How many make their own videos?

Im currently going through a trial and error with offering video services. I know that there is a need for video services, its all about finding that right source where it appeals to. Anything is worth while if you have a little extra time so if you think you have something that will wow someone. Why not?

I'm trying to put together a commercial type video together. I wrote my thoughts down, created a dialog and have the rest "in my head".

That was the EASY part. I'm on my second day and I haven't finished the first slide yet. I know what I like to see and I think that is part of the problem.

Really...I don't have the "foresight" that it takes in this phase to know what will get the job done. I just know what I want in the "end" result.

Got any tips?

Better yet...what would you charge? Answer that question and then more of us would be able to respond to you.

Well, I do make my own videos. However if anybody is willing to offer a model that talks out the sales message in front of a scenic location, then it will be very useful (of course such services are available online-but the prices are waaay beyond my budget).

Well, I am getting into making my own videos. So far, it seems to be between 1-10 hours, depending on what you want to incorporate.

I've been using video for a while now and have created a lot of programs - some of which you probably have on your computer as they have been widely solved.

The main thing is to know what you want to communicate and know your subject. You need to be able to speak about the subject like an expert and that can take some research if you aren't very familiar with the subject.

I tend to use a mixture of live action and powerpoint depending upon the concepts I want to communicate in that particular video.

I'd also recommend making camtasia your friend - it's a very powerful piece of software and does some good things for Internet Marketers producing videos.

I'm still doing lots of work for clients creating video so if anyone needs any help or anything drop me a PM and I'll see what I can do to help.

All the best to you

Jason

I've been making my own videos since 2006. My coaching program are camtasia videos.

My coaching program is sold with a video.

Are they the greatest? I seriously doubt it.

You just put stuff out there and the only way you'll get good is by just doing it.

Jason

Hi Matt,

Welcome to the WF. A better question might be "How many of you make videos for others?" In other words, how many video pros are already looking for business on the WF.

To return to your original question, it seems that many Warriors make their own screen recording videos with Camtasia Studio or similar software. Mac users do the same with ScreenFlow. A smaller number of Warriors (but still a pretty large group) use a webcam or consumer camcorder to make their own videos.

As a professional video producer, I try to offer video services that require more training or more expensive gear and software. For example, I offer to make "walk on spokesperson" videos with a transparent background and an actor as the spokesperson. Also videos with a higher level of motion graphics and fancy flying text than is available to the average do it yourselfer.

Steve R.
R.A.M. Video

I made about 80 videos this week, I always get alot of traffic and sales from video, it is my favorite marketing method, plus it is fun to do for me, not tedious at all

and once the videos are done it's pretty much auto pilot income

I recommend both Viewlet Cam and Viewlet Builder for making your own videos. Builder is really nice for making software demo videos.

I make all of my videos using Camtasia and my Sony but would consider outsourcing it for the right price.

Yes, I agree.

Out sourcing can be very profitable. Videos are best when when they GRAB attention. Something that no amount of text can do...

Animation captures a reader, and sound makes them focus with all their senses. Outsourcing can be very useful for anyone who wants great results without hassle.

I would say that some of the most effective videos for marketing have had subtle animations in the background, and the main points in text, with the text having been animated.

I recommend these programs and pieces of hardware (and I am not affiliated with them!! - just a helpful recommendation!!)

After Effects - Video and post production effects. Great for creating eye-catching and attention grabbing effects. It can be complicated to get started with, and I would say that it can take 1 year to learn to the standard of video marketing.

Photoshop: Great for still images and touching up bad images. Can be used tocreate that all important still image at the beginning of a video to get people interested - not to mention websites and headers and ecovers.

Soundbooth: Another Adobe product (like the other two on top): Great sound studio. If you think audacity is good...This is to Audacity what photoshop is to paint ;-). Great noise reducing function to stop thos painful Ps and Bs that scar the pants off you when listening to a loud video!! Not to mention to unprofessionalism and sheer lack of quality that is conveyed if you do not get to grips with audio.

Camstudio: You may be wondering why I did not say Camtasia. It is because I feel that for Video marketing all the features of camstudio are fine. UNLESS, you want your video to be SOLELY screen capture. If you want it to just be screen capture than camtasia is your best bet.

A good mic: This cannot be stressed enough. $5 mics are absolute rubbish. However, $300 mics are a bit overpriced. You can pick up a good headset for around £25 here, and I got mine for £10 on discount! You are looking for foam around the mic head, and a mic that is attatched to the headset. The foam stops the hissing ps and bs.

Failing that, put a cheap piece of foam or thin material 2 inches away from your crappy $5 mic, and that absorbs the extra noise!!

Whilst some of these tools are expensive, if going into video marketing for the long term is what you wanna do, you should try and learn them ASAP. However, if you just want a few videos, I strongly suggest outsourcing as it can save huge amounts of time and money!!

Thanks, and if you have any questions please use this thread or PM me!

Mubarak