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U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the need to stop political violence on the eve of the Jan 6th insurrection. The Attorney General spoke for 34 minutes with no visual aids. It's a strong, urgently needed message, but the video is too long for many people and not easily shared on social media.
Videos dominate the battle for mindshare on social media. So it's important for activists and organizers to be able to create persuasive videos. Creating rapid response videos quickly about events in the news, lets them make the most of the news cycle to get more exposure for free. This blog explains how Megan Matson, a Lincoln Project board member and DemLabs, converted the Attorney General's speech into a minute long, rapid response video.
Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General
How to create rapid response videos with iMovie
iMovie is a free, versatile and easy to use application from Apple. This is how Merrick Garland's speech was converted into a short 1.2 minute video in about two hours. It was captioned in both English and Spanish.
- The public 24 minute video was imported into iMovie along with the images to overlay and a short, free soundtrack from DJ Lazy Spoon.
- The opening sequence is a 3 second video of the Jan 6th insurrection.
- Next we added the logo of the Department of Justice and Merrick Garland's title as the form of a caption which is a standard iMovie feature.
- The sound track is configured to fade out as the Attorney General begins to speak.
- Short ten second clips from the source video were chosen along with the corresponding image to show with them.
- The images and videos are overlaid so you can hear Merrick Garlands words as the image changes.
- iMovie allows you to add both images and videos as overlays.
- The ideal length on the video for social media should be about 20 seconds, but in this case the video length is 1.2 minutes as there is a lot of important information to share.
- During the course of the video, the camera zooms into the Attorney General using a standard iMovie feature.
- The closing credits appear as a caption.
- The music soundtrack appears at the opening and ending of the video.
- iMovie allows you to choose the soundtrack to play and at what volume.
- The video was then captioned in English and also translated into Spanish.
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Videos dominate the battle for mindshare on social media. So it's important for activists and organizers to be able to create persuasive videos. Creating rapid response videos quickly about events in the news, lets them make the most of the news cycle to get more exposure for free. DemLabs is conducting free training webinars on how to create rapid response videos with iMovie. Apply for a spot here.
TakeAway: Create rapid response videos get your message to more people in the duration and language that works for them. iMovie makes it fast, easy and free.
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Harness the outrage through targeted petitions and also build lists of supporters. Petition drives work, but the pandemic has forced organizing online which demands innovation. Existing...
How To Find Ballot Drop Boxes And Early Voting Locations In Georgia
Voters in Georgia's June 9th election can return their absentee ballots at drop box without a stamp or any human contact. How do they find the...
Organize Workers Forced To Re-Enter COVID-19 Infected Facilities
Workers pressured back to work in dangerous conditions have a tough choice: their paycheck or their lives? How can they organize for safe working conditions and fair wages in such a...
COVID19 Death Sentence
Over 2 million people are imprisoned in America. Most of them are black or Hispanic and they are dying in the hundreds from the Coronavirus. Is...
Who’s Against Heroes?
Politicians often vote against their voters' interests. How can the public track what they're voting for and let them know when they go wrong? In this blog you'll learn about:...
Musicians Power Virtual Fundraisers
Musicians and progressive campaigns are teaming to raise funds online with live streaming performances. The Coronavirus has forced campaigns to innovate. How do you fundraise...
Who Lives? Who Dies?
Why do some black counties in Georgia have 20 times as many deaths as nearby white counties? What impact does voter suppression have on the healthcare provide to African...
Virus Free Voting
How can a virtual protest be organized during a pandemic? One where Congress gets to hear from real people? A virtual protest #VirusFreeVoting is planned by Indivisible chapters...
Conduct Polls In A Pandemic? Use Chatbots.
Collecting accurate, timely information in a pandemic needs innovation. Mothers Of Hope uses chatbots to collect information from Kalamazoo residents about their Coronavirus care and census participation. The group encourages community members...
Will You Be Counted In The Census?
[caption id="attachment_2319" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image: Lumen5[/caption] How can marginalized groups be inspired to take part in the census during a pandemic? Sharvin Lee with Michigan Voices is experimenting with difference approaches....
National Calendar Of Events Responding To The Coronavirus Pandemic
How can experts, volunteers and resources connect in a pandemic? NYC United Against Coronavirus (NYC UAC) shows how it can be done quickly and with few resources. They...
