Diy Video Guy: Make Better Web Videos By Yourself

#061 - Some videos you make tank and get barely any views. Others, sometimes unexpectedly, continue to be watched and get plenty of organic search and referral traffic. How can you guarantee a video you're making will be the latter? In this episode we discuss how to plan and create videos that people want to watch. We use two of our recent videos as examples, one that worked and one that tanked; the possible reasons that happened and how to replicate the successful video. Some of the topics we discuss are: * Matching your thumbnail and title * Having your videos be current with events * The value of comparison videos * Using YouTube Analytics for tracking what works and what doesn't * Using a third party app to see what related videos are taggedItems mentioned in this episode:Canon 80D vs. 70D (Is It Worth The Upgrade?) - YouTubeNews on the Sony a6300, Canon 1DX mkII, Nikon D5 (+ A Fine Bros. Rant) - YouTubevidIQ | More Views, Less Time.YouTube Analytics basics - YouTube HelpFebruary 25, 2016

#060 - When you put a bunch of time, effort, energy, and money into making YouTube videos, you don't want to waste all that and not reach anybody. Yet, most YouTubers make the same mistakes over and over when getting started. In this episode I chat with Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators about 8 mistakes most YouTubers make. We also discuss what he has learned after vlogging for ten years and how to actually earn a living off making YouTube videos (hint: not from ads). February 11, 2016Items mentioned in this episode:Video Creators - YouTubeSchmovies - YouTubeTop 8 Mistakes New YouTubers Make - YouTubeReelSEO - YouTubeVideo Creators: YouTube Training to Build Your AudienceThe Secret to Building your YouTube Audience - Free Video Creators Course30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel - Video Creators Course0 to 10,000 Subscribers in 12 Months - Video Creators CourseAccelerate Your Channel Growth - Video CreatorsFebruary 11, 2016

#059 - I don't typically pay much attention to the current events of a platform like YouTube, but this week's controversy with The Fine Brothers trademarking 'react' videos made me want to share my thoughts on some recent trends and conversations happening about YouTube. In this episode I talk through the sad economics of being famous on the Internet, why you shouldn't try to trademark recording a basic human action, how the world of online publishing is getting harder, and how not to be a rip off artist.Items mentioned in this episode:The sad economics of being famous on the internet | FusionThe Fine Brothers Controversy Explained — MediumThe Fine Brothers' reaction video controversy, explained - VoxSTICK FIGURES AROUND THE WORLD?!?! (Special Announcement) - cgpgrey2 on YouTubeUpdate. - cgpgrey2 on YouTubeThe New, New Economy: How the World of Online Publishing Is Changing, and Why You Should Care : The Art of Non-ConformityShort Skirts and Rip Off Artists - YouTubeVideo Response to Casey's 'Rip Off Artists'

#058 - When people email and ask me questions about video, whether they're asking about ones I've made or they're trying to make videos themselves, without a doubt the majority of the questions I get revolve around gear and equipment. "What camera did you use?" "What lens is that?" "What software do you edit in?" I always answer their question, because I can geek out about gear as much as the next person, but part of me wants to answer with, "Gear doesn't matter. Gear doesn't make videos go viral. Gear only keeps you from making more videos." In this episode of the podcast I challenge you to make videos with what you have and think about whether gear really matters or not.Items mentioned in this episode:Free Email Course: Video Gear for Any Budget — DIY Video GuyEvolution of Dance - YouTubeThe Sneezing Baby Panda - YouTubeCharlie bit my finger - again ! - YouTubeDavid After Dentist - YouTubeCanon C300 Mark II Hands-on Feature Test + Footage - YouTubeWill It Fly by Pat Flynn (Book Teaser Trailer) - YouTubeJanu

#057 - Today's episode brings you Levi Allen, a filmmaker out of British Columbia and Founder of Left Coast Media. Levi's most recent film 'Untethered' was featured as a Vimeo Staff Pick in December 2015. In this episode Levi discusses how he started out making films, the importance of not letting gear stand in the way of creation, why he decided to begin vlogging, the story behind the making of Untethered and why he decided to release his film for free.Items mentioned in this episode:LEFTCOAST - Adventure FilmmakingLevi Allen - YouTubeLevi's Film: UNTETHEREDTransposition FilmsRJ BruniKessler Camera SlidersKessler elektraDRIVE Slider Bundledevingraham - YouTubedevinsupertramp - YouTubeAmazon.com : DSLR Flycam Nano Camera Stabilizer with Free Quick ReleaseSpencer Seabrooke | FacebookMindNode - Mindmapping Appkeithwhiteaudio | Post Production Sound StudioBrain Farm | Creators of Media and EntertainmentWe Are Blood | Short FilmView from a Blue Moon on iTunesMusicbedRyan SchroederMOXLEYWorld Record Free Solo - In

