A Behind The Scenes Look At Super Fast Video Creation
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Glad to be the first comment again
This video is great! I don’t see anyone watching it without leaving a comment. Great content and very valuable.
With this and the report alone you are going to get a lot of people into the video-fun
Great job Gid,
Alejandro
I hope the first video all of them, In the second video i had a nice time. This video is very fun. Thanks for giving this nice opportunity. Thanks Gideon.
Great video once again. Thanks for the info!
Gideon, I’m glad to hear your endorsement of the Flip! I was using a Flip MinoHD, which I loved, and I recently upgraded to the Flip Slide. I agree that the quality is very good for the price, and I love the convenience of plugging right in to a USB port with no cables to untangle!
This is a great video, exactly what I needed to see. Your video quality is very good and I was hoping to see how you do it so I can duplicate it on my blog.
I have an HD canon video camera which shoots really well but it does take time to download it and convert it. Do you think in the end the higher end video quality is worth the effort for a blog post? I’m not shooting a commercial with it or anything
Thanks for all the tips – especially on the software you use. I would have gone straight to use iMovie on the Mac – but these recommends look much better for the job. Looking forward to the next installment!!!
I hear a lot about you from Yaro and i’ve been waiting this for a while, i know that video marketing is a very powerful tool, thank you for the great effort.
Watching your video creation guide was the best 30 minutes I’ve spent in the past week or so – besides working on my own videos
Your calm, but enthusiastic attitude contributes a lot to making these three techniques understandable to the noob like myself. These very clearly explained hands-on examples of ‘how-to-do’ online video marketing are excellent quality without fluff and expensive courses.
When you got to the invisible interviewer technique, I wanted to slap my forehead… why didn’t I think of that?!
I have been employing facial animation in my videos both for fun in learning and to promote some CPA offers. And your methods have given me some new ideas to explore.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to teach us how to do it right, Gideon!
Best regards,
Charles
Hi Gideon,
My blog exists thanks to you and Yaro! It is all still very new to me and I have so much still to learn but I am enjoying this learning curve so much! (so much so, it is hard to focus on my job sometimes!) From your Become a Blogger videos through to the Premium course, you have opened up a whole new world to not just me but many others.
I’m so excited about taking the next step by adding some videos to my blog. Thanks for showing how affordable and quickly it can be done. Once again, another informative and easy to follow video with lots of great tips!
Quick question – In your course, will you be covering editing of videos filmed outside, in public places and the difficulties when you want to move around alot and also if there is a lot of background noise? (Apologies if you have already covered this somewhere!!)
Many Thanks!!
Lisa B.
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for the in-depth, over-the-shoulder lesson. It’s much easier for me to learn when I go along with someone and see how they’re doing it as they’re doing it. Manuals are cool, but this makes it much easier to get.
What is your course made up of: manuals, over the shoulder, screen cast, or…?
Will you be offering webinars or uStreams for parts of the course?
Best,
gz
Hey Greg
Most of the course is video – in fact all of the course is video lol!
But, all the lessons are also transcribed in pdf format, and I even provide the audio mp3 files and also the mp4 files so that all bases are covered.
And yes, I will have a number of LIVE calls to go with each of the modules. And if people want uStreams, then I will give it to them
Gideon Shalwick
Awesome video! Only problem is, my computer isn’t very fast or anything like that. So editing is quite hard. So yeah… But thanks for all the tips. I really like the interview tip.
Rupayan
Hey Gideon,
What a nice and tidy apartment you have
Your nickname has to be “Mr. Simplicity Himself”.
As I watch what you are doing and listen to your commentary the voice inside my head (my internal dialogue) says to me “Neil, you can do this easily and then I get a really good feeling. And, that good feeling is my motivation….
My Flip is out the box mounted on the gorilla stand and my Sony recorder is charging as I write. This weekend I have 2 great opportunities for making videos and then editing them for youtube (the gay parade here in Amsterdam where I live and a reunion of ex-colleagues on Sunday).
One question for you…. you record the soundtrack separately to the video on the Flip and wear a mic. Can you please explain what you do with the soundtrack as you left us in suspense with that?
Thanks again for another great video. I look forward to the next installment.
Neil
Thank you for this video. I have been thinking about doing short video presentations of my seminars but I am not good with technology so it was always on the back burner. Your short teaching and demo opened my eyes to the fact that this is not as hard as I thought it would be. I am looking forward to getting started.
Thank you
Another home run, Gideon!
Not only are you explaining the A-B-C basics of video blogging in a clear and entertaining format, your natural style of speaking and relating to the viewer gives anyone the confidence of, “I can do it, too.”
I’ve been helping local business owners create video campaigns for themselves. Your series even helps seasoned folks like me improve my delivery and ability to aid others.
…can’t wait for the next video!
Robert Bucci
http://NewResponseMarketing.com
A source to make your web-presence to a new level. Everyone who access web for whatever reason prefer to search and see video for its moving and easy understandable nature. For a blogger who use video to express in media get wide exposer because it tends to quick call for psychological reason.
The video in the beginning seems to be stuttering a bit. I know my Canon EOS Rebel T1i can only do 20 fps at 1080p is that the same as your T2i?
(perhaps it’s because I’m viewing it in Firefox as sometimes it stutters in the browser)
In any case, great video!
Follow up – can you list the exact devices that you use separately on the blog post itself and perhaps link to where they are on Amazon? (you could use their affiliate program of course)
I’m mainly looking for a sound solution like what you’re using. I’d like to get a mic but I know that my DSLR doesn’t have a mic jack.
Hi Gideon,
Great video man! Just like all your other videos, it was really helpful and beneficial. You’ve encouraged me to start with video marketing seriously now, and I’m glad because its so awesome!
Can’t wait for Video 3, I just know its going to be a good one.
Joe
Gideon -
Bravo – again! I am still new at the video stuff and blogging in general but you have taught me some new and important lessons. The best thing is that they are not too difficult and I am going to implement that ASAP.
I have a little studio set up in my basement and that may need a bit of work but it also appears as though you say just go out and do it. That’s what I’ll do.
Looking forward to #3 and the product.
Many thanks and keep up the great work.
Derek
Gideon, you are KILLING it with these tutorials. Thank you for breaking down the whole video making process-I hope telling stories is next on your list.
Keep up the inspiring stuff-as it allows me to “steal” your best ideas for
my biz. Thanks again man.
-Lawton Chiles
Hey Gideon
This video and the last video meant a lot to me. You know I just purchased all the necessary equipments necessary for production studio..and my only source of inspiration was you! I believe very soon, I will also share my professional videos on the planet’s most happening center i.e. Youtube, from where I will drive traffic to Video Blog (Landing Page) and then convert them into fresh leads and nurture them to enhance the conversion rate of my business..
I owe lot of thanks to you.
Best Regards
Keep sharing
Zohdi
Great video, Gideon! So much information…going to go watch it again. Thanks very much!
Hi Gideon! thank God you sent me an email about this. Then again, another great video. Today that our internet connection is getting faster and faster, video streaming is really the thing now. most people would rather watch than read. It really helps when your blog or site has videos on it. If a blogger was using videos for blogging or for promoting product 10 years ago then he might have not been successful. But now, it really adds to the impact.
I think if you have decided to go into videos, a better performing computer and video camera is recommended. Much is needed if you intended to produce quality, crisp videos. (Like the one’s Gideon is making)
Screen Capture is one way that I always suggest to my clients when they wonder how they can create videos. The extra bonus to something like this is that a screen capture video often falls into the “how to” category which is one of the top searched phrases ever! People love learning how to do something – the behind the scenes techniques (as I’m sure we’re going to see based on the amount of comments and tweets of this video).
I’m eager to learn what everyone else who’s watching is planning on doing with their new knowledge of Gideon’s rapid blogging process.
Like many people, my mind goes blank when I’m staring at a camera. So I find it helps to imagine there is someone just to the side of the camera who is interviewing me. I may not be looking straight into the viewer’s gaze but it means I don’t get ‘camera blank’.
Another thing I’m experimenting with at the moment is using http://www.animoto.com to produce short slideshows to music which can then be uploaded to YouTube. I don’t have Camtasia so doing simple slides in PowerPoint and saving them as jpg images means I can upload them to my animoto slideshow. And, if your clips are 30 secs or less, the animoto software is free. (Even when you buy it, it’s only $30 for a year’s use.)
Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are helping me a lot in getting more views and subscribers!
I went from like 500 subscribers to 1000 in 2 months!
Thank you, Gideon!
Hi Gideon- It was such a pleasure watching you go through the process of developing video. You make it look so effortless.
Thank you for breaking it down and making it so easy.
I’ll be using your 1st example to help a lot of people this winter keeping warm in their homes. Thanks to your presentation I can actually show people … just like you did. I’m sure I won’t be as good as you but your video gives me something to aspire to.
You’re 2nd example will make it much easier for me to explain and for people to understand how to use our web site. Ultimately we want to help people save money and stay warm. Prior to your videos it has been a real challenge to actually “show” people what to do and how to do it.
I’m not sure yet if we’ll use the 3rd example that you were kind enough to show.
But we will use that very useful tip about interviewing a more powerfully positioned web site master so we can develop a relationship and work together. That little bit was at the very end but it was so powerful.
I’m really pleased and feel fortunate to have found you.
Thanks Gideon.
With great respect
John
Gideon-
I’m loving your blog and all your tips. This is perfect as I’m currently planning on implementing more videos on my current blog and for a new blog that I’m getting ready to launch.
One question I had was: When using the Flip camera and the Sony voice recorder, is it difficult to match up in the editing process?
Thanks for all your help!
Hi Gideon,
Just watched your first video, love how simple you make the process.
It encourages me to jump in and start making these videos. Thanks for sharing your information with us.
Jeanette
Thanks for another great video. So much to learn and do. Its a great adventure
I’m starting a new project and I think I’ll incorporate some of your tips into the new project – thanks!
Super Informative Video Gideon,
I really learned a lot from your video.
My equipment is almost the same as yours but here’s some of my equipment that is different from yours in case anyone is interested.
*Blue Microphones Snowball USB Microphone Bundle (with Ringer Shock Mount)- It plugs into my computers USB port and records superb sound.
*Camtasia Studio- I know you cover this for Window users
*Jing by Techsmith, the same company that provides Camtasia Studio and Snagit (for image capture)
Jing is a FREE Version that combines both of the tools into one. There are some limitations (like short videos) but this is a great alternative to the previous tools that I’ve mentioned. I love the little hovering icon on my desktop. It expands when I click on it.
Thanks again for the quality video and the great information you’ve provided!!!
Hi Gideon,
I am convinced that by following what your sharing, which is absolutely great by the way, will be a tremendous help in what I’m trying to accomplish. Thank you for being a great inspiration and teacher!
Great Video and very informative.
I tend to be like you too in terms of audio. Good video with bad audio really doesn’t have as powerful of an effect. In fact, I’ve seem some videos where the video quality isn’t the best but the audio is great and those (in my opinion) were more effective, because of the audio quality. The two really compliment each other well.
As far as lighting is concerned, I was surprised to see that you can get pretty decent quality softboxes on ebay at a very affordable cost. I got 2 of them and they have really helped me take my video making to the next level.
Looking forward to Video 3. Keep em coming
Thanks for all of that you’ve done for us. The 90 page PDF file and the sub magnet was a great help
In my videos.
Great video Gideon, thank for your natural style and gentle calm in the voice.
I love how you make it easy to
If people wonder how to make an “infinite white” effect, like in the Apple commercials or in the Matrix – here’s how to do it: http://www.vimeo.com/789519
I’ve used this tutorial for my solutions and it works great.
Also, make sure you open the iris of your camera – use the luma key on Final Cut Pro or Final Cut Express and you’re done.
Ben
Gideon,
Very helpful and informative videos! This is very timely since I’m getting ready to create my first marketing video for one of my niche sites.
I’m experimenting with using the recording function in Keynote, too, but obviously that doesn’t have as powerful editing capabilities as Screenflow or Camtasia. By the way, Camtasia is now available for both the Mac and PC.
Thanks,
Doug
Dude! You make this seem sooo easy! Thanks for the inspiration!
Gideon,
Great job on the second video. I have a FlipUltra that I won in a contest. I also have HD video gear for my productions, sports and golf, live concerts etc.
Thanks for the videos and the chance to win an iPad!
Respectfully,
Nicholas Chase
Hi Gideon,
This video was great! I found it much more informative than the first. I can get a bit impatient so I like to go straight to the meat of something. I love the different options you give for doing video as well as suggestions on setting up your camera and angles. I also like that you actually showed your equipment in use. I felt like I was right there with you; you’re so conversational. I cannot wait to get started on my videos. Yeah, I’m sold on the idea. I look forward to the next!
Make it a FABULOUS day!
Tiffany
Thanks for the video.. Seems that the frame rates are low on this video. Its choppy. Is that the frames? or the camera? Thanks for the invites. Sound is great…
Great video Gideon. Looking forward to the next epsiode.
Completely agree on the ease of use. With the flip or any digital camera editing is a breeze.
Will definitely check out Screenr and Jing. Thanks for all of the tips.
Theo
http://www.laxleader.com
Hi Gideon,
Really good content on the videos and great to see how much success you have had. Another piece of FREE screen capture software for the pc is camstudio, very similar to camtasia, but at no cost.
Cheers
Adam
Hey Gideon,
Your second video was very informative. Thanks for sharing the tools you use to produce these great video presentations. I’m looking forward to using these techniques with my own websites by utilizing the YouTube channel to drive traffic.
Thanks,
Billy McKee
I am so lucky I just ordered a flip two days before you started these videos! Awesome. Did you edit something with the audio also? Because it sounds pretty good. How do you do it with synchronizing if you record audio seperate from video?
Good stuff as always Gideon.
A friend of mine just emailed back and said she just found some business critical answers to video issues just watching this clip. Good going!
If I have an older flip camera – is it worth upgrading to the HD Flip?
Hey Gideon,
I went to film school and I never got as much value as I did in this video. It feels more one on one in my opinion.
Additionally, I’m a “behind the camera” guy, but after watching your techniques I might give presenting in front of the camera a try.
Thanks.
Hi Gideon,
Read your report last night. Awesome! But I am wondering more about the rapid video creation method. Glad to see you’ve got a video on that. Looking forward to more!
Doug in Canader eh.
Hi Gideon,
The best way to get more prospects is giving value by talking un videos in the enternet, in You Tube Vidller,and so onBy video you can create good commmunication, with the watcher, onlooker, for to convince him if you give the massege in the right way.The prospects and leads join yoy when the K-now you,
L-ike you,T-rust you.The good video is the best way to get these three KTS
Might try http://www.screencast-o-matic.com for screen capture.
What about 30 minutes divided up into 2 or 3 segments.? Towards the end a lot of buffering, do you suggest a time frame in which to post your video.?
Good info. on post, wish there were easier editing programs, I know when you say it’s “dead easy” that is the kiss of death for me….thanks again.
Awesome value you are providing here Gideon and perfect timing for me,
I have just launched a vblog and I have already have all of the equipment that you have recommended. I see benefits to all three methods of making videos that you have demonstrated.
Video marketing is really going to help me build my brand as well as make money online. Since people tend to connect with you faster through video, I intend to fully leverage this technology to the fullest.
Also the search engine ranking benefits of video just can’t be matched especially with the help of the YouTube Beach Head Strategy that you talk about in your free report.
Written content will always be around but video marketing is going to really make people rethink their approach to online marketing, especially since you can make videos without having to be in front of the camera.
With what you have shown so far, there is really no excuse for anyone to not make videos. I am really looking forward to the next video and the course.
Fred Williams
The Simple Video Marketer
I am going to call you Mr. Gideon because you are “the Man”!!! I have been chasing the fast dollar programs for a year, then just now decided to slow down and do the article marketing. Online video seemed to be over the horizon for me, but now with the information you are providing I can market the products and services I have only dreamed of til this point. First I’ll thank God for bringing you to me and thank You for using the creative, innovative abilities and strategies to provide us (me) with solid info I can use now! Thanks loads!!! WilJaxon
Gideon, You make this look soooo easy!
It is apparent that you are very comfortable in this environment and with this process. I would submit most would like to take advantage of the benefits which you outlined at the beginning of the video, however they accept one of many excuses that prevent them from gaining success. I know that at times, I seek ‘perfection’ and have to have everything ‘just right’ before I begin.
To quote the great Nike… “Just Do It!” Most of the times when or if your make a mistake, no one is really going to notice. They are just seeking the information which you are sharing.
Thanks for the nudge to get in the game.
Bill
Great information – I like the tip about speaking to “one” person while talking to the camera.
It would have been nice if you said how to sync the sound from the Sony IC recorder with the video.
Hey Gideon!
