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How to shoot video like the pro’s

So it’s time to shoot a video. You are little nervous because it is your first time.

For most people, the first one takes the longest.  In a previous article, I showed how to make your own teleprompter.  It is a little time consuming, but it will definitely help you produce a smooth video the first time, every time.  You can see that here.

However, for those that don’t want to go through the trouble of purchasing or constructing your own, I have another solution for you.

See my post on Video Production here….

http://meetkevinjohnson.com/2010/04/want-to-make-videos-like-the-pros/
The Kodak ZI8 is an excellent camera for shooting online video

How many takes does it take?

sw_canon_gl1_03Well, as many readers know, online video is a powerful medium for getting your message across.  Those that are using it are experiencing explosive growth.  Now this site is about marketing online and branding yourself as a leader. One of the tools that I use to market online is video.  When I first started producing online videos it would take me a long time to produce one 2 minute clip. The reason is that unless you are really, really good, you need a script.  It would take me many, many (20+) takes to deliver that one script right.   It made me really appreciate actors; how is it that they can remember all of those lines?  Maybe I had a problem because it was all so new to me.  However, I do have a new secret weapon, but I will get to that in a few minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

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