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Entry for the ActiveRain Localism Video Contest

By Steve Schwartz

Services for Real Estate Pros with AmazingVideoTours.com

June 23, 2009 11:37 AM

Here is my entry for the ActiveRain Localism Video Contest.

I spent the last month going everywhere with my video camera. It was long ago I stopped feeling self conscious with camera equipment in public, so this was pretty easy for me. My kids got a bit tired of me stopping to get footage everywhere we went, but they got over it. Going to cool places like Carowinds, the National White Water Center, The Taste of Charlotte, Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, boating on the lake, and many other cool Charlotte tourist places made the whole thing worthwhile for them.

Anyway, hope you enjoy the final product!

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Irene Kennedy Realtor® in Northwestern NJ

Weichert - Lopatcong, NJ

Steve,

The winner also thinks that your professional level blew her 1st ever video away, so I understand John's viewpoint. I'm glad I wasn't on the panel of judges...

Hats off to you for an outstanding video!

Jul 01, 2009 09:23 AM

Loreena and Michael Yeo

3:16 team REALTY ~ Locally-owned Prosper TX Real Estate Co. - Prosper, TX

Real Estate Agents

Such a natural. I wish I could do make a video like you!!! You gave me an inspiration to work up to.

Jul 01, 2009 10:42 AM

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman

Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI

(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I'm motivated to do more with video...instead of just the dog ;)

Jul 01, 2009 01:28 PM

Russell Lewis

Realty Austin, Austin Texas Real Estate - Austin, TX

Broker,CLHMS,GRI

Steve, what an excellent collage of the sites and sounds of your city! Congratulations on placing in this very competitive contest!

Jul 01, 2009 01:37 PM

Sheldon Neal

Bergen County, NJ - RE/MAX Real Estate Limited - Maywood, NJ

That British Agent Bergen County NJ

Wow ! This is such a professional final product !

Bravo Steve ! ... and congrats on the contest prize !

Jul 01, 2009 01:54 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Steve! Congratulations on the WIN! Your video ROCKS and I'm still waiting on that permission to share it on my sites??!!

Jul 01, 2009 02:20 PM

Sally Dunbar

Lyon Real Estate, Fair Oaks CA (Sacramento Area) - Fair Oaks, CA

Fair Oaks Realtor - Fair Oaks Homes for Sale

Very impressive.... you did a great job. Very professional.

Jul 01, 2009 02:20 PM

Elizabeth Bolton

RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA

Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Steve ~ Awesome for sure! I just wish you were in my neck of the woods. And your kids are stars! Congratulations on a well deserved win.

Liz

Jul 01, 2009 04:14 PM

Sonja Patterson

Keller Williams - BV - College Station, TX

Texas Monthly 5-Star Realtor Recipient for the Hou

Bravo!! Bravo!! Loved seeing your family in some of the clips, too! Great ending! :)

Jul 01, 2009 04:21 PM

Grace Keng

Keller Williams Realty Cupertino - Cupertino, CA

CRS, CDPE (408) 799-8887

Your video is great! I like to go to Charlotte now.

Grace Keng, Silicon Valley realtor www.gracekeng.com

Jul 01, 2009 06:17 PM

Steve Schwartz

AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC

Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

John - Thanks so much for your comment!

Irene- Super congrats to you for the WIN! Your video had me ROTFLMAO! Such a great wit (and informative too).

Loreena - I'm glad I could inspire. And if this helps, I'm just 1 guy with 1 camera and 1 PC. No formal training or anything .... just a Realtor turned video maker. If I can do it, anyone can! Good luck to you!

Sally - Go for it ... I've seen your photography and would love to see more from you with video. Especially considering where you live! Your everyday reality is our daydreams.

Jul 02, 2009 01:14 AM

Steve Schwartz

AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC

Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

Russell / Sheldon / Sally / Elizabeth / Sonja / Grace - Thanks so much for taking the time to watch the video and for your kind comments.

Debe- DM on the way ....

Jul 02, 2009 01:18 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Thanks but, I have to ask--what is 'DM'?!! LOL

Jul 02, 2009 01:41 AM

Steve Schwartz

AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC

Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

Debe - Sorry, DM is Twitter-speak for Direct Message (aka email). I've been influenced by Lori Bee.

Jul 02, 2009 02:45 AM

Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Steve - Great video tour! I can see why you were a winner in the video contest. Great Job!

Jul 02, 2009 03:40 AM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Steve, absolutely the best. Enjoyed the video of Charlotte and seeing your children...they have a great time I'm sure seeing all the great sites. I have two sisters in Charlotte and visit them often. But, I saw sites in your video that I've never visited. I'm sending this post to my sisters.l

Jul 03, 2009 01:35 AM

Steve Schwartz

AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC

Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

Robert - Thanks so much!

Rebecca - You passing it along to your sisters is a huge compliment. Thank you so much :)

Jul 06, 2009 03:32 AM

Heather the Realtor Orlando, Lake Mary

LemonTree Realty - Orlando, FL

First Time Home Buyers, Bank Owned Homes

Amazing video has me wanting to visit the Charolette area of North Carolina. I love the aerial shots you took. Did you rent a local helicopter for those shots of the city?

Jul 06, 2009 11:07 AM

Steve Schwartz

AmazingVideoTours.com - Charlotte, NC

Charlottenulls Premier Real Estate Videographer and Photographer

Heather - Thanks for dropping by, and for your nice comment. You are correct, helicopter charter it was.

Jul 07, 2009 11:31 AM

John Slocum

Premiere Property Group, LLC - Vancouver Washington - Vancouver, WA

Broker, SFR - Vancouver WA Real Estate

Great video Steve! You live in quite a vibrant city and captured nicely in your video with your camera in motion or the subject in motion. Looks like you had some fun making it as well. Best of success! John

Jul 08, 2009 11:32 AM