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YouTube Thursdays 7/12/2012 - iPad video production.

By Debb Janes

Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

July 12, 2012 01:24 AM

YouTube Thursdays continues after a week off for America's Birthday celebration. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday with your family and friends. I was in Denver and got to meet fellow AR members, Mimi Foster and Joan Cox. ( Both delightful women!)

Now, back to Youtube Thursdays. Several weeks ago, I talked with Cheryl Ritchie about making videos with an iPad. After a phone conversation, I sent a few links to help get her started, and obviously Cheryl jumped into her first effort quickly.

I think she is getting some guidance in this video from Steve and Jan Bachman - it showcases the importance of a tripod and moving s.l.o.w.l.y. By the way, Cheryl admits that it took her about 6 hours to get this produced.

The good news, with video production, = the more you do you it, the better you get, and more efficient too. A video takes me about an hour per minute to produce. (Including voice-work and music mixing.) Therefore, a 1:30 video takes about 1.5 hours.

Most of the video marketing experts suggest that videos should be short and entertaining, if we expect people to watch them - isn't that the goal? Therefore, I always try to shoot for videos between 1 to 2 minutes - max.

If you want to try movie making with your iPad, I suggest upgrading to iMovie11 and purchasing this easy to follow guide for $ 4.99, Tutor for iMovie 11. And of course, a tripod for your Ipad! Or go all out and get the iPad movie mount for your iPad 2 & 3.

Remember to join VBloggers and YouTube Thursdays . Our two groups will help inspire you and you'll get tips from other Active Rain Vbloggers regarding video marketing and YouTube channels.

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Hi Debb, This is my first YouTube Thursday in the Rain. Hope I can keep up. The iPad has such a great camera that is a wonderful idea.

Jul 12, 2012 07:02 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Cheryl, I can't afford "not" to take advantage of video marketing. I am a real believer...:) ( Understatement eh?)

Mary, isn't it though? I thought it was a perfect way to showcase WHY we need to hold the camera steady and move Slowly. :)

Jul 12, 2012 07:21 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Jerry, no, YOU are the greatest. You are welcome. ;)

Gary, you got it - those four components really make a difference.

Jul 12, 2012 07:36 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Cal gal, so happy that it was timely. I would love to see video of your kayak adventures...:)

Debbie, I know that I am going to give the iPad 2 a whirl. Put my Canon Vixia on ice for a bit. ( Hey I saw your video and featured it today.)

Jul 12, 2012 07:38 AM

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Debb,

Thanks for dropping by and we are all fine. My wife and I went to Washington and NYC for about 5 days and I have been very busy with full time job and real estate. We had a really good toime going on our anniversary trip.

I had a builder who actually fired my client and never signed the final contract. The dispute was over ceiling treatments which the salesperson assistant said were part of the deal.. What a mess and now I have to find my clients another home hopefully this weekend. There is also a deadline for moving into the home and getting regsitered for school!

Something is wrong with my computer as I get no actual video footage when I play a video. I might have to bite the bullet and buy the new IPad as I have the original and it is difficult to recharge.

Take care and thanks for always sharing your video tips.

Jul 12, 2012 08:49 AM

Anna "Banana" Kruchten

HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ

602-380-4886

Thanks for all the great info Debb. I've been taking some videos with my ipad and it's getting better. Still haven't gotten to editing but now I will. It's a blast!

Jul 12, 2012 09:45 AM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debbie, I'm still a fairly new iPad user and haven't tried to take videos with it yet. I'm relieved to learn that it's not only me who takes so much time in producing and editing a video though.

Jul 12, 2012 10:30 PM

Lee & Pamela St. Peter

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC

Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

☔Debb, another great informative post on using videos and VBlogging! Thanks for the plug to the group too! Cheryl is inspiring a lot of folks to use their new iPads for sure. But since my 'original' one is working I'll have to stick to the Flip and iMovie on my MAC. I need to do to more so my time gets more inline with yours.
Pamela

P.S - am soooo envious that you got to meet Mimi & Joan ;) !

Jul 12, 2012 10:38 PM

John DL Arendsen

CREST "BACKYARD' HOMES, ON THE LEVEL General & Manufactured Home Contractor, TAG Real Estate Sales & Investments - Leucadia, CA

Crest Backyard Homes "ADU" dealer & RE Developer

I love traveling to places and meeting other AR members. Janis and I even visited AR HQ on a recent trip to Seattle. What a great group of folks. So warm and friendly. Kerrie and her buds even invited us to join them for a local AR meet and greet in Kirkwood. What a wonderful and fun experience.

Jul 13, 2012 12:50 AM

Catherine Ulrey

Keller Williams Capital City - Salem, OR

Equestrian and Acreage Property Specialist

Ok, you convinced me. I just ordered a tripod after reading your blog and watching the video. Now, for the accessories.....

Jul 13, 2012 01:02 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Bob, wow, sounds as if you're having some challenges. Good grief, hope you find the clients a new home this weekend. Glad you are traveling too - it's imortant to get aways and restore. Bummer about the computer, and yes the new iPads are cool tools. Later.

Jul 13, 2012 01:54 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Anna, your attitude is always the BEST. You approach most all things with a sense of adventure...that's what makes you such a cool woman.

David, wow, that is so amazing to me. :) I still have the iPhone 3 too, but, as you know I don't use it for video.

Jul 13, 2012 01:56 AM

Bob Crane

Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI

Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for the tips Debb, I never knew it was that time intensive, probably why my one attempt at video was so poor, I will have to budget more time for the next one.

Thanks, bob

Jul 13, 2012 02:08 AM

Gene Riemenschneider

Home Point Real Estate - Brentwood, CA

Turning Houses into Homes

I did some video. I need to get back to it and do some more. Thanks for the push.

Jul 13, 2012 03:22 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Silvia. I say if you're going to take the time to shoot video, take the time to produce and edit it well. If nobody wants to watch it, then it's a big waste of time...few us can afford that. :)

Pamela, love your little Furfest iMovie trailer...super cute. Always great to see you.

Jul 13, 2012 03:32 AM

Tina Gleisner

Home Tips for Women - Portsmouth, NH

Home Tips for Women

I do lots of video on my Nikon and I prefer to use what's called a monopod - 1 leg and it gives me the ability to keep the shoot level but pan rooms & outdoors easily. I'm currently working on the lighting - I test & find the best place to stand in a room to avoid how video gets dark as it adjusts to changes in lighting ... Good luck and practice makes perfect.

Jul 13, 2012 04:07 AM

Bob Miller

Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL

The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Debb, after resisting for years I made the move to iPhone. I guess the iPad is next!

Jul 13, 2012 06:03 AM

Craig Daniels

Tech Training for You! - Staten Island, NY

Technology Instructor/Project Consultant

So that's Steve doing the coaching that you hear in the background LOL he is so on target, but we knew that! Boy does this look familiar. Coach, do I really have to do ANOTHER lap??? :)

Jul 14, 2012 12:35 AM

Norma J. Elkins

Elite Realty Group - Morristown, TN

Realtor - Elkins Home Selling Team

Thanks for sharing - I will check out the website and accessories you mentioned.

Jul 16, 2012 07:15 PM

Jeff and Lee Ann Mix

Orange Realty Group - Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Homes and Short Sale Agents

i've found the Ipad ok on the fly but if you really want to get down and dirty I think a good camera and good editing software is a must!

Aug 09, 2012 10:43 AM