Video Creation

Camera Only ("Talking Head")

Tips:

• Try your smart phone (I've had better results than with a web cam)
• Use a light ring (provides better light plus has a stand (or 2) >>> is the one I use
• Stand or sit on high stool (you will tend project more energy)
• If you mess up, pause and restart (you can trim the "bad" parts later)
• Try interjecting video or photos to break the monotony
  

Pros:

• Can do it yourself (use tools to trim the beginning & end (& middle)

Cons:

• Long "talking head" videos take practice to be engaging

Example:

Voice Overs

Tips:

• Try your smart phone (I've not done voice only but camera/voice works well)

Pros:

• Can do it yourself and any time
• No prep (makeup) necessary
• Can be added to photos & video (Magisto) or whiteboard (Doodly)

Cons:

• Voice over skills take practice to be engaging
• Magisto is not an "exact" editor (does it own "magic" thing) so timing may not be spot on

Example:

• ComForCare intro video created using Magisto

Zoom or Loom recording

Tips:

• Can have full headshot & then switch to a bubble or a box
• Works well for slideshows or on-screen demos
• Can trim out the transition if needed (be sure to stop talking during)

Pros:

• Can do it yourself and any time

Cons:

• Hard to keep you eye on the camera since you are also controlling the screen

Example