I seem to be having GREAT difficulty trying to watch/download both of your videos. The keep attempting to load, then there is an error message. Is this because there is a band width problem?
Please let me know. I always look forward to your great content rich videos, and this series really seems like it’s going to be great, as well.
Can’t wait to be able too view them.
Dr. Michael (The D.O.C)
“Keep On, Keeping On…”
Hey Dr Michael
I recommend you use the download links below the video?
Just download the files to your computer, and the watch them in your own time
Gideon
Great video! I’ve been a big fan of the Flip camera for awhile now and I absolutely agree that you need to use an external audio source. The flip takes great video but audio is very low quality.
Thank you Gideon for this comprehensive video. You covered a lot in a short amount of time. Just goes to show one reason folks like videos; unlike television, no advertising. There is a place for advertising; but I like watching good content uninterrupted.
Inspired by your video I’m posting some websites which carry the tools you mentioned at the best prices I could find. If others have some better deals, please chime in. I hope this helps others in the beginning of their research:(I’m not an affiliate for these and make no claims as to the value of these companies or products).
1) Photo Basics 402 uLite Video Lighting Kit
http://www.amazon.com/Photo-Basics-402-uLite-Lighting/dp/B0026HMKFI
2) Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes Black
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***go sale dot com has a flip cam:
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*** Zwee has refurbished flip cams: http://www.zwee.com/camcorders/flip/flip-ultra-camcorder/
3) Sony ICD Digital Voice Recorder:
***Amazon has some:
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***go sale has a Digital Voice Recorder:
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4) Sony ECM Clip On Microphone:
Amazon has a Sony ECM-T6 Clip-On Microphone with an Omni-Directional Pick-Up Pattern:
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*** go sale has one: http://www.gosale.com/search/sony%20clip%20on%20microphone
Other related articles:
Article on How to Save Money on Double AA batteries:
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Article on Buying Refurbished products; what you need to know–sometimes you can get great deals on refurbished items(just google refurbished and the item name):
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Hope these help with the beginning of your research:
Sandy W.
It’s really great to watch someone go through the process of recording, editing, uploading, software etc. To me it is much easier to learn through this process, otherwise I just dive in and hope for the best.
Gideon, Thanks for cooking up these videos. Not sure how I will take advantage of these new found skills, but at least I have something added to my bag of tricks.
This was great, Gideon! You make video production look so easy, in fact, this is probably the best little video production tutorial I’ve seen, and I mean that. Where I felt overwhelmed before, I don’t anymore. Now I’m off to buy Screenflow and a FlipCam.
Plus you hooked me. I’ll see you over on http://www.becomeabetterblogger.com.
Thanks,
Kathy
Hey Gideon,
damn, it seems like you’re on your way to get all three things with this video series: Money, massive exposure and instant credibility!
Why? Because your two videos are outstanding! Honestly! I don’t want to make any big-name comparisons here, but it’s interesting to see how always the video guys are prodiving so much value in their pre-launch videos…*cough*VideoBoss*cough* You’re definitely up there with the big ones!
I’m using video for my own marketing as well, I do have to invest in getting better lights, though. I’m going to do that in the next month or so since lighting really is (nearly) everything when it comes to great videos.
Maybe I didn’t catch it in the video but what kind of mic do you use? I’m very unhappy with the standart camcorder audio-quality.
Anyway, good luck with your launch, I’m looking forward to your product!
Sven
Great video! I love your conversational style. You have given me a lot of great ideas. I think what I am going to do is document, via video, the planning of my own trip to Disney World this fall. My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and are going to Disney as a kind of second honeymoon. Watch for us as I plan and document our trip to the World!
Once again a great video. As a person who setup my blogs easily with the help of Gideon’s videos on becomeabelogger.com, I believe I can now create some videos with the equipments and programs shown on this video.
Thanks again…
Gideon,
Great information and insight into the simplicity of your process.
In your third approach involving your “Interview Method”, what process do you use to merge your answers with the questions? Are you doing a screen capture of a PowerPoint presentation of the questions and then merging your answer video into the screen capture video? Did I miss something in your 2nd video?
Thanks for taking the time to put this together, along with your Rapid Video Blogging eBook that contains a wonderful amount of very helpful information and instruction.
Bill
Hey Gideon,
I found it interesting that you use a separate digital recorder with the Flip.
One of the features I like about the Zi8 is that it has an external mic port.
A concern I would have with using a recorder is lip syncing especially when
making cuts in the editing process. Is this a problem?
Thank you for a great video and…. please straighten the painting behind
the couch.
Ian.
It’s too bad this video does not play on iPad, but I would still like to enter your iPad draw
This has been so useful. Thanks! You make this seem really accessible and easy to get started. I especially liked the tips for if you’re nervous in front of the camera!
Thanks for the walk through. Appreciate the details like makes and models of your equipment.
Hello Gideon,
You did a good job with this video.
You are breaking the barrier to my creating video.
Did you go into detail on editing a video
in your course?
Looking forward to the next video
David
I can’t believe that you are giving all of this information away. I just got the Kodak version of the Flip Camera, already got the digital recorder, now I just need the editing software and I will be all ready to rock and roll!. I can’t thank you enough for creating this valuable resource.
-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire
Gideon,
Great stuff! You have shown that their are many opportunites for anyone out there if they just do it! It doesn’t take a bunch of expertise, money or experience but rather just the desire to do it combined with just a little of the quality know how. You help instill not only the desire but show that it is easily accomplished! You gave us 3 ways of doing a video as well as valuable insight. I hope people caught your Million Dollar Product Plan that anyone can duplicate………..You shared it took you about 10 days to create the 10 videos along with a report. To anyone viewing this, they should realize that is an easy license to “Print Money”. FOLKS…….. Gideon just gave you a million dollar idea and what to do and how to implement it for FREE!
Thanks Gideon look forward to the next million dollar video
Hi Gideon,
This is great stuff. Video blogging is in now and you are the guy to teach it.
I finally have all the equipment or at least some of it that works well. I’m wondering how much different your new course will be from your previous one You Tube Strategies.
My thinking is that you’ll go probably more into details and blogging.
It would be nice to get a reply although I understand you are getting flooded with comments and can’t reply to everyone.
Vance
Hey Vance
Killer YouTube Strategies was only about YouTube. My course will be about MUCH more than just that, giving you the all round picture of what you need for success with this system.
More info coming soon…
Gideon
I’d like to share a tip suggested to me by a YouTube executive:
Most people spend 6 hours on their video and then 6 SECONDS filling out the tags and description. They don’t seem to realize that YouTube is now the #2 search engine. Why not spend a little more time with keywords and maximize the potential of your video being found? It’s one of the easiest steps you can take.
Thanks for the great content, Gideon.
Matt Koval
Dear Gideon,
Thanks for the great video supplements to your free report ‘Rapid Video Blogging’ – the value you give through all your material really is changing lives (from reading all the previous comments). And what makes the material even more special is the techniques and tricks you teach can be used by complete newbies right up to fully fleged Internet Marketing experts and everyone else in between.
No matter what your background you can get value from the content you are produce – which is a very rare quality on the Internet (and actually in the “offline” world as well!)
You really do a have a knack of breaking things down and opening up a whole new world to people on the Internet – and because you have such high standards of providing HUGE value and really building up a relationship with each of your viewers it then sets the standards for the rest of us
Now whenever I am doing a video online my aim to be “As good as Gideon” – so you’re not only helping all your own viewers but all the people taking action and making their own videos are then impacting their viewers too – chain reaction good deeds all round!
Thanks again for all your hard work – (don’t work too hard though if you’ve got a new baby to take care of and entertain :0)
Jenny
Scotland, UK
I love this video. Am just about to launch into teaching astrology via YouTube so this is much appreciated.
Talking to the fridge-a cool idea!!! The idea that came to me was to stick the questions you want to ask and answer on the fridge – or use a flip chart.
Thanks, this is well worth watching and I’ll be recommending it to my clients launching their Wordpress websites and blogs. Pam
Rapid Video Blogging = Revolutionary, Valuable, Brilliant!
I love writing but RVB has enlightened me on how someone like me who does not know much about videos can do a lot with videos. Content is king! Videos rake in the money!
I love tip # 3!! That was pretty awesome, lol. I really want to make vids but the thought of coming up with content to talk seems more challenging than being on camera. I like the idea of screencasts and think I’ll start with there.
Well, I need to cos I’m creating a social media resource site (will link to you from that) and vids/screencasts will be a big part of it. Thanks for this excellent video – you are an awesome, awesome “teacher”!
Tia
ps: I STILL give people links to your 1st 10 vids, 2 years after discovering them – the best I’ve found online.
pps: question re ranking # 1 on youtube for your search terms – is that a function of how many views your video has? So many people would be creating vids with the same terms right, so what makes you rank the highest? Thanks!
Hey Tia
The number of video views is only one of many things Google and YouTube looks at for ranking your video.
I have actually just interviewed a Video SEO expert about this very topic… and it will be one of the bonuses inside my course.
Pretty eye opening stuff…
Gideon
Gideon – great stuff. Look forward to seeing the course/product! Thanks – TK
Great you give away iPads but you only provide video in flash. What about those that already have an iPad? Some disconnect here between message and content.
Boris
If you look carefully, you will see the mp4 link below the video
That should work on your iPad no doubt!
Gideon
Great tips Gideon
…..here i am sitting with a really good HD small cam….Sanyo Xacti HD and hadnt been able to figure out a quick audio fix for video shoots….until your Sony IC recommendation (which i already own as well) #$@%^^ …how stupid can i be ?…..hey i am just a “golf pro” 
…thx again and best of luck with your launch! …jack
Hi Gideon, the devil is in the details and I like how you tame the devil in the details about how to set yourself up to do rapid video blogging. I also like that you systematically present the three options for producing videos. Very effective.
Your presentations thus far have given me confidence to proceed with my own video productions. I very much look forward to the next one. You’ve become my go-to guy for doing online video marketing. I can’t wait to read your RVB report.
Thanks ever so much,
Christopher
Let’s see, I can outsource my articles, check them for good English and grammar, then run them through an article spinner with all those nested spins, all of which will take hours of mind-numbing time.
Or, I can just be myself, get in front of the camera and let it rip.
This is a no brainer!
Gideon,
Another awesome video. I am glad to see you spent some time on describing how the audio is done. That always is the one part that is overlooked when it comes to making quality video.
You could have the greatest looking video, but without great audio it loses so much. That is why any professional video always has separate recorded audio with microphones.
Oh, to answer Neil’s question above…
Gideon records the audio separately with the microphone to the voice recorder. He then loads it into the editing software (screenflow), along with the video he shot separately on the flip cam. Once the audio and video are loaded into screenflow he matches them together to get a nice clean sounding video clip. Hope this helps Neil.
Thanks for the great looking and sounding content Gideon. Extremely informative.
Thanks for your answer about the sound track being loaded with the audio and then worked together.
Is is easy to synch with great precision ? Because if it is a live video, you look funny if it’s not right on the dot !
And would you think that the Vegas software or other ones would manage audio and video separately, as I am PC ?
Thanks fo the extra details, but I’m already really happy with what you answered to Nail
Sophie
Dear Gideon, I am living in Slovenia (little country just next to Italy and Austria in EU) and learning SO MUCH from you, that I can’t wait to go to the Adriatic sea (what my job is) and film a beautiful villas and surroundings and put all of these on-line. Since I am a woman and as such particularly lost in the world of technical equipment, I found the part of you explaining your hardware especially helpful! Can’t wait to go to the states next week to buy all these things and start filming. A big THANK YOU for giving me an inspiration and courage to start doing this
all the best! Tanya
Gideon,
I found this video extremely inspiring for a couple reasons #1. Your whole approach
you are very authentic and there is no ego involved here. #2. Anyone who has the privilege to view this video can immediately start creating online video because you show exactly how to do it step by step. #3. You inspired the heck outta me to get busy and just do it. Thanks…I appreciate this valuable content you are giving away here.
I am going to say i love the video and love you, Gideon
Gideon,
Another great video. I love the concept of the interview style. I have used the other two in the past. This third one will be a nice addition to the mix. I’m with several of the other folks who commented though on how do you match up the audio from the separate audio recorder when editing the video?
I have been toying with the idea of either video marketing or mobile marketing as both are growth areas. The way you explained this makes it a great deal easier than I had ever imagined. A bit of a learning curve for sure, but those flip cameras look great.
The tips on how to shoot them are very good. What would be fantastic to know is have you any tips and advice for outdoor shoots? I am trying basically to show people Belfast through the use of videos and I don’t mean the usual tourist stuff, I mean the sound practical advice where I walk the streets and talk to them.
Would you also recommend other video websites other than YouTube?
Thanks again for very informative and free stuff.
Excccccccellent !
I really love the simplicity !
Like a few persons commenting, I have a BIG question : how do you synch the video and the audio ???????
Does the Vegas software handle both tracks and, if yes, how easy is it to be right on the dot… because if you’re off by even a little bit in live videos, you will look very funny !
Well, I can’t wait for the answer to this question
Sophie
Gideon,
How do you sync up the external audio recorder with the Flip video so that it syncs perfectly?
Great Information Gideon, I especially like the different methods of making videos. I think the interview style is totally awesome, I never would have thought of doing an interview ‘by myself’. I already have screen capture software and a flip cam so I’m all set to begin putting a video marketing plan together and getting it into action. How does that go ‘lights, camera, action’.
Can’t wait for the next video, at first I couldn’t think of what else you could possibly put into another video and then it hit me, maybe he will teach us how to grow our views and increase our exposure.
I’m taking a week off next week from my J.O.B. and plan to massively put video into action. It’s 104 degrees here in Texas, might as well stay inside and make some videos.
Sincere Regards,
Miles
Thanks for this video Gideon, it was very much the one I wanted to see.
I’ve known the importance of video for some time, I’ve known the subject matter I want to cover, I haven’t had a clue where to start in terms of producing video content though.
This video has piqued my interest once again…
Thank you so much Gideon!
You gave me a lot of ideas. I really enjoy magic so I started a video blog. I haven’t added any videos yet but I have filmed quite a few. I am basing it for younger children because I understand that a lot of children are intrigued by magic and it’s great to start young.
Thank you again for the inspiration. It’s great to know that you can make money by doing a website. I am looking forward to filming more and when I have sorted out my camera problem come along and check out the site.
Thanks
Charlie Harrison
Just seen Erik R answering my question… I was typing at the time, you fans are really crowding the place !
Does it work with the Vagas software as well, I mean loading the audio and video tracks and synchronizing them from there ? I suppose so, but I’l like to make sure.
Thanks to anyone with the answer
Sophie
Hi Gideo,
awesome stuff man…!
Your insider tips and tricks are very helpful for me, thanks for sharing!
Already excited to starting my Video blog soon!
Rock’ on and keep up the great work!
Sunny greetings from Switzerland
Rolf
Omg, after comment, video bluffing again. really want to finish video. Just let you know. i am finish the video . nice and thanks
Good luck !!
Giannis
I like the explanation of the setup, cost effective and very useful. I love the fact that it will help with search engine results and visibility. The report is awesome and after working on promoting some music videos for some artists, they will be very happy with knowing there is a plan of attack ready to keep their promotion alive. Great stuff, look forward to the next video.
I really like the free rapid video blogging report and the videos too as creating videos does seem very easier to do now. Although I have the normal Flip camera I will definitely upgrade to a Flip Ultra HD as they seem a bit more easier to film stuff whilst out and about.
Of course you make it look so simple and easy and much of it is….So once again I thank you for your brilliant information as it has helped me no end with video creation and just inspiring me to create more video when I have the dreaded writers block.
Cheers Gideon!
Hello Gideon, pleasure to meet you. Finally, finally, finally, I have met a fellow marketer who delivers extraordinary value that I can actually use, “before” I pay a single dime for your products. I appreciate your passion as well.
I’ve recently become passionate myself about video marketing, and I know that these free resources are right in line with how I’ve wanted to increase my exposure online.
Thank you very much for taking the time to explain everything in such detail. I feel like I’ve learned so much already with just your free gifts here. When I opened your free report I was blown away on how much content you’re giving away for free. You could easily sell your report for $100! Thank you so much for your generosity and the amount of work you put into. I can only imagine how much value you’ve packed into the full RVB product.
You’re a genuine bloke who cares about your subscribers, and though we’ve just met, I love what you’re doing. Please keep it up, and I’m looking forward to RapidVideoBlogging going live.
Be blessed Gideon,
Ilias “Lewi” Glenis
http://www.MyMonkBuddy.com
Gideon,
I’ve been watching your videos since I found the free Become a Blogger series (then I took the fabulous course you and Yaro put together) and I think you are absolutely the best person doing instructional video online. You come across as totally approachable and natural and I really like the way you tell me what you’re going to show me before you do it and then repeat it after. The best.
