Here are the resources we shared at our presentation:

“Use Video to Launch Your Startup (and look Super Hot)”

Here is a copy of our presentation notes:

Quick & Dirty Tips

• Video
  • Set UP: simple background, camera above eye line, lighting directly behind camera, or natural outdoor lighting
  • Lighting – Floor Lamp Multi-Arm – $30. Lowe’s
  • Background – Stand w/ Muslin or Paper – $60. B&H Video
  • Kit w/ Lights – Full Portable Video Set Up- $180. Amazon.com

• Audio
  • IK Multimedia iRig Mic – Microphone for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad- $ 56.99 Amazon.com
  • Blue Mic – numerous price points, USB, iOS- BlueMic.com
  • Lavalier Microphones – numerous price points Amazon.com
  • Guide to Lavalier Microphones – B & H Video 

Resources: 

• Vimeo Tricks for Impossibly Small Film Crew http://www.reelseo.com/vimeo-tricks-small-film-crew/

Things You Can Do In-House to Manage Your Video Production Costs When Hiring the Pros:

• • Treatment
  • Script
  • Storyboard
  • Locations
  • Shot List

Simon Sinek’s Power of Why Ted Talk.

Dollar Shave Club Video

Gary Vaynerchuk- Wine Library Tv

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This week upstart app maker Uber Technologies testified before the Federal Trade Commission as the Colorado Public Utilities Commission lobbies to them shut down.  Uber held a rally/celebration atGalvanize Monday evening to thank the thousands of Colorado residents that signed petitions, wrote to the governor, tweeted & posted messages on Facebook.

There was live music and cocktails, but more importantly the city of Denver came out to support the innovative app maker that allows consumers to hail an upscale ride on demand.  Check out some of the community members we caught up with during the festivities.

It’s not too late to support Uber, go here to sign the petition.  Continue to tell your friends, family and colleagues through social media.  And make sure you’ve downloaded the Uber app and use it often! Tell Colorado lawmakers:

We want Uber to stay in Colorado!