#056 - One of my favorite parts of being friends with entrepreneurs is seeing how far they progress in just a year. In this podcast episode I chat with Thomas Frank, a four-time guest on the show, to talk with him about how he has grown his YouTube channel to over 166,000 subscribers and almost 5,000,000 views by making weekly videos for just over a year. In this episode we discuss: * Why sometimes publishing a low production quality video is more important than missing a week * How better thumbnails and descriptions lead to your videos ranking higher * Why you might not want to send people to your website from YouTube * How to collaborate with bigger channels even when you don't have many subscribers * Whether or not your YouTube videos should have ads on themItems mentioned in this episode:Thomas Frank - YouTubeCollege Info Geek | College Tips for Smart StudentsDo the thing. (Procrastination Advice) - YouTubeHow to Learn New Skills Quickly (ft. Thomas Frank!) - YouTubeYou Can’t Make It On YouTube Anymore —

#055 - Only in looking back can you accurately assess what you're capable of going forward. Looking back at 2015 gives me a lot of reasons to celebrate, be grateful, & look forward. In this episode we look at back at lessons learned, what went well, what didn't go well, and what to expect from DIY Video Guy in 2016.http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/55January 6 , 2016

#054 - Dave Dugdale has been sharing his filmmaking journey on YouTube since he first got a Canon T2i in 2010. I stumbled across his videos a few years ago when I first bought a DSLR and was trying to figure out what camera settings to use. In today's podcast episode I chat with Dave about how he transitioned from making videos about real estate to drive search traffic into teaching video production and making videos for a living instead. We discuss why you might want to use a mirrorless camera like a Sony A7 series or Panasonic GH4 instead of a DSLR from Canon, give advice for making videos in a crowded niche, and why having a regimented release schedule for your videos might not be the best way to go.Items mentioned in this episode:Dave Dugdale's YouTube ChannelLearningVideo.comDave's Camera CoursesShould You Shoot in 4K? (& Mirrorless vs. DSLR) — DIY Video GuyDSLR Video Shooter - YouTubeBasic Filmmaker - YouTubeFilm Riot - YouTubeFilmmaker IQ - YouTubeIndy Mogul - YouTube

#053 - Should you put a lot of effort into trying to make something perfect, even if that means you can only create videos irregularly? Or should you have a schedule and stick to it, even if you are releasing sub-par content? In today's episode we debate consistency vs. quality and which you should strive for most. We also discuss how you can go about achieving both, if you should even attempt to do that, and how the types of content you make may decide it for you.Items mentioned in this episode:Gary Vaynerchuk's Take on Quality vs. Quantity: #AskGaryVee 149Casey Neistat on the Tim Ferriss ShowSpecial guests on this episode:Caleb Pike of DSLR Video ShooterCorbett Barr of FizzlePat Flynn of Smart Passive IncomeRollo Wenlock of WipsterSean McCabe of Seanwes

#052 - Live streaming video is all the rage. Periscope, Meerkat, Blab and YouTube Live are just a few of the platforms that people now use to live broadcast video after just a couple seconds of set-up. In this episode we ask: is live streaming video just a fad? We chat with five guests, add our two cents, and as you can imagine, we don't all agree. We also discuss ways to make your live broadcasts better, why you may want to incorporate live streaming into your business, and what we see as best way to use live streaming (even if your audience is tiny).Special guests on this episode:Caleb Pike of DSLR Video ShooterCorbett Barr of FizzlePat Flynn of Smart Passive IncomeRollo Wenlock of WipsterSean McCabe of SeanwesLive streaming options mentioned:PeriscopeMeerkatBlabYouTube LiveNovember 26, 2015

#051 - With all the pressures on "going viral" during an big announcement online, sales videos are becoming bigger productions and you could be leaving a lot on the table by not creating a video to accompany a launch. However, if you are going to do it, you need to make sure you are doing it well. In this episode we discuss whether or not sales videos are important, if you even need one, and how exactly it may benefit you and your audience. We also talk about how sales videos are just one part of a launch strategy and what else you should focus on.Special guests on this episode:Caleb Pike of DSLR Video ShooterCorbett Barr of FizzlePat Flynn of Smart Passive IncomeRollo Wenlock of WipsterSean McCabe of SeanwesItems mentioned in this episode:Fizzle.co - Honest Online Business Training VideoNovember 19, 2015

#050 - Online video is a recent invention. YouTube has only been around for a decade. Shifting trends come rapidly, so staying ahead or at least keeping an eye out is important for anyone looking to succeed. In this podcast episode we speak with five video creators about what they think the future of video has in store in regards to attention spans, platforms, technology, and what to look out for.Special guests on this episode:Caleb Pike of DSLR Video ShooterCorbett Barr of FizzlePat Flynn of Smart Passive IncomeRollo Wenlock of WipsterSean McCabe of SeanwesItems mentioned in this episode:Our Free Premiere Pro 101 CourseStreet View El CapitanMeerkatPeriscopeBlab Beta99% InvisibleHardcore History LibraryNovember 12, 2015