Something I’ve noticed in online video marketing lately is that people are doing videos that have no controls–can’t pause, for instance–and you don’t know how long the video is going to run. I think this is a huge mistake. Makes me click off rather than be a captive audience for who knows how long. What do you think of this new format?
Great videos on this page. Looking forward to seeing more.
It seems like Vlogging is the wave of the future thansk for all the great info… YOU’RE THE MAN
Hey Gideon,
Thank you for giving me hope that i can actually make video entries on my blog. I dont have one yet, but i was in process of setting up a custom made attached to my firm website. And when i read all the books about Blogging and social media usage i stumbled upon a nice thought that some content is better suited to post it as video while other is better as a plain blog entry. About week ago when i was with my fiance on vacation and were thinking about setting up a Role-Playing blog and were thinking how to monetize it and if there is a market for monetizing it at all, I thought that it would be nice to post some content like advice for RPG Game Masters and Players on how to improve their acting, speech of their characters ect in the form of Video. We had some more ideas on what we can put as a video but i had two concerns (especially hearing my fiancee talking about profesional video making that her dad does):
1. Im kind of shy and uncertain when exposed and while i run courses for children and teenagers on a daily basis i was thinking that Video is still not for me, that i dont have appriopriate skills to pull this of and not look amateur.
2. I dont have money for a decent equipment to record videos in HD format.
3. It will take me too much time.
Im so glad you just alleviated 2/3 of those concerns. Now i got more faith that i can pull off videos for my blog.
And i bet that you will release some kind of course that will go into more details on how to make videos better. Then if i have money after buying my video recording equipment and iPad i will gladly sign up for it.
Thanks again for those valuable tips.
Piotr
Poland
Now i got
Sorry im replying myself but i didnt see edit feature.
I just reminded myself of a one tip that my fiance’s father who produces profesional videos gave me like few days ago.
Before you record actual video do about minute or two of a test recording. This way you can see if the ligting is ok, if your appearance is like you want it to look (as on camera its a little different than just preparing by looking into a mirror). If u dont check that small details it might be that for example you have left settings from last day when there was sun and much of light but next day it might be rainy and its a little darker thus making your video different colors ect. All that doesnt take much time but saves u a lot. The longer videos you shoot the more time u can save if something goes not as you planned with ligtignt, scene setup ect.
Piotr,
Poland
Hey Gideon,
Thanks for another great lesson. I never wanted to use video in my niche because I thought it would be difficult to differentiate myself from all my competitors doing screen captures of live trading. You have made me realize that, with a little creativity, I can produce an entirely different type of video that will appeal to my marketplace.
Great work mate…I cannot believe the value you’ve given away for free in this video series (and the report)…i’m already looking at camcorders right now lol;-)
Hi I’m new to all of this and this information is very helpful. Thanks so much I’d also like to be entered in the drawing for the I-Pad
Really interesting video. It makes it look super easy to this stuff…I have a blog over a year now but was always scared to incorporate video into it.. Maybe this is what I have been looking for all the while.
I love your videos. The actual video makes everything easier to understand PLUS it allows me, as a viewer, to connect with you as a person. It’s easy to read something that has been written but when we see you doing the video report, everything comes to life. Thank you – LYNN
After having watched the videon on my computer, I know notice that comments are supposed to be thoughtful and add value and I don’t think my previous comment did that – sorry about that
I’d like to thank you for that 3rd tip about talking to an invisible person, I’ve never thought about that, but it’s actually a good idea. I’ll check out GideonShalwick.com and see if I can find some real examples of you doing it.
Have a question though – what do you say to people who feel they don’t have a “video worthy face/apperance” but would like to cross the line and make videos featuring themselves?
Thanks once again Gideon!
First the rapid video blogging pdf and now this?
You are officially my idol man!
Hey Gideon,
You’ve got a fun business from the looks of it. I actually watched your video on my friend’s borrowed iPad today by clicking on the “right-click to download” option and streaming it that way. Also writing this message from it! This is definitely the way to go… One question I have for you is how you do the zooming in and out of the websites you discussed today whilst on your computer? Is that with screen flow? I have a Mac so I will be downloading that software? Also, is there the option to export HTML5 (or non-flash) videos to my blog for iPhone and iPad device users who access my videos there instead of YouTube? Cheers, Philip
Philip
I simply hold in the control key on my keyboard while scolling up and down with my magic mouse on my Mac – easy peasy – like many of my other tips
HTML5 gets a little tricky to answer here properly… more on this later
Gideon
Hey Gideon, thanks for the update !
Really great tips. Will have to get a better camera now ^_^
Nice video!
I can has iPad nao?
Hi. I bought a Flip Mino and a cheap tripod and started making videos using the camera, and Camstudio with Open Office.(Both free softwares, note.) Now half the traffic I get is from the videos. Kind of makes me regret the time I spent hammering out EZA articles to get the other half of my traffic.
I loved the PDF, ‘Rapid Video Blogging’. So much to think about. The stuff you give away is about twice as good as some of the stuff other people are selling. I’m going to stick with video promotion from now on, and to anyone who’s hesitating before taking the plunge I can only say this: Do it. The investment is tiny, the learning curve isn’t half as bad as you might think (my camera has two buttons in total) and you’ll never know if you don’t try it.
Thanks for showing anyone can do this. Video is the future of blogging, for sure. I can’t wait for the next video. Your set up looks much like my own. Now, just tell me how to make some money. LOL
I have been wanting to become a blogger for some time now. I’ve made all types of excuses, and thought my way out of it many times. You’ve just re-motivated me to go for it again! Thanks…I look forward to your next video!
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for putting together this series of videos. It’s been very helpful to have you actually walk through the methods you use and to see the equipment up close.
I operate an adventure travel company and am looking at producing a series of videos on adventure travel. In terms of sound quality, I found that I needed to buy a camera that had a jack for an external mic and that it worked best to have a wireless mic if I wanted to move around at all outside. You mention using the external mic source. Do you have any recommendations for someone shooting outside? When I tried to use a mic that had a cord, it was impossible to walk around without getting caught up in the cord.
I would also like to compliment you on your the warm and inviting way you communicate in your videos. Sharing information is one thing. Being able to do it in a way that draws the listener in and gives the feeling like you’re firends rather than just another marketer is a talent.
Thank you for sharing the names of the editing software you use. Since I have Mac I’ve been using iMovie. Could you comment on how you would compare Screenflow with iMovie?
I shoot with an inexpensive Canon mini-dv camera. When I purchased the camera, I was told tape was the best format. Now though there’s hard drive, flash and high def. Do you have a recommendation on the best way to go at this point?
In terms of the sound, I’ve tried a number of methods but it always seems to work best with an external mic source. I did purhcase a wireless set-up for about $70.00 online and so far it’s worked very well. It’s a lapel type mic, is usually mostlly invisible when I shoot and does a good job reducing any wind noise unless I’m on top of a peak.
Thanks again for your clear, friendly, and informative work and for sharing it with us.
Do you ever do joint projects with others? I’ve been working with the 50+ demographic, 100 million folks over the age of 50, since 1987 and would love to be able to work together on a project like the ones you’ve produced in the past.
In adventure,
Ward Luthi
Walking The World
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for your tips on fast video creation. This is very useful in niche blogging. I use Magix MovieEditPro for editing.
Gerry
Gideon:
Did you have to use some software to synch the recording with the video? I use a Mac.
Thanks,
Brenda
Gideon,
I’ve been doing a video blog for a few years now and you are spot on sharing how easy and powerful this medium can be.
Kudos to you my friend.
All Good Wishes,
michael krisa
aka
ThatInterviewGuy.com
Great video! Keep up the work, you come across very personable.
Yes, I agree with looking at an invisible person (interview) That I must say was an invaluable tip… I enJOY looking into camera, but this mix’s things up…. Best, Brian- (I sure could us an IPAD)
Hey Gideon, you mentioned in the video you were going to show us how you do the audio with a separate recorder but never did. You record with the IC recorder, and sync up the audio somehow using screenflow?
I was actually wondering the same thing! Is it hard to sync them up?
Very easy to sync it up using the software I recommended inside the video.
Yes, it’s a little extra effort, but it’s really so easy and it makes a HUGE difference to the audio.
I teach in quite a bit of detail how to do this inside my course for both PC and Mac
Gideon
You guys are just too good. You are very professional, humble and care about helping other people to succeed. The roadmap to becoming a blogger was brilliant and i can honestly tell you that you have done it again in Rapid Video Blogging. Keep it up.
Gideon-
Great 2nd video! I wasn’t really expecting you to share as much detail as you did. I’m hoping that your video course goes into great detail about the equipment and how to sync everything from the sound to the exporting to the editing as those details can get someone like me hung up and frustrated in the end.
Great stuff and looking forward to seeing and hearing more from you!
Doug
Hi Gideon,
a really, really awesome report and very good videos indeed.
Anyhow, I have a question: What is the benefit of using a Flip camera and an additional sound recorder instead of e.g. the Kodak camera which has the possibility to hook up an external microphone.
And how do you get the sound (recorded separately) to fit exactely to the video?
I can’t wait to see your next video. Really nicely done and very informative.
Thanks for sharing.
To your success.
Kirsten
Thanks for taking us behind the scenes and explaining your whole process in a way that makes it really easy for those of us with minimal video production experience can understand. You really come of as down to earth yet authoritative on the subject and don’t try to wow us with buzzwords, technical know how and a big sales pitch.
Gideon:
I am VERY impress about the opportunities of video for making money or massive exposure or instant credibility.
Your style is excellent, very relax and precise.
I am a beginner and I learned a lot from this video, specially I liked the info about what software to use and tips like talking to the camera and the interview.
Thank you, very much. I am expecting next video.
Gideon, thanks a ton for your free report! I read it in an hour or so and found it very, very insightful. Definitely tons of value. I recently launched a video blog and I can hardly wait to apply what you shared. Also, I’m interested in the next course!
Thanks again! C.S. Hughes
Hello Gideon and thank you for this video.
I wanted to just say a few things and ask one question.
1. You should wear a T-shirt with the name of your website on it to further your branding.
2. I have used the editing software StudioMedia by Pinnacle to edit videos. What I like about the software is that it uses smart sound music which allows you to place a piece of music into the video at the length you want and it creates the opening and closing of the music. That way you don’t have to edit the music to fit. And it’s cheap software like the Sony that you mention.
3. Now, I have not had a chance to read your report yet so this might be in it but… When you create the video file name which is uploaded to YouTube do you write it in keywords? Example: “make_money_with_video_online.mp4″ or does it matter?
Any way thanks again.
Blaine
Gideon,
this is a great video, thanks so much for sharing! It really shows how much passion you have for your subject
I’m just reading your report and I´m very impressed, love it!
Great Vid. Wish you showed how to edit it with the separate sound that you recorded along with your video. I am having such problems with this. Does anyone have any good information about sound quality and making videos? i can’t get mine to match up. very frustrating!
Thanks,
Debbie
Hi Gideon,
Beside the fact that it took hours until this video was ready to watch I enjoyed it very much.I don’t really understand though,how you get the voice which was recorded separately on the mac ?
You are really fun to watch and I hope that one day I’ll be able to make such high quality videos.
waiting for more to come,
Thanks,
Adi
Thank You, Gideon:
I usually don’t follow people I do not know but, Yaro recommended you and he seem to surround himself with quality people. Well once again he did not let me down, You are Great and your videos/information Perfect.
You may even be the person responsible for getting me in front of a camera…something I have been avoiding.
I wish you the best in your endeavor and if I can help in some small way do not hesitate to ask.
Looking forward to your future videos.
Thanks again, A new Fan!
Elliott
Great information as usual … given me a new urge to give it a go. I don’t like being on the camera but if I want to succeed I will have to get over that little obstacle. One thing I noticed in your video was that you connected the camera to a Dell but then went straight to an iMac … how do you link the two?? I know this is not strictly ‘on topic’ but would love to be able to do the same.
I hope you will cover the audio edit section as you use separate recording / video. Awaiting your next offering and maybe by then I’ll have lost my camera shyness.
Gideon,
Thanks for all that help, you have inspired me to begin doing videos to show folks why they should buy my book, The Secret of Communication. My YouTube address is COMM DOCTOR and soon I will post my first 3 videos!
Gideon,
Some excellent tips in your video. I really like the 3rd option you suggested about doing an “interview” style video where you are not even looking at the camera. When I first saw a previous video you did with this style, I really felt like you were being interviewed by an actual person.
I will say, in terms of the editing, there is a bit of a learning curve. I am on a PC so I am using Sony Vegas Studio and I have noticed that it is extremely powerful software that takes some time to getting use to. I imagine that once I am more comfortable with the software, the editing phase should go much faster.
Thanks for the tips and looking forward to the next video.
Mark
This video is full of great information. I’m not very smart when it comes to technology, and I always wondered how people made those very professional looking videos…Now I know.
Thank You,
Charlie
Thank you for such a helpful and simple video. You have the heart of a teacher, and it comes out loud and clear
which brings me to my offerings. It is very easy to get these videos out once you have invested in the proper work flow that works for you. What stops me from really becoming efficient about video production is that I rarely have the time or opportunity to create my videos at home, due to mama duties, they are done on the go when I’m minus the baby 
Can I tell you how many times I’ve shot a video and cut either my head or mouth off? I do carry an external mic wherever I go and a tripod, but the time it takes for me to frame myself optimally takes almost all my time! I basically have the same camera as you. Framing yourself without having some sort of forward facing viewer or another person helping you out is a pain in the behind!
Any tips about how to do that more effectively?
Thank you!
Hi Elsie, I am a mummy too – you can do it…you just have to do recordings when baby goes to sleep – easy said than done, I know. Depending on how old your little one is, I do my work and videoing when 7 month old baby naps twice a day, then I’m at work again when baby goes down in the evening, from 7-10pm, every day. I know, it’s much harder working like this intermittently, but when we sit down and start to schedule our time, we see we can indeed find the time…I know tiredness and all that, but hey remember the saying: ” where there’s a will there’s a way”…you can do it. Think baby power
..Hope this helps….Rebecca.
I have used all of the screen capture software programs Gideon talks about in this video: ScreenFlow, and Camtasia, Jing, and screenr.
If you are on a Mac ScreenFlow is the way to go, comes with a free trial, and sells for $99.
If you are on a PC go with Camtasia. Camtasia comes with a free 30 day trial, but costs $299 when you want to buy.
Jing is made by the same company as Camtasia (TechSmith) is a great solution if you want something cheap (Jing Pro is $14.95 a year). You can download a free edition of Jing as well, but the free version does not save files in a YouTube friendly format.
With YouTube now supporting up to 15 minute long videos I recommend you go with a professional screen capture solution if you can afford it.
If you’re on a budget screenr is the best way to go so that you can create a screencast for free and save your money for ScreenFlow or Camtasia.
Keep up the great work Gideon!
Cheers,
Garin Kilpatrick
Wow, great content on this one Gideon! Thank you so much. I’ll be putting these lessons to work right away.
Yours in Success,
Karen
Excellent information. I’m very visual, by nature, and assimilate videos much easier than the written text. I sure appreciate these as it brings together the concepts that you’ve written about and makes a more lasting impression, at least for me. The timing is also perfect as I am getting quite close to trying to launch a new product. Video, I believe, will be MUCH more effective in this launch than text. Have you ever included the URL to a video in a press release?
Don
Hi Gideon
Thank you for the information your are sharing with us! I need to check out the Sony IC Recorder I have everything else pretty much down, but need to work on my sound. I’m loving the e-book I almost finished it today at our local coffee shop! (-:
Looking forward to the next video!
Warm Regards
Debby Beachy
Wisconsin
Thanks, Gideon. This is awesome and probably the best video production tutorial I’ve seen. You make it look so easy! I’m off to buy my camera and Screenflow and look forward to more instruction from you.
Kathy
I see you (sorta) answered my question from video 1 and your blueprint in video 2…that’s handy!
I didn’t realize that the new flips have swappable batteries, my flip mino doesn’t.
How difficult is it to get the audio from your digital recorder to sync up?
I have one question that you didn’t make reference in the video. How do you sync the audio from the digital recorder to the video. Do you have a trick to get both in sync?
Thanks for the free information!
Hi Gideon, you have filled my mind with so many ideas, wonderful teaching, thanks vini.
Hi Gideon,
Your report is really good. I particularly like that tip on using http:// to make sure it becomes a clickable URL in YouTube description. I have been successfully blogging with 3 blogs for all these years, never knew that trick. Thank You.
