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Smooth Videos Without A Tripod On YouTube

By Karen Kruschka

Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Executives

March 08, 2012 05:59 AM

A few days ago I wrote a post about a Prince William County elementary school, Brentsville Elementary, that started in 1870 and is in a very historic center. It included the video above.

I had a comment by Debb Janes inquiring if I had a "fluid head" tripod since the "panning" was very smooth. I do have a cheap tripod - I think it's in the trunk of my car.

Since my videos are uploaded to YouTube I have a secret weapon.

Open your YouTube account
Click on Video Manager
Select the video you want to "smooth"
Click on the EDIT button to the right
When the video comes up click on the ENHANCEMENTS button above it
Click on STABILIZE
As it runs you will see a BEFORE and AFTER Screen
When it is finished running click on the SAVE button to the upper right.
It takes about 30 minutes for the edit to be completed

There is another button in Enhancements named I'M FEELING LUCKY - it enhances the color of your video. Obviously, you can only use it after the prior edit has been finalized.

I was told about this method quite a few months ago. Unfortunately, I can't remember where, but if it was on AR I apologize for not giving credit.

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Margaret Woda

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD

Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

Karen, the amateur appearance of my videos and that's one of the reasons I hesitate to use them. What a great tip! I can't wait to try it.

Mar 12, 2012 01:09 PM

Christine Donovan

Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA

Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Karen - What a terrific tip. Thank you so much. It sound much easier than dealing with the tripod.

Mar 12, 2012 04:01 PM

Pete Xavier

Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA

Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

Karen,

Thanks much for this useful tip, had no idea that this could be done.

Mar 12, 2012 04:17 PM

Janet Jones

Just Your Style Interiors, LLC - Kihei, HI

Home Staging, Interior Redesign Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Hi Karen--thanks so much for posting this information. I did not know it was possible to "smooth" out videos. I am definitely going to take advantage of this information.

Mar 12, 2012 05:18 PM

Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

There you go again teaching me something really valuable. Uh oh, please tell me you are on FB with me already. Gotta fix that if I think not!

Mar 12, 2012 08:56 PM

Ralph Janisch ABR CRS Broker

Janisch & Co. - Conroe, TX

Selling Northwest Houston to good people like you!

Just imagine how smooth your video would look if you had a "fluid head" on your tripod AND you used the Youtube smooting tool.

Mar 12, 2012 11:50 PM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Justin No longer a problem

Mar 13, 2012 01:54 AM

Rene' Always glad to share

Mar 13, 2012 01:55 AM

Gretchen As others have said above - it works

Mar 13, 2012 01:56 AM

Barbara Both applications are winners

Mar 13, 2012 01:57 AM

Joni None whatsoever - I use Premiere Elements 10 so the problem is a simple adjustment

Mar 13, 2012 01:59 AM

Margaret It will make you a pro

Mar 13, 2012 02:00 AM

Christine For me it is

Mar 13, 2012 02:01 AM

Pete Give it a try

Mar 13, 2012 02:02 AM

Janet You will be pleased

Mar 13, 2012 02:03 AM

Cheryl No need to fix - I am

Mar 13, 2012 02:04 AM

Jeanne and Ralph Give it a test drive

Mar 13, 2012 02:05 AM

Alan Gross

PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Company, Equal Housing Lender - Bethesda, MD

Loan Consultant

Great tip. There's some much good free technology out there it's hard to keep up with.

Mar 13, 2012 07:28 PM

Alan It's hard to decide which to use

Mar 13, 2012 09:10 PM

Antonio Bruni

Property Tube - Vail, CO

Hi Karen,

Great Great tip, every bit of technology that can be used to improve the end result of a video is key. We are looking at intoducing similar ways to make uplaoding videos easy and hassle free.

Thanks,

Antonio

Mar 14, 2012 07:13 AM

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