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Speaker Video & Promo Assets
This page includes video guidelines, suggested talking points, and ready‑to‑use promo copy so you can quickly create and share a short video about your session or the event.
Video Guidelines and Suggestions
Length: 30–120 seconds max
Orientation: Landscape (horizontal)—16:9 aspect ratio.
Location: Quiet room, close windows/doors. Test echo by clapping.
Lighting: Face window (natural light) X Backlight = dark face = reject. Side lighting = shadows on face.
Camera angle: Eye-level (stack books under laptop). Fill 60% of frame with upper body, not just face. Look at lens (not screen).
Background: Plain wall, bookshelf, or subtle branded poster..
Clothing: Solid colors. Avoid white (blooms out), busy patterns (moiré effect), green (chroma key issues).
Language: Simple words, no jargon unless industry-specific.
Pacing: 140–160 words per minute. Pause after key points.
Content structure (suggested script template):
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0–15s: "Hi, I'm [Name], [Role/Company]. I'll be speaking on [Session Title] at [Event Name] on [date]."
15–100s: "In this session, [target audience] will learn [1 key takeaway] and [2nd takeaway]. Perfect if you're struggling with [problem]."
Last 20s: "Join me at [Event Name]—grab your ticket: [link]. See you there!"
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Video Usage & Editing Policy
Your submitted video may be lightly edited by our team (trimming, captions, basic color correction) for promotional use across our website, social media, emails, and event materials. No major changes will be made to your content, voice, or message.
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Approval process:
We’ll send you a preview link within X days/weeks of submission. Reply “Approved” or suggest edits—nothing goes live without your explicit okay. Questions? Email philip.bell@sofasummits.com​
Final video template
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