to make any arrangements for your video production. Instead you can focus on getting ready for presenting on camera.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How to prepare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Practice shows that content creation is the most time-consuming part of the video production process. People tend to underestimate how much time they need to work on a script. Writing a script is a creative process that usually requires a few rounds of iterations. So, make sure to allocate enough time for this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before coming to the studio, we highly recommend you to practice. <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As simple as it is, there is no substitute for practice. You can practice in front of the mirror or you can record yourself, i.e. with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aalto.cloud.panopto.eu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Panopto<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. It will allow you to also pay attention to the body language.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are using a teleprompter, reading your script out loud a few times beforehand will help you sound more natural and prevent you from stumbling on certain words or phrases in front of the camera. You will usually fine-tune your script when reading it out loud.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>One important aspect is also mental preparation. Being in front of the camera can be very nerve-wracking and a new situation overall, and this is perfectly normal! We all get nervous at times, so don&#8217;t worry or stress about it. Take a couple of deep breaths, roll your shoulders, and remember that the film crew is there to help you!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7048 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A woman standing behind a light board.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-640x480.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-1200x900.jpg 1200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_3495-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips from Monthly Studio Days participants<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><i>\u201cKeep the message simple and a video short. <\/i><i>[&#8230;] <\/i><i>Remember to smile. It is useful to watch the videos your colleagues have done and get some hints from them. Start making a video on the topic that you know well yourself.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cPrepare your script well and practice it a lot beforehand so you don&#8217;t need to concentrate on the sayings, but you can concentrate to be relaxed.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cWrite a good script, t<\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ake it easy\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><b>Clothes considerations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Clothing might seem like a small thing, but it really makes a big difference on the video! Here are our thoughts about what to wear, and what to avoid. When in doubt, you can always ask us beforehand.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is recommended not to wear clothes with visible logos, small patterns or stripes. These will lead to a wavy pattern in a video called a moir\u00e9 effect, which is not easy for the eyes.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You should also avoid wearing pure white or black. These colors will make it difficult for the camera to balance the exposure, and it will affect how your skin tone looks. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are shooting a green screen video, don\u2019t wear green. The green will be removed in post-production so if you are wearing any green anywhere in your clothes, those parts will be removed as well. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Blue, purple, pastel colors are usually good choices. <\/span><\/li>\n<li>Studio lights are bright, so make sure the clothes are not too see-through.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can also bring an extra outfit just in case and we can see what looks best on camera!<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Most importantly, wear clothes that make you feel confident. These tips are not strict guidelines &#8211; only recommendations!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One final thing to keep in mind is a microphone placement. You will need to put the transmitter for a wireless mic somewhere in your clothes. Usually you just clip it to a waistband or pocket. If you are, for example, wearing a one-piece dress, a microphone placement can be more challenging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7054 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A man standing in front of a white background with a mic above him.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-1024x768.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-300x225.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-768x576.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-640x480.jpg 640w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-1200x900.jpg 1200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2020\/05\/IMG_4013-1920x1440.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 2em 0\" \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can always attend our weekly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/events\/video-production-clinic-via-zoom-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video Production Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> prior to the Monthly Studio Day where we can discuss your plans and you can ask any questions you might have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To get an overview of the whole video production process and to know what it takes to make an educational video, check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aalto.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=42b43fa4-95d1-4a18-8b9f-a99900ab8cfb\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please note, to participate in Monthly Studio Days, we require you to attend workshops during the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/events\/video-training-week-via-zoom-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video Training Week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that are designed to equip you with the necessary skills for successful video production.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Author Yulia Guseva, online course producer, Aalto Online Learning video production theme leader<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many Aalto Online Learning pilots are creating videos for their courses. To address video production needs, Aalto Online Learning in collaboration with Aalto Studios organizes Monthly Studio Days. Pilots can book a time slot and come to shoot videos for their projects. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this blog post, we will introduce the Studio Day concept. You will also receive tips on how to prepare for the video shooting. Let&#8217;s take a look behind the scenes!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <a class=\"read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/blog\/news\/7038-monthly-studio-days\">Read more&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":5512,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8,11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7038"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7038"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7038\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7094,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7038\/revisions\/7094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onlinelearning.aalto.fi\/aol\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}