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WordPress Beginner Workshop
for Filmmakers
Kelly Wittenberg
Western Michigan University
What is WordPress?
Best Solution for Film• Not just for blogging
• Personalized showcase for your film
portfolio
• Completely adjustable to individual
needs
• “Themes” provide starting point
• Don’t have to “Blog” if you don’t
want to
Technically Speaking
Open-Source Platform
A No-Brainer
2 Types of WordPress
wordpress.com
• Completely free
• Plug and play
• Limited themes
• Less creative control
• No technical knowledge
required
• Ads on your site
wordpress.org
• Free to download themes
• Need to buy domain name
• Need to buy hosting plan
• Complete creative control
• Some technical knowledge
required
• No ads on your site
Self-Hosting
• Use WordPress dot org
• Buy <yourname.com>
(godaddy.com)
• Pay for Server Space (bluehost.com)
Tools You Need• Computer with Internet (Mac or PC)
• Internet Browser (Firefox, Chrome,
Safari…)
• Image editing software (Photoshop,
Pixlr)
• Video Compressor (Mpeg Streamclip)
• Pen and paper
Stay Organized
• Get a binder
• Take notes
• Write down passwords
Choosing a Domain Name
• Best choice is <yourname.com>
• Keep it simple and easy to remember
• You may not get your first choice
• Try godaddy.com
Webhosting
• bluehost.com
• dreamhost.com
• Others are okay, but if you see what
appears to be a bargain, compare
with the terms at bluehost
Planning Your Site
• What kind of creative person are you?
• Online gallery or portfolio?
• Present your films online?
• Showcase your writing?
• Evidence of Teaching, Service, Professional
Development?
Seek Inspiration
• Bookmark other sites you like
• Investigate others in your field to see
what they are doing
• Create a list of elements you like
Choose Your Theme
• Go to <wordpress.org>
• Search themes
• Look at examples with content
• Bookmark your favorite choices
Create a Map
Playing Video on Your Site
• Use Vimeo Plus for your film work
• Use YouTube for student films
• Compress videos according to
guidelines at each service
Using Photographs
• Use Photoshop to resize images for
the web
• Large images no more than 800
pixels wide and 80KB
• When in doubt, check general setting
in your theme for sizing guidelines
Best Resources for Help
• www.lynda.com online tutorial
• WordPress help pages
• The Creative Person’s Website
Builder by Alannah Moore