🧑🎤We’ve made & analyzed 1000+ UGC/live-action ads for mobile performance marketing: here is our playbook for winning UGC ads(part 3: how to direct a remote shoot)🎩
Dec 12, 2022
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Explore the art of directing remote shoots for user-generated content ads. Discover how to effectively recruit and communicate with actors from a distance. Uncover strategic steps to enhance outreach and negotiations, along with valuable sample scripts. Expect tips on overcoming common challenges while creating engaging UGC that drives mobile performance. Enjoy insights from a recently concluded Mobile Growth Lab event, where industry leaders tackled performance measurement obstacles together.
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Quick takeaways
Choosing adaptable actors with smaller followings can enhance the quality and control of user-generated content videos.
Preparing a detailed brief with clear expectations and examples fosters effective communication and collaboration with actors during remote shoots.
Deep dives
Identifying the Right Actors
Choosing the right actors is crucial for creating effective user-generated content (UGC) videos. It is often recommended to consider working with creators who have smaller followings, as they tend to be more adaptable to direction and can result in higher-quality content. Engaging directly with influencers may present challenges, such as limited control over the final outcome, making it beneficial to utilize platforms like Modash for sourcing talent. Additionally, conducting a casting call on websites like Backstage can allow for better creative control and tailored video production to meet specific requirements.
Crafting a Comprehensive Brief
Preparing a detailed brief is essential for ensuring that actors understand the expectations for the shoot. This brief should cover critical elements, including budget, video orientation, and specific shooting instructions, such as using a green screen if required. Including examples of previous videos can serve as guidance for actors to emulate the desired tone and style in their shots. Clear and explicit communication within the brief goes beyond just scripting by detailing the type of ambiance and actions expected in each scene.
Effective Communication and Follow-up
Communicating effectively with actors encompasses outreach, addressing clarifications, and concluding the project smoothly. Initial outreach should include key details about the project, linking to the brief rather than embedding it directly in the message for brevity. It’s important to anticipate common queries regarding fees, timelines, and shooting requirements, addressing these proactively within the communication. After the shoot, prompt feedback and follow-up on any necessary revisions help maintain a professional relationship, while sending a talent release agreement finalizes the process and ensures clarity on payment expectations.
In our previous episodes in the UGC-series, we spoke about the elements that are required to plan a shoot and how to get the messaging right with the content and structure.
In this episode, we’re diving into direction.
How can you direct a shoot remotely? How do you recruit actors?
Note: Mobile Growth Lab We wrapped up the Mobile Growth Lab where over 60 marketers, executives, product managers, and developers signed up to break the shackles of ATT's performance and measurement losses. You can get access to the recorded versions of these sessions through our self-serve plan.