Comments on: How to Outsource Video Creation.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 09:44:55 +0000

One thing I would add is ‘test’. What I mean by that is ‘test’ your outsourcer. Even though they say that can do things, I’ve found sometimes, they can’t or don’t know where to start.

By: PhilAm

PhilAm — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:47:06 +0000

Hi Nicole, thanks for the discovery and for sharing it here. we love your post.

By: Daryn

Daryn — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:38:01 +0000

Great information on Video creation information.I totally agree with outsourcing and having someone make a video for you! I tried to learn Sony Vegas and I was like no! not another science project! We have enough to focus on as marketers than learning how to create a video!

By: Andre Arnett

Andre Arnett — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:07:12 +0000

Hey Nicole,

How did you know that tired person in the mirror was me. 🙂 I must say there are days that I resemble that picture. Would really like to learn more about outsourcing those videos because I am one of those that is just scared by the thought. Will be something to study. Also, thanks for the interview with Willie. He always has good information to share.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:39:54 +0000

In reply to Bernie Landry.

Hi Bernie,

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, of course, the final video should be interesting and entertaining as well as informative, especially if it’s meant to draw people in from a site like YouTube.

And, just like an ezine article, I suggest that my readers include a call to action at the end, even as simple as “For more information about _____ go to (URL)”.

As you know, if you don’t lead your video viewers to the next step, they won’t take it. 🙂

Again, thanks for stopping by.

By: Bernie Landry

Bernie Landry — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 10:23:01 +0000

I like your thoughts on outsourcing parts of the video. Having done video since the late 80’s I can honestly say that good video does not derive from a template. It starts with an idea, who your audience is and how to get their attention.

There seems to be a new trend that is being spread over the net with these membership video programs. However, they miss the boat. Creating video ads and putting them up on you tube will have little effect compared to a viral video that is not an ad per say.

I agree that a video with a call to action will work on a website as a call to action video. But where will the traffic come from?

A much better idea is to create a video that gives away useful information first or even a series of videos doing this and put those on the video sharing sites.

No one wants to watch an ad… they want information. Would you write an article on ezinearticles that was an advertisment?

By: Cori Padgett

Cori Padgett — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:34:31 +0000

Awesome post, thanks for the heads up Nicole. I’m off to check this out now, because… I HATE doing videos, lol but want to use it for marketing purposes. So this could be my solution!

🙂 Have a great week yourself!