Welcome to Season 1, Episode 010, of Web and BeyondCast. On this cast, we will be discussing marketing video production--what it takes to get the marketing videos you need for your business created. And, to do that, I've brought in my go-to expert on video production, Sharon Sobel of Picture This Video. We are going to learn about what questions you should ask when starting a video project, who you're hiring, and what platforms you should use to get the word out there about your videos once they're made...and much more.

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In this Cast
Ray Sidney-Smith, Host

Sharon Sobel, of Picture This Video, has been producing video projects for business clients for over 15 years.  Having evolved from tape to DVD, to online delivery, her experience and varied skills help you rest assured you are getting someone knowledgeable and experienced in all facets of production, so she’s able to work with you to produce something within your budget, and that meets your marketing video needs.

 
Show Notes
Resources we mention, including links to them will be provided here. Please listen to the episode for context.

PictureThis Video - Sharon Sobel - Web and BeyondCast - Episode 010 - Marketing Video Production

PowerPoint presentation for listeners to download

Mobile Video Tripods (on Amazon)

Lavalier microphone for smartphones/tablets (available as single or double microphone version)

 

Videographer - camera work and possibly primary audio (make sure they know)

Video Editor - may also be your videographer if they have the skill sets; takes the raw video and your script and edits it to the final video

Video Producer - liaison between client and other video professionals roles executing the project

 

Microsoft Word, Google Docs or LibreOffice Writer

 

YouTube

Vimeo

YouTube Live

Facebook Live

Periscope / Twitter

Instagram (15 seconds of video at a time in Stories; ~60 seconds for posts)

Instagram’s IGTV (vertical only; one-hour time limit)

 
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