Tips for the Video Producer of a BLOSSOMS Lesson

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)