Create a Geni Video FAQ

Geni is going to open up a process for which forum members or Geni members can create Video FAQ's. In turn, Geni will compensate them for their time. ^[1] Please read the entire page before starting so you are clear on the process.

Suggested Software to use

• XP - Camtasia Studio or Jing

• Mac - Jing

• Linux - Istanbul Session recorder or Recordmydesktop

Video & Audio Quality

When you upload a video to YouTube, it is transcoded (decoded to raw video, then re-encoded) into Flash Video (FLV) format.

The limitations set by Youtube are:

• Video frame size: No larger than 320x240.
• Frame rate : Appears to be between 25 and 30 frames per second
• Video data rate: Appears to be somewhere around 200 Kilobits (kbps)
• Audio bitrate: Mono and Between 22 kbps and 64 kbps

How to

The process:

1. Pick A Video FAQ topic from the List
2. Write a script including Audio and Visual details
3. Send Script for Approval to community@geni.com
4. Record Session
5. Produce Video
6. Upload Video to YouTube
7. Send YouTube link and payable information to community@geni.com
8. If Geni approves video, it will be added to the YouTube channel genidotcom and you will receive a check.

Suggested Standards & Best Practice Template

• Use allocated tutorial tree with log in information below:

Email Address:

Password:

• A Video Faq should not be longer than 2.5 minutes
• Video should include the following:
  1. Introduction
  2. Feature Presentation
  3. Call to Action or Relevance
  4. Conclusion