Diy Video Guy: Make Better Web Videos By Yourself

#041 - Whether you're on camera interviewing someone else or you're behind the camera trying to get a strong interview out of your talent, there are some tricks to getting the best performance you can out of your interviewee. In today's podcast episode we share ten steps to getting better on-camera interviews. We'll discuss the process we use on client shoots to have the interviewee be comfortable on camera, act natural, and sometimes not even realize we're already recording. We also share some gear recommendations for making sure you don't have to interrupt the interview and share how to get the talent to look at the interviewer, but really they're looking straight into the camera.Items mentioned in this episode:Ikan PT-Elite iPad Teleprompter KitEyeDirectAlex Blumberg | CreativeLiveSeptember 10, 2015

#040 - Most of the clients we shoot videos for ask us questions about how they can set-up their own video studio in their homes or offices. Studios are a great tool for being able to record videos quickly and consistently, so in this podcast episode we're going to share what we've learned building our video and audio garage studio as well as share our recommendations for how you should go about putting one together for yourself. The nine tips cover determining what you want the studio to be used for, how to lay it out, determining what gear is must have, making it permanent, and tips for controlling sound and temperature.Items mentioned in this episode:Rosco DigitalRode NTG3 Super-Cardioid Condenser MicrophoneKino-Flo Celeb 200 DMX Center MountAtomos Ninja Blade 5" HDMI On-Camera Monitor & RecorderSmallHD AC7 SDI/HDMI LCD 7 Inch Field Monitor12"x12" White Balance & Grey Reference Card2"x12"x12" (12 Pk) Acoustic Wedge Soundproofing Studio Foam TilesSeptember 3, 2015

#039 - More views. That's what you want, right? More people watching the videos you spent all that time to prepare, record, edit, and publish. In this podcast episode we discuss why your videos aren't being watched at all or why people quit watching them part way through. Whether it has to do with how the video was made, that they aren't engaging, or how they're being promoted, this episode will give you eight tips to make sure your audience keeps showing up to watch your videos, clicks play, and sticks around for the entire thing.Your Visual quality is terrible.Your Audio is terrible.Your bumper is too long.Your video is too long.You're not using your hosting platform correctly.You're on the wrong platform for your niche audience..You have no consistency and people forget about you.Your videos are boring and too predictable.August 27, 2015 http://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/39August 27, 2015

#038 - It is easy to think of ideas for videos when you have a go-to list of different kinds of videos to make. If you're stuck only making how to or tutorial videos you can quickly get burnt out. In this podcast episode we discuss the thirteen different formats for videos, examples for each, and how to combine them to make compelling and engaging videos. You'll take away a bunch of new styles you can use to switch up the format of your videos.InterviewsDoc StyleCreative ShortsGlam RealsVideos that will never get publishedLive StreamsReviewsAbout (corporate)How To’sBehind the ScenesTestimonialsWelcome VideosSales Videoshttp://www.DIYVideoGuy.com/38August 20, 2015

#037 - So you're working on editing a video, but you're stuck. You keep finding other things to work on when really you should just be pushing through to finish what you've already started. You don't know what's holding you up and the video isn't what you want it to be, so you just keep putting it off. In today's episode of the podcast we discuss Video Editor's Block and how to overcome it. We lay out 9 different things you can do when you feel like you hit a wall on the videos you're editing. Hopefully listening to this episode will get you back on track and have you releasing your in-progress videos much, much sooner.All 9 Editor's Block Tips:List out each step of the process.Break the video down into smaller chunks (and don't zoom out).If you're stuck on something technical, learn it quickly or leave a marker to come back to it.Play around with the footage and blooper clips a bit.Go to sleep or step away from the project for a full day.Take a short break and get some exercise.Focus on just the video track

#036 - Conferences are a great way to connect with like-minded people and I wouldn't be where I am today professionally if I hadn't have attended a bunch of conferences over the past few years. Well, I just went to Anaheim, California for VidCon 2015, a conference for YouTubers, Viners, and other web video creators. It was kind of an insane conference full of screaming fangirls and "celebrities" I've never heard of, but I actually got a lot out of it. In this podcast episode I give a rundown of the panels I went to, share what some of the biggest YouTubers struggle with, and rant about why building an audience on a short-form video platform like Vine or Snapchat might not be what you really want to do.

#035 - Vlogging (video blogging) seems to be all the rage these days. It has been around for a long time on YouTube with people talking into their webcams, but people like Casey Neistat and Ben Brown are growing huge audiences through telling daily stories of their life and putting much more work into them than a simple webcam vlog. I recently started experimenting with vlogging and in this episode of the podcast I share seventeen tips I've learned so far.Items mentioned in this episode:Sony RX-100 Mark IV Point-and-Shoot Camera on AmazonMy Sony RX-100 Unboxing Video on YouTubeVlog #1: Breaking into AirBnBs in PortlandVlog #2: The Best Pizza & Coffee in PortlandCasey Neistat's VlogsMr. Ben Brown's VlogsJuly 23, 2015

