Can you do video marketing if you are.....not attractive?

15 years ago

No way Shay! First of all, I'm sure you look fine on video. We usually see the worst in ourselves, especially in a video that we hope thousands of people view.

Second, just give good info. That's all you have to worry about. Seriously.

When you think about doing porn videos, you can worry about what you look like. Other than that, go for it! LOL

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Andy Money 15 years ago

Yeah, absolutely. Check my sig. Video marketing has almost nothing to do with your actual video.
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Mike Bogowski

15 years ago

Exactly!

Give good info and everything else will fall into place.

Remember, its the imperfections in all of us that make everything seem genuine. If I was watching something and it all just seemed too perfect id be LESS inclined to believe what I was hearing.

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T.I.M. 15 years ago

I'm from the midwest, no accent but been told I have a northern accent while visiting Florida WTF?

From my experience any accent foreign to me including "southern twang" is sex-ay!

No lie

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onera

15 years ago

The only way to know is by trying it. Make a few videos, create a YouTube channel and find out the response. It does not cost you any thing except your hardwork and time. But unless you do it, you will never know.

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Michael Silvester

15 years ago

I wouldnt stress pretty lady

Everyone has an accent to someone. I'm from Australia
and every single person I see on video has an american
accent.

Your just sweating the small stuff! Edutainment is all
you need.

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ShayB 15 years ago

Thank you, everyone!

I will give it a shot - nothing ventured, nothing gained! :rolleyes:
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traces2757

15 years ago

lol, Shay, you asked the question that's been bothering me for a while. I look okay in person but am *not* photogenic or videogenic. (I just made that word up), and so I worry about doing videos.

I love southern accents! I have that California accent, "Like, duuuude."

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by traces2757

lol, Shay, you asked the question that's been bothering me for a while. I look okay in person but am *not* photogenic or videogenic. (I just made that word up), and so I worry about doing videos.

I love southern accents! I have that California accent, "Like, duuuude."

My accent isn't just "Southern" - it's a "Charlestonian" accent.

I guess you will all know what that is when the videos come out.

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JohnMcCabe 15 years ago

Originally Posted by Shay60654

My accent isn't just "Southern" - it's a "Charlestonian" accent.

I guess you will all know what that is when the videos come out.

Shay, take a look at the Food Network and watch anything from Paula Deen. A Savannah gal with an accent as thick as the sauce in her mac and cheese, and she seems to have done alright for herself.

Without proper lighting and makeup, a lot of the pros on TV don't look so hot. Use good, natural light. And maybe take the makeup artist from your local news program to lunch for some pointers on professional on-camera paint and spackle...

I'm originally from Minnesota (you betcha), and spent 17 years living in Nebraska. I'd much rather hear a lady's southern drawl than a Jayhawk rasp. Even native midwesterners have accents, for sure, they're just not as distinct.
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valerieSONORA

15 years ago

Oh Shayshay don't u worry, u can't be talkin bout yourself!

Everyone has an accent. Even ur hubby has an accent, but since ur American you can't tell but someone from another country could.

If you're worried about your accent, try to do a French accent lol. Just give yourself a French accent for your videos. And you look like you're always happy from your avatar. Anyway there is no rule you have to be some anorexic super model to make an IM video. And if you're so worried about that, you can use a puppet lol A puppet with a French accent. That would be funny.

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by annoyedgirl

Oh Shayshay don't u worry, u can't be talkin bout yourself!

Everyone has an accent. Even ur hubby has an accent, but since ur American you can't tell but someone from another country could.

If you're worried about your accent, try to do a French accent lol. Just give yourself a French accent for your videos. And you look like you're always happy from your avatar. Anyway there is no rule you have to be some anorexic super model to make an IM video. And if you're so worried about that, you can use a puppet lol A puppet with a French accent. That would be funny.

Um. I can't imagine how badly I would butcher a French accent. Hillbilly French! Hmmmmmmm....maybe it'll catch on!

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valerieSONORA

15 years ago

Hillbilly french can be your edge. Now how many marketers are out there doing hillbilly french? I'd say none. So you'd be making a big name for yourself and setting yourself apart from all the rest. I'm sure it would catch on

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by annoyedgirl

Hillbilly french can be your edge. Now how many marketers are out there doing hillbilly french? I'd say none. So you'd be making a big name for yourself and setting yourself apart from all the rest. I'm sure it would catch on

Ooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhh! Branding myself! How cool is that?

Think of the YouTube views I would get!

"Hey, look at that redneck trying to have a French accent!" Then they forward the video to a gazillion people.

I love it! WOO HOOO!

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kettlewell

15 years ago

Originally Posted by annoyedgirl

Hillbilly french can be your edge. Now how many marketers are out there doing hillbilly french?

Would that be Cajun or Creole?

:confused:

I'd like to offer an alternative to video - at least to start - that worked for me - I used camtasia to produce powerpoint slides with just audio - that kept the visual aspect out of the way... once I mastered the voice and felt comfortable with what I sound like - then I moved on to presenting sexy ole me

OK. so I'm just a bump on the log ... big deal... when I'm on stage I'm Winston Churhill... or James Belushi from "The Principal" as he's stolling through the halls with his chest out in the air strutting his stuff with a baseball bat... the point is, just visualize who you want to be... and you will be the star of the show delivering the most awsome content on the internet

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JohnMcCabe

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Shay60654

Another question:

I do not normally wear makeup. (See avatar pic. :rolleyes

Better to look the way I usually do, or put some paint on the barn so I don't scare small children that might see the video?