By the way, I have used Camtasia for windows extensively and just wanted to share some tips and tricks here:
1) To create screencasts in Camtasia optimized for YouTube make sure you create it in 640*480 px. Use that small lock icon to lock the aspect ratio in recorder and drag corners of the recording square to capture as much area as you can. Camtasia smart focus will do the rest for you.
2) To have the best quality screencasts for YouTube always make sure that you record, edit and publish your videos in the same dimensions.
3a) Optimize for blog: YouTube provides setting whereby you can ensure that thumbnails for other videos are NOT shown after your video’s replay is over. Make sure that box is checked before picking the embed code.
3b) Optimize for YouTube:What if people are viewing your videos in YouTube itself – to make sure you don’t drive people away, in the end keep a blank screen for say about 10 secs. This way those umpteen number of thumbnails wont show up.
4) Ok, this one is for those who wonder whether Camtasia would be worth the investment. I have tried almost ALL screencasting tools available in the market, this tool, by far is the most easy to use. Great editing capabilities and renders high quality pro looking videos. Learning curve also is not steep.
Hi Gideon!
I’d like to congratulate you for what you’re doing. I’m slowly becoming a fan of video and I’ve started to do it myself, and definitely these 2 videos so far have been fantastic.
My business is to help small business owners attract more clients and eventhough it all started as offline coaching and consulting, it has evolved to internet and social media marketing, but like I say, if you’re going to do it, you have to do it right and you have to learn from the people that’s doing it right. I’m sure there are tons of people making good money, but not all of them are about offering value, and you definitely are.
What’s also been interesting about video, especially in my country and my culture (I live in Mexico and I blog in spanish) is that we are not very used to online businesses as much as the US, UK Australia or Japan are. People are still afraid of purchasing something online, and using videos is definitely the best way of letting people know you. Because you can cheat when you write, but you can’t do the same on video. It shows when you know and when you’re doing it from the heart and when you’re goal is not only to make money, but actually improve people’s lives through your product or service.
Thanks again for your videos and all the content… I will definitely follow your steps.
Saludos desde México,
Marco Ayuso
Hi Gideon:
Great info. Soon as I read your latest I went and created this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTneqZ43R2s
Still learning more each minute from you. Really appreciate all the help!!
Thanks
Kris and Kathy Harrison
Wow Kris
Great effort! Just watched it!
More people should do this inside these comments – ads a whole new dimension!
Gideon
Brilliant and informative- they should be teaching this kind of thing in schools!
Russell
http://www.makingweddingspeeches.com
Hi Guideon
I loved your report and your videos so far!
I can’t wait to get started next week on my videoing!
I wanted to add that if you’re a woman doing this, be mindful to keep your address private at all times or any pics of outdoors where people can guess where you live. There’s a big danger from real life/live stalkers out there finding your address from the videos. Be vigilent ladies, but of course, have fun too! You might need to do a quick vid on this Guideon…
Hi Gideon,
Great information here.
Learned loads
Brian
Is this just for folks that have their own product?
Can this be applied to affiliate marketing?
Thanks!!!
I just bought a Mac as it seems to be the most recommended tool for video production. So thanks for the Screenflow suggestion. I’m going to take a look at that software since screen capture videos seem to be the easiest – if not the fastest – way to produce videos. (Plus it keeps my ugly mug off the screen!)
Thanks for taking the time to share the video tips. I enjoyed watching them.
the 21st century gives us so much good stuff. This is great and it’s going to be greater. I’m looking forward to the last video. I’m going to sleep now, but i think i can’t, i’ve got so much ideas!!
I am new to this, and wanted to find out all that I can about video use on the internet. I have watched a few of your videos and they were extreemly helpful, I will be setting up a web page in a month and because I have travelled extensively, am an artist and love taking videos, I wanted to do something with all the pictures, art, videos and information that I have, and of course, if I can make money with it all the better. Just this weekend I took pictures of Caribana, the Caribbean festival in Toronto, Canada and made a wonderful Video that I sent to all my friends and relatives. If I could send you this to critique, I would.
Thanks for all the wonderful information. I will keep watching for more.
Carol.
Hey Gideon! I want an iPad! HAHA!
But I love the videos, keep it up!!
Gideon,
You are doing such a great job giving people hope combined with technique. I didn’t know you were an aspiring actor at one point. How great that you have created a fantastic following of people who appreciate how you communicate and how much terrific content you give.
Congrats on the start of your new product launch. I love the clarity of the way your page is set up and the information that you have packed into these videos and the free report.
A fantastic start for the new product launch!
Thanks for all you do…
Joy – the singer
Gidday Giddeon
Nice little video.
Will you be showing us how to upload to the server in these lessons?
As I can see your videos on your blog aren’t YouTube Videos
I would like to get a similar quality with my videos.
Thanks for the lessons!
Marty Ware
The SEO DAD
Excellent choices for screencasting, I’d like to add that http://prezi.com/ is another really interesting way to give a screencast. It’s like taking a single canvas and turning different sections of it into slides for a talk. It’s a little more involved than just basic powerpoint, but VERY cool.
Gideon,
Some areas I wish you had talked about are these.
The artificial lighting set up you have, and how you use it.
The video camera’s you use. Obviously, someone was working the camera in the #2 video, what models was it, and what other models do you use?
How you sync the the external audio recorded by the digital recorder with the video.
The Kodak Zi8 has an advantage over the Flip video camera in that it has an external microphone input the Flip does not have. It eliminates the step of having to sync audio and video. Recharging is easy and fast, using a usb port on the computer.
Great info again. Good to have the option of doing the different types of videos and knowing you don’t really need a lot of fancy expensive equipment to do a professional job!
Thanks!
Tina
Something more to say, i use camtasia for mac and you can also use your webcam with the screencapture option. That gives also fine results. You even don’t need a camera! So you show your face and your computerscreen in one, thats brilliant isn’t it?
Hi
Thanks for for sharing your information with the world and given of your self.
May God bless your business and help you with all that you will be doing.
Thanks
Hi Gideon. As an internet newbie I am always looking for help and advice from people like yourself. However it is so easy to get side tracked and distracted by the latest and greatest widget, method and system that more often than not leads to frustration and confusion. I now have a website that is “getting there” and that is because I have followed your previous video series and taken the steps you outlined. You have always been a consistent, professional and easy to follow guide. I will be using video in the very near future on my site. If any one is reading this I recommend you pay attention to what Gideon would like to share with you. I believe he truly is one of the “good guys”. Thank you very much Gideon for all you have done. Cheers mate.
A double wow!!! my mind is spinning around with how to apply this to my new buisness that I eventually want to start, thank you soooooo much fron a very new user to the internet and computors, good luck for all your future goals and again regards to Jay Jay I’m having fun with his tricks xx
Okay, now the information your presented today in your video Gideon is simple, but so incredibly powerful. Here are my key takeaways:
- simple equipment to record video (HD pocket camera, tripod, lapel mic and dictaphone)
- good value software for editing (Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD for under $80 at Amazon)
- straight forward rendering and upload to YouTube
Loved the walk-through presentation – demonstrating it this way hit home how simple this is.
And lastly, have personally used Screenr.com for purposes of system issues. I simply recorded my screen demonstrating the issue and emailed it off to my Support guy to resolve. He/she can then see exactly where my issue is.
Thank you!
Thank you, Gideon, for sharing your video techniques! I am in the process of creating a website filled with videos so this was quite timely. I do have a question about the Sony IC recorder and how you use that with the videos. I purchased the Kodak ZI8, tripod and some inexpensive microphones which have proven not to work well. Before I purchase different microphones, I was wondering how to use the recorder since the voice is not connected to the video…right? It happens during editing? I know this probably sounds very basic but that is where I am right now. I have a great idea of a website for teachers but the technology is slowing things down. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
Wow Gideon!!!
I’ve always wanted to start video blogging but never knew the right way to go about it. I have tried a couple of attempts but I was really disappointed with the sound quality that was recorded by the handy camcorder. The missing link was using a microphone attached to a dictaphone, so amazingly easy! Wow! also the pause techniques with recording really helped me alot, I would spends hours editing.
I’m now inspired to give it ago again, I’m really excited with the new knowledge. I truely believe the way of the future will be video blogging, I can see with video blogging such as yours it’s more welcoming and personal it’s a great tool to build rapport.
I am also a person that preferrs to watch and listen then to read, I can imagine how many other people feel the same. This is a new way of social interaction with your audience.
Thank you so much for the info.
Well, I figured — no time like the present! I recorded my comments in video format:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwRkKcGRl-0
Enjoy!
Lain
It took me many days – working long hours each day – to put together a video slide show for my employee testing company. Once I finally had it up and running, it was an enormous help to producing sales. The video explained our service and offered a free employee test at http://OwnerTest.com for business owners interested in how to hire better staff.
Without going overboard with this plug for my business, my point is this: it took me hours and hours and hours trying to figure out how to make a decent video that a) people would watch and b) people would RESPOND to.
I would’ve loved to have had simple, clear instructions on how to do this. I not only would’ve saved about a week’s worth of work and frustration, I ALSO would have this same set of instructions handy to do it over and over again. I know this sounds lame, but I spent so much time trying to make this thing fit with that thing, this video format work with this kind of browser, that I didn’t make make sufficient notes on how to effortlessly do it again.
So, long story short, I look forward to learning some turnkey ways to produce video content that will generate a ton of traffic.
Excellent, easy to understand presentation.
Lain: awesome quick action!
Stan: agreed. It’d be great to have a template or set pattern to follow so that you know exactly what you’re doing and each time you do it, you do it better and more efficiently. Is there any chance your company can buy the program for you as a business expense?
I’m not sure, but I hope that Gideon is going to offer some production and scripting templates.
Gideon,
There is a very nice feel to your videos. Those acting skills are paying off
Of course content is king and it is present here as well. I like how you make it things simple, also by not listing too many options in the hardware and such. My favourite from this video, though, was the trick about conquering or bypassing camera fright. A solid tip. Thanks!
- Niko
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for the opportunity to look over your shoulder and watch the process for creating a you tube video. Obviously, when you know what you’re doing (as you competently showed in the videos) the process begins to look doable for the average internet marketer.
I will be eagerly awaiting the release of your monetization video to see the rewards of your efforts.
Barry
I will get started right away!!
screenr was the missing tool for me, so easy to tweet, awesome!
sending greetings all the way from Spain !!
Hi, thanks very much for these extremely informative videos. I have also downloaded and read most of the PDF that you released and its really got me thinking about how useful video blogging can be. Sometimes its just so difficult to explain something in text, and it looks pretty dull too!
Keep up the good work, I hope to be implementing your advice across several niches in the near future!
Tom
Very informative and enlightening. You are so easy to watch and understand and make it look easy. Thanks, I know I can do this now.
This video is really helpful! I now have ideas that I hadn’t even thought about. I think I have all the equipment here now. I just didn’t know how to put it all together. Thanks a million, Gideon.
Wynn Currie
Hi Gideon- I had to have a look at your 2nd video. My husband was all excited and told me all about it
I’m on the shy side so I can really appreciate talking to the fridge! I never would have thought to do that… so thank you for the insight.
We are just getting the site and the blog going. We tried a small bit of video but no where near as professional as yours are.
Seems like the secret is in the details.
You make it look so easy and you’re such a good teacher. I like to talk more then write so I’m excited to learn more about how someone as reserved as me can do what you do.
Oh and one more thing.
I really like the screen capture thing. I could do that no problem.
I’m anxious to see the case studies. Imagine making money from video. I really like the idea.
Good luck with your product release. Your a handsome guy with a great product and you really know how to make it easy to understand.
You already have one fan all the way over here in Canterbury Connecticut
Mary
What a fun video. You’ve got some really useful and great content.
I imagine some people will watch this and think that the process for rapid video production looks daunting, despite your claims to the contrary. And in reality I think that the first time someone tries to do a video as you’ve described, it could take a fair amount of time. But the next one will be much easier. And my guess is that after doing about 3 or 4 videos, the elapsed time to create a video will get down in the range you’ve mentioned. It’s in doing the process often with a consistent and repeatable method, as you’ve shown, that will allow someone to perform efficiently and effectively.
I think the really great thing about video, as you’ve mentioned elsewhere, is the way it allows personality to shine through. We all are naturally drawn to personality. Your video here is a great example of that. The material you presented is so much more interesting, because it’s being presented by a real person, and we fell like we are really getting to know you, Gideon.
One big advantage of rapid video creation, I think, will be that it builds confidence in doing video. As confidence grows, it provides the opportunity to do more complex video, if the need arises. That’s a great position to be in with the increasing use of video on the Internet.
Your suggestion to create videos through screen capture is great. I think it’s easy to overlook this as a possiblity. It might seem to some people as if it’s not “jazzy” enough to be effective. But I know of one marketer who uses simple Power Point-type video presentations quite a bit to market his products. These presentations just consist of text, cleanly arranged a “slide” at a time. Then, he essentially just reads the text as as the video “flips” through the slides. The material is both visual and audible, which increases comprehension. And even though his face is not visible, his personality still comes through, making for a more personal experience. So it still has the same advantage over plain text. The videos aren’t fancy — just clean text and a clear voice — but I think they are effective.
I really like your suggestion to do videos that mimic an interview format. What a cool idea. I think you’re right that it probably would help those who are a bit shy when looking at a camera, to be able to relax and speak with more confidence.
The beauty of the material you’ve presented in this video is that your techniques are easy enough for the average person to learn to do with a reasonable amount of effort. But they’ll give us a real edge in the Internet space where video rapidly continues to grow in influence.
Thank you, Gideon, for another great video. So much helpful information! I have had my flip camera for a couple of months now, but I haven’t recorded anything for my business yet. This video helped to get rid of my apprehension about starting, and I am now excited to start creating videos. I am looking forward to your third video!
thank you so much Giedon for making all of this so clear and free! U made everyone on the world who watched this happy and i’m very proud that i found this website n JayJay n magical G.
Thank you so much
best regards!
Thanks so much-
I would have love to have seen a bit on putting an intro into the video- that is where I am stuck. I was able to put in a still and muisc for my intro but the quality is so low (it looks blurry)- I can’t figure out out to make it look better.
-jen
Gideon,
Great video!
I particularly enjoyed the section where you discussed conducting an interview while not looking into the camera. I had not thought of that, so I really appreciate learning that small trick.
Chris
Great information Gideon! I truly believe video is the new wave of marketing and you have an ingenious system in place. In this day and age, individuals and business owners alike can deliver their message to millions on a shoe string budget. It wasn’t that long ago when this capability was limited to the major companies with huge budgets. The playing field has been leveled.
Thanks Gideon for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I’m excited about building my business and utilizing this method of marketing in the process!
Don Wright
Hello Gideon,
I haven’t paid much attention to your emails of late, but I am glad that I chose to watch this particular video.
I write for my personal development blog “Zen-Moments.com.” I write about pretty much everything to do with personal development as I see it — except, it seems, for the methods that I personally find most powerful. Why exclude the best?
Because the methods I use cannot be properly expressed in words — and if I can’t do it justice, I’d rather not speak of it.
I am a Tai Chi and Chi Gung practitioner and teacher. These disciplines have been part of my life for 30 years. And over those years, I have distilled these ancient arts into a practice, that is powerful and palatable for the average person desiring a quantum physical, mental, and spiritual, leap in life. I can effectively teach these things in person, but on a blog…?
In person, I can easily convey the joy and power that can be gained from this practice, because in person you can see what I am saying by watching what I do. The visual gives you the right “feel” of what I say, and that feel is critical.
My website traffic was in the top 2%. Now it has slipped way down because I have almost stopped writing, because I felt I was cheating my readers in some sense. Now I see how I can proceed.
Your rundown on the advantages, basic methods, equipment, and software, paints a clear picture in my mind of how I can finally express what words alone could not.
The business aspect of my interests is what allows me to share this part of my life more fully, so your method of creating credibility, exposure, and income, will work very well with what I now have in mind. I am thinking video blogging on the subject through a new domain, online video courses to learn the choreography of my personal forms, DVD sales, and…?
Thank you
John
Hey Gideon,
am loving your videos – woohoo! I also love reading through the posts which people make, because I often find links to fabulous other tools I can use on the internet – so thanks to all those who share other cool stuff!
I love making videos – mostly screencasts / tutorials for clients etc, and am now getting into video marketing campaigns, so your lessons are coming in very handy indeedy
PS — I’ve dusted off a spot on my desk and made a little velvet cushion for my iPad to sit on – I can’t wait for you let me know it’s on its way
Have a gorgeous day, mate
Teena in Sydney
Great info! Keep them coming!
