The document outlines tips for creating professional videos with a smartphone from Michelle Lettmann of Surefire Social. It recommends essential equipment like a mic and tripod and free software like iMovie. It then discusses 5 types of videos to create: interviews, company culture, projects with homeowners, seasonal videos, and consumer tips. For each type, it provides an example and tip from Michelle. The document concludes with advertising an upcoming webinar and taking questions.
Wellborn Cabinet Bootcamp - How to Shoot Professional Videos with your Smartphone
1. January 5th
2017
How to Shoot Professional
Videos with Your
Smartphone
Wellborn Digital Marketing Boot Camp
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6. Essential equipment you’ll need to create
your own videos
● Use a mic for quality sound
● Film in a well-lighted area
● Use a tripod
● Take advantage of free software (iMovie &
Windows Movie Maker)
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7. Do you produce your own videos and/or
have a YouTube channel?
A) Yes to both
B) Produce my own videos without a YouTube channel
C) Have a YouTube channel but outsource video
production
D) No to both
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8. 2017 is the Year of Video
2016 was the Year of Video
2015 was also the Year of Video
…..
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9. Top 3 Online Video Properties
A multi-property video strategy is a must
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10. Video Engages Website Visitors
● Visitors who view video
on a website stay 2
minutes longer
● 44% of consumers
made a purchase after
viewing an online video
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Sources: * comScore 2014; ** Thrive Analytics, 2014 & 2015 Small Business Advertising Surveys
11. Video Optimizes Online Search
● 41% higher click
through rate for
listings and search
results when video
is included
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Sources: aimClear 2014
12. Video Boosts Social Shares
● Videos are shared
1200% more than
links or text
combined
● 89% are likely to
share a video if
they consider it
informative
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Source: * Hootsuite 2014, ** Animoto 2013
13. Video Skyrockets SEO Results
Video is 50X more
likely to get
organic page
rankings on
Google than plain
results.
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Source: Forrester Research 2009
14. Video Gets Email Opens & Actions
Emails with
embedded videos
received 55% higher
revenue per email
and 50% more clicks
compared to emails
with no embedded
video.
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Source: Experian 2013. * Brainshark 2014 **Animoto 2014
15. Video Gets “Cash Registers” Ringing
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Service Providers who
have added product
videos saw a 91%
increase in conversion.
Source: LiveClicker 2015.
16. Video Increases Landing Page
Conversions
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Using video on
promotional landing
pages can increase
conversion by 80%.
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17. Digital video is the most engaging way
for your customers to connect with you
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5 Types of Video to Create:
● Interviews / Thought Leadership
● Company Culture
● Seasonal / Holiday
● Projects with Homeowners
● Tips for Consumers
Michelle’s Tip: Have a compelling
introduction, use imagery, play light
music in the background.
18. 1. Interviews / Thought Leadership
● Why are you different
● What makes you better
● Why should they choose you
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Michelle’s Tip: Make it fun and lively.
This will keep viewers interested.
19. 2. Company Culture
● Behind the scenes look
● Friendly & professional
● Strengthens that personal connection
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Michelle’s Tip: Make sure your surroundings have
good lighting, adjusting audio and video to get
the best effects.
21. 3. Projects with Homeowners
● Show that you’re a real business
● Build trust & credibility
● Add a personal connection
● Brand champion
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Michelle’s Tip: Make videos short and
sweet. Avoid going over 5 minutes.
22. 4. Seasonal / Holiday
● Personal
● Considerate
● Humble
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Michelle’s Tip: Use a tripod to get the best
focus and change your video settings to
highest resolution for best quality.
24. 5. Tips for Consumers
● How does it work
● Where can I buy it
● What does it look like
● Add in a CTA to your video
● Relevant trends
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Michelle’s Tip: Use a teleprompter tool or go off of
what you know best. Have a lapel mic or other
larger mic to produce high quality sound.
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January 5th, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST
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February 2nd, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST
Never Miss a Lead! 10 Ways to Convert More Website Visitors
March 2nd, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST
Socialize Your Business - Engaging with Homeowners at Every Turn
April 6th, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST
Managing Your Online Reputation & Responding to Reviews
May 4th, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST
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27. FAQ
● Q: Should you share the same video across all social media platforms? (facebook, twitter,
instagram, google plus)
● A: Yes, you want to maximize your views by sharing it on all social media platforms.
● Q: Would you recommend panning while making a video to show the entire room?
● A: It is up to you. Just make sure you have a smooth transition.
● Q: What is the best editing software for an iphone?
● A: If editing directly in iPhone, Splice is a popular editing app.
● Q: Are there any apps for apple to make a 360 panoramic?
● A: 360cam is a top app for shooting video in all angles.
● Q: When filming customers, don't you need some kind of standard release form? For legality
issues?
● A: Yes, it is very important to have a standard release form. You should not post without having the
person being recorded sign a release form.
● Q: Does Android have something like iMovie?
● A: Flipgram: https://flipagram.com/?_lang=en and here is the link to YouTube Creator Studio:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.youtube.creator&hl=en
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