The use of video on the internet has exploded! There are a lot of factors to consider; type of camera, microphone, cables, adapters, software editing, posting to the web. The list is quite long and the choices can be overwhelming. The best thing to do is get started. Don’t try to learn everything before you start. Start and learn as you go.
Many of us are timid about putting ourselves ‘out there’. While there is potential for hundreds or thousands to view your video, the reality is that at the start there will only be a handful of viewers. Your initial videos will feel awkward and you may be critical of them. Some of them may surprise you. When I look back on the videos I posted a couple of years ago I am sometimes pleasantly surprised at the quality of the video and the message. Sometimes we can be our own worse critics.
When it comes to equipment you don’t need to be sophisticated. Todays technology makes it so easy to shoot good quality video. If you have a smart phone you are good to go. Most smart phones shoot at 720p or 1080p. Both are acceptable HD quality. At a bare minimum you can hold the camera out with your arm and shoot your video message. If you want to improve on that buy a selfie stick. You can purchase one for less than $10. You can purchase a tripod and adapter for less than $40.
If you are shooting your video outdoors one thing you will need to consider is wind. Wind noise can obliterate your audio. There are options for dealing with that and they can be pricey.
If you are shooting your video indoors lighting will be a consideration. Make sure you have sufficient light. Shooting in poor lighting situations will compromise your video quality.
The real secret is to start now with what you have. You will be amazed by how much you will learn from ‘just doing it’.
Now go out and Make Your Voice Heard!
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