Video templates, B-roll, music and pictures

We provide a spread of templates and assets that will help you create participating video content material that adheres to the Cambridge model. These embrace pre-designed outro clips and on-screen graphics, B-roll footage and entry to photograph and music libraries.

Branded on-screen graphics templates

• Available as flat (.png), movement (.mogrt) or Canva templates.
• Canva customers can request hyperlinks to 9:16 title or title templates.

Text-safe space guides

Keep all textual content contained in the secure areas so it is simple to learn on cellular and social media.

The positioning of titles and subtitles will depend upon the video format. Check the visible identification pointers for examples of excellent positioning.

Outro clips

Download pre-designed animated outros in several side ratios from SharePoint.

Photography

Staff can entry lots of of high-quality, copyright-free pictures for University use via the photograph library.

B-roll footage

B-roll provides depth to your video and helps deliver tales to life. You can use it to:

• present folks, locations and services
• set the tone or add visible curiosity
• cowl edits or transitions

The Social Media, Video and Photography workforce holds a library of B-roll for University use. It is cleared for academic, non-commercial functions. Email the workforce at socialmedia@communications.cam.ac.uk to request entry.

You should observe copyright legislation. Do not use footage you don’t personal or have permission to make use of.

Music and sound results

Music and sound can set the tone and help your message. Keep it delicate and low within the combine.

You will need to have the fitting to make use of any observe in your video. If not, your video could also be taken down. Always examine the phrases and situations – even for “rights-free” tracks – as:

• some licences restrict how a lot of a observe you need to use
• others prohibit use by platform, time or objective

You may use ambient sound, equivalent to birdsong or crowd noise. The BBC affords free sound effects for non-commercial use.

Support and recommendation

Our video producers are glad to assist with:

• selecting gear
• type and visible tone
• sourcing music or sound results
• making use of University video branding

Contact the Social Media, Video and Photography workforce at socialmedia@communications.cam.ac.uk.