#049 - For most of us, the idea of getting in front of the camera causes a certain level of unease or even fear. The good news is you can not only get past this fear, but actually develop a liking for being on video. In this episode we hear from five entrepreneurs who have overcome the fear of being on camera and in some cases, have become prolific YouTubers. We discuss why you are basically born afraid of the camera, how to overcome that fear, and give you some quick tips to help you along your way.Special guests on this episode:Caleb Pike of DSLR Video ShooterCorbett Barr of FizzlePat Flynn of Smart Passive IncomeRollo Wenlock of WipsterSean McCabe of SeanwesFree Courses mentioned:Premiere Pro 101Final Cut Pro X 101November 5, 2015

#048 - When I had a desk job it was easy relax. I would come home, enjoy the weekend, or go on vacation without even thinking about work at all until I was pulling into the parking lot at my job. But when you work for yourself, there are always tasks to do and when you work from anywhere, you can always be getting them done. At first I struggled with being able to relax after I started trying to build an online business. I even quit playing video games a couple years ago, which was how I could best completely check out mentally for an entire evening. But now, instead of escaping into video games even if I'm not "working", my businesses are always on my mind. So how do you escape from your work when you want to take some time off? And how can you come back fully recharged, with a ton of energy, new skills, and ideas for when you return? In this episode I talk about creative distance and how to remove properly yourself from your work.Items mentioned in this episode:DIY Video GuideCreative LiveLyndaDay One Journ

#047 - It's one of those questions that is best answered with "it depends" because there are so many variables, but there is a real answer if you dig deep enough. How long should a web video be? In this episode we discuss why your videos should differ in length depending on the style of them, the platform they're on, whether you're entertaining or teaching, and what the goals for them are. (And no, we don't just say "two to five minutes", which is what every other website on the web likes to recommend.) October 19,Further reading:Does length matter? It does for video! | Wistia BlogThe optimal length for video marketing content | The Next Web

#046 - If you're putting all this work into making videos, shouldn't you put them in multiple places for people to consume them? Or are you hurting your reach on a platform like YouTube by also publishing to iTunes? In today's podcast episode we discuss the pros and cons of having a video podcast, why you may or may not want to spend time on one, whether or not people even know podcasts can be in video instead of audio, and what service we use to host ours.Items mentioned in this episode:Podbean | Free Podcast Hosting, Best Podcast CommunityDIY Video Guy TV (on iTunes)October 17, 2015 http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/46

#045 - 4K video may be the future, but do you really need to be shooting in 4K or is 1080p enough? Also, why would you want to shoot in 4K even if you're not yet publishing at that resolution? In this episode I chat with Caleb Pike of DSLR Video Shooter all about 4K video and why you might want to start shooting in it. We also have a discussion about the pro's and con's of mirrorless micro 4/3rds cameras vs. DSLR's and cinema cameras, specifically the Panasonic GH4 & G7.Items mentioned in this episode:DSLR Video Shooter - Tutorials, Tools and Reviews for DSLR Video ShootersDSLR Video Shooter - YouTubeAmazon.com : Panasonic LUMIX GH4 4K Cinematic CameraGH4 Video Guide – Master Video on the Panasonic GH4Amazon.com : Panasonic LUMIX G7 4K CameraPanasonic G7 Video Guide – Shoot Video on the Panasonic G7Amazon.com : Sony Alpha a7S Digital CameraAmazon.com : Sony a7R II Full-Frame CameraAmazon.com : Metabones Speed Booster Canon EF Lens to Sony NEXAmazon.com : Canon EOS C100 Mark II Cinema CameraAmazon.com : So

#044 - Making videos is extremely time consuming. That's why I always recommend batching. Almost every step along the way to making a video can be batch processed. Determining your editorial calendar, copywriting titles, script writing, setting up your equipment, video editing, and more. The most productive part to batch while making videos is the actual filming stage. In this podcast episode we discuss not only why you should batch your videos, but how to get started doing so if you haven't already and our tips for how many you should actually create all at once.Items mentioned in this episode:BroScienceLife - YouTubePat Flynn - YouTubeOctober 1, 2015

#043 - Creating a great video starts with a lot of preparation. Planning, scripting, storyboarding, having the right equipment, setting up said equipment, planning b-roll and more. In this podcast episode we discuss our entire process for preparing for a video shoot. From what we pack to tips to save money while flying with equipment, you'll learn how we always have a backup plan for our backup plan.Items mentioned in this episode:LensProToGo.comLensRentals.comBorrowlenses.comSeptember 24, 2015

#042 - Chances are, it will take you awhile to be comfortable on camera. Luckily there are a lot of ways to speed up that process. From public speaking and podcasting to live-streaming and doing webinars there are a lot of ways to get better on camera, be more engaging, and deliver to the camera without reading from a script. In this podcast episode I chat with Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income about how improving his public speaking has made him better and more comfortable on camera.Items mentioned in this episode:How to Become Futureproof - Opening Keynote NMX '15How to Stand Out From the Crowd - Financial Bloggers Conference 2011TED - YouTubeSeptember 17, 2015