Crowdfunding Videos Trivia 3

Question 1

What is 'B-roll' footage in a crowdfunding video?

Accepted Answer

Supplemental footage that supports the main narrative

Answer

B-roll is secondary footage—product close-ups, lifestyle shots, manufacturing clips—that cuts away from the main speaker to enrich storytelling.

Question 2

Which aspect ratio is considered optimal for crowdfunding videos displayed on most campaign pages?

Accepted Answer

16:9

Answer

16:9 widescreen is the standard horizontal format used on campaign pages like Kickstarter and Indiegogo for desktop and mobile viewing.

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum audio quality standard for a professional crowdfunding video?

Accepted Answer

External lavalier or shotgun microphone

Answer

External microphones like lavalier (clip-on) or shotgun mics capture clean audio, which viewers prioritize over video quality.

Question 4

What crowdfunding video technique involves showing the product being used in real-world scenarios rather than in a studio?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle shooting

Answer

Lifestyle shooting places the product in authentic environments showing real use cases, which helps backers visualize owning the product.

Question 5

Which famous 'Dollar Shave Club' video element made it go viral and is often studied in crowdfunding video courses?

Accepted Answer

Humorous direct-to-camera monologue by the founder

Answer

Dollar Shave Club's viral video featured founder Michael Dubin's deadpan comedic monologue walking through a warehouse, which felt authentic and entertaining.

Crowdfunding Videos Practice Test

Crowdfunding Videos Practice Test

Crowdfunding Videos Trivia 3