Video Marketing | How to Film Yourself Without Shooting Yourself in the Foot

[carmensognonvi]

Hey Steve, this was SUCH great advice - thank you for sharing it! I've shot most of my videos in my daughter's room, which has the most natural light because it has two big windows. I used to think that was a good thing, but to the point you made in your video - I have no control over it. The last time I shot, the light was fluctuating every seconds because of clouds passing over the sun. I have no black-out shades so would you recommend that I shoot after sundown and use your lighting setup?

[swasher1]

@carmensognonvi Sorry to be so late. (I had a launch and got waaaay behind) You can definitely shoot during the day and use the sun IF you face the window and put the camera on the sill. Then you'll tend to get good light no matter what the clouds do. But it's best to shoot on either a cloudy or no-cloud day in this case.

[TimothyWenk]

Excellent info + UNstuffy presentation! Perfect combo!  Thanks!!

[SquatDiddly]

Thank you! This helps a lot

[CascadiaWorkshops]

Wow the difference between 3:25 and 12:00 is HUGE!

Cool stuff, Steve!

(your fan: Alan Seid)

[swasher1]

@CascadiaWorkshops

Shhh. Spoiler alert :)) Thanks, Alan!

[cheetucom]

Good video Steve  :)

[mbl299]

Thanks Steve - do you have an tips for skype interviews?

[swasher1]

@mbl299 You can simultaneously record the audio with a camera and a microphone. Then in editing drop the audio under the video, and since good audio makes the picture look better, you're off to the races.

You can make the picture look better by simply shining a 100W lamp above your face. This evens out the shadows from most rooms. And finally, pay attention to your background. Clean it up, dress it, then tone it down lighting-wise.

Hope that helps!

[TravelHeart1]

Very cool! Simple and efficient! Thanks

[TheTalentedchef]

hey steve , brilliant to the point video, i am in the process of making some videos of cooking to promote my book, is it posibile to do that on my own , ie zoom in and out plus im looking at a jvc hd camcorder one of the latests any advice welcome as im a chef and this whole thing is taboo for me thanks again jvc hm 300 digital

[swasher1]

@TheTalentedchef

Cooking is tailor-made for video; all that built-in action! As to zooming, well, that's a bit intense, but there's another way to do it that allows you to focus on the cooking while you're actually cooking. Mount another camera directly above the stove on a close-up and let it run unattended. Then cut the 2 tapes together after, occasionally cutting to the closeup of your hands working. That's easier and more professional!

[TheTalentedchef]

hey steve , brilliant to the point video, i am in the process of making some videos of cooking to promote my book, is it posibile to do that on my own , ie zoom in and out plus im looking at a jvc hd camcorder one of the latests any advice welcome as im a chef and this whole thing is taboo for me thanks again

[marketingvakman]

Steve, I really liked your video, it was very helpful at improving my video production proces and learning more about lights and setup.

[willow45Pond]

Thanks for sharing! After viewing this video, I was able to effectively make changes to my video planning and production and improve them tremendously. It was especially helpful that you used real-life situations and ordinary, inexpensive components in order to demonstrate your proven techniques. Great video, great information!

[trishacupra911]

Wow, I had no idea about any of this, and you've taken a whole lot of mystery out of it for me. I'd never have figured this stuff out on my own. Thanks so much! You're the man. :)

[PartnerACS]

Steve, great job on taking some of the mystery out of filming. You make it look too easy! This was very informative and you did a great job! I realize that filming is just part of the picture and someone actually has to edit and mix the shots to produce a show. Steve did a great job for my company on my home page too. Steve, thank you for sharing some of your trade secrets with the rest of us! 

[St0neMichaelJ]

This is really good stuff. Simple, effective and easy to do. The results are very impressive on all three fronts, audio, lighting and setting. Before and after are really powerful in their contrast.  Great tips for anyone looking to improve or begin a video web presence.

[SurgicalSalesCoach]

Nicely done! Easy to follow, with good simple tips for shooting video.

[AllisonLuxNuovo]

Straightforward and easy to follow. You're a respected teacher, an authority, and at the top of your profession. Thanks for taking the "fluff" out of instruction and giving all of your students the real deal. The internet is flooded with scams and no substance, so your way of teaching is refreshing! Steve, you're the real deal!

[Shoilie]

Really wonderful teacher, this man, Steve.

Thanks for all the helpful advice and for your persistent way of

helping people to understand everything.

[suemax137]

Great video on how to video yourself. Please RT.

[MorevidaReviews]

Great video Steve. Very helpful.  Look forward to more.

[stratology]

great stuff ... really enjoyed ... well done

shaun

[NatalyaMurphy]

I'm amazed at the difference in sound quality when you use the external mike. In this case, hearing is believing.

[mjbraganza]

Awesome! Really awesome Steve! & Thank you!

[tokyotopia]

Great video Steve. I need to sit down and take my time watching this - 2 or 3 times so I really get my head around this. The best thing? You show me how to change the things that aren't working by showing me the before and after. Great :)

[psychotactics]

Really good advice. And well done. :)