You don&rsquo\;t need expensive equipment to create impactful digital stories&mdash\;sometimes\, the tools you alrea dy have are enough. In this session\, we&rsquo\;ll explore strategies to p roduce engaging content for social media\, websites\, and other platforms. You&rsquo\;ll learn practical tips for creating high-quality videos using your phone&rsquo\;s camera\, enhancing audio and visuals with budget-frie ndly accessories\, and using free or low-cost apps. Throughout the present ation\, you&rsquo\;ll learn tips and tricks for better composition\, light ing\, and strategies to improve the clarity of spoken dialogue. Finally\, we&rsquo\;ll discuss key questions to ask throughout the project to define and sharpen your video's focus. By the end\, you&rsquo\;ll have actionabl e insights to create dynamic video content that delivers the impact you wa nt&mdash\;without breaking the bank.
\nDavid \;Needham \;is the Founder of \;Story Tech Media\, where he uses a cr eative mashup of videography\, technology\, and education to help people c apture and preserve their most important memories. With an authentic\, nar rative-driven approach\, his work ranges from high-fidelity digital preser vation and legacy interviews to technical data consulting. Active in his l ocal community\, David serves on the board of the \;Cha mpaign County History Museum\, volunteers in the Champaign Un it 4 School District mentor program\, and creates and leads tech workshops at the Champaign Public Library. When he&rsquo\;s not bringing history to life for others\, you&rsquo\;ll find him crafting new adventures with his family over a deep board game or tabletop RPG.
\nThis program is co -sponsored by the Champaign County Genealogical Society.
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