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New staff, home for video services

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Chris NagleVideographer-editor hired

We’re pleased to announce that Chris Nagle has joined the marketing and communications division as our videographer-editor. Chris comes to us with over 12 years of experience as a videographer-editor at the University. Review Nagle’s portfolio.

Nagle will report to photographic services and coordinate extensively with Web and new media for select online projects.

New home for video services

In tandem with his hiring, video services were moved from the office of Web and new media to photographic services. This change unifies all media services within one department, making it easier for customers to request the media service they need.

Missouri State seeks full-time videographer/editor

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Apply now

Missouri State University is accepting applications for a videographer/editor for marketing and communications.

Responsibilities

  • Organizes, records and edits video productions to achieve the desired promotional objectives
  • Functions occasionally as producer and/or director on video projects by evaluating project objectives and target audience, operating within program format and content to attain desired goals and staying within budget, time and facility limitations
  • Interacts with writers, graphic designers, production crews and other participants involved in multiple productions
  • Supports and coordinates with the office of Web and new media and ensures that the online media sites are organized, up-to-date and meeting audience needs and client objectives

Salary

$30,812-41,818 annually. Pay grade: 42.

Superior benefits

Group health insurance, life insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, wellness programs and professional development opportunities. Learn more about benefits.

Required qualifications and application procedures

Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability employer and institution.

YouTube Video Thumbnails

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Thumbnail images let people see a quick snapshot of your video on YouTube. After your video is finished uploading, you are able to choose a thumbnail from the three options YouTube automatically generates. To select the one you’d like to use, simply click the thumbnail and click Save Changes.

YouTube Custom Thumbnails

Custom video thumbnails

If your account is verified and in good standing, you now have the ability to upload custom thumbnails for any of your videos.

Uploading custom thumbnails

To upload a custom thumbnail image for an existing video:

  • Go to the Video Manager for your YouTube channel
  • Locate a video and click the Edit button
  • Click the Custom thumbnail button and upload your custom thumbnail image
  • Once the thumbnail is uploaded, click the Save Changes button

Custom thumbnail requirements

  • A resolution of 1280 x 720 (with a minimum width of 640 pixels)
  • Be uploaded in image formats such as .JPG, .GIF, .BMP, or .PNG
  • Remain under the 2MB file size limit

Custom thumbnail best practices

Your custom thumbnail image should be as large as possible, as the image will also be used as the preview image in the embedded player. We also recommend that thumbnails:

  • Use a 16:9 aspect ratio as it’s the most used in YouTube players and previews
  • If a person is the focal point of the custom thumbnail image, try to have their face in the middle of the frame so the video title does not overlay their face when the video is embedded

For more information on using YouTube to host your University unit’s video content, please visit our YouTube support page.

Monthly video round-up for October 2014

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Each month I highlight some of the videos posted to the Missouri State University YouTube channel. The goal of these monthly posts is to share the great production work being done by the staff and student videographers in the office of web and new media, as well as videos produced by other units on campus.

Please feel free to share and embed these videos on your websites and social media presences where appropriate.

Become a leader in information systems in MS CIS program

The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program at Missouri State not only helps students develop advanced IS skills, but also IS leadership.

This video was produced by web and new media for the College of Business.

Changing the world with shoes

Lora Hobbs, the founder of Sole Food and a senior instructor in religious studies at Missouri State University, explains how one pair of shoes donated to Missouri State’s community engagement project, Stomp Out Hunger, can feed four people, provide shoes for someone in a developing country and support clean water initiatives.

This video was produced by web and new media.

Uncovering the secrets of lightning

Like many people, Julie Barnum remembers feeling frightened by storms as a child. “I was terrified of thunder,” she says, “but I’d still run out and go look at what was happening.”

This video was produced by the office of web and new media.

Production services

Please visit our Video Services page if you are interested in having our office produce a video for your University unit or department.

Monthly video round-up for August 2014

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Each month I highlight some of the videos posted to the Missouri State University YouTube channel. The goal of these monthly posts is to share the great production work being done by the staff and student videographers in the office of web and new media, as well as videos produced by other units on campus.

Please feel free to share and embed these videos on your websites and social media presences where appropriate.

President Smart’s Instagram video series

To welcome students back to campus this fall, the office of web and new media worked with President Smart to develop a short Instagram video series. The seven-video series focused on key Welcome Weekend activities and “must-do’s” for new and returning students alike.

See the videos on the President’s blog along with comments from students and others on campus.

What’s New at MSU 2013-14

2013-14 was a great year for Missouri State. From impressive new facilities to achievements of our students and faculty, we have a lot of good news to share.

This video was produced by Ozarks Public Television for the office of the president.

60 Seconds of Welcome Weekend

Three days and 15+ events in just 60 seconds. This video is a quick round-up of Welcome Weekend festivities.

This video was produced by web and new media for the office of student engagement.

Experience the MSU College of Business

When you’re in a place that’s right for you, you just know it. The Missouri State College of Business wants to help you find that feeling on our campus.

This video was produced by the office of web and new media for the College of Business.

Graduate student aids professor in grapevine research

While many students are passionate about the inner workings of plants, few get to work side-by-side with a professor and participate in groundbreaking research. LeAnn Hubbert, a plant science and agriculture graduate student, has been working closely with Dr. Wenping Qiu, a research professor in the William H. Darr School of Agriculture.

This video was produced by the division of marketing and communications for the spotlight system.

Taking a new look at the needs of cancer patients

Third time’s the charm for junior Kirby Williams – at least when it comes to deciding on a major. The former pre-law, political science major turned chemistry student has found a new place in the psychology department and within a new field: psycho-oncology.

This video was produced by the office of university communications for My Place at Missouri State.

Production services

Please visit our Video Services page if you are interested in having our office produce a video for your University unit or department.