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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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Photographic lenses front view

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.

Social Media Kit: Public Affairs Week

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Public Affairs Week is an annual, week-long event developed by and for Missouri State students. The week consists of a series of presentations and special events that relate to the year’s public affairs theme – The Ethical Citizen.

Key details

  • What: Public Affairs Week
  • When: Sept. 15-19, 2014
  • Where: Across campus, with most events at the PSU
  • Who: Various speakers and presenters
  • Tickets: Free and open to the public
  • Sponsors: Public Affairs, SAC, SGA

Share your story

Help us spread the word about Public Affairs Week to the Missouri State and local communities by sharing it on social media. If you attend an event, we want to hear about your experience!

We encourage you to join the online conversation during Public Affairs Week by posting about it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and tagging your posts with the official hashtag: #CitizenBear

Make your post social media savvy

Visual assets

Photos

Video

Sample social media posts

Sample tweets

Review our steps for turning a link into a tweet.

Facebook events

All of the major events for Public Affairs Week have an associated Facebook event; please link to these Facebook event pages where appropriate:

Sample Facebook posts

Sharing about Public Affairs Week on Facebook allows for some additional customization. The sample posts provide content recommendations based on our best practice tips for optimizing link sharing on Facebook.

Example 1

  • URL: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/paw/
  • Headline: Become a #CitizenBear during Public Affairs Week
  • Long text content: Expand your understanding of the public affairs theme during this student-organized week of activities.
  • Short text content: Highlights include the Hunger Banquet, MSU Talks and the Civic Engagement Conference.

Example 2

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Learn how to become a #CitizenBear during Public Affairs Week. See the lineup of great events: http://publicaffairs.missouristate.edu/paw/Schedule.htm