#034 - When I browse around YouTube I see a lot of mistakes. Things that YouTubers either should be doing but aren't, or things they are getting completely wrong. And don't worry, when I look at my own channel and videos I get a bunch of these things wrong too, but to be your best, sometimes you have to be your own worst critic. In this episode of the podcast I share nine things that most YouTubers and YouTube channels are doing wrong and how to avoid them yourself.Nothing engaging in the first 15 seconds.Not giving a single call to action.Not putting the proper information in the description below the video.Not making a custom thumbnail.Assuming everyone can click on Annotations.Not properly branding your channel.Having an Inconsistent Release Schedule.They experiment outside their channel's niche too much.Not interacting.Items mentioned in this episode:4 Things All YouTubers Should Know About MobileHow to Use YouTube CardsCaseyNeistat - YouTubeMr Ben Brown - YouTubeSony RX100 Mark IV Unboxing VideoJuly 16,

#033 - When you're working on a video alone, it can be hard to push through a create on demand when you're traveling too much, overwhelmed by client work, or just not inspired. In the video production process it might be super fun when your filming, perhaps with different people involved in front and behind the camera, at a fun event, in a new location, but once you get back home or to the office and need to edit that video, it can get really lonely. It is just you, the footage, and an empty timeline in your video editing program. In this podcast episode I break down how to stay on track by pushing yourself to create, what to do with your downtime to make your creation time better, and how to stop procrastinating on those large video projects. I share four ways cure artist lonliness and the five steps for coming up with and then executing on great ideas.Items mentioned in this episode:Sony RX-100 Mark IV on AmazonCanon PowerShot G7X on AmazonWhere Do Good Ideas Come From? | The Sparkline BlogEvernote | The wo

#032 - I've basically spent the past three months traveling for either client video projects, video conferences, or vacation. Through all the flights and carrying my camera gear to five countries in three continents I've compiled nine of my lessons learned from traveling while shooting video. In this podcast episode I break-down in detail why you want to invest in proper storage and image stabilization gear, why you need a pocket-sized camera, how to use tools like reflectors when you don't have lights, and why wireless audio may be the best option.Invest in quality travel-friendly bags.Have a stable, handheld solution.Keep the camera rolling for audio recording.Either ask for permission, or apologize later.Capture the in-between moments.Always have a camera at arm's length.Take a wireless audio option.Bring pop-up reflectors.Have a lightweight monopod or tripod.Items mentioned in this episode:Sony RX-100 Mark IV on AmazonCanon PowerShot G7X on AmazonWhere Do Good Ideas Come From? | The Sparkline BlogEvernote

#031 - Early mover advantage. Being in the right place at the right time. Luck. These are all excuses in my book. Pick something, do it well, and keep showing up. That's what Austin Evans has done on YouTube since 2007. He has nearly 1,200 videos live, almost a million subscribers, 117,000,000 views, and has become one of the biggest tech channels on the platform. In this episode of the podcast I pick Austin's brain on how he got started making YouTube videos in high school, why it is important to connect and collaborate with other YouTubers, how he plans out and shoots his videos, and whether or not your compeititors are good or bad for you.Items mentioned in this episode:Austin EvansYouTube Partner ProgramSHIELD | nvidia ConsoleInternational CESVidConFilm RiotMeerkatBehind the scenes with MKBHDPewDiePieApril 9, 2015

#030 - Whether you don’t like to edit video, you’ve shot so much you don’t have time to get through it, or you’re just trying to outsource and focus on what you do best, hiring a video editor might be just the thing you need to consistently create and ship videos. In today’s episode I talk with my video editor, Tim Krupa, about ten things you should consider before hiring a video editor. We talk about the best ways to communicate before production about scripting and b-roll, what to expect in regards to contracts and payments, what web apps we use for video revisions with clients, and more.The 10 ThingsKnow & share what you want created from your editorCommunicate & agree upon a file management workflowHave one point of contact with the editorKnow and share the timeline of the project when you first speak to the editorIf you expect the editor to work specific hours & days, say soUnderstand they are working with pre-existing material they did not createLook through their portfolio to ensure your cr

#029 - The last five months of "flying solo" have been an insanely busy juggling act of client work, launching this podcast, shipping YouTube videos weekly, my wife's two rounds of surgery and recovery from cancer, trips around the Holidays, and more. I figured it was time to share a bit of behind the scenes on how things are going internally at my video production studio and what's next for DIY Video Guy. In this episode I talk with my editor Tim about what gear investments we've been making (and why), what our workflow is (including all the programs and web apps we use), how video podcasting downloads have compared to YouTube viewers for the weekly video show, talk candidly about how video production for clients has been going, and tease version 2.0 of the DIY Video Production Guide (which comes out March 24th).Items mentioned in this episode:Smart Passive Income TVBrennan Dunn's Double Your Freelancing RateValue-Based Pricing - seanwes tv #59Amazon.com: Rode NTG3 Condenser Shotgun MicrophoneAmazon.com: Can

