VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY
Photos and video are essential communication tools that can engage an audience and tell a story in a compelling and evocative way. But we know it's sometimes difficult to find the right photography or video to meet your needs. We can help you with portraits, custom event photography, event and speaker videos, and custom videos.
Use of photography or video taken on campus requires a release from the people who participated in the photo shoot or video.
Custom Photography
Public Relations and Marketing Communications offers custom photography for Georgia State departments. Photography, including photography for events, requires a Request a Photographer form.
Our photographers shoot assignments that fulfill our strategic goals for the university. Here are some examples:
- Stock photography
- University publications
- University websites
- Social media needs
- Major university events
- Environmental headshots
- Major lectures
Photography Guidelines
Well planned and well framed photography is a huge asset in any communication project. Poorly planned and framed photography can diminish and detract from your work. Think carefully about the medium where you'll display your images and the elements you will need to capture to engage your audience. Ask for help if you need it.
MORE TIPS & GUIDANCE
University Portfolio
The Digital Asset Library (DAL) provides access to the university’s photos for use in promoting your college, school, program, department or unit on the Web, in print and in other media. Not only can you download files, you can create your own collections to share with colleagues. Hosted in the Cloud, the library is accessible at all times anywhere Internet access is available.
Studio Portraits
Public Relations and Marketing Communications offers professional studio headshots for staff and faculty. These portraits are for those who need a headshot for the Web, publications or Georgia State promotional purposes.
Event/Speaker Video Production
Instructional Innovation & Technology offers custom video filming and editing for a variety of purposes ranging from events to training. If you are interested in these services, contact Mat Munson at the Center for Instructional Innovation at 404-413-4707 or mmm@gsu.edu.
Additional Resources
Staff and faculty have access to comprehensive educational materials on video production and digital video editing. LinkedIn Learning (lynda.com) is a great resource for learning how to operate editing programs and basic cinematography. You can create an account at no cost. Technology service on campus offers video editing workshops and basic equipment check-outs.
LEARN ABOUT TECHNOLOGY TRAINING RESOURCES
Custom Video Production
If your college or department needs high-end video for promotional or social media purposes, the Public Relations and Marketing Communications video team can help. Formulate a creative brief of the project, as mentioned in the video guidelines section, that will include the project’s goal (why are you creating it), objectives, target audience, key messaging, tone, distribution, shelf life, production timeline and a comprehensive list of needed equipment, props and other resources.
Once a brief has been formulated, submit it to the Assistant Director of Video Production & New Media in Public Relations and Marketing Communications. It will be evaluated by the team, and it will be decided whether the production is feasible, can be produced in-house or requires an approved freelancer to assist.
Contact Us
Photography
Contact Meg Buscema, 404-413-1368, meg@gsu.edu
Video
Contact William Davis, 404-413-3495, wdavis20@gsu.edu
Need help with a project?
Fill out our intake form and tell us about your project. Questions? Contact Rashan Beacham, 404-413-1367 or rbeachem@gsu.edu.