MSU Extension 4-H Clovers CODE

Recording Tips

• Shoot in portrait mode (vertical video) using a smartphone, iPad, or tablet
  
• Look directly into the lens when talking
• Don’t forget to smile
• Record audio in a quiet place. If possible, use an external microphone connected to your smartphone
• Record multiple clips separately
• Try to hold the smart phone, iPad or tablet still and avoid too much movement
• Try focusing on one thing at a time
• To make editing your video easy, consider making it directly in iMovie, Clips,  Instagram, or TikTok app
• Check out our video creation resources for curriculum, sample videos, how to videos, and upcoming trainings.

How to Make a Simple Video!

There are many different ways you can approach making a video but if you don’t know where to get started try following the guide below!

Take a selfie video of yourself and tell us “Why Should You Join 4-H?”

Attract Attention:

• Try using a hook to catch the viewer’s attention, here are some example hooks/ideas:
  • How 4-H is beneficial?
  • How has 4-H influenced your life?
  • What has 4-H taught you?
  • What you can do in 4-H?
  • Your favorite part of 4-H?

• Record video clips and/or  pictures that capture “Why You Should Join 4-H!" Below are four examples.

  • Photo and/or video clip  of you and other 4-H'ers working together 
  • Photos and/or video clip of you working on a 4-H project
  • Photos and/or video clip of you at a 4-H event or program, leading a session or talking to a group
  • Photos and/or video clip of something you learned in 4-H

Branding:

• Try to include a 4-H clover in your video (could be on a shirt, on a sign, a flag, something in the background, or a graphic overlay edited into the video later).
• Also try to use a MSU Extension logo somewhere in your video found in the link below.
  
  • Check out our sample 4-H images and logos for ideas or to use in your videos

Adding Music/Sound:

• Do NOT add any music that is copy right protected or requires royalty.

• • If you add music/sound to your video, you MUST add a credit slide indicating the source of the music/sound(s).
    
  • Music and sound from Clips, iMovie, and Garage Band are allowed and royalty free. 

Other Reminders: 

• • Make sure your video is under 1 minute
  • Name your video with your name so we can identify prize winners and give you recognition for your creation!
  • Have Fun!!
  • When complete, upload your video to:  https://bit.ly/4-Hcreativecontest
  • Deadline to register and submit video for the 4-H Creative Campaign Contest  is April 1, 2024.