The 3 R’s of DIY Video: Record, Rinse, Repeat

[Today's guest post…..Sean is the Head of Business Development at Bravo Video, which enables businesses to capture video from customers, users and fans - right over the web.] Notice any trends lately on Phil’s blog?  If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed a handful of self-recorded videos in some of Phil’s recent posts.  Knowing what we know about Phil, my guess is he’s on to something. We also know that video is incredibly powerful, so I won’t spend too much time arguing this point (although I do feel the need to mention that a recent report from comScore shows that online video increases consumer preference by 25%).  Shooting video is incredibly accessible as most of us can get away with using our webcams, smartphones or tablets. But what holds most of us back is uncertainty.  How will we look?  Will we come across as confident, or nervous and plagued with verbal diarrhea?  Will it help or harm our own reputation, and the reputation of the products/services we’re looking to successfully promote? Here’s the bottom line – block out an hour or two and just do it.  Nobody does it perfectly the first time around – and that’s OK.  But with a proper preparation and a little practice, we eventually get the hang of it. Here are what I like to call the 3 “R’s” of DIY video: 1.  Record Just do it already.  This first step is often the most difficult.  Reserve some time to...
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