Comments on: Using the Power of Video http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/ Professional Development for PR and Marketing Pros Thu, 23 May 2013 11:04:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Tweets that mention Using the Power of Video | Spin Sucks -- Topsy.com http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-39719 Tweets that mention Using the Power of Video | Spin Sucks -- Topsy.com Mon, 15 Nov 2010 04:40:02 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-39719 [...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Ignacio, Mocial Sedia. Mocial Sedia said: Using the Power of Video | Spin Sucks http://goo.gl/fb/aBRce #video #socialmedia #tips [...]

]]> By: InteractBill http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-43312 InteractBill Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-43312 Thanks timjahn, checked out this weekend at Staples, looks like Amazon has the best price at $120. the video on Kodak very helpful

]]> By: timjahn http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-43311 timjahn Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:34:10 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-43311 @InteractBill Check out the Kodak Zi8. It’s the same price point as the Flip, same pocket style camera, and has an external mic input. It also shoots higher quality video than the Flip, so all around better deal!

]]> By: InteractBill http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-43310 InteractBill Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:21:38 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-43310 I have seen the flip camera mostly at family outings and for fun. The price is sure right but for business I worry about background noise and echo sounds! Are there cameras out there with lap mics, without paying much bigger bucks?

]]> By: JeffreyTobin (Jeffrey Tobin ) http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-37945 JeffreyTobin (Jeffrey Tobin ) Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:15:38 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-37945 It’s EASY to promote yourself and your organization with video. Take the fear out of it: read this: http://tinyurl.com/2fu5ux7

]]> By: Harechevy http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-43309 Harechevy Thu, 21 Oct 2010 18:11:01 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-43309 Even though I usually like to comment instead of self promote on blogs we had a cool story regarding a Flip video and how it directly tied to a sale http://bit.ly/9so8j6 I just purchased a Kodak Zi8 instead of another Flip because of the external mic capabilities but still like the Flips for other reasons. You can find both of these in older models that still work awesome for $100. We are now requiring our sales staff to do walk around videos of a vehicle to send to prospects when we get a lead.

Chris Theisen
Director of Digital Communications
Hare Chevrolet

]]> By: DamianDayton http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-37762 DamianDayton Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:34:01 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-37762 @timjahn Also consider other communities like Vodpod, Devour and PopScreen. which I don’t know much about yet.

One other point. I have heard services like Tube Mogul can actually get you blacklisted from google’s searches or at least tossed to the bottom. I don;t know if it is true though, and would like to do further research on the matter.

]]> By: timjahn http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-37760 timjahn Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:08:11 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-37760 @DamianDayton Great point! Each of these sites is a community of their own. For example, Vimeo is home to many independent filmmakers and creatives who love to watch each others work and help each other out. If you’re a company looking to sell mops, Vimeo probably isn’t the place for your videos.

]]> By: timjahn http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-37759 timjahn Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:07:20 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-37759 @DamianDayton This is a very important point you bring up. Good light is key. Most pocket consumer cameras nowadays (Flips, Kodaks, iPhone 4s, etc.) are horrible in low light conditions. Turn on as many lights in the room or open all the windows and let that sunshine in for better looking video.

]]> By: timjahn http://spinsucks.com/communication/using-the-power-of-video/#comment-37758 timjahn Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:05:49 +0000 http://www.spinsucks.com/?p=3866#comment-37758 @DoctorJones Having done a bunch of video for clients and on video interview site BeyondThePedway.com, I thought I’d share some of my answers for ya.

>> People are watching a load of video, but what types of video are they watching?
People are watching what interests them. Sounds cliche and unhelpful, but it’s key. For example, I’m one of the only guys in the world who doesn’t care for sports. So you won’t find me watching any sports videos online.

>> How do you make your video look/sound professional? Tutorials I can understand, but watching a talking head isn’t that compelling.
This requires knowledge and time. When I first started making videos back in the day, they didn’t look or sound very good. But with a lot of practice and learning, they got much better. As for talking heads, people care more about good content than they do amazing video quality. (and I hate admitting that, because I’m a video guy, so I care about good quality!)

>> Also, any advantage to using TubeMogul to upload to multiple video services at the same time?
TubeMogul is a GREAT one-stop shop service that I would highly recommend. Upload your video once and distribute to all sorts of relevant communities.

>> You didn’t mention anything about including links to your blog/site/facebook page on the video’s description. Should you?
Personally, I think you should. Visitors to the video on the respective video site (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) may want to learn more about you and click through to your site. Definitely can’t hurt.

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