by dwvideo | Dec 26, 2014 | blog
Video Blog questions for DW Video’s program could include some history on your businesses. How long you have been in business and what you offer. The questions for our video blog are determined by you and I before we do the interview. Remember in a past blog post I mentioned this is about you. We need to review the questions ahead of time before we pull the cameras out and begin recording.
The reason we talk ahead of time is within our 2-3 minute window does not leave much time to get into to much detail. So, our video blog questions need to be planned to maximize your promotional value. Based on your needs here are some other possible questions we could use: What motivated you to get into this business? What do you like best about your job and why? What are the challenges of your job and how do you solve them? What about your business makes you the most proud? Where are you located? How long have you been in business? Tell me a little about your background? Please give a short (15-20 second) description of your business. What are you best known for and why? “What sets your business aside from others in the field? What geographic region do you serve? What makes us unique? The list of questions could go on and on. Together we pick 2-3 key questions to best serve you.
Now, what if you want and need more than we do within our video blog? No problem, we are in the business of telling your story. A quote will set up based on your needs – bottom line, we are your video and media production company in Michigan.
Contact Duane to get on the show 231-937-5420. Need a new product video? Safety Video? Training Video? TV Commercial? Testimonial Videos? Video Profile? Heck we can even transfer your home movies and videotapes to DVD. Michigan’s Video Production Company 231-937-5420.
by dwvideo | Dec 23, 2014 | blog
When putting together a Video Blog – Organize your Message. For our promoting Michigan video blog part of the organization is keeping each interview within a 2-3 minute length. To do this we will focus on one key element that is best for your business. Remember, promoting you is our mission. Covering the key element of what makes your business unique is the goal. Our Vblog program begins with the Introduction. Start by stating who you are; tell us why you are in business , and what makes you unique. When it is important to your story. Tell your History. Provide a brief background of your business and how did you get involved? And most important ending with a Call To Action, provide your contact info- website, phone number and location.
For your Video Blog – Organize your Message. Know what your mission is, work out a plan and in my case being able to adapt and modify as we move forward is going to be the key. I realize each person comes with their own story. Adapting and modifying as the program moves forward is important. Meaning not having everything written in stone and not being flexible would be the death of this project. In the same breath having the line drawn and knowing what we will do for the show and what crosses the line and needs to be a billable job is also important. Addressing every aspect is important to any project we do.
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by dwvideo | Dec 22, 2014 | blog
Promoting Michigan with our new Video Blog. My goal with this program is to help promote Michigan Businesses, Communities and People with all they do in our Great Lake State.
The format for our Promoting Michigan Video Blog is to have each episode around 2-3 minutes in length. We want to get to know you – what you do – and provide a way for our viewers to contact you and of course to do business with you. Our theme is all about you. Due to short attention spans on-line, I am keeping the Promoting Michigan Video Blog simple, short and to the point.
Interested in being on the show? Call me at 231-937-5420. We will book a time and have you come to our studio and record your interview. Next, provide us with 8-10 photos that represent your business, organization or non-profit. From there we will edit your segment and provide you a link and embed code to place the video on your website and your social media sites. I will also place it on my youtube channel and website to help promote you with links back to you.
It is all about being social. We want you to ‘LIKE’ our dwvideomultimedia Facebook page – follow us. Comment on our post about you. Share DW Video with others. In this world of social media we need to work together to promote Michigan businesses, communities and people. In turn we want to ‘Like’ your Facebook page and share with others. Teamwork!
For all your video and media production needs remember DW Video & Multimedia at 231-937-5420 today and schedule your interview on Buy Local Michigan
Need to use our studio or have DW Video produce your VBlogs? Contact me at 231-937-5420 or connect on Linkedin.
by dwvideo | Dec 18, 2014 | blog
Video Blogging is a path DW Video is on with our upcoming series promoting Michigan. It is an exciting time here in the studio. Talking with guest for the show and making connections.
In yesterday’s blog we discussed some basic audio and video equipment to get you started in video blogging.
LIGHTING: With today’s cameras (even the cheap ones) are usually good enough under available lighting for YouTube. However, when you are setting up space to do your video blogging keep one thing in mind. Think like the viewer. Would you like to see a dark, low light image of person talking to you? It does not take much with the cameras of today to get a nice looking image. The same goes for using to much light. Test it. Read up on low cost lighting. A nice softbox will take care of most of your needs.
EDITING: I am not going to get in a Mac vs PC contest here. Both are excellent for video blogging. It comes down to your technical ability. I use Sony Vegas and LOVE it. However, I edit for a living and need the power Vegas provides me. Do some research. YouTube is full of how to tips for any software out there. Video Blogging is all about keeping it simple. For our upcoming video blog we are doing just that. However, because we are doing it in the studio I will use a three camera set up. One wide shot, one on the host and one on the guest. This may change as we move forward – adapt and modify is my slogan.
If you do not want to be on camera maybe producing a slideshow style production with images, screen capture and narration is the answer. Software like Camtasia for capturing your computer screen and editing is one choice. I believe you should be on-camera. You are the expert, people connect better when they can see you.
Here is a tip I picked up at Social Media Examiner “For YouTube, make sure your URL is the first line in the description of the video. This will make it easy for people to locate and visit your site.
‘LIKE US ON FACEBOOK’ – For all your video and media production needs give Duane a call at 231-937-5420. Connect with Duane on Linkedin.
