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Preparing For Your School Chritmas Nativity Show: How to Organize Your Little Ones.





A Christmas nativity show is an exciting time for the whole community. From children to the elderly, everyone looks forward to the show. The performance is a lot of fun, but it can be hectic as well. The show requires a lot of preparation and organization in order to make sure that everything goes smoothly. In this article, I will be going over some tips on how to prepare for your school nativity show.





1. How to prepare for your school nativity show


Nativity shows are a big part of the Christmas season, so it's important to prepare for them. You will be able to get everything done in time, but starting now you can still make some preparations. You want to make sure that your show is the best it can be. - Make sure that you have your costumes plans ready.- Prepare your nativity scene and space - Plan your props. - Think about booking a company to record/ photograph your show - Practice your songs and dances.


2. How to get your children involved in the show



If you are planning on having a school nativity show, it is important to make sure that as many children are involved in the show as possible. This will help them learn about the story of Christmas and it will also help them become more excited about the show. You should also make sure that your children are prepared for the show. This will make sure that they are comfortable and that they are dressed appropriately. There are a few ways to prepare your children for the show. One way is to give each of them a small part in the show. If there are no main parts left improvise and have a special role for them (handing out leaflets, moving props etc. Another way is to ask them to help you with your costume/ prop preparations, The more rehearsals you can fit in the better, or even record a rehearsal for them to watch back the next day, that way they can see where they should be positioned and when they can't be heard etc (rather than you telling them!)

3. How to avoid stress



It can be a lot of work to put together a school nativity show. However, if you are prepared in advance, it will help to reduce any stress and ensure that the show goes smoothly. It is important to prepare for the show by coming up with an organization plan. This plan should include everything from the story line to the costumes, songs and props. You should also create a schedule for the day of the show. It is also essential to consider the lighting and sound of the show. It is important to have this all planned out so that you are not working on the day of the show. If you are having a Christmas show videographer, plan out a space for a tripod and camera with a good view of the show, this could meant a small stage or two tables at the back to use to get a good vantage point.


4. How to save time and money


Organising your school's nativity show is a big undertaking. You want to make sure that your school's nativity show is the best it can be. Here are some tips for preparing for your school's nativity show: - Find a place for all of the props to be stored. - Make sure that the props are easily accessible for your little ones. - Let your little ones know where to go and what to do. - Make sure your musical numbers are ready. - Make sure that you have enough volunteers to help you with the show and put each of these volunteers in charge of a group of children or lighting, props etc.



How to Sell Copies of Your Show in 2022



School and Dance show filming has been sold by the copy to parents by DVD for years, many due to the fact of low cost and it being a physical product people can receive. Another popular reason for DVDs is the fantastic cover designs.

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As an industry we have been trying to move away from the DVD for years, offering digital downloads and more expensive (but much higher quality) USB stick.

Is a USB Stick The Answer?

Typically a show will require either a 16gb or 32gb USB stick. An amazon search will show prices starting from £6 a stick, however the cost can come down to under £4 when bought in bulk. USB sticks hold a HD or 4K copy of the show depending on how it was filmed and the size/cost of the USB. This increased cost is prohibitive for some when compared with the low cost of a DVD.

USB sticks do give the customer a physical product, however the cost of presenting a USB is also higher than a DVD case with cover. Just do a search for USB tins etc and you will see prices of anything up to £40. Finding the perfect solution for presenting USBs is not easy.

Our Current USB Solution

We have found branded USBs such as SanDisk work reliably and are the most compatible. We present these USBs in tins with a custom printed label placed on the tin.

We also offer a USB and DVD Combination

You may wonder why this could even be a solution. The cheapest packaging for USBS and also a way of packaging a USB is a DVD case with a USB slot built within it. The DVD is or relatively low cost (apart from time producing) and this combination enables easy storage for customers and a way of displaying tradition cover designs.

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Is Download an Option Yet?

We have tried out many solutions of providing downloads. The benefits for us is that it is low cost and we can deliver the final show in the highest quality and compatibility possible. We can offer multiple-resolution options on one link to make it compatible with all devices.

There are however several issues with downloads. The number one for us is preventing sharing, it is not easy to prevent sharing of a link or the actual file itself.

Our Download Solution

We are happy to provide unlimited downloads if the school/ dance company agree to pay a agreed fee for filming and editing the production. We then provide a link for you to share amongst whomever you wish.

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A Product and Download Option

We also currently offer a free download with every DVD purchase (minimum order applies). This means you get a QR code on your DVD for you to download a high resolution copy.

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THE FUTURE
. - Streaming instead of Download

The download issue is the main reason "Hollywood" don't do it, they all offer streaming services and options (even when they call it purchase it remains on their platform and their property). This is probably the way forward and is already being offered by services such as Young Voices, you pay a fee and can login to a website to watch your show.

We are currently exploring an option of streaming via our website, then after 6 months you receive a download link.

We Also still offer DVDs and Live Streaming options.


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Book in Your Christmas Play Filming



Its time to book in your Christmas show filming for 2022

Just a reminder to all our usual school to book in your 2022 Christmas show filming as soon as you know the dates to avoid disappointment.

You can book your show in by calling 020 86680018 or emailing team@20.media.

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New price and media options for 2022

We are now offering either a one off price to the school for a digital download, or a price per copy sold of a DVD or USB. We.make the same money from both a DVD or USB however the quality from the USB is much higher. We therefore are now offering a free digital download option via a QR code on the DVDs.

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Quick turnaround before Christmas

For any show before the 12th December, we will be able to guarantee a 4 day turnaround from filming until you have the final version or copies.

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