Video for marketing

Video for marketing 
In this file, you can ref free useful materials about video for marketing 
and other materials for video marketing such as video marketing tips, 
video marketing tools, video marketing sites. 
If you need top free materials below, please visit: 
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· Top 21 tips for video marketing 
· Top 31 sites to upload your videos 
· Top free 7 tools for video marketing 
I. Video marketing content for you! 
Video marketing is absolutely necessary for any business in today’s 
digital, social, and visual world. There’s a lot to do, but taking a step-by-step 
approach to creating an effective video and building a great 
campaign over time will give you a real advantage over your 
competitors. Here are four tools to help you get there in an organized 
manner. 
Finding Subjects for Marketing Videos 
You want to make some marketing videos but you're not sure what to 
communicate. Here is a great tool to help you figure that out. Start with 
determining your communication choke points. Choke points are areas 
of your message that are redundant, confusing, or inconsistent. Print out 
the prompts below and fill it out by consult with members of your team, 
fill out the card below. It shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes to 
come up with a bunch of subjects for your new video marketing 
portfolio. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 1
If only our customers would understand the following three things, I wo 
uld close more deals: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
We wish we could get our salespeople to say the following the same way 
every time: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
We wish we could stop telling our employees the following over and ove 
r again: 
1. 
2. 
3. 
Shooting Your Marketing Video 
You finished your script, and you're ready to commence production of 
your marketing video. But, if you've never been involved with a 
professional video or film shoot before, you may be overwhelmed or 
baffled about what elements need to come together, and in what order, to 
get your marketing video made. 
Here's a list of the essentials you'll need to shoot your video: 
· HD camcorder: Choose a major-brand camera that suits your 
price range and records to an SD card, flash drive, or internal hard 
drive. An external microphone jack will allow you to record better 
sound. Make sure you also have at least one extra battery, a charger, 
and extra recording media. 
· Lighting: Make sure you have adequate light in your shooting 
locations. If the ambient light isn't enough, invest in a light kit or 
camera-mounted panel light. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 2
· Sound: Consider upping the quality of your sound with a camera-mounted 
shotgun microphone, or a boom microphone plugged directly 
into your camera and operated by a crew member. 
· Location: Choose a location that suits your script where you also 
have enough time and space to shoot your video with minimal 
interference. Make sure there's also a waiting area for your cast and 
room to store and charge your equipment. Remember — you can often 
barter free or cheap space with an offer of free publicity through your 
video. 
· Props/costumes: Go through your script and make a list of every 
prop and costume you'll need. To avoid continuity errors, pay close 
attention to what your actors are wearing scene-to-scene. 
· Cast: Cast the roles in your video with people who not only look 
believable, but can also speak and act well. Go with trained, 
experienced actors, if possible. Your local arts scene will likely offer 
up a community of actors that will suit your needs. Craigslist.com and 
Backstage.com are both great resources for casting. 
· Crew: The most-essential crew positions are: 
 Director: in charge of all creative and technical aspects of 
production, calls "action" and "cut." 
 Producer: coordinates the overall production, keeps the shoot 
running on time and on budget. 
 Cameraperson: operates the camera, works with the director 
in setting up the shots. 
 Production Assistant: this position ranges from "go-fer" work 
to assisting in sound and lighting 
· Scheduling: Once your cast, crew, and location are secure, 
schedule your shoot with ample time to get the footage you need. If 
you don't need your full cast all at the same time, stagger their arrival 
times. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 3
· Shot list: Use your script and storyboard to create a list of every 
shot you need. Group the shots with the same location and cast 
members together to make the best use of time. Remember, most 
scripts are shot out of order. 
Editing Your Marketing Video 
Editing a marketing video (or any video) is much more than just cutting 
out the unwanted scenes. The editing process is as important for telling a 
story and getting your message across as writing the script. 
Take the following steps to edit an effective marketing video: 
1. Organize your footage. 
Import all your footage to your computer and organize your clips in 
folders to group clips that belong together. Then watch all your footage 
and take extensive notes. Make sure to discard clips that are clearly 
unusable and to mark the very best clips. 
2. Revisit your script. 
Go back to your original script and check to see if you have all the 
footage you need to convey your story. If you need to reshoot 
something, now would be the best time to do that. 
3. Collect additional material. 
Your video might need photos, graphics, and sound effects. Collect all 
these additional assets and prepare them for editing. 
4. Make a rough cut. 
Assemble your footage in sequence to create a first-draft version of 
your video. To do this, go through your script, find the best clips for 
each scene, and put them on the editing program's timeline in the right 
order. 
