> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rocketry.gitbook.io/public/tutorials/media/how-to-make-a-decent-video.md). # How to make a decent video If you're a Berkeley student, you'll have access to a good number of Microsoft and Adobe Software including Premiere Pro. * There are many existing tutorials out there on the web that probably will provide a more detailed step-by-step procedure and description on features of Premiere Pro. * * So here, we'll talk about **what information you'd want to put in** for a club promotional video. * Promotional Videos * Objective * Recruitment: to attract audiences/ potential members to our club * Crowdfunding: to attract donors/sponsors for financial support ex) Crowdfunding * Depending on the objective, what content you want to include in your video will change! * **Recruitment Videos** * Emphasize the variety of subteams we have (technical AND non-technical) * technical subteams: emphasize **projects** with short descriptions with **minimal jargon** * non-technical subteams: emphasize the impact they have/ the **non-trivial** role they play in the club * present our **long term and short term goals** so students understand what our team's vision is * Photos * insert images of social activities we have inside and outside the designated club events (i.e. outside of General Meetings) * Clips from our launches are *always* a crowd pleaser * general tips * sync the audio and the visuals so that the visuals aid whatever the audio recording talks about * transitions look less choppy with 'Cross Dissolve' or fades * **Crowdfunding Videos** * Emphasize the variety of subteams we have (technical AND non-technical) * technical subteams: emphasize the significance and diversity of **projects** within the club * non-technical subteams: always include how we aim to give back to the community through education and outreach (not only because we actually prioritize this, but donors love that ;) ) * present our **long term and short term goals** so donors understand what our team's vision is * Photos * Clips from our launches are *always* a crowd pleaser * As mentioned before, outreach images are also crucial * CADs and layouts/schematics of our projects also spotlight the intellectual value in the projects we do and the knowledge we pursuit. * Including videos of people talking (i.e. interview clip) always adds a nice humanly touch to the otherwise money-hungry typical crowdfunding video