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Background The Global Campus of Human Rights (Global Campus/GC) is a network of almost one hundred participating universities around the world, seeking to advance human rights and democracy through the organisation of Master’s programmes in different world regions (Europe, South-East Europe, the Caucasus region, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central Asia, Latin America and Caribbean, and the Arab world) and through regional and global cooperation for education and research.   GC boasts more than twenty years of experience and an excellent record of accomplishments in quality human rights education, trainings and research.   Global Campus Communications The organic promotion of our human rights events, courses, trainings, modules and materials is key to fostering a global community of learning and practice whose members are not only aware of their rights, but also able to develop wider and comparative understanding. The Global Campus offers such wider, comparative and practice-oriented experiences. Over the years, we have developed a distinct visual identity and image that we wish to continue developing further.   Purpose and Tasks Increasing relevance and growth of the institution has evidenced the need for a constant, coherent and efficient production of video/photo materials, interviews, live streaming, animation, illustration, graphic designs, event communication/promotion support and other visual tools for optimal PR and Communications presence online and off-line. In order to fulfil such need, GC is looking for a communications support that would provide services to strengthen the activities of the Communications Department.   The work considered under this invitation to tender encompasses different typologies of themes, but is in general homogeneous in terms of approach and methodology and includes the following categories of products and tasks:   1. Creative promotional videos The contractor will be responsible for the co-design, production and post-production of promotional videos in English with a total running time of approximately 2 minutes:   The script and key words is usually provided by the GC, but the contractor is expected to give suggestions to increase its quality   The contractor is responsible for iconographic search, including suggestion, selection and purchase of images (including rights) at no additional cost   We welcome animation styles such as 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics and Stop Motion. In recent years the GC has developed its own promo style, whose main traits we would like to keep for consistency over the years   The contractor is expected to create and submit proposals and various rounds of revisions and a final validation will ensue   A choice of tunes and music/audio files to increase the attractiveness of the video is usually provided by the awarded contractor (without additional cost) and GC will choose.   Once the final version of the file is validated, the awarded contractor will prepare the final clip in high definition to be used for promotional purposes on GC social media channels and web.   Samples: Samples are intended for reference, but we encourage prospective contractors to express critical thinking and highlight how they would increase the quality.   2. Filming (mainly video recording of classes and interviews with speakers on GC premises) Whenever possible, the GC prefers high quality recording of speakers. The contractor is expected to have professional technical equipment to carry out their responsibilities.   3. Video editing and post-production A substantive part of the work covered by this invitation to tender includes high-quality and careful video editing and post-production, All three categories of video post-production might include intro-outro tune (usually provided by the GC), music sync, audio editing (to increase the quality of the video as much as possible), cards, etc. Specific full HD exports might be also requested, as well as urgent delivery   4. Live Streaming and additional services like photos, animation and illustrations Within the frameworks of events, sometimes the implementation and direction of live streaming will be required. See a sample video of stream here: https://youtube.com/live/tjOwtxXmb0A A total production/post-production of videos for 8 events and 2 online ones, and 10 days of filming is estimated for the timeframe of this invitation to tender. This is a rough estimate that can vary i.e., decrease or increase. The GC will set periodical meetings to update the contractor on the needed materials and in case of substantial increases or decreases (more than 25% of the estimated production), will be willing to revise the agreed costs. Additional video/audio/photo services might be requested. If they do not fit any of the above categories, they will be costed separately. We create campaigns that use the animation and illustrations designs sometimes for our events and they could be part of the variables.   5. Graphic Designs We update our graphic templates on regular basis. Sometimes an extra effort and support is needed in the creation and supplies of certain specific promotional materials like for one big public event per year. This will be communicated and updated in due time as soon as the information is received and confirmed and included as part of the variables.   6. Communication/Promotion extra support on specific events We organise a diverse types of events in presence and open to the public that requires sometimes hostesses, flyer creation/distribution/delivery, desk registation stands, ticket sales. interaction with the general public, interpretations, audio media booth stations. This will be communicated and updated in due time as soon as the event is confirmed and included as part of the variables.   Communication with the GC The GC strives to plan as much as possible in advance and to ensure the contractor has enough time to work in non-stressful condition. However, there are situations in which a quick turnaround is needed, e.g.: live coverages; unforeseen requests to interview a speaker; change in the programme of events made by third parties, etc. The GC is ready to pay a premium for that (see below Financial offer).   The GC uses drive files for planning and sharing files with the contractor.   The awarded contractor is requested to: use a cloud solution at its own expenses to share files and resources with the GC