College Orientation Video Production
Diablo Valley College Online Orientation Video
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Transcript: Diablo Valley College Online Orientation Video
**Student:** Diablo Valley College is a large suburban community college in Contra Costa County, about 25 miles east of San Francisco. DVC has two campuses located in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon to serve the students and is growing regional communities.
**Student:** Diablo Valley College enrolls about 20,000 students of all ages and backgrounds and offers many degrees, certificates and transfer programs.
On campus you'll find a dynamic educational environment and a lively atmosphere.
**Student:** You will also find highly qualified, dedicated professors and staff who are committed to students and care about the students both academically and as individuals who come to DVC to learn, explore, grow and join a community.
**Student:** I chose DVC because I care about my future. I know that at DVC I'll be able to get the support I need to transfer.
Research shows that DVC's transfer rate to four-year universities is 65% higher than the national average.
**Student:** I also know that DVC has many highly respected CTO programs that offer certificates or degrees such as dental assisting, construction and many, many more.
About This Video
Diablo Valley College serves 20,000 students across two campuses — Pleasant Hill and San Ramon — in Contra Costa County, about 25 miles east of San Francisco. The transfer numbers stand out: DVC's transfer rate to four-year universities is 65% higher than the national average. That's a credential an orientation video can actually use. The video frames it through a student voice: "I chose DVC because I care about my future. I know that at DVC I'll be able to get the support I need to transfer." That combination — a strong institutional track record backed by a student saying why it mattered to them personally — is how good <span class="strong">college orientation video production</span> builds credibility without sounding like a brochure.
How do you film an orientation video for a community college?
Lead with the outcome the student is actually hoping for, not the institution's self-description. For DVC, the most important thing a prospective student wants to know is whether the college will get them where they're trying to go. The video uses a student voice to answer that directly: 'I know that at DVC I'll be able to get the support I need to transfer.' The 65% higher transfer rate backs it up. Student ambition confirmed by institutional proof — that's the structure.
What should a college look for in a videographer for orientation content?
Someone who can make statistics land. A transfer rate 65% above the national average is a strong data point — but it needs context and a human voice to carry weight on screen. The right production partner knows when to let the number breathe and when to pair it with a student voice that makes it feel real, not just impressive.
Why are student quotes effective in orientation videos?
Because prospective students trust other students more than they trust institutions. When DVC says 'we have dedicated faculty who care about students,' that's expected. When a student says 'I chose DVC because I know I'll get the support I need to transfer,' that's a decision the viewer can see themselves making. The peer voice converts a claim into a recommendation.
Who benefits from this type of video?
Community colleges where transfer pathways are a primary draw. DVC's 65%-above-national-average transfer rate is their competitive differentiator, and the video makes it the lead message. Institutions with strong CTE programs — dental assisting, construction, and similar — also benefit, because these videos can address multiple student goals in one piece without losing the thread.