Sir,
Thanx for sharing…
Really appreciate…..I think if i take action i’ll be successful…..I think i’ll be able to retire my dad and get him out of debt he has got himself into….
thanx again and take care
Hi Gideon. Communication with the world. When Jesus returns I hope he sees your videos. His message will surely spread. Great information that I hope your viewers will start to use. The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step and you have shown the way to take that step. All the best with all your endeavors. Geoff
Geoff
I didn’t think I’d end up sitting through the whole video…but I did! It must be your accent. Oh yeah, and you’re great content. Love the little piano transitions. I own a Flip and now I’m excited to get into your report and start using your techniques. Thanks so much!
Hello Gideo, appreciate the info you shared in this 30 minute video. Not much more I can say here which hasn’t already been said by others above and below(from newer comments).
I have to say I was greatly pleased to see the great response from Lain Ehmann. That is so cool. I am sure, you watched the video response. I am going to paste the link in my comment area, too. I don’t want anyone to miss it! She is a great example of what you are wanting to teach everyone. Shucks, I nominate her for 1 of the 3 IPads.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwRkKcGRl-0
Lain Ehmann is a great example of people putting into action your suggestions which will make them money. Make the video, put it online, get the exposure! You go Girl!
I registered 2 new channels with YouTube just as you suggested(using keywords).
By the way, would you please let us know what kind of lapel microphone you used for this video. The sound was extremely good.
Looking forward to the next video and upcoming course.
Danny
I have just finished watching Video #2 – Behind the Scenes and appreciate very much the tips, tools and techniques you have offered to Video-Blogging. Bring on Video #3 and THANK YOU once again Gideon for a job well done!
Best regards,
–John Fisher
Hi Gideon,
With the worldwide economic down turn, your behind the scenes video gives us hope that we can create a successful business from home. Instead of being an employee, we can be business owners! Thank you.
Grant
PROBLEM: Judging by the number of comments you have received, many people are watching your videos without the problems I am experiencing … but then perhaps they just give up and cross you off their list?!
My problem is that both of your videos that I have watched have been very slow to load. For example, I have just watched your 30-minute video “A Behind The Scenes Look At Super Fast Video Creation” and it took about 90 minutes to watch it because it kept stopping and starting.
I did wonder if perhaps I was experiencing a line speed problem … but I opened another window, and went to a major website with lots of video content (i.e. http://www.ted.com) … and I had no problem viewing a 10 minute video … it did not stop once!!! Meanwhile in the other window your video continued to buffer at a snail’s pace.
This makes me wonder whether the problem lies with your choice of “JWPlayer” … but I freely admit that I am NOT a technical person. My general understanding is that there are significantly different compression/ decompression algorithms available for digital capture of video. Expressed very simplistically, the more you compress the data … the less storage space it requires … and therefore the faster you can transmit the file to someone else. However, the more the data has been compressed … the longer it takes the player to decompress the data before it can be viewed.
So I am wondering … could “JWPlayer” have an algorithm that is only effective with CPU’s over a certain speed, or computers with a certain size memory?
Can you offer any suggestions about how I might overcome this problem without upgrading my computer?
By the way … I am running Microsoft Windows XP, Mozilla Firefox 3.6.8 and Hotmail.
Between the 1st and 2nd videos and the pdf report I am excited and ready to get started recording videos and uploading to youtube. For someone who plans to take the course once it’s released do you recommend waiting until course completion?
Aloha Gideon, I enjoyed your video clip on video information and how to get exposure and using the tools. It’s simple and easy concept to follow and I will implement some of your recommended tools and information to utilize with my online marketing. Mahalo, Lani
Nice choice on the Keyword Phrase of “online video marketing” it is not so competitive that you had a hard time getting the Thumbnail results on the SERP. My quick research shows that it gets about 12,100 hits per month. Good job.
I am reading this on an iPhone – unfortunately I can’t see the movie due to Apple’s war with Adobe – so no viewing of your Flash movie.
Why not offer a QuickTime version as an option.
Would also be a problem on my iPad after you send me it, but I will look on my PC.
Cheers
Hey Micky
Does the mp4 version (link below the video) not work for you?
That’s why I’m providing it so that people on iPhones and iPads can view it too
Gideon Shalwick
Hi Gideon sorry for the delay. I was watching- in Mp4- on my iPhone. Nicely presented, informative and well worth the 30 minutes investment. I get many email invitations and this was first of yours that I was tempted to click thru to. I will now catch up And forward as a recommendation to colleagues). But, as it is 2:45am here in the UK, probably not until much later today
Cheers Micky
This is great information, have always loved your tutorials and instructional videos! Everything about your videos are welcoming, warm and easy to follow! I’m eager to add personal videos to my real estate site, plus on a new adventure in online marketing!
Thank you for your willingness to be so revealing with your successes with helping us newbies out!
Another day, another lesson learned. Thanks so much for the information on Rapid Video Blogging, and bonus…the referral of tried and true software.
Eagerly waiting #3!!
Mia
Amazing! I am just starting to do he video blog thing. I was trying to decide on a cam and then I come across this amazing instructional video. You helped rid me of all of my fear (“I won’t be able to do this, it’s too complicated…”)
Thank you!
Hey Andrew,
Just read your message about video buffering and problems with Gideon’s videos online.
I’m on super fast broadband and every time Video #2 reached 6 min 16 seconds it stalled.
Fastest way to fix that is to DOWNLOAD the video — Gideon very kindly provides the link below each video — which is what I did and I just watched it from my desktop and it played through without a hitch. Your time is better spent going to make a coffee while it downloads, then watch it when it’s done
Hope this helps, Andrew!
PS – Gideon – I recently tried my very first video marketing campaign – 33 tips about websites – and my 4-word keyword phrase went from zero to hero, having phrase match of over 300,000 pages on Google. This stuff works!! My phrase match is “33 top website tips” – meaning that my phrase, videos and links appear on the internet 300k times, as more people add the videos to their sites. Today I have 3 of my videos at the top of the Google page results for the phrase match – yay!
That was my research phase, now I’m ready to do this with my ‘real’ keywords, so looking forward to more of your videos and lessons.
Cheers
Teena
Hello Gideon!
I always enjoy your videos because
1. they have GREAT, USEFUL content
2. they are entertaining
3. I ALWAYS leave with knowledge I can IMMEDIATELY apply
I learned:
1. I do have and use a Flip camera
2. I do have and use an iMac and a PC
3. I do have a Sony digital recorded which I used only twice, so I will use it with a good mic (that I have) and I did not think about that cleaver use
4. now I know how to use all that equipment in the right way!!!
5. about Screen Flow for Mac ( have Camtasia)
6. I knew about overcoming the fear of talking in front of a camera by “talking” to a person,but you explained very well and had other good tips:
I will give you a killing tip, that I know you know it, and you were bashful/shy to give it away
in front of so many people! I used it and WORKS WONDERS!
A. I learned to talk to a person in front of the camera, and if you “talk” to a friend it’s easy to overcome the stage/video fear.
next to the camera 
B. then I took it to the next level, and I “talked” to some one I LOVE
C. then I went even further and I “talked” to the one I’m IN LOVE WITH
D. So I hang a picture of my woman
E. I tried several times and it works like a charm.
F. Why? because if you are in love, and you talk to the person you are in love with, you are 100% YOURSELF, 100% AUTHENTIC, and
G. people can “feel it” trough your voice, smile, movements. You are relaxed and you can
“broadcast” all those feelings
H. first time I used it, I got an IMMEDIATE response from some one who was not answering my e-mails and Facebook messages!!!
I. I use this technique (except for hanging the picture) when I interview my patients who are leaving my clinic, cancer free. They relax in ONE or TWO minutes! loosing the stage fright instantly (minute or two max) We end up being friends at 5 min into the video interviews.
J. my video interviews went from 6-10 min to 30-45 min! They keep talking and talking! and I don’t even have to open my heavy Spanglish accent mouth!
K. Try it! If you don’t try it NOW, you might forget!
L. I promised my self not to talk about this secret I discovered. Since You Gideon has been such a nice person, giving so much away, I just want to collaborate with my little grain of sand
Another suggestion, I wouldn’t drink that much coffee!
Just kidding! I’ll drink some green tea!
I’m a “Become A Blogger” student. Remember my beautiful associate, Sofia, who asked you if you were from South Africa? It’s in one of your recorded Q&A, some time in November 2009.
Thanks Gideon!
Carlos
Loved the explanations! I would really like to know exactly which lav mic you are using, the sound is SUPERB!!!
You are really turning out some great information about video blogging. Thanks again for sharing and taking the time to invest in others.
Kim
Valuable Information as usual and it was free. That’s why your successful. Most people try to make a dime on every piece of info they have. May YAHUWAH bless you.
Hey there Gideon:
the becomeablogger videos may have been easy to make but they were a big help. I still refer to them when I’m working on my blog.
I am really looking forward to learning about the new program.
best of luck.
Mario
Ok before everyone emails me I spotted the right click to download in MP4 version. In my defence, on iPhone the font was tiny!
Movie was thought provoking and the good news is you don’t have a reason not to send me the iPad now
To download the video, right click on the video link and then click ‘save link as’ from the overlay popup. Thats it. cheers
even i still don’t know how to implement your lesson.. but it’s really great to learn !
Thanks!
Hi Gideon,
I have been reading and observing a number of internet ‘gurus’ preach about making money on the internet. I have even attended three day seminars. All the end result is to buy products from the presenters which in the end are not easy to follow and all have a ‘catch’ in the end. I must say, firstly living in Melbourne Australia, you come across as genuine and what you show by way of video monitezing is definitely the way for the future in terms of video media content. I wish I will be able to use your teaching and get my self off the daily grind of seeing where my next dollar is going to come from. I know nothing comes easy but I am willing to learn from the ‘proven method’ if the price is reasonable.
Good luck and I will keep in touch
Cheers!
Ramos
Wow loved how simple you make it. I was looking at one of those little camera’s but thought it was just another thing to have to figure out. I plan to review this video again as it is really filled with great free info. Your tips are also helping me with the interview I am to do for a project at a volunteer program that I help in. Thanks so much!
Gideon, your simplicity always work. The way you explained video creation was simply awesome. I am sure there would many film directors and actors who would be launching their own videos after watching his video
. Until now lots of people had a dilemma that video creation requires lots of costly equipments and it would be a complicated process. But I am sure after watching this video everybody’s thinking is going to change.
The video gurus out their are going to get some serious competition from your students now Gideon.
Keep up the good work. Waiting desperately for your third video.
Prajwal Shinde
I have learned more info from watching your videos on YouTube. Many thanks for making this available for us.
Hey, Gideon
I am sure that you have seen the comments that the readers who are also iPad owners are unable to view these videos on their iPads. Why not create an iPhone/iPad formatted video and post the download on your blog… this way those who are “flash-challenged” will not feel so neglected and left out.
On another note… this video on the three approaches of your presentations are super!
Can’t wait for Number 3.
Bill
Hey Bill
If you look below the video, I’ve included a download link for the mp4 file.
That should work on your iPad – others have already used it and said it works great!
Talk soon!
Gideon
Hi Gideon
Enjoyed your videos very much as has everybody else commenting.
Couple things I was thinking about with You Tube, when uploading videos, does YT have a function where you can add your own logo to your videos rather than having YT’s logo in the bottom right of the vid??? This would have obvious branding benefits for an online business, when videos get shared along with your business logo.
Also, can you tag sections of the video on YT?? For example say Im reviewing 3 products and a viewer would like to see the review of the second product, a tag can be clicked which will take the viewer straight to that section of the video rather than having to sit thru the whole thing or clicking at random to find the section required.
This just makes a video that much more user friendly!!
Ok great, thanks again and look forward to your thoughts as well as anybody elses,
Drew
Wow, such a great info. I’ve never created a video myself. I’ll give it a try. This is really a powerful traffic generation tip.
Hi Gideon, thanks for putting out all of this great info. Your timing couldn’t be better as I have just been seriously thinking about adding video to my blog but wasn’t sure exactly how to go about it.
Thanks very much for sharing all of this with us, I’ll look forward to your next video tutorial!
Best,
Tommy
Blogging is consider one of the most powerful way to communicate to people. It has taken over from mainstream media business as revolutionary tool to make an impact to mass people out there, including making lots of money. Using blog in finding your niche, with that your niche will change the way how people react on you, if done positively, it would create a total new ripple effect. Rapid Blogging via Video would be the next generation method in taking advantage of super-highway namely internet for massive profit taking.
When you are willing to give the best you have and do your best to help to other people, life gives in return many many times what you give. This is a Law of Nature.
And when somebody find the way to combine the desire to give and help to others whith a way to reach thousands and thousands of people, then happen incredible things, the world become a better place to live, a lot of opportunities are created and many people can make a better way of live. Also tunrs to this person into a leader to be followed by many people.
What a great job Gideon!
Congratulations
Keep the way you go.
G’day From Sydney, Gideon,
Fantastic, focused info.
I know some people who would find these videos and your upcoming course very useful… where’s the link to sign up as an affiliate?
To Your powerful Online Presence,
Karyn
Gideon,
I love the refrigerator (with a picture on it) interview method.
Your home area is so clean making the videos very clean, relaxed and easy to watch
Question about lighting: could I just use a regular lamp or large flashligh instead of the really big professional looking one you have?
For this video 2 of 30 minutes, how long did it take to film (do you do several takes?) and then to edit?
Thank you for all the awesome information especially the equipment recommendations. I look forward to video 3.
Have a wonderful day!
Kim
I worked for a company on the ground floor of multimedia training. In the days before Windows, this company had proprietary methods of swapping back and forth between video/audio presentations and the MS-DOS software we were teaching.
After switching to Windows software and digital video? We had to SEND the video to Intel for compression. It took about a month to get the digitized video master. Then programmers began writing code for the final product. With great effort we streamlined the process, and trimmed development time for a 4-hour training product to 4-6 months.
The process involved other steps, certainly. But a great deal of time was consumed by technological hurdles that have vaporized since then.
Nicely done, and thanks for generously sharing your experience!
Thanks again Gideon for sharing all this with us.
It’ll definitely be interesting to see how many people start using video blogging on their blogs. I’m already trying to brainstorm ideas to use it myself–even if I don’t physically show up in the video itself
This really helps! I’m definitely going to use these tips! I just have to get myself a camera…
Only question: would you recommend the Cannon Rebel T2i over an HD Camcorder? I’m thinking about purchasing one of the two but I’m not sure on which route to take.
Thanks for the Info!
You see, I would really recommend the HD Camcorder because:
1. Its cheaper
2. Easy to carry around with you
3. Very efficient for creating blog videos
4. AA batteries which you can replace with back-up batteries when power goes down
5. Easy to use and understand
6. Slideable LCD touch screen
That does not mean that Canon is bad; in just isn’t necassary now beca:
1. Expensive
2. Hard to use
3. Works well if you are planning on showing modelling videos for your blog
Those are my views. cheers
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for your generosity, video marketing is indeed very powerful as you said.
I realize that one of the great breakthroughs is langauge barrier, depends which market one is targeting, it would be great to speak their own language!
Your effort is very much appreciated.
Dennis Cheung
Hong Kong
Thanks, I never knew how to get an active link in the YouTube description. This is really going to help.
Dear Gideon,
Video Marketing is not new to me ever since I have been working with Mike Koenig. However, you went down to real niche in Video Blogging.
I take it as a revolutionary in a way how you get people shift their mindset that blogging not only restricted on writing but shooting a video on yourself. It is a completely no brainer. I don’t know about you, but I hate writing at times, but having Video is the most effective and fastest way in getting your clients for more profits generation.
I look forward your next video.
Cheers,
Desmond
Houston, Texas
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Hi Gideon, thanks for showing us your equipment. I especially like the third approach best. I don’t exactly fancy talking to a camera
Great series! I started out doing more videos on this site, and recently have just written. I think I need to go back to video!
Great tips – thanks so much for posting! Looking forward to testing it out.
Bravo Gideon! Nice job. One thought – Using a camera that has an external mic jack, like the Kodak i8 and others, could save you using a recorder and having to sync audio later.
Your explanations make it look so easy, can’t wait to try it. Thanks for all the great software tips too!
Paul
We r all thankful for this great oportunite
Great video. Before I had no idea how to start and what softwares to use. Can’t wait to give those a try!
Gideon, I know you are a Master at blogging. I use Worpress, hosted by Host Gator. Do you have any info on how to set up my RSS feed? Or how best to use my RSS Feed? There are alot of submission sites that require the RSS feed. I do no know how to use my RSS feed appropriately.
Thanks,
Scott Mosteller
Perfect timing, Gideon. I’ve been using screencasting (using Camtasia Studio) to develop parts of my online course but have been reluctant to use video.
After watching this video and reading your PDF, I’m now confident that video can be a major component of my course and I’m now excited to get rolling.
Thanks to Darren Rowse for the alert.
Gideon,
One thing that I think you missed explaining in video #2 was how you synchronize the audio captured via the digital audio recorder with the video captured with the Flip Ultra HD when it comes time to produce the video.