#028 - If you're shooting tutorial style videos, especially of a tangible skill like crafting, building, or anything else that uses your hands, you won't want to miss this episode. In it I talk with Josh Smith of Cook Academy about what they've learned building up a library of training videos for people learning to become better cooks. We discuss how to set up multiple angles properly, find a better locale than what you already have available to you, how to cut down on reflections from glass surfaces, and how to best teach using video.Items mentioned in this episode:CookAcademy.comThe previous "ghetto" tripod set-up Josh usedFor the overhead camera mount, they used "a pair of auto-poles, a standard metal crossbar, and super clamps for attaching a standard camera mount."February 26, 2015

#027 - If you're looking to hire a video person or team to come shoot videos for you, there is plenty to know beforehand and a lot to do that will help the project go as smoothly as possible. In this podcast episode I chat with Wes Wages of Armosa Studios about what it is like to work with a videographer. We cover everything from what to expect process wise, how to prepare to get the best result from your video team, whether or not it makes sense to make them travel to you or you to them, and tips on dissecting proposals and contracts.Items mentioned in this episode:Wes WagesArmosa StudiosWipsterStillmotionFebruary 19, 2015

#026 - Publishing a video every single week is tough. Especially when different people are in the videos and what they're teaching is extremely technical and complex. Enter Whiteboard Fridays from Moz. A weekly video show about SEO, content marketing, and getting traffic to your website. They've been showing up every week for years, with the ability to quickly share real-time information as it changes in their industry, like what's new with Google's latest algorithm. In this episode with Elijah Tiegs from Moz we talk about two main things. First, the power of having a permanent video studio set-up and how that speeds up and simplifies the process for making a video each week. Second, we discuss the set-up they use at Moz to create Whiteboard Fridays. Specifically, we breakdown the lighting, focusing on both the subject and the whiteboard, and using wireless lavalier microphones instead of boom shotgun mics.Items mentioned in this episode:Elijah on TwitterAn Example of Whiteboard Friday from MozHow Whiteboard

#025 - I love attending conferences. I've shared many times before why, so I won't do that here, but to someone trying to decide whether or not to attend a conference for the first time, there are only two real ways to decide. Either ask someone that has been there before or watch the event video, and your only option is usually the latter. In today's episode I chat with Paul Searle, a freelance videographer who focuses almost exclusively on making videos for events. We chat about what makes a great event video, how to best record the talks, how he is livestreaming events to the web, and all the gear he uses to do so. If you ever need to record something that takes place live (weddings, sporting events, conferences, documentaries, etc.), this episode is for you.Items mentioned in this episode:Searle VideoBook Yourself Solid Fizzle CourseLanyrd - discover thousands of conferencesXOXO Festival — Searle VideoConfab — Searle VideoCreative Mornings — Searle Video1-Day Business BreakthroughAmazon.com : Blackmagic P

#024 - Paying for ads and not knowing whether or not you're getting anything out of them can be extremely frustrating. Especially ones that take a lot of work to produce like YouTube ads. And getting more views isn't the only thing you can do with YouTube ads either. Channel subscribers, building your email list, and gaining actual customers are all possible from running YouTube ads. In this episode I chat with Ryan Masters all about how to get started with ads on YouTube, how to properly track them so you know which ads have a positive return on investment, and what tools you can use to do so. We also talk at the beginning about how and why he changed his broad fitness channel to a more specific niche and what the results have been since.Items mentioned in this episode:Sparta Strength - YouTubeRyanMasters.com - YouTube Advertising ConsultantGoogle AdWordsAWeber - Email Marketing SoftwareMailChimp - Send Better EmailAW Pro ToolsInfusionsoft Sales and marketing automationONTRAPORT | Small Business CRMVeeroll Y

#023 - Even if you're a professional and you've done something tens of thousands of times, you're still going to mess up occassionally. (Just think of how often NFL receivers drop easy catches.) When you make enough videos, you're bound to make plenty of mistakes. The two most important things to recover from mistakes are to fix them as soon as possible and to put processes in place to never let them happen again. In today's episode I talk with Tim Krupa, my editor, production assistant, and brother-in-law. In it we discuss ten mistakes we've made while making videos for ourselves or clients and how you can avoid them. After you listen, I've included the full list of the ten lessons from our mistakes below as well.10 Takeaway LessonsAlways have a usable back-up audio source.Completely control the light whenever possible.Always be conscious of reflections from glass.Scout the location beforehand & change lighting as needed.Don't use new technology, equipment or settings before having tested it yourself.Don

#022 - If you're making videos for yourself, there is a good chance that you might be interested in earning some money on the side or full-time by making videos for other people. I've been making videos part-time for a couple years, and full-time for the past few months, so I have some decent experience doing so, but in this episode I chat with Chad Owen, who has been freelancing as a video maker for the past 6 years. We talk about how to feel comfortable charging what you're worth, how to properly sell your services, creating properly through budgeting and proposals, how to position video as a solution with an ROI for your clients, and when to invest in gear versus renting your equipment.Items mentioned in this episode:Chad's Video Production Company: Corduroy@HeyChad on TwitterBorrowLenses.comLensProToGo.comJanuary 14, 2015