Paper presented at the 1987 Summer Meeting of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers; 1987 June 28 - July 1; Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD; AGRICOLA IND 88026414, St. Joseph, MI : The American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 1987. 13 p. (American Society of Agricultural Engineers Microfiche Collection. Paper no. 87-5014), There is tremendous potential in using video in the presentation of educational material and extension programs. General considerations for planning and producing a video are outlined. Typical uses of video are discussed and an overview of how specific types of shots or scenes may be best utilized is provided.