5. Start refining. 
Go through your video several times and make improvements to the 
timing of your edit by cutting your clips more tightly or rearranging 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 4
the order of clips. Be patient — finding the right rhythm for a video is 
a process that takes a few iterations. 
6. Polish your edit. 
Once your video's timing is solid, add transitions to make scene 
changes more visually appealing. Fill gaps with b-roll footage. Use 
color correction to get the best out of your footage. 
7. Add bells and whistles. 
Add music, sound effects, and a voiceover narration track if you need 
one. Append titles to the beginning and end of your video. If you need 
more complicated visual effects, put them in at the end when your edit 
is already perfect. This will save you a lot of time. 
8. Get feedback. 
Make sure to get feedback before you release your video. You will be 
surprised by what other people see in it. The most useful feedback 
comes from people who are as close to your target audience as 
possible. 
Video editing is a fairly time-consuming process. If you don't want to 
spend the time yourself, you can always use a professional video 
services firm that will edit your video footage for you. 
Publishing and Promoting Your Marketing Video 
You want as many people in your target audience as possible to see your 
marketing video. And even more important, you want them to act once 
they've seen it — ideally by buying your products. Reaching the right 
audience with your video requires skillfully applying a combination of 
specific techniques and promotion channels. 
Follow these steps to get your video in front of your target audience: 
1. Publish your video on YouTube. 
YouTube is not only the largest video-sharing platform by far, it's also 
the second-largest search engine in the world. It reaches more people 
than any other video site across all demographic groups, so you need 
to put your videos on it. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 5
2. Place your video on your website. 
A video is one of your most attractive marketing assets, so you should 
use it very prominently on your website. Use multiple videos to enrich 
the different sections of your site, such as product pages, news items, 
or educational content. 
3. Use social media to reach more people. 
Use your Facebook page and Twitter account to promote your video. 
This not only will get you more video views, it will also make your 
social media outlets more attractive because people like video content. 
4. Engage with the online community. 
If your video is any good, you will get reactions. Make sure to join the 
conversation on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. People love it when 
a company is approachable and responsive. 
5. Optimize your video for search engines. 
A lot of traffic to marketing videos comes from search engines. Make 
sure your videos have titles, descriptions, and tags that will enable 
your target audience to find them easily. 
6. Consider a paid ad campaign. 
YouTube and other ad providers make it easy to reach more of your 
target audience — if you're willing to pay some money to get it. With a 
relatively modest ad budget, you can get thousands of views from the 
right people. 
7. Measure. 
Make sure to frequently check your video's success by looking at the 
analytics that YouTube and other hosting services provide. Specialized 
video marketing software tools can save you a lot of time doing this. 
8. Improve constantly. 
Set some time aside at regular intervals to analyze your feedback and 
numbers. Then decide what you need to do to improve your video 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 6
marketing results. Options to consider are more and different content, 
an enhanced promotion strategy, and clearer calls-to-action. 
II. Video marketing tips 
#1: Make your title count 
Just like a headline to a blog post, 
video titles can pull powerful 
traffic. There are two main reasons 
why the title is so important. One, 
a great title can instantly grab a 
viewer’s attention. 
Two, when you use the appropriate keywords in your title, you are more 
likely to show up on search engines when people are searching for your 
topic. And remember Google owns YouTube, so there’s a story 
connection between video and searching. 
#2: Provide excellent content 
Take some time to think about your ideal viewer. What do you know 
that they’ll find valuable? What can you teach them? “How-to” videos 
are extremely successful because not only do they offer great value to 
your viewer, but also you’re able to showcase your knowledge and skill, 
thus positioning yourself as an expert. This is key as you continue to 
grow your brand. 
#3: Include your URL in your video 
When you edit your video, take advantage of the different editing 
features. One easy feature is to add a text box to your video. This is 
where you can display your website address and it’s a great way to get 
exposure. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 7
Here’s a screen shot of Mari Smith’s YouTube channel. Notice how she 
used a text box in her video to display key information, including her 
website URL at the end of her video. Smart move! 
#4: Take advantage of video’s branding opportunities 
For branding purposes, have your company logo displayed prominently 
somewhere on the screen. You can do this at all times, or during key 
times in your video. 
In the image below, notice how the company logo is displayed in the 
upper-left corner. You can display your logo throughout your video or 
only at key times. 
#5: Always provide an HTML link 
When you post on YouTube, you have the option to write a short 
description of your video. Always start with the link you want to drive 
your viewers to so you don’t miss this key opportunity. 
Here’s a snapshot of the description boxes from one of my YouTube 
videos. Notice the placement of my website URL (it’s the first thing 
you want to put in the box!) and the keywords I used in my title as well 
as the description. 
