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Quality Assurance

A strength of UC ANR that Californians depend on is the accuracy of our content. We have a history of producing reliable, researched-based information from our staff and academics. Video production, just like fact sheets and presentations, needs to convey accurate information.
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Chroma Key

Chroma key is a technique that lets you replace a solid-colored background behind a subject with any image or video clip. If you have watched a TV weather forecast, you have seen this effect — the forecaster stands in front of a green screen while a weather map appears behind them.
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Next Steps

Hopefully if you have made it to this page, you have completed your first video. Good job! What then should you do next? The best advice for moving forward is to make a few more videos. During the process you likely encountered some snags or some parts you were disappointed with.
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Regional Presentations

The 4-H Presentation Program is designed for 4-H members ages 9 to 18. The system of county, regional, and state 4-H presentations supports youth 4-H members (aged 9 to 18) in practicing and improving their public speaking skills.
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Camping Conference

The California 4-H Camping Conference brings together the adults and teen leaders who help plan and administer camping programs across California in a weekend of hands-on training, networking, and learning experiences.
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COVID In-person Update

Updated October 30, 2024 Please see the Basic Safety Standards, updated October 30, 2024, for the current guidelines for local in-person activities. Please check this page often for updates to COVID safety protocols for in-person 4-H activities.
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Events

California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels.
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Programs

You have choices in how you want to participate in 4-H and the projects you will explore. Each county offers different 4-H programs - please check with your UCCE 4-H office about what is available.
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Equine Science

4-H Equine Science projects are also referred to as Horse Projects. Our 4-H Horse Project leaders are dedicated to creating safe, positive experiences! Learn about horse biology, how to handle them, and what's needed for competitions.
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Primary Projects

Kids aged 5 to 8 can join 4-H as Primary Members, also known as Cloverbuds. Primary Member projects and activities are based on research on positive youth development. Positive youth development means helping you grow by giving you chances to learn, make choices, and build skills.
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