I think this would be easy to do in Camtasia Studio but it never occurred to me till now to try it. I have had problems with the audio getting out of sync with the video at times and I think your method would solve it.
Gideon, just a thought: I think it would be good to talk more about microphones. I’ve read up a lot on the subject already but the others who are watching might have not.
Gideon,
Way too cool. Your mastery of video blogging is neat. Can’t wait to use some of your techniques on http://www.cruisinaltitude.com as well as http://www.cookingwithkerwin.com.
You make it seem so easy.
Thank you for sharing.
Bring on video 3!
Hi Gideon, G’day from Wellington Point!
Your views may wish to know that a small directional microphone really helps with the sound quality of the Flip and Kodak Zi8 video recorder. I use an Audio Technica ATR3350 which plugs straight into my Zi8 and works wonders. You can order them online: http://www.shopaudiotechnica.com/detail/TCL+ATR3350
I also have a few quick questions, if you have the time:
1. You mentioned that you outsource your video editing. Can you recommend a company or an individual?
2. I’ve noticed a number of product launches using a similar technique of 3 or 4 videos followed by the product itself. I’m assuming that’s where this is all going! =) My question is regards to the website your currently using … it is self hosted, or are you working with some like the extrememember.com guys?
I’ve been watching your videos (and Yaro’s) for about 6 months now and I’ve really been enjoying them.
All the best,
Kane.
Gideon,
Good information all the way around. If anything I’d give even more emphasis to good sound. Nothing blows credibility as completely (or as subtly) as tinny or amateurish sound, and these days getting studio-quality audio (as you show) isn’t hard at all. It’s just essential. And (though you don’t talk much about it) editing voice-over or narration is ridiculously easy with free software like Audacity and a halfway decent mic. Amazing how easy this has all become in such a short time.
Gideon: you have taken an intimidating topic, brought the remarkable benefits to life and taken the mystique out of the process. Thank you for your clear leadership on the new frontier. I look forward to seeing you inside the next video as well.
Gideon,
Thanks for the tips on video. I too use the Flip and Kodak Zi8. I perfer the Flip and now know how to handle the sound issue. Sony IC recorder. I also picked up the screenr.com software. Thanks for your tips. I look forward to reading your ebook.
Pete Kane
Atlanta, Ga
nice video Gideon, i Really learned allot from you
i can’t wait to Watch Video 3 and try all those tips out!
another lesson another day!
Awesome job of showing how to get started.
The key is to take action and get something going. No one learns to ride a bike by reading about it or watching videos. The only way to learn to create and use video….. is to create and use video. Then read how to improve it.
You have given everyone enough to get started for less than $400 (assuming they have to buy a Flip and Camtasia/Screenflow). Not many places you can get a business started for that small amount. Plus no overhead, no payroll until you need it.
Excellent overview. Now I am going back to read your book and watch video 1 that I missed
Very informative video. I have a question – I also have 2 Flip Ultra cameras.that are the same models. I used to connect each to different laptops. Laptop One got fried. Now can I connect both Flips to the remaining laptop? Wouldn’t there be like two different videos labelled #1, etc, thereby confusing the Flip software?
Hi Gideon,
I found this video series from a link Yaro posted on Facebook.
I have to say I’m feeling pretty inspired. I’ve been intuitively aware of the power and potential in video for many years, well before Youtube even existed. But I’m nearly 40 and still wondering what to do when I grow up… let alone how I can use video, blogging and the internet in general to make something of myself and my life.
As per my website link, I can sing and make music, but I don’t necessarily want to be a big international touring star (though I did when I was growing up). However, my poor health wouldn’t allow it, so I feel I need to find some kind of work/business that doesn’t burn me out but engages me passionately and creatively.
Being stuck in my health and life, not a minute goes by where I’m not pondering my possibilities… and constantly feeling like I need to be doing something amaaaaazing (or just find a way to reach others while making a bit of money)….. but not sure exactly what!
I’m a recluse, in my home, on disability pension, with some media creation skills and seemingly great ideas, and wonderful information readily available, but no idea what path to take.
To be honest, when I’m this inspired by something I’ve read or watched, I end up feeling more frustration and depression because I just can’t seem to find anything to apply it to.
No matter what idea/niche I come up with, I end up thinking “who am I to come across as an expert on this, I’ve got no credibility whatsoever”.
So then I just turn the computer off and go do some housework, or go to sleep.
Terrible!
I so desperately want to live a meaningful life, and I know the internet, media, video, marketing etc is all a part of what I see myself doing… BUT IN WHAT CONTEXT I have NO idea.
THIS is where I need some guidance, help, inspiration. Badly. Am soooo lost, and feeling worthless. I wish I was just well so I could take on the world sometimes!
Looking forward to the next video anyway.
Maybe if I win an iPad, I could become an expert IPAD MUSIC MASTER and devote a whole Youtube channel on that! Hmmm hehe. Ipad musician – how 2010!
Thanks for the wonderful info. I’ve started reading the ebook, maybe that will fire me up some more. More fire, but where to direct it ARGH.
I’m hopeless!!
Cheers,
Leanne
Just realized that maybe the 2nd iPad entry needed to go into your Video 2 comments.
I just finished watching your second video and I’m still amazed by how easy you make it look. I’m not sure how well I’m going to be speaking into the camera, but I’ll definitely give it a try. I think screencasting will be more my cup of tea.
I’ve bookmarked your 2 other sites from the video for future viewing:
http://www.becomeablogger.com/
http://gideonshalwick.com/
The only problem I see right now is that with all of these videos to watch and reports to read, when am I going to have time to start video blogging.
I was just thinking… hmmm… maybe an iPad would be the perfect tool for viewing and reading everything. Let’s all cross our fingers to be so lucky! Congrats KatrinaMarie on the win.
I have wanted to get into internet related business, but didn not have a clue how to go about it. This is what I have been waiting for! Awsome … well done!
Wow! Yet another “killer” video presentation, Gideon! Super information about how most anyone can create good quality online videos. You are clearly over delivering in these first two videos and if your course is just as good it should “rock” the online video marketing world. I hope the price tag for your Rapid Video Blogging course will be affordable to the struggling “masses” and not just affordable to the already successful marketing gurus who will use it to make even MORE money than they already are making! (Seems like this is happening more and more … great series of lead up videos about course “X” and then when launched the price tag is $1999!)
Thanks for the awesome info once again, Gideon!
Barry
Keep watching Barry – some nice surprises coming up
Gideon
I think the course will be at least worth $1999 and I’m looking forward to the surprises that Gideon hinted
Maybe the price tag will be only $1997 
Just kidding…
We’ve seen a few 2k+ “guru” type of courses this year already. As I stated in the previous video, the free report alone could easily sell for a few hundred dollars and looking at the contents of this course I’d totally understand a price tag over two thousand.
I mean, we all know Gideon is over-delivering and have some aces up his sleeve, plus he’s cut the guru BS out of this product, which makes it even more valuable to me.
You are the man Gid.
Alejandro
Thank you Gideon, for that excellent video and clear concise instructions on overcoming ones fears. I really enjoyed your methods for creating video, the download process and editing programs you mentioned. The Flip Camera, I found available at WalMart with reasonable prices.
Looking forward to your next publication as I need all the help in getting things going in the Social Marketing arena.
To your success,
Ron Armacost
Hey Gideon, i really like how you are giving away all this good information in your videos and how your e-book had sooo much info.
You really make me think differently about making money with youtube and video blogging. And you really give a young person like myself (15 years old) inspiration and a new way to break into the internet marketing world.
Looking forward to seeing what your course has to offer, keep up the good work.
P.S. I envy you because you have a mac and a flip hd (two things that i really want)
Hi Gideon. Could you please confirm that the Sony Vegas software you recommend for PCs is this version:
http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/moviestudiohd
Also, does anyone know if it comes any cheaper than that?
Hey. I am still in the process of setting up my videos and reading your report…but so far its helped… im really hoping to start magic NZ AKA (New Zealand)
as there seems to be a demand for more on the topic and litle avalable here. Im hoping to somthing like what jay jay has done… thanks for the help
P.s go New Zealand
Thanks again Gideon for giving us such valuable information – and all for free! You’ve saved me weeks of work in terms of research (best camera, screenshot software etc), and I’m about to put my first youtube video together. I think I’ll go the interview route first though, as I’m a bit nervous of talking to camera – I really appreciate your hints and tips on this.
Hope one day to appear as easy in front of the camera as you do. Thanks.
Lesley
Gideon, I have to admit I was a bit skeptical of this at first. That is till I saw you do the same thing I have been doing the last three months! Folks take Gideon’s advice on this it works, it’s cheap and it’s easy. I have two Kodak Playsport HD cameras, Tascam DR-07 voice recorder, cheap phantom powered lapel mic, a couple of cheap tripods and I edit with either Vegas or Windows Movie Maker. I upload 720×1280 to Youtube and it looks great. I like the Playsport’s because they are water proof to a depth of 10 feet. I do sports and there is a potential that I would have to shoot in the rain so I’m good without any extra equipment. The Flip’s work fine though.
One tip I can pass along is that you can get a device that plugs into your voice recorder that has a small microphone on one side and a small speaker on the other. Just picture and ear bud with a microphone on the outside. What this does is allow you to phone someone up and record an interview with them. Just put it in your ear and hold the phone up to that ear. Simple and has really good sound quality.
I’ve always been a bit scared of adding videos to my blog, and after only skimming through your free PDF I feel excited to start!
I’ll also be pointing readers of my professional blog (www.onemanwrites.co.uk – I work in the Technical Communications industry and we are all waking up to screencams and videos) here, as there is a lot of useful information.
Thanks for compiling, and sharing it for free!
Hey Gideon,
Another great video. The tour of home “studio” was really cool and illustrates the fact that an elaborate setup isn’t necessary. One thing I’d like to learn more about is your lighting setup. That’s an area I’ve been having difficulty with.
too long winded, should of only been 10 min
I’m so happy for this information.
I want to thank Gideon and many others (John Chow, Michael Dunlop etc) that have helped us get to know on ways that we can create and income for the internet. With this video I have learnt few things that have spurred my video blogging overview. They include:
1. Creating and interview-like video. This is really creative and I believe would increase my credibilty as a web hosting advicer. I have never done any personal video because of fright but now I can do it easily.
2. Also I have learnt how to add a link to YouTube video upload.
I downloaded your video to watch over and over again to really understand more. The PDF ebook is so great, it has samples, testimonials, structured statistics and so much information that can be traded for a lot more in return, and thank you for letting us have it for free.
Also I wanna add another tool that I use for instructional videos, its a free screen recording software. Anyone can download it here http://camstudio.org/
Cheers all
Hi Gideon
What a breath of fresh air to finally be able to see how easy it is to create Online Video instead of just tearing my hair out day after day!
Your presentation and the quality of your content is the best that I’ve ever seen. Oh and yes another thing; it makes a change not to hear the constant deriding of other Marketers and how they churn out fluff and keep the good stuff for themselves while taking you to the cleaners.
Anyone who REALLY knows their stuff doesn’t need to concern themselves with what other peeps are up to, so thank you again for being yourself and sharing such mind blowing content with us all…simply unbeatable!
Robin
I am getting ready to launch a new blog, http://www.phototiptser.com in which we will offer practical tips & tricks for using your digital camera and photo editing software. Gideon has really opened my eyes to the incredible benefits of using video on a blog to not only make compelling content, but also to drive traffic to the blog. The bonus here is that he has so graciously given away a ton of great info in his report and videos. It is a no brainer to sign up for his Rapid Video Blogging course if you are a beginner to shooting & editing video.
Thanks for sharing your years of hard work with us Gideon.
Another great one, Gideon. I’ve already tried the one-sided interview you told us about a while back (which shows up here as ‘talking to the fridge’), so it’s time to give a little back.
About a year ago, your mate Yaro showed how he could record podcasts out in the park, using a little MP3 player. How about extending the concept to the video world by using one of the little clip-on mini DVDs designed for capturing yourself on a mountain bike, on skis, etc.? I have one that I can clip on my belt, or clip to a twig on a bush. Sound is not brilliant, but it’s adequate, and the video quality is amazingly good. With 2Gbytes of storage, I can record a lot of video before going home and uploading it to my PC.
recommended by tyrone shum and 100% correct.
Great video, enjoyed the content.
Iooking forward to video 3 and what the course can offer?
Cheers Dan
I’m not sure people are going to fully appreciate the content that was delivered here.
This is the first complete solution I have seen anyone present for doing high quality videos for online marketing. Probably somebody had it, but they were charging an arm and a leg for it.
My background includes producing a video that was marketed in VHS. I also was active in public access television and produced e videos that were shown on community cable in California. so i know a little bit about video and the issues involved.
Point #1: Gideon is being too humble re the challenges of audio. in movie production, it is a little-known fact that getting good audio is harder than getting good video. audio presents all kinds of problems. this applies to online video as well. the Flip has a major audio problem, and the low profile Sony IC mike is the best solution ive heard of.
Point #2: 5 minutes is a very good length for a text-only video, so the 2 free online options provided — screenr.com and jingproject.com — are out of the box solutions. yes this information was floating around the Internet, but here it is placed in context. i think i had heard of both of them, but i wasnt using them… so mea culpa!
Point #3: Gideon recommends the HD Flip Ultra and he is absolutely right. its quality is noticeably better than the regular older version, plus the price difference is small. in fact, i made the mistake of getting the non-HD… and had to give to my wife as a present LOL! btw, i wonder if there will be a new Flip coming out for the Christmas market?
Point #4: The Interview method is powerful not only as a way for camera shy people to be comfortable. it also adds an element of “social proof.” Gideon hinted at this in terms of his own videos and their successful impact, but when it is implied that another person is interviewing you, we unconsciously elevate the interviewees status in our minds. they are being approved and valued by another person who presumably knows something themselves.
also, we are so visually trained nowadays that when even a lowly Internet marketer says “I’m being interviewed,” we just accept it hook and sinker. so this method adds great psychological umph as well. i think having the picture on the frig personalizes it, definitely helpful for many if not most people. btw, it could be the picture of a supportive friend, or it could be calming, such as a forest with a waterfall or flowers.
Point #5: Let’s review — audio handled, 3 methods of video presentation handled, equipment named, web sites named. not long ago, a certain very successful video marketer was selling his package that communicated the same thing for, as i recall, 39.95.
the other thing to remember is that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. when youre new to video, youre thinking in terms of equipment, about this part and that part. but when you get comfortable with the process, it becomes creative synergy.
that is the other invisible benefit here in this video, which is a teaching in itself: to see a fully functional, highly effective, deeply comfortable video recording and production home set-up that is humming on all 8 cylinders. this is tremendously valuable as where we want to be is not testing equipment or trying new websites, we want to be “in the zone” of producing high quality videos quickly, easily and smoothly like Gideon. if youve had this experience, as i have, then you know that creative environment is valuable in ways that cannot be described. basically, because it is so easy, so fluid, to create video, your mind becomes more fertile and even better ideas feel permitted to rise to the surface.
i could go on, but i think my 5 points say that this video is, for me, the best online video educational value i have received whether i paid for it (as i have more than once) or got it for free (and even downloadable) as is the case here.
thank you Gideo, i am REALLY looking forward to your program, cheers, david
Hi, Just loving the videos but am wondering how hard is it to match the audio with the video so that they are in sync? Aly
hey gideon
nice vid thanx for the tips
love ur website and youtube channel
keep up the good work
Hi Gideon,
Thanks for the tips, but the video is too long in my opinion.
Do you know how to embed a clickable link inside the video itself (i.e. not in the description)? I have seen it somewhere (maybe from Richard Legg) and it is a very cool trick I think.
Keep up the good work,
Csaba from Hungary
hey Gideon
it may be weird to be getting a viewer who is thirteen but i love making videos and making people happy and i was wondering if there was a fast way for me to combine the two and you have helped me get there.
your great btw i watched you on free magic live Magical G
my dream job is what you do.
Thanks Bye
Hi Gideon,
loved that presentation, it’s all in there in half an hour, just all the stuff you need to start right away. Great job!
I was thinking of using video for my website for a long time now, and this gives me another push to actually do it. Probably not the worst idea when living in New Zealand, as I could do some outdoor recordings.
Unfortunately the video editing software (I use Magix Video Deluxe for Windows) is not quite as simple as it looks like, you have to get used to, and it takes some time to get the result you want.
Thanks a lot,
Frithjof
Hi Gideon
Thanks for the videos – very insightful stuff! I’m constantly impressed with how far technology has come, and I’m about the same age as you (so not an old bloke at all!). It was really good to see the entire process as you walked through it (literally!), because I’ve previously watched launch videos that looked way too flash by “gurus” who earn 6 and 7 figure incomes, I figured there must be so much money involved and a big “crew” behind the production…when it’s just a simple camera and maybe 1 other person! You are right – it makes it completely accessable to the average Joe (and Jane!).
