Why are some people…with no prior experience…successful with web video while others fail? Over the years I’ve identified 3 key traits as to why this happens. And here they are.
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Dave,
Just a quick note of thanks, you always have informative videos that are fun to watch..and I think you’re the only person from 30 this week that didn’t try to have me sign up for– Walker’s Rocket ship to Star-based profits— or whatever.!!
I really appreciate your consistent, professional insights.
Thanks again,
Joe
PS..as you say you don’t stumble across anything by standing still..
Dave, I couldn’t have said it better myself. While this advice may have been aimmed at those looking to get into web video, just about anyone looking to start doing anything should watch it.
I loved the guitar reference, there’s a whole industry built on buying signature guitars that amounts to either hero worship or fans thinking that they’ll sound like their favourite player when it’s practice (not an expensive guitar) that will do the most good.
In the end, it’s not about what you know, it’s about what you actually DO. Don’t worry about the criticism, don’t worry about having the perfect equipment or the way you look/sound – just take action and make it happen. The rest of the details will work themselves out.
Awesome & inspiring stuff!
Good post Dave and true…. It applies to me! I stumbled but fortunately I havn’t quit yet! This is a blog which keeps me motivated! Thank You!
Hi Dave,
I thoroughly enjoyed this week’s Video Tip on the 3 Keys to Success with Web Video. You were right-on target in explaining these points and I could agree with you more.
Anyone involved with Internet Marketing should by-now have recognized the value of “Web Video” as their “Primary Marketing Tool”, and the 3 points provided in this week’s video tip are in fact “The 3 Keys to Success with Web Video”… no doubt!!!
I appreciate the passion, work and effort you put into providing these valuable tips for us and I personally look forward to receiving them each week in my email box.
Best regards for continued success!
José M.
Hey Dave!
Usually love you video but this one is pixellating something terrible! Might want to check that!
Amen!! Right on!!
Great stuff Dave. No fluff. Just straight to the point.
As one of Dave’s first students… I couldn’t agree more.
Response to point 1: The first camera I used to produce the M5 Video Guide @ http://www.m5videoguide.com was a $100 camera (Canon ZR800) I bought on ebay and the lav mic cost more than the camera! My wife shot the whole thing with me and a year later the project continues to make consistent income from a few hundred dollars in hardware and a few hundred hours in editing… which brings me to my next point.
Response to point 2: Training and mentoring… yeah… I ran into all kinds of weird situations and problems… without Dave – the BMW project would never have got off the ground. And his training and mentoring is first rate. He ALWAYS got back to me and ALWAYS had practical advice. The fact is, no matter how good you are, Dave can add some value. My learning curve was straight up as I knew NOTHING about video and am NOT technical in anyway.
Response to point 3: Lastly – about the criticism thing… yeah… it’s a little weird putting yourself out there. But its’ actually a key point of the feedback loop in business. In fact, if someone isn’t criticizing you, then you’re not pushing yourself hard enough. And another thing I learned is that if you’ve not getting some kind of criticism…then your video project is less likely to succeed. There were quite a few people in the car community who had less than positive things to say about me and the video project…today a few of them are my affiliates. Go figure. It’s a strange twist, but it seems the more people have something negative to say about your video project – the more successful it becomes… and conversely, Dave’s correct about the point that you will also gain some fans and get positive feedback.
The bottom line is that you just have to put yourself out there and do it.
Anyway – this is probably my longest blog comment *EVER*, but I couldn’t help but chime in as Dave’s been a huge help and has a great thing going with Web Video University.
Dave … hmmm ….
I look at this video, the clarity … the 3 dimensionality ….
the sharpness … vibrancy of color ….
And no matter what you say … I want this camera …
Could it be the T2I or the Canon Vixia …
Heck … You are also a handsome looking dude …
But at my age … I do have cataracts and I accidentally
peed in the frozen foods bin yesterday thinking I was
opening the bathroom door
Gad
@Gadabout – This video was shot with the Canon T2i using only the available natural light.
Dave,
I have done over 2700 personal videos and your stuff is always making me better.
Thanks,
Greg
Dave, I agree. I look at a lot of web video
and nowadays, you can get really phenomenal results
because what was ‘state-of-the-art’ equipment a few
years ago, goes for pennies.
But utilizing those tools efficiently and having
the proper training makes the difference.
Who would have known ‘white-balanced’ digital
cameras would eliminate costly, hot lights and a
Lowes Daylight Balance Flourescent and receptacle
would be able to replace it …. But learning to light
videos properly is the key …
Or how a $29. Audio Technica Mic similarly compares
with $500. wired lavalier mics of just a few years back.
Or something I just discovered in a comparison of
expensive mics: As I sat home, I found my inexpensive
Shure 57 and 58 mics from my band days in my youth
would rival sound quality of my $1,000 AKG microphone.
When I produced a few public access shows for cable
a few years ago, semi pro equipment cost me about
$20K. I can produce much higher quality results now ..
thanks to your insights … From a Kodak ZI8, the Audio
Technica Mic above and the built in software on my
mac or pc.
Thanks Dave. Always Extremely insightful!
As per usual you are right on the button there Dave.
Another great post! I’m sure that Point #1 hits home with a lot of people, myself included.
Rainer
Hi Dave,
Great advice.
I gotta tell you, I stumbled around for over a year trying to figure out how to produce online video products.
The learning curve is daunting.
It wasn’t until I discovered your website and became a member that I finally learned what I needed to know.
Thanks to your help, in a few days, I’ll be launching my first online video product.
I’m so glad I found your site.
Larry T.
Hello Dave new around here this video really hit home for me. I just started publishing some tutorials and I have to agree inorder to keep motivation don’t worry about what you don’t have but make what you have work. Being the actor, director and film editor is daunting at first but I think I’m starting to get the hang of it.
So thanks for inspirational videos like this Dave it could not have come at a better time for me, especially being new to videography.
Great video Dave
Like anything in Life, I have to force myselft to take ACTION
So many people are the same way. the perfect equiptment,the perfect training
before getting started.
My first video was not very good but is high in google
the second better etc,
I am sure if everyone looked at their first video they would throw up.
But you keep improving,practicing, and learning and when you make your tenth
video you can see great improvements.
So that is the main item. Take action today even if it is bad it is better than nothing.
Even a bad video if the proper description and keywords are used it can really
do well on you tube and the other video sharing sites
Jing
Maui,HI
Hello Dave, I have been watching your videos and reading your blogs for long time and I thank you for your wonderful insights and advices for start-ups people like me. However I am Deaf and most of the time I understood your videos after doing some reading on Google after watching your videos. But this one I am very curious about your three keys to successful videos and I would like to know if it would be possible for me to get a transcript for this video? Would truly appreciate that very much. Thank you and keep up the great works!
Hi Dave, I’m looking to jump on board with your Web Video University. Do you have any recommendations on what package it would be best for me to start out on?
Wayne
@Wayne – Unfortunately, I can’t answer that…everyone is different. But you can always upgrade/downgrade once you enroll.