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== Content ==
== Content ==
Use the latest [[changelog]] for the list of changes or updates to include in the video
Use the latest [[changelog]] for the list of changes or updates to include in the video. Probably, promo videos should focus on feaures to be found in the release, not on optional aircraft, addons etc. (see screenshot guidelines).


== Style / Appearance and Branding ==
== Style / Appearance and Branding ==

Revision as of 06:26, 26 February 2013

Contributors: LukeaFG, Trez, connect, sa7k

Content

Use the latest changelog for the list of changes or updates to include in the video. Probably, promo videos should focus on feaures to be found in the release, not on optional aircraft, addons etc. (see screenshot guidelines).

Style / Appearance and Branding

Place the FlightGear logo in some corner of the video and a link to the official website, i.e. flightgear.org

I would probably make sure to add links (or even watermarks) to each video, so that "flightgear.org" is made very prominent - to make it more difficult for scammers to reuse such promos for their own purposes ... And maybe each review you should have a date added, so that people know just how recent the promo video really is ? A semi transparent FlightGear logo in the corner of the video might help

Audio / Background Music

Use royalty free audio or ask for full permission

Localization

We may still want to provide an option to localize/translate videos (I understand that's made possible for YT videos), to give even wider exposure to FG. I think YT videos can have text comments and audio translated for different audiences. Also, using the changelog to create a promo is definitely a very good idea! You can create an interactive transcript for YouTube in a .txt file in a different language which would be helpful.

Performance

Only record video if FlightGear's framerate is high (this prevents jerky motions... Example of what I mean here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JW7ZrGpSCbk)

Format & Codecs

Container: mp4 Codec: h264 (for optimal quality) Resolution : 720p or 1080p (progressive) Framerate: 24 - 30FPS (30 is the maximum YouTube supports) Aspect ratio: 16 ; 9 (any other ratios will have unwanted back bars in your video)

You should also consider encoding with webm, which is google's royalty free codec if you are just planning to upload to youtube.

Video Recording Software

Programs to record your video:

  • CamStudio (free) - Windows
  • Quicktime (free) - Mac
  • VLC (free, multi-platform)

Also I use Fraps for recording. If you configure it the right way, it works fantastically!

A friend uses MAGIX and he quite enjoys it, but I'm not sure of its quality.

Video Editing Software

Programs to edit your video:

  • VirtualDub (free) - Windows
  • iMovie (free, I think) - Mac (IMovie comes with every mac for free it costs 15 dollars to upgrade to the latest version though, For our linux friends kdenlive is a great editor)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro (paid) - Mac & Windows
  • Sony Vegas Pro (paid) - Windows

Finally

Everything else is up to the editor... ;)