Getting Video Testimonials from Users?

You can always try putting the written testimonial in a video with graphics/animiations. Then for more added affect use voice overs of people saying the testimonial as it appears on the screen.

Personally I'm a video guy, so I usually do video review for things I things I like.

But you can offer a special bonuses or discount on their next purchase.

How about audio testimonials?

I have to say that video testimonials have now been abused so much that I will very rarely believe anything I hear in a video review like that. Whenever I see one of those testimonials now I just automatically think fiverr. I would probably give more weight to a written testimonial than video. That's just my opinion though.

Find facebook groups related to the niche or even just another niche that people would want to film themselves for, like commercials/advertisments, join the group, meet someone willing!

Have to concur with the others. Either make your own video doing a voice over of the actual written testimonial, try audio recording or just stick with the written testimonials.

I personally never watch video testimonials. I can read a testimonial quicker than I can sit and listen to one.

Hire an actor. When we were shooting infomercials, the "customer testimonials" are all written testimonials from real customers, just read by actors so there is a visual.

We all know that video testimonial is more catching rather than a written one.
Maybe offering them something in return will be a good strategy to have them do a video testimonial but we can't deny the fact that there are some people who is not used to express their experience/feelings in a video rather than in writing it down.

The best way to get video testimonials is to have a really great product that your clients love so much that they can't help but rave about it. Then just ask them to upload a video testimonial to youtube for you. That should land you a few.

Then an even better way is to attend a live event where you know you a lot of your best clients will be attending and bring a portable camcorder or phone and ask them to give you a testimonial right on the spot or do interviews with them.

If they aren't real and if you don't have raving fans because your product is better than sliced bread...

Then work on creating a product that is better than sliced bread which does generate raving fans and then get the real video testimonials you deserve.

A great product and clients that love it takes all the mystery out of this equation. There is no other legitimate answer.

Have you tried to explain the reason why you want their feedback? If you try to identify your "fans" in your customer database. Take the ones that have written great testimonials and write the a personal email. I mean, I can understand peoples' reluctance to send in their testimonial. Perhaps if you tell them that you really liked their testimonial and think it could help others to find your site and solve their problem, because hopefully your site solves a problem. :-)

Tell them that you would send them a video camera to use as they record the video. When they are finished, they just send you all the videos per email and they can keep the camera. This way they get something for their troubles. Buy a camera priced appropriately for your niche.

I would also consider your choice of words. I would ask if they are willing to provide video feedback or a video review of your service. Do not call it a testimonial.

Do you have a specific time frame when they are most excited about your service? Can you identify that golden brand moment in your funnel? In that case, this is when you should be asking the question.

Can you do a competition? I mean, I see the "moral" issues here. You do not want to create a situation where you have people who have not even used your service sending you feedback. That might happen if you offer a price. Although, it is an idea.

Wow, Thanks a lot for all the good suggestions.

If anyone is interested PM me.