You can’t replicate the magic of a class of students walking across the stage to be handed their diplomas—but you can record it. High school graduation is more than a ceremony. It’s a momentous achievement that deserves to be celebrated and cherished forever. Allow friends, family, and your surrounding community to join in on the festivities by recording your graduation ceremony. Memories fade, but video lasts forever. Let’s discuss the options for recording this milestone and the benefits that come with it.
Step One: Select Your Format
First, you need to decide how you want to share the video with the community. Is this something you want to provide after the event on a DVD? Or would you share it on your YouTube channel? Or maybe you prefer to live stream the event. These options are important to consider in the planning stages as they will affect the cost and logistics of the project.
As far as the shots go, you can choose to keep it simple with one camera on the podium, or you can have a multi-camera production to show several different angles of what is happening, such as crowd shots, student reactions, graduates walking down aisles, etc.
Go the extra mile with event highlight mashup videos, behind-the-scenes of school staff getting together, B-roll, or even valedictorian interviews for this special event.
View Warren Central Class of 2022’s highlight video.
Easy Accessibility
Documenting the ceremony via video is highly favored for guests who cannot be in attendance because they can still re-watch each moment on demand. This is especially helpful for family members who live far away but still want to support and celebrate the graduating class.
More specifically, live event coverage makes your programming accessible to a broader audience while allowing your events to be viewed on nearly any device. For example, grandparents can watch their grandchildren’s graduation ceremonies from their laptops, tablets, or smartphones.
Check out this video we streamed and recorded of New Palestine High School’s 2024 graduation ceremony.
Rewatchable Memories
Give your graduation class the gift of reliving this milestone through video. By recording the ceremony, students are able to view their big moment from a whole new perspective. This memory won’t be forgotten. They’ll be able to watch it for years to come and look back on their unique experience through the form of an individualized keepsake.
Capture Scenic Views
The beauty of graduation season is that it happens while spring is in full bloom! Take advantage of Indiana’s gorgeous spring weather with mild temperatures and colorful flowers. If you plan on releasing a DVD or fully produced video of the graduation ceremony, consider adding some creative b-roll of the school into the introduction or closing of your video. This will add a nostalgic element to your production, reminding viewers of their memories on campus that year.
Boost School Engagement
Recording or live streaming the event allows community members, stakeholders, and alumni to join in on the festivities if they’re unable to attend in person. A wider reach of celebration and excitement helps foster a sense of school pride and community. Not to mention, it encourages and excites younger classes to look forward to their bright futures ahead.
Media Services is Here To Help You
It’s not too late to record your upcoming graduation ceremony. If you’re seeking optimal video production, leave it to the experts at CIESC Media Services. At CIESC Media Services, we work with our clients to ensure they have the highest quality videos to entice their audiences. No matter your video goals, we have the tools and resources to bring your vision to life! Gain access for your entire district or organization at a flat rate with CIESC Compliance Training, or get started on your next video project today.