I wanted to point out also, regarding the audio recorder. For users who have an iPhone or probably even an iPod, you could simply record the audio with that as well, and sync it with the video.
Speaking of sound – the “jittery” sound at the 21:22 mark is definitely someone’s cellphone, getting a text message?!
In any case, I’m really looking forward to your 3rd video!
Hi Gideon, I’m past the half way mark reading your report and felt I just had to leave a comment! I can certainly see how focused you’ve been on refining your strategy. It’s always refreshing to learn that the individual steps to be successful at your speciality are not necessarily complicated but require consistent repeat action.
I really love the points you make about naming your YouTube channel and about the frequency of video submissions. You’ve clearly immersed yourself in this and arrived at a clear repeatable system after doing all the groundwork and refinement.
Thank you for sharing!
Howdy!
your tips are fantastic! i have a number of raw videos of my daughter which i am going to edit and upload to YouTube because of your video.
Thanks!
-Kish
Thanks for the tips. You really make me think differently about making money with video blogging.
I was thinking more about your video and the report you just released. There’s a universal and valuable point conveyed throughout, which is…
We need to stop making things harder then they need to be.
Whether it’s perfectionism or incorrect expectations or the need for more and more information, we can tend to get bogged down and stuck instead of continuing to move forward.
With my clients we talk about the ‘next step’ and being ‘good enough’ as ways to keep moving instead of stalling out.
Thanks again,
Kirk
Hi, I have just bought a flip, so your 2 videos to date have been incredibly helpful. Your input & information to date will certainly help me in producing a great job with my flip. I appreciate what you are doing , Thank you so much, Regards Lynn
I think this is the kick in the pants I needed to get off my butt and start making videos. I always overthink things and procrastinate, but you’re making it clear and simple.
Thanks also for providing mp4 downloads of these videos – I hate when stuff is provided just as Flash and you can’t take it with you anywhere! I’m gonna load these videos on my iPod so I can watch them again whenever.
Hi Gideon. I am a complete novice, a complete technophobe, and I guess much older than many of your other viewers and someone who has always relied on her kids to show me how to do techie things! Sad but true! So I found your video just perfect for someone like me who has been feeling totally overwhelmed by information and questions about creating videos!
I am planning to launch an online interactive programme which will require me to set up a blog, a new website, and record video and audio for them and the programme, as well as uploading power points, charts etc from my laptop BUT so far I have only had my questions about technology answered by people wanting to sell me their programmes! So how refreshing to find you giving so much quality information away for free! As a therapist, I give a lot away for free, so I applaude you, as a marketeer, for doing the same – for me that builds your credibility way above others who only seem to want my money! And as a result I am much more likely to spend my money with you in the future!
I disagree that your video is too long – personally I needed all the little details you offered and if you like the simplicity of what you showed us to give me the confidence I was looking for to have a go myself! And all the specific information about products and software was priceless to me and well worth the 30 mins it took to watch the video.
Also, openly showing us your set up means I for one have no excuses about not being able to record video in my home! Not only did you show how easy it is to set up and how little space is required but also that when money is limited we need to spend it on equipment not the enviroment! I will be using my kitchen for filming now as this fits very well with my niche (weight loss, weight management, nutrition) and I may even have a go outside!
I also got the impression that you enjoy making videos and that actually I can too! What was a major block to me launching my programme and achieving my goals has now been blown away so a big THANK YOU!!
Hi Gideon,
I’ve been following you ever since I was introduced to the Become a Blogger videos via Yaro. I have lost count just how many times I have recommended that free series of videos to people who are wanting to pop up a simple wordpress blog. I had spent hours doing research on simple things like ftp and there, in that series of 10 vids, you covered it all and turned what seemed like such a difficult process into something that was achievable and easy to understand.
Since then you’ve gone from strength to strength – now moving infront of the camera and your natural, calm ability to present information in an understanding and interseting nature has continued to blossom.
I think it’s the connection and understanig you have with your audience that really makes you stand out from the rest and here you are again with this brilliant set of videos (have been scribbling notes as Ive been watching).
So thank you again for all of the valuable resources you have given freely in the past, I and many more have a lot to thank you for. I think if I hadnt stumbled across you a few years back I would never have started to get my own business off the ground and I am now able to spread that message further to all of the Work at Home Mums out there who too are trying to build an online business.
Wishing you all the best with your new family and this fantastic product,
Warm Regards
Nikki Backshall
http://www.webmums.com
Brilliant site Gideon i am rebuilding my site i would love it to be a simple clean and
useful as yours.
It would be useful to know your thoughts and tips on site layout and design.
Having been a student of NLP for the past 20 years I feel some of the basic things of NLP are overlooked by many sites but yours seems to use many of the NLP strategies to great effect.
I love the clean lines and colours
I have been following you for a couple of years now and learned so much from you.
Really good tips and useful hints again.
Please continue to do the great videos.
I really like the simplicity of your instruction a great teacher
Thanks heaps Gideon
Nice job. Having created tutorials myself using text I know what you mean about all the typing that is involved.
I appreciate the step by step way you explained what is involved using & making video’s
Keep the info coming.
Wow, a million thanks Gideon.
I am going through the process of rebranding and refocusing my business and part of that will be a new website (domain will remain the same). As a speaker and mentor video is going to be a great way to get short messages of value out to people.
The value you create by the report and easy to understand videos demonstrate that a no tech person has no excuses. Video and video blogging will form a core part of my free and paid for products.
Thanks for sharing
Bev
Excellent video and content as always, Gideon!
I’ve found that in the right lighting, I can even get high quality video from my MacBook, so it’s truly extraordinary just how easy it is to make professional looking videos these days.
I can’t wait for the next video release!
Hi Gideon: Great info. Too bad I couldn’t see it all, which brings me to my question.
Your video played to the middle and then stopped, and tried to complete the loading process for 25 minutes to no avail. I have had this happen before with videos I was trying to watch, and have reached the conclusion that the problem is not on my end. I have DSL internet service which should not cause a loading problem.
I have watched other training and webinar videos that have lasted up to 2 hours with no loading or streaming problem. It seems that I read somewhere that it has to do with the loading or streaming speed that is set up by the creator. I have, in the past, unsubscribed from lists because I could not watch all of their videos. I wish you would address this problem, and explain how to avoid it, because I’m sure I am not the only person who would like oto know.
Thanks for your time. I really have learned a lot from you and Yaro.
Good morning! Such a good student I am, I took notes and I thank you for your excellent presentation. I market vacation rentals in Barbados. Of course, what I’m selling is not 2-BR 2-BA but the magic of this beautiful island. And what can convey the magic of a place like a video? The few vids that I’ve labored to make have done well on YouTube despite my having no idea what I was doing. Your suggestions will help me streamline this process. I will be setting up my Flip HD outdoors on a tripod … what mic set-up would be best for me in this situation? Still recommend a Sony IC recorder and plug-in mic? Or should I go with something else to help muffle the sound of the tropical breeze we have? Again, many thanks. I learned of you through John Chow, btw. You guys rock; I’m a middle-aged woman and love learning from you chaps, all young enough to be my kids
Of course online video is also good for teasers to things that are coming up on your website…..Just a one minute video could easily capture an audience I reckon over a few days, especially if it’s a big launch or something….
http://www.plentyonyourplate.com
Gideon,
First class video! What I also especially like is to read the comments, as there are a lot of useful tips in there.
Looking forward to the 3d one!
Remco
Hey Magical G, I’m Feeling lucky!
Just watched your 2nd video…
Following your directions and leaving a comment here…
we will also comment in your last video in order to win one of the three iPads.
Got a few ideas, still thinking about what to market via your proven system.
Thanx
Thirteen
Thanks. Now all I have to do is go to BestBuy and get myself a tripod for my Flip and I’ll be ready to make plenty of money.Thank you again Gideon.I am so excited!
This is awesome information and my mind is churning out ideas of the different ways I can use video in my business. I can’t wait to learn more!!
Gideon,
Thanks again for another great infovideo. I have so many ideas that I want to use this for. My list gets longer every second. I was very happy to see how to do a screen capture video, as I have been working on setting up a blog with video tutorials, and did not know where to start. The outline of equipment and software was very helpful, as the directions in which to do this. Thanks again. I do have a qusestion about the lighting. I noticed in your video a couple of lights in the background could you tell me about those, and explain some about lighting in videos?
Thanks for another awesome video Gideon. The question I have is what you were doing as far as lighting goes. In the first method you showed a lighting rig. Any chance you are going to be talking about that in another video?
Gideon, this is top notch stuff. I have set up a You Tube Channel to trial out basic videos with exactly what you recommend in mind. It’s early days but I agree with your growth strategy and how simple actually equates to massive. I do have a Flip but am sadly non techy so could you answer a question? Where on your computer specifically do you save the recorded Flip video as mine seems to go straight to the Flip share software and bypasses any save option? I did e-mail Stephen Speilberg but he was too busy. So if you get a chance during your regular coffees (mines a latte!) I’d be grateful. Just like you I aim to be an Onlineaire and video is the way forwards as it can be linked to mobiles easily too. Now there’s a market!!!
Your videos and e-guide are real eye-openers! Thanks for taking so much of the mystery out of video blogging.
Have a question: Your second video was 30 minutes long. I would assume the video is too big to upload to YouTube as a single file. Do you set things up to dynamically load some parts of the video? If so, could you explain how?
Thanks again!
Gideon,
Thank you SO much for bringing the ease and simplicity of this process to my attention! I’ve been a member of becomeablogger.com for a couple months now, and I’d just like to thank you for your efforts on that project as well.
The section of this video about fear of the camera definitely hit home for me. I’ve seen a few examples of screen capture videos since I’ve been studying internet marketing, but I never realized just how EASY this was to do.
Your words and examples in this video have definitely changed my perspective on this whole subject, and have caused me to begin a bit of brainstorming and re-thinking of my entire project! Thankfully, I’m just starting to get off the ground, so if I do decide to refocus my efforts, the effects will be minimal. Anyway, thanks again for all your efforts, and for all that you do and give to those of us just breaking into this world.
Woaa!,
Very useful video Gideon, i’m going to buy all of the equipment, such as a HD camera and lighting etc…
I love your videos i watch them on YouTube all the time!
Thanks for making these very interesting videos, can’t wait for the next video
Yours Sincerely
~Sam Saint
Hey Gideon.
Wow, Super kick-ass video man. I really like how you teaching creating quality videos and marketing. Love the video man.
. Thanks for the awesome stuff man.
As i said before, i haven’t started building videos. But after watching this video i think i should start can defiantly create a video easily.
I will also thinking to buy a new camera may be “Flip Ultra HD”
I think video blogging are just much more than making money, it’s all about building trust and awesome relationship with your audience.
Once again, Thanks for providing useful stuff for free.
Looking forward to watching your next video.
~Dev
That was cool to see the different options available. I have wondered how your videos are always so great in sound…now I know, so thank you.
Question: when you and Yaro started you business did you guys set up joint banks accounts as well? I am in the process of getting a bank account set up with my business partner, as well as other legal documents registered, and just wanted to know the best possible way to do it when there are two of us involved. If you could give me your feed back I would really appreciate. Thanks again for these videos!
Wow! I can’t believe how much of this is continuous filming. I can definitely tell that you’re a pro, just by how comfortable you seemed throughout the entire process.
As I started watching, I was really nervous that you were going to have all of this expensive equipment that I wouldn’t even know how to use, but it really is pretty straightforward.I could definitely use my camera for that, although it’s not quite as good qulaity. That USB port on the camera is awesome! And the fact that you can use regular batteries if the special one stops working. I can definitely see why you picked that model.
http://reynoldakison.com. Thanks for the excellent information and the downloadable PDF. Appreciate you making it simple to understand the video process. You make it look so easy. By the way, here’s a link to a comparison of the Flip and Kodak cameras: http://hubpages.com/hub/Best-Pocket-Video-Camera.
There’s another mini-video camera on the market aimed at the music market, the Zoom Q3. Here’s a review of it: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10391881-1.html.
I’m curious how you sync your Sony audio recorder with the Flip video footage.
Regards and thanks again for this excellent video series.
Reynold
Hi Gideon, really awesome content you’ve given. I’ve made my own video response that can be viewed here(make sure you choose 720p for viewing) – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLFfC2GpA7U
For those who are looking for free PC alternatives for screen capture software and video editing, I use BBFlashBack and Windows Live Movie Maker. Both are free and I show you how I used them in the video above.
Joshua
I did a 30 sec animoto video and uploaded it to YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/user/FreelanceFactFile
However, as this was uploaded from animoto’s site and not from my own computer, I wasn’t able to input any title, desciption, link to my site etc. Still, it was an experiment. I’ll have to investigate if you can do all this with their paid-for service. (Their 30 sec slide shows are free).
Correction – I just spotted an email in my inbox from animoto inviting me to edit the video details so I was able to fill in the description, tags etc.
Great video! You’ve already mentioned some of the stumbling blocks I’ve ran into. I haven’t tried video editing with ScreenFlow yet, but I did download the trial version and it sure does seem much more simple then Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro. The audio sounds great with the separate digital recorder and your flip. I might have to try that rather than spend a lot of money on a nicer camera and a wireless lav mic.
Thanks for the great tips!
Yeah ScreenFlow really ROCKS! I pretty much use it for ALL my video editing now.
And… I know this sounds crazy, but I’ve even started using it as my main audio editing software too lol!
It’s that good!
And very affordable too, compared to something like Final Cut Pro, which I think is overkill for the kind of stuff we do here…
Gideon
Okay…there is some amazing value here… Awesome videos.
Thanks for sharing… I didn’t watch the whole video since the streaming was slow but I am downloading it now for latter.
Alex Payne
Hallo,
A real eye opener! I’m over fifty, fed up with corporate life, bumping into obstacles when attempting to do what I want and voila – here is the way for me.
I dabbled in online selling but in a short afternoon learnt what will work. I’m so excited about this that I will work this long weekend to put it together – I fortunately have all the equipment end software required already.
Thank you for this wonderful 2 videos and your report. I believe this right is right in line with “give freely and you shall receive”!
All the best
Pieter (from sunny South Africa)
Hey Pieter
Glad my info could help you out and that you are excited about it.
It seems I’ve struck a chord with this one!
More really exciting stuff coming up very soon!
Gideon
Awesome Video Gideon!
Do you have suggestions on where we can find quality video editors?
We could service you and location wouldn’t be a problem. You could upload the unedited file to a upload site such as megaupload.com and then I could download it edit it and send it back or upload for you.
Let me know.
Excellent insight into video marketing and starting multiple sales channels.
Thanks,
AJ
Thank you for this great video. It is extremely informative and encourages me to make my own videos. Like you i am especially concerned with sound as that makes the difference in professionalism. How do you sync your Sony recorder with your video?
Hi Gideon,
Short and Sweet – Thank you for sharing this great info. You definitely have the charisma for it!
In a world of sharing, i have launched http://FORWARDthesmile.com
Recently made the movie trailer (http://tiny.cc/FORWARDthesmile) – using Sony Vegas (as you recommended!) – great editing software.
As you say everyone has something to gain from the info you have given.
Thank you once again,
Angelo
Awesome video! Very useful for anyone just starting out.
I particularly liked the short out-take right at the end!
Can’t wait for the next one.
Kind regards,
-John.
Just looking over this video again… and reading “Rapid Video Blogging” .pdf, you really have your ducks in a row and make it so easy to understand that even a cave man could do it… LOL jk
S/N: I think that if you provide more real life samples of companies and individuals that you’ve helped that would really help increase your conversion rate even more. Maybe something such as quick snapshots of case studies in an easy to read format, covering the who, when, where, how’s and why’s. But no more than like a paragraph or two long.
As a matter of fact, how about a contest similar to “FreeMagicLive’s” win a camcorder contest where you have people who joined your program upload a minute long video to youtube with link boxes back to an original contest info video. And the prize maybe could be a video promotion of the winners video put in your youtube channel.
I know it sounds vague but do you see where I’m going with it?
http://GoSoloPromo.com
http://100Stax.com
http://HipNurse.com
http://JBHEnterprises.com
Nice idea about the competition H.E.
If I get time, I might be able to pull something together.
But definitely something like this after launch some time
Gideon
Gideon,
i am in the hospital having I 131 treatment radioactive iodine. I’m radioACTive. ha. trying to work my way thru your stuff on my Windows OS HTC. you’ve made me feel empowered. now if I can find a way to buy the equipment. got layed off in April, unemployment not enough to live on. paid for my domain flr 3 years in advance, but site is not built yet. gotta get the thyroid stuff overwith and get busy. hope I won an ipad. would really help. already know my ‘niche’.
