Hi there, students, faculty, and staff!
Thank you for taking the time to express your gratitude to our generous donors on the Day of Gratitude. Taking a moment to say "thank you" for their support—and for advancing the next generation of healthcare providers—is so important.
Instructions:
Record a short video thanking our donors for their support. Use the following guide, but feel free to improvise and make your message personal!
Recording Guide:
Smile before you begin recording.
Start with a greeting:
"Hello! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you—the generous donors who support [your college/area of study] at UT Health Science Center."
Introduce yourself:
"My name is [Your Name], and I am studying [Your Major/Field of Study] at UT Health Science Center."
OR
"I am an instructor in [Department/Area of Instruction] at UT Health Science Center."
OR
"I am a staff member working in [Department/Area of Work] at UT Health Science Center."
Express your thanks:
"Today is the Day of Gratitude, and I want to say thank you! Your generosity truly means a lot. It’s because of you that I am able to [insert how the donor’s contribution has made a difference to you]."
Highlight the impact:
"Your investment empowers [share how their donation has helped you, such as advancing your education, research, or professional development]."
Closing:
"Thank you again!"
Start with a greeting:
"Hello! I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to you—the generous donors who support [your college/area of study] at UT Health Science Center."
Introduce yourself:
"My name is [Your Name], and I am studying [Your Major/Field of Study] at UT Health Science Center."
OR
"I am an instructor in [Department/Area of Instruction] at UT Health Science Center."
OR
"I am a staff member working in [Department/Area of Work] at UT Health Science Center."
Express your thanks:
"Today is the Day of Gratitude, and I want to say thank you! Your generosity truly means a lot. It’s because of you that I am able to [insert how the donor’s contribution has made a difference to you]."
Highlight the impact:
"Your investment empowers [share how their donation has helped you, such as advancing your education, research, or professional development]."
Closing:
"Thank you again!"
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Recording Tips:
-You can record directly to ThankView on your desktop or mobile device.
-Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
-When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability.
-Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
-Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light and record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
-Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
-Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
-Be yourself and have fun!
-Make sure to film horizontally so you fill the frame.
-When recording with a phone or tablet, use a tripod or prop it up with something like books for stability.
-Keep your device close for good sound quality but far enough away that you are the focus. Try 3-4 feet.
-Choose a location that provides balanced lighting. Try to find a room that has a lot of natural light and record with the window facing you so you benefit from the natural light. If the window is behind you, you will appear shadowed.
-Choose a flattering angle for your recording. Shooting from below is not usually a person’s best angle.
-Avoid echo chambers. Oftentimes sparse offices or conference rooms with glass walls can create a lot of echoes.
-Be yourself and have fun!