Visualizing 40,000 Deaths
Big numbers make it hard to fully grasp the size of a tragedy - such as the number of American deaths from the Coronavirus. The facts are...
Make Sure Everyone Hears Your Message – Regardless Of Their Language.
Make sure every one get to hear your message regardless of their language. One out of five American speaks a language other than English at home. Many...
Organize Gig Workers Digitally In A Pandemic
The pandemic has devastated gig workers. No unemployment insurance. No health insurance. Unsafe working conditions. How can gig workers organize to demand their rights when they...
Pandemic-Mode Voter Suppression
"Wisconsin's holding of a primary during a pandemic is just the latest example of Republicans’ naked bid to keep power at all costs." - The Guardian The story...
Teach Your Children Well – At Home With These Free Apps And Games
[caption id="attachment_2288" align="aligncenter" width="548"] Image: Inspired Teaching[/caption] Free home education apps and resources to teach their children how to cope with pandemic induced anxiety. Resources created...
Is Coronavirus Testing Really Color Blind?
[caption id="attachment_2285" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Image: Eddie Murphy "White Like Me" on SNL[/caption] How evenly are different ethnic groups being tested for the Coronavirus? Mothers of Hope is a...
Poor People’s VA Campaign Offers Local Coronavirus Newsfeed
How does a grassroots group with little funding keep locals informed of dangers and resources during a pandemic? How can vital information be quickly collected and...
Groups Connect Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donors With Healthcare Providers.
Healthcare workers should not have to fear for lives because they lack personal protective equipment (PPE). These groups connect donors with workers to get them the equipment they need...
Vote by Mail. Leave No Voter Behind.
Voting by mail has worked well for years, but will be especially important in this pandemic. But how do voters without a computer or internet access...
Crowdsourced Infomap Helps Idaho Communities Prepare For Coronavirus
Accurate, timely information is valuable - especially while you're preparing for a pandemic. Which stores have supplies you need? Which facilities open? Which offices are open at different times?...
Coronavirus Guide. Mobile Training Delivered By Voice And Text.
Coronavirus safety training now available freely by phone. How can safety recommendations be shared with hard-to-contact groups in the middle of a pandemic? Technology designed to...
How Many Coronavirus Tests Has Your State Conducted?
"Testing is a key tool in limiting the spread of coronavirus. You need to know who has contracted the virus so those people can be isolated, and...
Coronavirus Atlas Map US Cases, Safety Tips And Official Response.
There are facts - and 'alternative facts'. A means to find the truth is needed when alternate facts put lives at risks. Coronavirus Atlas is a free app created...
Group Uses Personal Video Testimonials To Encourage Use Of Vote-By-Mail Ballots.
Photo by Qim Manifester on Unsplash Make your videos more persuasive with personal testimonials. Video testimonials work but collecting them has been difficult for groups with limited time, money...
Activists Use GIFs To Demand Funding For CDC To Fight Coronavirus
Reach more people, faster and for less money with a GIF. GIFs are just seconds long but get your message heard. They play automatically and engage viewers immediately....
Drive To Get Out The Vote.
People lose their vote when it's hard for them to get to the polls. The elderly, disabled and low income voters in rural areas suffer the most. How can...
Build Or Buy Campaign Software?
Elections have consequences. So do budget cuts. Mobilize voters on the issues that matter to them. People care when public safety is jeopardized by CDC funding cuts that limit...
Five Free Apps For Better Canvassing
Trying to find the right campaign app when you're tight on money and not tech savvy? Checkout the DemLabs site with over 110 solutions and Solution Guides like the one...
The Beginner’s Guide To Running A Low-Budget, Geo-Targeted Political Ad Campaign.
Reach voters on their phones even if you don't have their phone numbers with geo-targeting. Tips on running a smart, frugal campaign. Background "Bhuwan Pyakurel is running...
Map The Battlefield, Before You Launch Your Campaign.
Activists fight with limited resources against well funded political incumbents. They have to pick their targets strategically. Good mapping software can be the equalizer. Which incumbents...
3 creative ways people are using our zoom tools
Life hacks have turned digital. Now that virtual meetings are the norm, people are finding ways to innovate and get creative while presenting, fundraising, or performing...