Thanks so much for your offering,
Carolyn
Hey Gideon!
That was fabulous! I really enjoy all the stuff you put out (for free!). It’s been great following what you are doing since we met in Thailand in March. I like the integrity and genuine-ness behind your efforts. Lord knows we’re all getting tired of all the hype and “smoke blowing” that comes out of a lot of the so-called big name players in the internet marketing world. I’ve unsubscribed to pretty much all of their lists I was on, but I’m happy to remain on yours because I know that when you send out something, it’s usually interesting and helpful stuff, and you’re not just trying to sell me on the next “greatest ever” thing. You’ve got me really interested in exploring the potential of video now, something I’ve avoided for a long time because I didn’t really know much about it or how to get started. You simplify the process and do a great job showing us how easy it really can be. THANKS! Keep up the great work my friend, and I’ll look forward to seeing what you’ve got coming up next! ….
Michael Deslippe
Hey Micheal
Great to get in touch again!
And really glad you’re enjoying my information.
Just as I teach inside my report, I am a VERY strong supporter of always providing value. I believe that the more value you can provide, the more good things will flow back to you eventually
Thanks again for getting in touch!
Gideon
Gideon–I got thru all but the last 8 minutes….the video refused to buffer/download after that. (probably a problem on my end) Everything you say makes TOTAL sense, from the technical to the psychological aspects of internet marketing!
I just have a question: You mentioned the Sony IC recorder. Sound is of the utmost importance to me, as well, and I didn’t hear you explain how to “sync” the Sony IC soundtrack with the video. Any simple tips for this right-brained violinist?
Again, THANK YOU for sharing your expertise with me! –Lora
Hey Lora
I wrote a reply on another person’s comment… but I think I may need to create a quick video about this… or something. I’ll see what I can do since so many people are asking for it!
Gideon
Before watching your video, using video on the site was not even on my radar, but seeing how EASY, it is I would be stupid not too. Thank you very much for shifting my mindset.
Wow! Very impressive content Gideon, thank you for sharing. This has been a real eye-opener and I will be sure to include video promotions in my new startup.
What I like about this is that Gideon knows what he’s talking about – he’s not just another marketer trying to get rich quick pretending he knows about something he doesn’t. I look forward to the next video.
Nice video, liked it!
Interesting that you could get the no 1 spot in Google, how did you do that? For sure not by adding some keywords to the video on Youtube? You must have made a lot of authority linking to your video?
Doing a simple home video will perhaps not solve the world problems, but imagine when real content comes up on Youtube that actually make a difference. It’s perhaps time for adults to get engaged in social media, including Youtube. Wouldn’t it be great if people with real passion and deep knowledge shared that to the world, instead of all the kids with celeb dreams?
I mean, “Lady Gaga”, 257 million views? Come on!
Hey Fredrik
Interesting enough for those ones I have not done too much. But I have noticed that other popular websites have linked to those videos naturally, without me having to do anything.
I think it definitely helped that my videos were actually useful!
It all pays off in the end
Gideon
When you are being interviewed by the refrigerator, who do you say is doing the interview? And do you read the questions out loud or just let the PowerPoint slide cover it?
Hey Rozanne
Here is an example of how I do it:
http://gideonshalwick.com/how-to-make-money-with-video-blogging/
Gideon
Your videos are great! I haven’t given much thought to video blogging in the past, but I now realize what a big mistake that was. My new goal is to utilize YouTube’s massive amount of traffic to increase the awareness of my brand and bring more traffic to my own site.
It’s really great stuff, and I can’t wait to see your next video.
Thanks for the awesome content,
Hamilton Greene
P.S. I’m heading over to jingproject.com to download that free screen-capture software.
You will LOOOOOVE Jing
I use it ALL the time!
Gideon
Thanks for all the great information Gideon !
I have been trying to get my head around website building and ecommerce for some time, starting as a complete newbie with zero technical ability it has been an incredible steep learning curve. The more you do, the more information you think you need !
I find your approach really refreshing compared to the many so called “Guru’s” out there.
Keep up the good work and I look forward to receiving more quality information.
Regards,
Paul.
Gideon, this is great stuff you are providing – thank you so much for sharing all that information. It comes at a very timely moment as I recently left a posh job at IBM to set out on creating a music school. I’m glad to see that a lot of the things you recommend in your PDF matches up to things I have, by chance, been using to add video media as an additional tool for music teaching. Flip Ultra HD? Got it. 1000W halogen lights? Got it. Recorder and lavalier mic? Got it. And Sony Vegas 9 Platinum Pro? Got it. Phew! Glad I’m on the right track.
So I recently purchased a domain and had linked it up to blogger with plans to start a video blog for teaching violin to children and their parents. I had initially set up a Wordpress install on the domain but thought I’d be better off entrusting the blog to a large corporation like Google rather than at the mercy of a smaller web hosting company. My reasoning was that Google would definitely keep everything robust, reliable, and replicated across redundant servers. While the web host company definitely backs up its clients’ websites and databases, I would think that the free services at Google’s blogger or even Wordpress.com would be preferable to keeping it on my website under a web host that is probably not as scrutable as the big names. I understand that having your own Wordpress install gives you ultimate flexibility with using the full array of plugins, as well as optimal SEO. Are there any other reasons you would give to persuade me to go back to my Wordpress install rather than using Blogger or Wordpress.com?
Also, you mention $1 per lead as the industry average. How is this number determined? I would love to know.
Once again, thank you so much for all the timely and practical advice!
Hey Juno
I love your idea about starting a music school and teaching violin to children!
About your question re hosting your own WordPress site…
If it’s on any of the free services, you don’t actually own it. I’ve heard some horror stories from other people and even some of my own clients who insisted on staying with the free services, only to have their accounts disabled and losing out on all their hard work.
At least with having your installation on your “own” server, like Hostgator, you get to own everything and are able to back things up in case the server goes down or you need to change servers.
In other words, if you host it all yourself, you always get to own it and keep it… unlike with the free services.
And for the $1 per lead thing… this has been discussed many times over in the internet marketing niche. I first learned it from Marlon Sanders many years ago. But it’s certainly been the case for my own IM list as well.
Of course, you need to know how to properly monetize it all, but the first thing is to actually build the list.
Gideon
Liked the information!
I’m well versed and FAST with the Apple Final Cut suite, that of course I use for other production….
Bravo
I like you tip on how to get over being nervous on camera. That picture on the fridge could also be a funny picture or picture of a loved one that “makes you smile”.
When using screenflow to capture PowerPoint Presentations I usually will first create a script in a conversational tome that I can read and record the audio first. Then I create the powerpoint slides. Finally I stitch the two together using screenflow or any other video editing software. I find this way i don’t have to worry about doing too many things at the same time. Also this way I’m a lot likely to not mess up half way thru the video capture ‘cos I’m fumbling with progressing the Powerpoint slides.
Finally, I do like using the kodak zi8 because it has a Mic input jack. I purchased a $30 mono lav mic from Giant Squid Labs and the audio quality is exceptional. Although your idea to use a mic wired to a recorder is smart ‘cos it’s almost like having a wireless mic and gives you the freedom to do a “walkabout”.
Thanks for adding value to our lives..
AD
Hey Andy
Yeah the Kodak Zi8 is a great little camera!
But as you mentioned at the end… I love having the freedom to be able to move around without a wire connected to the camera!
Talk soon!
Gideon
#2 Video was fantastic! Just like #1 it gives you insight into what to do, and how to do it and this is a very valuable asset that now any entrepreneur can learn thanks to you Gideon!
Great video! Thank you very much.
Hey,
Video keeps stopping for me.
Wonder if its my end or yours?
Brian
Good video! Nice quality video is important but what’s really key is the audio. I won’t continue watching a video if the audio has distracting clicks and pops or background noise. Clear audio for the win!
I’ve heard of “talk to the hand” but never “talk to the fridge”
Thanks for a great tip for us nervous types Gideon
Love the advice and tips in this 2nd video! It was great to see the equipment and software you use – I can’t wait to check out the Flip Ultra HD camera and try ScreenFlow and/or screenr.com. Using an external microphone is a great tip to improve sound quality especially for the videos I want to create outside. And your suggestion to pretend you are being interviewed gave me a great idea for using a video to replace (or in addition) to a FAQ page. Thanks so much!
Awesome, Gideon! Appreciate the things you’re teaching here. They are so helpful. Would love to see some more detailed videos on how to use the FlipCam and Sony IC recorder together (keeping sync together, etc.) Also, would love to know how to run two camera’s plus video the screen at one time so that you’ve got a picture in picture video. Fixing to watch Video 1 and then Video 3!
You’re the man!
Matt
Hi Gideon,
Loved the Video, here’s a couple of questions I have though,
When you record video using a Flip Camera and the Sony IC recorder, do you turn down the volume on your Flip Camera?
Once your done recording do you import the audio file from the Sony IC into an editing software program to connect it to the video?
When you use the “interview” method for recording using your flip camera and it’s just yourself, who turns the Flip Camera Off? Do you just edit out the portion of video where you get up to turn off the Flip Camera?
Thanks,
Tim
I never would’ve thought to use Screenflow over iMovie to edit live action video. I’ll have to test it to see if it gives me better quality videos.
As far as the video cameras go… I prefer the zi8 over the Flip. I’ve had better quality videos and I like the option to plug in an external mic.
Great video Gideon and thanks for the tips!
- Todd
Hey, Gideon!
I found this post randomly off a link given by Joanna Penn (thecreativepenn) on Twitter, and it has been, by far, the most useful video I’ve ever seen linked from my twitter friends, who are all about self-publishing and online marketing.
I found all your information so wonderfully presented and helpful! Like you, I’m the type who dislikes typing and would love to market myself and my independent press (Storm Moon Press) along with my books online. The problem is that I’m not the best blogger in the world, my forte being live interaction, not written discussion. With the help of your videos and others like them, I’m hoping to find out just what I need to do in order to start video-blogging and establishing an online presence.
I’ve been thinking of buying one of the iPod nanos with a camera on it, but I’m starting to rethink that after seeing how wonderful your flip camera is. Do they sell those in the United States? I’d love to get some details if you have the time to comment back or e-mail me. I’m so excited to have found this video, and I feel like I’ve learned a great deal in a short amount of time. Ah, the joys of useful videos on the Internet!
Thanks again!
~Kris
Great instructions thanks.
Awesome content as usual! I am off to download some software!
Jon
Brilliant! Thank you for putting together such a well made and easy to understand video.
Wonderful! Very easy to follow and understand all that you tell.
Thanks so much for giving!
Gideon,
Amazing content! You make it seem so doable, and I am excited about learning more about Rapid Video Blogging. I had already been practicing with my flip cam, and now I can depend on your information to go to the next step. Looking forward to more info!
Buz
Gideoon…. A while back I enrolled in Yaro’s and your’s “Become a Blogger” online course. I could tell then that you would be going places. You have such a nice, down to earth, way of explaining things… your instructions and tips are easy to understand and follow.
I look forward to your rapid video”. I will be signing up.
Anyone who is truly interested in getting their video’s online should jump at getting this course. It will be worth every penny.
You’re the man Gideon! Keep the GREAT content coming! Thanks!!
James Wedmore
I really appreciate your simple approach in using video in online marketing. I am new to this and I have learned so much from you. I enjoy the simplicity in your videos that makes the content less threatening, not so overwhelming, and very easy to apply and understand. Thanks so much for taking the time to do what you do and congrats to you and your wife on welcoming a beautiful baby girl into the world!!
Hey great videos so far! I only got the chance to see about 10 minutes worth of this video before my connection became unstable but I’m downloading both videos right now as I read your report.
I have been looking to get into the YouTube market for a long time now however I didn’t really know how. With this report I hope it will help me and so far it looks will it go above and beyond!
Also if you feel like giving a college student that quit his job to blog full time an iPad….. Cough Cough Wink Wink.
Great content, and good timing for me as I am in the market for a camera for doing video. With what you have said and shown I will have no problem getting a flip camera now. I all ready have the mike and 2 of the recorders, sweet. Have Sony Studio Vegas also.
Thank You.
Excellent Gideon.
I ducked into Brisbane town this morning after watching this your latest vid to grab a sony recorder as suggested, as sound quality has been an issue for me in my experimental phase.
I am using the comprehensive check list in your fab Free Report. My copy of your report is looking dog-eared now! Got my niche sussed. Sorting out some fast topics. Mucking about, having fun and learning all the way. Then I’ll be away…
I am only posting private on youtube at present to check my quality and skills. And also to make sure the backend sites are wired up properly as well. Another area to learn about…yes and you share great content about that aspect as well.
I am counting down towards your course. Your communication and style are easy to follow. You are a super-generous and gifted instuctor. I can only imagine the high level of content that will be in your course.
thanks & much appreciated
Trudy
Good, very good.
Love this stuff, but is there really room for my videos in YouTube land!?
Videos should be a great way to build exposure, but don’t you need exposure in order for people to watch your videos!? Is this another Internet marketing chicken & egg scenario where the rich get richer and us mere mortals stay firmly planted on the ground?
I’m hoping that RVB will enlighten me!
Hey Simon
For our FreeMagicLive channel, we started from nothing just over a year ago. No list. No partnerships. Nothing. Just Jay Jay and I, our little camcorder, a bit of specialized knowledge (that I teach inside my free report and upcoming course) and a keen interest to make a success.
Just over a year later we now have had over 3,500,000 views on our YouTube channel… and we’re getting close to 150 optins per day… among other things
I talk about it more inside my report if you want to see more details about what we did.
Best regards
Gideon
Gideon,
hi, follow up with another note on audio quality of videos. i think for most people its out of their awareness — they notice if the video is bad, but not if its good. if for example a broadcast tv show had bad audio, viewers would instantly notice.
its easy to check that. anybody reading this can take a moment to evaluate their negative reaction to poor audio in a movie or in a Youtube video. you dont want your viewers having this kind of negative double-take reaction.
instead, we want our viewers to be pleasantly “seduced” into viewing as a participant so that they sort of forget themselves for awhile in order to imbibe our message/content. anything, such as glitchy audio, that breaks that state works against us as video marketers. of course, the same goes for royalty-free music used for videos.
how this applies to us as marketers is its a subtle way to enhance the perceived value of our vidoes when we invest in good if not great audio equipment. i checked the price on your sony unit, pretty high (150 – 200 i think).
there are other sony units for half the price or less. sound is probably good, tho not as good as with the higher end product (im guessing). some youtube videos test these sony alternatives eg sony icd-ux71. sound on them was not as good as your video. also per a YT review the audio technica atr-355 lapel mike seems like great quality for under $30.
so i hope at some point you will go into all of the exact products such as the lighting, the tripod, the lapel mike etc. that you are using, having tested all this, and hopefully also provide some cheaper but acceptable alternatives for those who cant afford top of the line. in other words, a kind of total shopping list that literally covers everything, even including good cheap royalty-free music sources.
thanks, david
Gideon, I don’t know if you mention this in your paid program, but background music is a simple way to add a nice touch to video. It isn’t appropriate for every video, but if the character of the music matches the character of the video, it adds a really nice dimension to the video that makes it so much more compelling to watch.
For example, I just uploaded a video to YouTube. It shows my daughter hand-feeding her puppy and the cute way he begs and eats. You can see this cute puppy video here. The content of the video is compelling by itself, but I added some background music, which I think makes it a whole lot more fun to watch. Music tends to help the slow parts of the video feel like they are not dragging so much. You can see this by watching the video with the sound turned down and turned up.
Be careful that you pay attention to copyright on the music you use. You can’t just use any old music from your own collection. You’ve got to make sure you have permission for the music you use, or you run the risk of your video being taken down and possibly your account on YouTube cancelled. There is some free music available on the Internet, and here’s a place I use a lot: http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/
Happy video-ing.
AWESOME( n FREE) materials u’ve got here!But Could u give us some tips on how to edit those videos?And once again,THZ FOR EVERYTHING(video,report…)
Thanks for sharing the three methods of video blogging Gideon. I have used the screen capture method and made some videos but they took me awful lot of time because I was not familiar with the whole video stuff.
Considering the time it took, I reverted to text blogging and stopped making videos altogether.
But now I think I must reconsider my decision and start using videos as a powerful marketing tool in my overall marketing arsenal.
Gideon-
The learning process is in full motion. I am realizing that your teaching style is very good for people who are new at this (and I am sure many other type), but it has helped me relax and really Listen to you and what you are teaching. That is major because I came into this freaked out because my brain was telling me, how do I do this? How can I ever learn this? I have never been good at using a video? and n and on. These were all true but slowly as I continue to hand my lack o