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Photos and videos are essential to sending a unified and powerful message to our leaders.

"I'm Ready" Photo

Simple and easy - make signs that say "I'm Ready" and "Green Jobs Now," and take a photograph.
More involved - use props: green hard hats, solar panels, other symbols of the green economy.
Most involved -Gather in a place that highlights the potential for a green economy in your community. For example: an urban construction site, an unemployment center, city hall, the block where you live, a park, a farmer's market. Hire a photographer to take photographs of your event.
Remember - Assign someone the responsibility of taking the photograph. Build time into your event to take the photo. Be sure to get photos of VIPs and special guests.

"I'm Ready" Videos

Simple and Easy: Have someone with a video camera walk around your event and ask people to say "I'm ready for Green Jobs Now".
More involved: Set up a "video booth" where participants can go throughout the event to record their "I'm Ready" statements, and talk about why they are ready for green jobs now. Set up a tripod and hang a "Green Jobs Now" sign in the background.
Most involved: use an external microphone to get high quality sound. Hire a videographer.
Remember: A lot of still cameras and cell phones have video capabilities, and are a cheap option if you can't access a video camera. Have everyone sign a waiver before you get their "I'm ready" video. Waiver template coming soon online.

Five other things to capture on camera

People holding signs and banners, chanting "Green Jobs Now" or "We're ready".
People signing the "I'm Ready" petition.
Event Highlights: music, performances, sound bytes from speeches, special guests.
The crowd: people talking, celebrating, having fun. Show their faces.
Specific landmarks, like street signs or recognizable buildings, that show where the event is taking place.

REPORTING BACK

Remember to share your videos and photos directly after your event on September 27th.

For more photo and video information, including tips and a waiver, click here.