Fire your video
producer!
Chris Lavigne
How to Democratize Video Across Your Company
Deep Dive Workshop
Hello!👋
I’m Chris
Director of Production,
Wistia
Hi, we’re
I’ve been at Wistia for 12 years.
I’ve been making videos for 25 years.
Fire your video
producer!
AND…
✋
Fire your video
producer!
AND…
I'm not on a mission to create unemployment here. I’m not suggesting that you
ACTUALLY fire your video producer or video agency. They are the maestro of
movie-making, the director of dreams – they've got skills!
Advancements in tools and technology are breaking down the barriers of
traditional video production, empowering marketing teams to create compelling
content with smartphones and user-friendly editing software. This democratization
encourages collaboration, amplifies creativity, and allows brands to connect
authentically with audiences. The power of video is now in the hands of all!
This can help businesses focus their efforts with video producers and video
agencies on even more impactful video endeavors.
DISCLAIMER
We think video is great.
Like, really great.
What does making
video at Wistia look like?
Some video example here
Human
Make someone feel something
The Video Stigma…
• Complicated equipment
• Need a film degree
• Everything is expensive
Video is hard
We believe 2 things
1. Video can help you grow
your business
Don’t try to go viral…
try to go helpful.
Let's celebrate the
hardworking videos!
2. You can do this!
Fire your video
producer!
AND…
Support Customers
USE VIDEO TO
NEED EXAMPLE VIDEO
Why invest here?
• Answers a FAQ question
• Scales support
• Opportunity to make a
connection
Did it go viral?
No.
Now that’s a
hard working video!
To make this
with a video
producer…
You can fire your
video producer
Elgato Microphone
Webcam
Screen Studio
New product alert!
Opportunity to make a
human connection
Put a face to the name!
Consider turning your
webcam on!
Support video is a great
place to start your in-house
video journey
Extend Your
Reach
USE VIDEO TO
Everyone knows
value of webinar.
Everyone says to repurpose
your webinar content
To make this
with a video
producer…
You can fire your
video producer
Text-Based Editing
Descript
Descript
Wistia Editor
AI Highlights
Background Music
New tools arriving daily!
Klipme
Klap
Kamua
Vidyo
Canva
Video editing is quickly becoming
commoditized thanks to text-based
editing and Artificial Intelligence
Humanize Your
Company
USE VIDEO TO
Get personal
Leave video voicemails
• Make a personal
connection
• Using video to put
a face to the name
Did it go viral?
No.
We think video is the best
medium to get across some
of our sales managers'
personalities. It acts as a
friendly ice breaker before
a call or demo.”
“
Another example
Audiences are connecting more
to individuals than just brands
To make this
with a video
producer…
You can fire your
video producer
Chat GPT prompts for a script
Teleprompter
Teleprompter
Continuity Camera
Continuity Camera
Belkin Mount
Eye Contact
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Adobe Podcast Enhance
Quick Story…
Captions
🥁
When you have the power to
create awesome videos quickly,
the audience can be smaller yet
still impactful!
Video can help you grow your
business.
You can do this!
Another Thing…
Phone a friend
Get in the director’s mindset
Here are some directing
hot tips
Keep it light. Keep it positive.
Get used to being
critical
Real people have limits
Constructive criticism is
better than apathy.
Do it until you get it right.
(Your talent will thank you)
Good! Let’s try it again!
Be encouraging.
(Sincerely encouraging)
Squash doubt.
Just be helpful!
Q&A Time!
@crlvideo
Thank You!

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