Comments on: 99 Tips to Creating Powerful Video Blogs

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By: susanryoung

susanryoung — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:50:36 +0000

Hi Tim,
If you are just starting out, you may want to try Windows Movie Maker- part of the MS package that can get you acquainted with basic editing. If you want to move onto some advanced editing options, special effects, etc., Sony Vegas 9 is good. It’s about $80 retail. Camtasia is also hot these days. In the end, it’s important that you feel comfortable with the technology you choose. Practice will also help.
Good luck, and thanks for your comment!

Best regards,
Susan

By: Tim Baran

Tim Baran — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:01:22 +0000

Great post. Very useful. I keep procrastinating taking the video plunge. I’ll def use this as a guide.

Any software recommendations?

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Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:02:26 +0000

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By: susanryoung

susanryoung — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:17:35 +0000

Thanks Gary, video is just another interactive channel for us to engage with people. Let me know when you have your video done—will look forward to seeing it! I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment!
Susan

By: Gary Loper

Gary Loper — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:03:14 +0000

Thank you for sharing and giving me the nudge I needed to explore videos, and taking all the little things to think about out of my way.

Create an excellent day
Gary

By: susanryoung

susanryoung — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:46:45 +0000

Hi Gina,
Thank you for pointing out the length of the the video segments for U-stream. You are correct (referring to #60 on my list). U-stream is indeed for longer pieces –similar to an interactive call-in radio show. It enables the host to speak with viewers, like a Town Hall meeting. I have now edited my #60, to clarify this point. Thank you!
Susan

By: Gina Parris

Gina Parris — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:32:42 +0000

These are great tips, but I never thought of ustream for short 1-2 minute clips, as I’ve only seen people use if for live shows that were a half to full hour long. Do you have an example of a ustream channel w/ short clips like that? Thanks for this post. It’s great.