If the morning gets compressedFinish all three individual stories, one clean headshot set per person and the horizontal thumbnail poses first. Team conversation and extra B-roll come after those essentials.
Run of show
Three-hour morning
0:00–0:15
Setup and slatesLighting, sound, wardrobe, names and exact roles.
0:15–1:15
Three individual storiesStephen, Mike and Collin — about 20 minutes each.
1:15–1:35
Team conversationHow they work together, memorable moments and company difference.
1:35–2:05
Headshots and group portraitsVertical, square and horizontal safety.
2:05–2:30
YouTube thumbnail libraryPurpose-built 16:9 poses with text space.
2:30–3:00
Evergreen B-roll and pickupsWork actions, clean introductions, calls to action and room tone.
Priority one
Individual employee stories
Every person Ask for complete-sentence answers
Direction: have each person restate the question in the answer. Let silence sit. Ask “What happened next?” and “Can you give me a specific example?”
Stephen Owner story · vision · trust
Mike Project management · organization · customer communication
Collin Confirm exact title · craft · daily contribution
Team conversation All three together
Priority two
Headshots and team portraits
Individual sets Repeat for Stephen, Mike and Collin
Group combinations
Priority three
YouTube thumbnail bank
Purpose-built 16:9 frames Repeat per person; do not rely on portrait crops
Target: at least 30 genuinely different, sharply focused thumbnail options.
Supporting library
Evergreen B-roll
Brand and role coverage
Before leaving