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Home Blog Preparing for a video blog
Preparing for a video blog PDF Print E-mail
Written by Patrick Nordquist   
Wednesday, 25 June 2008 00:00
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What's better than a normal blog? Why a video blog of course. Video blogs are a great tool for establishing marketing and online presence. A good Video Blog can establish a connection with your viewers and convey your personality much more effectively than a standard blog post with text. You don't have to be an expert in a certain field or a professional actor to make a good video blog. However, it does require a willingness to put yourself on camera. Real Estate Video Pros (or whoever you happen to hire) will help to organize and coach you during the video. Before you get to filming however, read over the following tips you should follow to prepare for your video blog shoot.

 

  1. There's no need to be nervous. Make sure that you are relaxed in a comfortable sitting or standing position for the shoot. Know that you won't have a perfect take every time, so don't get to concerned when you slip up. The film crew will take as many takes as they need to make sure you have a good video blog. Try to enjoy yourself, it'll make it a lot easier and your speech will come to you more naturally.
  2. Make sure to get your message across clearly. Don't think that if you have a heavy accent that you cannot do a video blog. Don't speak too fast or too slow, keep a steady rhythm. Enunciate well and keep on topic. Try to avoid slang if at all possible.
  3. Get plenty of rest before hand and don't come to the shoot hungry. Nothing will distract you or ruin the shoot quicker than being tired and hungry. Make sure you are well prepared for the shoot and even have some snacks and water on hand for later.
  4. Find a spacious, quiet room for your shoot. The film crew will need plenty of space to setup and you will need to keep background noise to a minimum in order to get a good shoot. Make sure to keep this in mind when choosing the office or room for your video blog.
  5. Prepare yourself for the shoot. Brainstorm over your subject content. Practice speaking it in front of the mirror. Know what you are going to wear and pay extra detail to your appearance.

The Real Estate Video Pros will be able to coach you further when you order a video blog shoot. But keep these general guidelines in mind and you will be able to help create superb video blogs.