#6: Go beyond YouTube 
Most people post their videos on YouTube. In addition to this, make 
sure to always embed your video on your own website. This will 
increase the amount of time people spend on your website and help grow 
a captive audience. 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 8
Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, 
and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on 
YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9
Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, 
and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on 
YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! 
Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9

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Video for marketing

  • 1. Video for marketing In this file, you can ref free useful materials about video for marketing and other materials for video marketing such as video marketing tips, video marketing tools, video marketing sites. If you need top free materials below, please visit: videomarketingaz.com · Top 21 tips for video marketing · Top 31 sites to upload your videos · Top free 7 tools for video marketing I. Video marketing content for you! Video marketing is absolutely necessary for any business in today’s digital, social, and visual world. There’s a lot to do, but taking a step-by-step approach to creating an effective video and building a great campaign over time will give you a real advantage over your competitors. Here are four tools to help you get there in an organized manner. Finding Subjects for Marketing Videos You want to make some marketing videos but you're not sure what to communicate. Here is a great tool to help you figure that out. Start with determining your communication choke points. Choke points are areas of your message that are redundant, confusing, or inconsistent. Print out the prompts below and fill it out by consult with members of your team, fill out the card below. It shouldn't take more than about 20 minutes to come up with a bunch of subjects for your new video marketing portfolio. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 1
  • 2. If only our customers would understand the following three things, I wo uld close more deals: 1. 2. 3. We wish we could get our salespeople to say the following the same way every time: 1. 2. 3. We wish we could stop telling our employees the following over and ove r again: 1. 2. 3. Shooting Your Marketing Video You finished your script, and you're ready to commence production of your marketing video. But, if you've never been involved with a professional video or film shoot before, you may be overwhelmed or baffled about what elements need to come together, and in what order, to get your marketing video made. Here's a list of the essentials you'll need to shoot your video: · HD camcorder: Choose a major-brand camera that suits your price range and records to an SD card, flash drive, or internal hard drive. An external microphone jack will allow you to record better sound. Make sure you also have at least one extra battery, a charger, and extra recording media. · Lighting: Make sure you have adequate light in your shooting locations. If the ambient light isn't enough, invest in a light kit or camera-mounted panel light. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 2
  • 3. · Sound: Consider upping the quality of your sound with a camera-mounted shotgun microphone, or a boom microphone plugged directly into your camera and operated by a crew member. · Location: Choose a location that suits your script where you also have enough time and space to shoot your video with minimal interference. Make sure there's also a waiting area for your cast and room to store and charge your equipment. Remember — you can often barter free or cheap space with an offer of free publicity through your video. · Props/costumes: Go through your script and make a list of every prop and costume you'll need. To avoid continuity errors, pay close attention to what your actors are wearing scene-to-scene. · Cast: Cast the roles in your video with people who not only look believable, but can also speak and act well. Go with trained, experienced actors, if possible. Your local arts scene will likely offer up a community of actors that will suit your needs. Craigslist.com and Backstage.com are both great resources for casting. · Crew: The most-essential crew positions are:  Director: in charge of all creative and technical aspects of production, calls "action" and "cut."  Producer: coordinates the overall production, keeps the shoot running on time and on budget.  Cameraperson: operates the camera, works with the director in setting up the shots.  Production Assistant: this position ranges from "go-fer" work to assisting in sound and lighting · Scheduling: Once your cast, crew, and location are secure, schedule your shoot with ample time to get the footage you need. If you don't need your full cast all at the same time, stagger their arrival times. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 3
  • 4. · Shot list: Use your script and storyboard to create a list of every shot you need. Group the shots with the same location and cast members together to make the best use of time. Remember, most scripts are shot out of order. Editing Your Marketing Video Editing a marketing video (or any video) is much more than just cutting out the unwanted scenes. The editing process is as important for telling a story and getting your message across as writing the script. Take the following steps to edit an effective marketing video: 1. Organize your footage. Import all your footage to your computer and organize your clips in folders to group clips that belong together. Then watch all your footage and take extensive notes. Make sure to discard clips that are clearly unusable and to mark the very best clips. 2. Revisit your script. Go back to your original script and check to see if you have all the footage you need to convey your story. If you need to reshoot something, now would be the best time to do that. 3. Collect additional material. Your video might need photos, graphics, and sound effects. Collect all these additional assets and prepare them for editing. 4. Make a rough cut. Assemble your footage in sequence to create a first-draft version of your video. To do this, go through your script, find the best clips for each scene, and put them on the editing program's timeline in the right order. 5. Start refining. Go through your video several times and make improvements to the timing of your edit by cutting your clips more tightly or rearranging Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 4
