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# Harvard Museum of Natural History: Explainer Video Resources

### Models

Here are some models of video explainers that might help you think about the moves that this genre of video makes!

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-PdUs787qA4" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/i3o72xseBC8" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[A Quick Guide to Post Production Resources](https://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/projects/HDS-FilmFest/post-production)

### For iMovie:
* [Getting Started with iMovie](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212059)
### For Davinci Resolve:
* [Getting Started with Davinci Resolve](https://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/people/casey-c/Resolve-getStarted)

### For Final Cut Pro:
* [Getting Started with Final Cut Pro](https://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/people/casey-c/FCPX-getStarted)

### For Adobe Premiere Pro:
* [Adobe Creative Cloud Free for Harvard Faculty and Students](https://huit.harvard.edu/adobe-creative-cloud)
* [Guide to Adobe Premiere Pro](/s2Pph8GJSZSvUv5ENuXqiQ)
* [Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Pro](https://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/people/casey-c/Premiere-getStarted)

### For Adobe Illustrator
* [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator.html?gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKBOipY6v20f7RZFNVRwcTqH1m_msIioi243Bql5yU6HcGjw3moJvixoCKfUQAvD_BwE&sdid=KKQLQ&mv=search%252Csearch&ef_id=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKBOipY6v20f7RZFNVRwcTqH1m_msIioi243Bql5yU6HcGjw3moJvixoCKfUQAvD_BwE%253AG%253As&s_kwcid=AL%213085%213%21442365418787%21b%21%21g%21%21illustrator%2520trial%211711729634%2170905759030)
* [How to Make a Simple Animation Using Adobe Illustrator and After Effects](https://www.makeuseof.com/create-animation-adobe-illustrator-after-effects-how-to/)

### Production tips for recording with your phone
* [Smartphone video guide](https://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/projects/ANTHRO97Z/videoProduction-guide)

### Sourcing Audio

* [blue dot sessions](https://www.sessions.blue/)
* [bensound](https://www.bensound.com/)
* [free music archive](https://freemusicarchive.org/)
* [bbc sound effects](https://sound-effects.bbcrewind.co.uk/)

### Audio Recording Devices

* [Zoom recorder](https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-H5-Four-Track-Portable-Recorder/dp/B00KCXMBES/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=CjwKCAiArNOeBhAHEiwAze_nKObuWkhSiRhZI9odsbSxma__DKKrtfAS1Cvsa1TlUWUwr97T4VBMCxoCsLwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=191019747017&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001999&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14816608157108590248&hvtargid=kwd-309055404946&hydadcr=29207_10198693&keywords=zoom%2Bh5%2Baudio%2Brecorder&qid=1674948162&sr=8-5&th=1)
* [Zoom Stereo Mid-Side Microphone for iPhone/iPad](https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-iQ6-Professional-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B00MZCEY9O/ref=asc_df_B00MZCEY9O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312118595187&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3252821237782512429&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001999&hvtargid=pla-382225861390&psc=1&region_id=674469)

### Renting Equipment and Media Facilities at Harvard

* [Tech loan](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/tech-loan#:~:text=At%20many%20Harvard%20libraries%20you,360%20cameras%20and%20VR%20equipment)
* [Cabot Media Studios](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/cabot-media-studios)
* [Lamont Multimedia Lab](https://library.harvard.edu/services-tools/lamont-multimedia-lab0)
* [Loeb Music Libray](https://library.harvard.edu/libraries/loeb-music) they also have equipment for rent
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### Downloading from YouTube

By far the safest and most reliable way to download from YouTube is to use [youtube-dl](https://youtube-dl.org/), a simple command line tool.

To use it on Windows:
1. install [choco](https://chocolatey.org/install) if you don't already have it
2. `choco install youtube-dl`
3. then `youtube-dl "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"` or other URL

To use it on Mac:
1. install [homebrew](https://brew.sh/) if you don't already have it
2. `brew install youtube-dl`
3. then `youtube-dl "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ"` or other URL

If you want a specific format:
1. `youtube-dl -F [your/URL]` to see all formats so you can select the number of the format you want--let's say "22"
2. `youtube-dl -f 22 [your/URL]` to download

be sure to `cd /Users/me/Desktop/folder-i-want-my-stuff-in` first!

Here's [another resource about downloading video clips](http://resources.learninglab.xyz/simple/projects/SOCIOL1142/Found-and-archival-footage).

You can also use online methods at your own risk.

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