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[Guide] Creating Video for Nonprofits

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

You don't even have to go to a store to buy a camera, you can just shoot film on your phone. One of the reasons why I learned to do photo and video was because media outlets weren't showing up to the actions that I was organizing. How do you think about sound when you’re creating a video? Sound inspires me.

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Oh Yeah, and I shoved a camera in his face

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Kino-Eye in Flickr. If you want to get acceptable audio for video blogging on an inexpensive camera you need to control the noise/environment or get really close to your subject. He offered to send it to me and I got him on camera giving me permission to use it. I asked him about shooting techniques.

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Tips for Shooting A Winning Video For Your Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo by Global Fund for Children. For the price of a consumer-quality HD video camera, you could purchase a DSLR that takes both high-quality stills and HD video. Check out your local camera shop for rentals and expert advice. Many of them rent everything from cameras to lenses and microphones. DSLR Audio Isn’t Good.

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Smart Canes: Bringing High Tech to a Common Assistive Tool

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Researchers are trying to make these canes "smarter" by adding a GPS, facial recognition software, and a camera. The XploR's camera and facial recognition software work together, and the researchers claim that it can recognize a face from 30 feet away. If it finds one, it will alert the user via a Bluetooth earpiece.

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Make Your Videos Better

Tech Soup

A good camera is easily the most expensive item you’ll need, and the most essential, but you don’t have to break the bank on professional-level equipment. Holding a camera usually results in shaky footage that can turn your fundraising video into the Blair Witch Project. Photo: Photochiel.

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Social Media 101 TweetChat Recap: Video

Tech Soup

An effective nonprofit video can be as simple as a Flickr photo stream set to an audio track or a really great interview. However, one aspect of quality, sound quality, did warrant mention. Today's smartphones have fairly sophisticated built-in video cameras and editing tools that, if used wisely, can create great movies.

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5 DIY Video Tips

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Choose the Right Camera for Your Needs. There are so many great cameras on the market today, but they’re not all going to be right for your organization. If you’re just shooting for the web, we recommend the Flip video camera. Of course, making a video doesn’t end with the camera. Good sound makes all the difference.

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