  • 5. the order of clips. Be patient — finding the right rhythm for a video is a process that takes a few iterations. 6. Polish your edit. Once your video's timing is solid, add transitions to make scene changes more visually appealing. Fill gaps with b-roll footage. Use color correction to get the best out of your footage. 7. Add bells and whistles. Add music, sound effects, and a voiceover narration track if you need one. Append titles to the beginning and end of your video. If you need more complicated visual effects, put them in at the end when your edit is already perfect. This will save you a lot of time. 8. Get feedback. Make sure to get feedback before you release your video. You will be surprised by what other people see in it. The most useful feedback comes from people who are as close to your target audience as possible. Video editing is a fairly time-consuming process. If you don't want to spend the time yourself, you can always use a professional video services firm that will edit your video footage for you. Publishing and Promoting Your Marketing Video You want as many people in your target audience as possible to see your marketing video. And even more important, you want them to act once they've seen it — ideally by buying your products. Reaching the right audience with your video requires skillfully applying a combination of specific techniques and promotion channels. Follow these steps to get your video in front of your target audience: 1. Publish your video on YouTube. YouTube is not only the largest video-sharing platform by far, it's also the second-largest search engine in the world. It reaches more people than any other video site across all demographic groups, so you need to put your videos on it. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 5
  • 6. 2. Place your video on your website. A video is one of your most attractive marketing assets, so you should use it very prominently on your website. Use multiple videos to enrich the different sections of your site, such as product pages, news items, or educational content. 3. Use social media to reach more people. Use your Facebook page and Twitter account to promote your video. This not only will get you more video views, it will also make your social media outlets more attractive because people like video content. 4. Engage with the online community. If your video is any good, you will get reactions. Make sure to join the conversation on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. People love it when a company is approachable and responsive. 5. Optimize your video for search engines. A lot of traffic to marketing videos comes from search engines. Make sure your videos have titles, descriptions, and tags that will enable your target audience to find them easily. 6. Consider a paid ad campaign. YouTube and other ad providers make it easy to reach more of your target audience — if you're willing to pay some money to get it. With a relatively modest ad budget, you can get thousands of views from the right people. 7. Measure. Make sure to frequently check your video's success by looking at the analytics that YouTube and other hosting services provide. Specialized video marketing software tools can save you a lot of time doing this. 8. Improve constantly. Set some time aside at regular intervals to analyze your feedback and numbers. Then decide what you need to do to improve your video Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 6
  • 7. marketing results. Options to consider are more and different content, an enhanced promotion strategy, and clearer calls-to-action. II. Video marketing tips #1: Make your title count Just like a headline to a blog post, video titles can pull powerful traffic. There are two main reasons why the title is so important. One, a great title can instantly grab a viewer’s attention. Two, when you use the appropriate keywords in your title, you are more likely to show up on search engines when people are searching for your topic. And remember Google owns YouTube, so there’s a story connection between video and searching. #2: Provide excellent content Take some time to think about your ideal viewer. What do you know that they’ll find valuable? What can you teach them? “How-to” videos are extremely successful because not only do they offer great value to your viewer, but also you’re able to showcase your knowledge and skill, thus positioning yourself as an expert. This is key as you continue to grow your brand. #3: Include your URL in your video When you edit your video, take advantage of the different editing features. One easy feature is to add a text box to your video. This is where you can display your website address and it’s a great way to get exposure. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 7
  • 8. Here’s a screen shot of Mari Smith’s YouTube channel. Notice how she used a text box in her video to display key information, including her website URL at the end of her video. Smart move! #4: Take advantage of video’s branding opportunities For branding purposes, have your company logo displayed prominently somewhere on the screen. You can do this at all times, or during key times in your video. In the image below, notice how the company logo is displayed in the upper-left corner. You can display your logo throughout your video or only at key times. #5: Always provide an HTML link When you post on YouTube, you have the option to write a short description of your video. Always start with the link you want to drive your viewers to so you don’t miss this key opportunity. Here’s a snapshot of the description boxes from one of my YouTube videos. Notice the placement of my website URL (it’s the first thing you want to put in the box!) and the keywords I used in my title as well as the description. #6: Go beyond YouTube Most people post their videos on YouTube. In addition to this, make sure to always embed your video on your own website. This will increase the amount of time people spend on your website and help grow a captive audience. Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 8
  • 9. Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9
  • 10. Also, Google’s algorithms consider how many times a video is viewed, and embedded video views you receive get added to the ‘views’ tally on YouTube. This is important for showing up in Google search results! Video marketing. Free pdf download examples Page 9