To rephrase: is makeup considered more "professional"?

Shay, that's why I suggested taking a makeup artist that works in TV out to lunch. When they do their voodoo properly, when the bright lights come on, you look like you, only moreso.

For this type of video, shot in natural light, it may just be a layer of pancake to eliminate shine, or a little color to avoid washing out if you have pale skin. And surprisingly enough, the 'professional' preparation of applying the stuff can give your confidence a boost as well.

I'm looking forward to the premier...

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bombdiggity

15 years ago

I'm sure you'll do fine in the video, but if you're really that self-conscious couldn't you just ask your husband to star in the video, while you record? That would probably take a lot of the pressure off of you.

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ankur sharma

15 years ago

some of the top scientistin 19th century posted there research in various languages. As far i remember , newton published his book about calculus in greek. The whole was stunned by his research and publisher translated it in more then 100 languages. I think if you can go out there with something genuine , people will love you.

I got indian accent . Last year i posted a simple video , how to register on myspace. It was meant for my lil sister. After a year , i saw over 9 thousand of views and lots of good comments. You know indian accent sucks , lol . But people were happy with the solution. If you want you can search with keyword "how to register on myspace " and you will see my youtube video. Lol, if you have some confidence issue. Go watch that video right now.

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Derek S

15 years ago

If you have something to say that interests people and know what your talking about appearance wont really matter!

When I think of youtube - the ones I keep coming back to are the ones who show the most personality!

Unless its "hot for words" lol then its best of both worlds!

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Chris Lockwood

15 years ago

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned: your videos don't have to have people in them at all. They should be about the product, not you. Whether it makes sense to be in the video depends on what the product is- is it something that can be demonstrated?

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ShayB

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Chris Lockwood

I'm surprised this hasn't been mentioned: your videos don't have to have people in them at all. They should be about the product, not you. Whether it makes sense to be in the video depends on what the product is- is it something that can be demonstrated?

Hmmmmm....this is an interesting point.

I don't know if I could get away with not having me in the video at all....but I will see if I can do that.

Thank you!

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Neil S

15 years ago

Originally Posted by Shay60654

Hmmmmm....this is an interesting point.

I don't know if I could get away with not having me in the video at all....but I will see if I can do that.

Thank you!

I don't appear in any of my videos. For the majority of niches I don't think you need to appear in your videos. Check out youtube for videos of the product you are promoting for ideas.

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Kristian

15 years ago

Hi Shay,

You're actually very pretty and photogenic.

That aside, it's WHAT you say that truly counts.

When I tune in to a youtube video, I'm not interested in hotness, I'm interested in how will this person help me. Will they educate me? Make me richer?

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Loren Woirhaye

15 years ago

More important than your appearance in video is if you
come across as sincere and likeable.

Aim the camera down at you a little so we aren't looking
up your nose... which is what happens with straight-on
shots.

Remember to smile and make eye contact. Don't look away
because it makes you look shifty... like you are lying.

Try to get a level of warm enthusiasm.

People like to be entertained by video too. So work out a
delivery that is YOU focused from the start - tell your viewers
how you will help them.

I've used a teleprompter software sometimes but I think it's
probably better to just practice your script a lot and get it
down.

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Eric Lorence 15 years ago

Regular looking people, that can display genuine kindness and honesty, will be able to sell as good as anyone else.

Just as long as you can communicate your point, and empathize with your viewers, your video's will do just fine.
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matthewd

15 years ago

The title of this thread made me laugh! I just had to come see the responses.

I am a complete boring doofus and get tripped up on turning my thoughts into words on video... but I still use it a lot.

No matter what you look like, I think it really helps to build a positive relationship with your market/list/whatever.

I have never seen someone's video and thought "Damn he/she is ugly... I will not buy anything from them!" We just focus on the content that is being delivered and the character of the person delivering it.

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Josh Anderson

15 years ago

Regular looking people, that can display genuine kindness and honesty, will be able to sell as good as anyone else.

Just as long as you can communicate your point, and empathize with your viewers, your video's will do just fine.

Eric has your answer.

A genuine, sincere, endearing, compelling and believable message is what matters.

However, image and dialect can have a negative impact if what you are trying to communicate is lost in perceptions of lack of qualification, experience, or knowledge.

Its all about the message, your ability to communicate and influence and how you present it. If you get that right looks and drawl won't matter.

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TiffanyLambert

15 years ago

I do it. And let's not forget I put myself out there in a swimsuit with another one of me to lose.

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Chance Russell 15 years ago

No matter what you do, some people are gonna love you, some are gonna hate, and most won't care.

So don't worry and go for it. The video will be a hit with some and to hell with the rest of 'em!

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Kelly Verge

15 years ago

Shay,

My first video is the one in the free WSO below. After I recorded it and played it back, it seemed like there were way too many um's. I started to redo it, but decided that the message is way more important than the delivery.

I just did a simple screen capture with voice-over. I'm sure at some point I'll do a "real" video, but I understand how that can be a big step.

If you really worry about how you'll look and sound on video, just remember two words...

"Ed Dale"

=D

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