Sharing Stories Video Series

SHARING STORIES VIDEO SERIES

OUR MISSION:

Thank you for participating in our video series and allowing us

to share your inspiring story with thousands of…

HOW IT WORKS

We'll meet on Zoom to provide a quick overview of the process, answer your questions, and schedule a recording time
We'll connect with you on Zoom for the 30-minute interview
We'll also interview a representative from your employer
We'll edit the footage to a 3 - 4 minute video
We'll share the final via social media and on our webpage (your employer might share it too)
We'll ship you out a Microphone and Camera for you to use and ship it back to us after you have completed your video

SAMPLE VIDEO

Here’s an example of a video we produced for another Veteran:

YOUR INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1. PRE-INTRODUCTION CALL

Schedule your Pre-Introduction 15-minute video call on this Calendar with Jordie Kern and Scott Rippey.

Click the link to “Add Guests” and enter email: [email protected]

STEP 2. COMPLETE THE FORM

Let us know where we should ship the mic and camera. Also, we’d like to include as many pictures of you in your military uniform in the video. Attach them to the form below.

CLICK TO COMPLETE FORM

STEP 3. SET UP EQUIPMENT

As soon as the mic and camera arrive, please hook it up to make sure it’s working correctly.

STEP 4 - STAGE YOUR ROOM

BACKGROUND

The more interesting the better. It’ll look great if you can include any military items in the background like a flag, medals, pictures. Avoid background with nothing but a blank wall.

SOUND

Quiet is best so if possible. No barking dogs, TVs or music playing in adjacent rooms, or other distracting noise.

LIGHTING

A well-lit room with a light source in front of you is the best. Make sure there are no windows behind you so you’re clear and bright.

CAMERA ANGLE

Position the camera at face level. Avoid angles that look up or down at you. Frame yourself in the center with only a little bit of room above your head.

DRESS

Casual clothing is fine. Maybe a wrinkle-free button-down shirt or collar shirt? Nothing with complex patterns as well as staying away from large amounts of red or orange in the shirt (skin tones)

Choose whatever makes you most comfortable.

STEP 5. THINK ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT TO DISCUSS

No need to prepare anything ahead of time.

Scott, our Videographer, will handle all of the questions and make you feel comfortable.

What will be discussed:

Your Military Service – what you did, your proudest accomplishments, your challenges, and how serving made you a better person.
Your Current Job – what you do, the service/product your company provides, what you like about the position, why it’s exciting, how it’s helping your career, etc.