3. So that we’re on the same page, number each piece of media clearly and legibly. So if you have two dvd’s, a vhs and a MiniDV, you would number them 1 thru 4 so they could be identified. A Post-It note placed on the cover or box with a large number on it would do.

 4. Log your tapes. This is Very Important !! Go through all your media logging the beginning (IN) and ending (OUT) of each section you feel shows you at your very best. For us to find the pieces on your media, you need to clearly mark the IN and OUT points and give a brief description of the visual and a few words spoken. To avoid any chance of error, please don’t hand write but type these.
Then decide which is your very best piece. This will be the clip we kickoff with. Remember, you only get one first impression !

Here's an example of logging two clips:

DVD#1 IN-3m14s Visual-Facilitator introduces me Audio  “Introducing Miss Super Speaker” 

             OUT 5m20s Visual- Waving my hand   Audio“....just as I got through with the job.”

DVD#2 IN-6m17s Visual-Classroom setting.....Audio “A powerful presentation...” 

             OUT 9m20s Visual- Pointing to blackboard Audio “..It’s not simply an age difference.”

  Note:  The time in minutes and seconds is shown on the digital readout of your dvd player. If you are using vhs please call  for detailed instructions on how to correctly log these tapes.

 5. Find other clips which show just how diverse you are. They could be funny, compassionate, serious, interviews, whatever will show you at your very best. If you have some with audience reaction, all the better. Again, mark clearly the IN, OUT and a description. If we don’t have these crucial timings, it’s impossible to find the clips.

 6. Testimonials are a great way to inform your audience just how much your work is appreciated by others. They can be either on-camera, audio only or you can quote them. Email the exact quote, including the author’s name, title and company to gordon@scotchproductions.com

 7. Package your media examples very carefully and send using a carrier (like UPS or Fedex) that will accurately track your package as you don’t want to lose your precious videos.
Send to Scotch Productions Inc., 1621 Chapala St. #B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101   (805) 845 7262

 8. Once edited, a draft copy (lower resolution than the final master dvd) will be posted for you to review on the web. A master dvd will then be mailed to you and your media elements returned.

 9 . The total edited length of your demo shouldn't be longer than 10 minutes. Five to six engaging minutes are much better than 10 mediocre minutes. It will include an attention grabbing opening title with your name and contact info. This will also end the demo so that your clients will be left with your name and contact info.

10. Quality - The quality of the video will only be as good as the media you provide. If you provide high quality media, your edited video demo will be high quality. If some of your media is low quality the edited demo will suffer as a consequence. Usually some color correction and other improvements can be made but the quality of edited video will still not be high quality. So try to get the very best quality of media possible.