Comments on: A Quick-Start Guide to Video Content: Become Confident on Camera in 5 Steps

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:48:24 +0000

In reply to Crystal Gillis. Yes, Crystal! You are serving many people with your words. Keep going! :)

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 01:47:37 +0000

In reply to Alex C..

You can do this, Alex! There are MANY ways to create videos. The best method is the one you enjoy enough to stick with and make better.

For someone new to this, I would suggest writing out a script, or at least putting together a brief outline.

You want your video to have a clear, beginning, middle and end. And you must get to the point quickly.

So, tell your viewers you’ll be reviewing this metal detector, give your three key points about it, recap your points and then tell them to go to your blog or landing page for more information.

Take this script and get in front of the camera. Turn on the camera and start recording, with you facing the camera and using your script. If you look down, look down. Once you get your thoughts together, look back up at the camera.

Do this a few times and you’ll have memorized large chunks before you know it. Over time, this process gets MUCH easier. But you have to get started first. I hope this helps!

By: Crystal Gillis

Crystal Gillis — Mon, 18 Sep 2017 01:10:56 +0000

I love this sentiment Cheryl: “But remember this: If you are sharing information you know serves your audience, if your intentions are true, if you create a message with impact, then you have nothing to worry about. And it’s a disservice to keep your message to yourself.” If for nothing else, this may be the reason I make myself make videos. Thank you!

By: Alex C.

Alex C. — Sun, 17 Sep 2017 08:00:40 +0000

Thanks for the great tips! I wanted to add videos on my website describing some of the metal detectors that I review. I’m kind of shy and don’t know from where to start…
Do you compose the text before filming or you go directly on the camera and record the video?

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 23:42:43 +0000

Thanks, DP! There is SO MUCH to cover when talking about audio, equipment, lighting and post-production. But the clients I talk with first need a push to get started. I tell them they have to start somewhere. Do you create videos already?

By: DP

DP — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 17:15:33 +0000

Interesting read, post production edit work is the most essential of all listed above. But again this is another ball game or different topic. Smart phones have made things much easy for beginners or for those who don’t want to mess with dslrs.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Sat, 16 Sep 2017 00:07:33 +0000

Okechukwu, you can do this!

Excited to hear about your video journey. Keep us posted!

By: Okechukwu Daniel

Okechukwu Daniel — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 14:45:15 +0000

Lovely post, i really needed this. I am a budding movie blogger and publishing movie review, weekly round up for movie (Nollywood) news in videos is in my plans.

I plan on kicking off after a year as a blogger and this has killed some of my fears and boost my morale.

Thank You

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:45:30 +0000

I love that you have decided to move forward with creating videos, John.

Either one is fine. Because you have two good pieces of equipment (and don’t forget your smartphone), you have a lot of options. The HandyCam will allow you to take your viewers behind the scenes. Maybe you can use it show how you get answers from your sources or how you track down people through unusual means (guessing here!) 🙂 The webcam will be for when you’re at your computer and want to be a “talking head,” the expert sharing some tips or tricks of your trade.

Does that help?

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 15:41:16 +0000

In reply to krishi. Thanks so much, Krishi! Are you creating videos already?