Video can work wonders to your communications strategy - lead generation, improve conversion rates, build visual identity and sales boost etc - if you know how to use it. This guide takes you through the basic principles of video communications and then focuses on the value of explainer videos - short often animated videos which explain complex concepts in clear and visually attractive way. This presentation was used during the eGov Forum in Bahrain, April 2014. Find part 2 in a separate file! Enjoy!
8. Executives that prefer video
over text
#59%
Forbes Insight 2010,
http://images.forbes.com/forbesinsights/StudyPDFs/Video_in_the_CSuite.pdf
9. The impact of videos in mass
mailings
#increase CTR by 96%
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/getresponse-study-shows-video-
emails-increase-click-through-rates-by-96-percent-78406237.html
15. Q to ask!
what do you want to say?
who are you talking to?
what does make you different?
what are the frustrations your audience
experiences?
what should the audience do after watching
the video?
16. TYPICAL STRUCTURE
OF AN EXPLAINER VIDEO
1. problem
2. solution
3. explanation
4. reason to believe
5. call to action
19. Intro to the Workshop:
Work in teams
Pick up a subject to be explained
Prepare a rough script
Sketch key frames of the story
Present and get feedback