MinuteEarth Video Production Process

Henry explains the process of creating MinuteEarth videos, which involves a global team using tools like Slack and Dropbox for communication. The process starts with an idea, followed by research and drafting. Audio is recorded and edited, and music is added. Storyboarding and illustration are iterative, with feedback from the team. Finally, videos are published on platforms like YouTube. The team manages multiple videos simultaneously to ensure regular releases.

What tools does MinuteEarth use to communicate across different time zones?

• Zoom and Google Drive

• Microsoft Teams and OneDrive

• Slack, Dropbox, and Google Hangouts

• Skype and Box

How do MinuteEarth writers gather information for their videos?

• By reading books and scientific papers or talking to researchers

• By attending conferences

• By watching documentaries

• By conducting surveys

What is the first step in the MinuteEarth video production process?

• Storyboarding

• Final illustration

• Audio editing

• Idea or pitch generation

What is the role of the narrator in the MinuteEarth video production process?

• To create illustrations

• To narrate the video content

• To edit the video

• To write the script

What is the purpose of adding music to the videos?

• To replace the narration

• To improve the overall viewing experience

• To enhance the audio quality

• To make the video longer

What happens during the storyboarding phase of video production?

• The audio is edited

• The script is written

• Rough sketches are created for each scene

• The final video is published

Why is it important to finalize the storyboard before creating the final illustrations?

• To save time on creating and changing illustrations

• To ensure the script is accurate

• To publish the video faster

• To finalize the audio

Where are MinuteEarth videos published once they are completed?

• On Facebook and Instagram

• On their official website

• On Vimeo and Dailymotion

• On Vessel and YouTube

How does MinuteEarth manage to produce multiple videos simultaneously?

• By hiring more staff

• By reducing the quality of videos

• By working on different stages of multiple videos in parallel

• By outsourcing the work

What is the main challenge mentioned in managing the production process?

• Time zone differences

• Lack of resources

• Complexity due to parallel production of multiple videos

• Technical difficulties