Hi Rob, that is a great first video.  The only couple suggestions I have would be to invest in a tripod.  It doesn't need to be an expensive one and I have found it really improves on the look of the video.  The last thing is to make sure to remember to turn extra slow to make it a little easier on the viewer's eyes.  Good luck.

Mike

The great thing about it is that your name will now appear in google if you tagged it right! Way to go!

Mike - I agree, It is a little shaky. That is top on my list of things to fix next time. I think I am going to try shorter segments rather than one long video as well

Garreth - I think I have it tagged right, hopefullt it will show up

I agree it is not bad! A tripod would really help. I saw a video on youtube the other day that almost made me seasick. This one is great!

I think it is great that you manage to do this yourself.......I don't even know how to make a video or load one........congratulations......you'll win an academy award with a little time to perfect this.......

This is really good for your first video. I think I might give it a try. I'll post my results when I get a chance.

-Katie

Denver Real Estate

Rob,

Thanks for having the courage to post this.  I would suggest a music change though!  J/K

Nice job, thanks for the info on the software and camera you used as well.  Video tours have been on my list of things to do.  That list seems to get longer and longer!!!   Thanks again.

Rob,

 Also check out Wellcomemat.com.  You can post your video there, and get some great ideas. Great job.

Rob - If you are concerned about length you could try breaking the video into segments. We do the slide show thing you are talking about and if we take enough pictures it works fairly well, We had a videographer do one listing for us and it turned out really well (it sold the property) We had him break it down into small segments for the web and a full length version on DVD which the vendor ran on his big screen tv when the house was being shown. Potential Purchaser, agents that showed the property, and the vendors were all impressed and liked the outcome. (google everspring farm if you want to check it out)

Good post and comments Rob, I'm looking into podcasting and since I joined AR two weeks ago I feel I should take a hard look at video. Thanks.

Rob I have a question...and it may sound silly but what do you need the YouTube membership for?  Do you need it for compiling the footage? This is something I would like to do also but have always balked at the expense.

I would post your videos on WellcomeMat or ZipVo - the quality is infinitely better than YouTube, and you're with other real estate videos, not a 400 pound naked men getting slapped with bolgna slices.   You can also use WellcomeMat's chaptering option, which is very cool.

Rob,  What a great first video.  We have a flip video and we love it, we take it everywhere with us, you never know when you will have a great localism shot to video.  David also takes it on all of his inspections and video tapes most of his findings now so that if the client has any questions, instead of just having pictures(which he includes in the report) he also has a video to refer back to and he can also send it to the client.  People have loved it so far.  Congrats on moving forward with video.

Bonnie

TheHomeInspectorsWife

That was actually pretty good.  Only one thing, at times when moving left to right (or vice versa) you moved to fast causing blurs.  I'm sure though, you will figure that out with experience.  Your wife's voiceover was pretty good as well.  The emptying of the dishwasher was a bit steep, perhaps you can negotiate a better deal next time though.  I would try a sincere "good job" when she returns from taking out the trash? 

Lori - I was using youtube to actually host the video, then you cut and paste the HTML to show it on your blog/Site

 Fred and Ben - Thanks for the info on WellcomeMat, I can't believe I didn't find that site. I am signing up this instant

Chad - I did go way to fast, I used a tripod for my second video which I shot today, I also did it in chapters so we will see how it turns out

I will post the second video when I get it completed, all the ideas and advice are really speeding up the learning curve

I've been doing a little consulting on the side with RealtyTimes.com and they have a cool new video news feature, they compile, edit, and add VO and live announcer to any property in a News Format very Viral. See sample on their youtube channel or check out www.south-of-the-blvd.com all for 99 bucks or so...

 A pretty good first video.

This is a great first try Rob. You should buy a tripod with a panning head. We all have time on our hands to learn new skills! :>)

Rob,

That's pretty sweet! Gotta love the price!

Cheers,

Hi Rob, I have been wanting to tackle this myself. I'll have to see if I have window movie maker on my computer.

wow! great job! I did a video too, but it didn;t come out this good. I have also signed up for wellcome mat and it's amazing!

Rob, I can honestly say that I've never done a You tube and what an accomplishment!  I use Jeff's Real Estate Shows since I need something easy. I hope you sell quickly and get going on your next video.

I like the fact that agents can learn that you don't have to be a techno-phile to do things like this, AND you don't have to invest a lot of cash either! 

Great post - keep doing things that are outside the box and your business will skyrocket!

Kudos to your wife!  The vocal tour was excellent!  She did a fabulous job.

Rob - that is a great first time video. I have been toying with that idea too. How about a tutorial about how to up load it?

Rob

Great job for your first video. I to am wanting to start making videos of my listings and have learned a lot from this post. Thanks!

Congratulations you are further than I am.  I haven't gotten that far though I am trying

Nice first video. Have you thought about asking your wife to do the filming, while you walk thru the house and point out the features?

Great job. A little shaky, perhaps try using a pole or tripod and zoom in to feel like walking closer. I am envious, I havn't gotten the courage to move beyond the mini DVD disk recorder then snail mailing it to the client.

Thanks and good luck

Mike Warren

Rob, great job on your first video!, One suggestion is slow down as you walk through and use a simple tripod (such as this one) that will help stabilize the video.  The flip video recorder is great. 

Not bad, not bad at all! I'm about to embark on my first listing that I promised the owners a video tour myself... I just might give it a try. Thanks for the encouragement!

Rob,  You did ia great job and wife has a great voice-over presence.  This little video of yours presents the house in an outstanding way.  Don't forget to check your youtube stats when the sellers want to know how many showings you've had...because I think this would count! :)

Nice first vidio, if I video a house I always hire someone, I'm to nervous about doing a bad job.

Great first effort, I am sure they will get better with time and experience.

Great job on your first try...  practice makes perfect!

I love it! I personally am a big DIY person.  So save the money learn a new skill and become great at it. Hey you can only get better....right?!  Good Luck and Best Wishes. Your wife did a great job too!

Great job Rob - nice comments posted for you here.  I can't believe how supportive everyone is on the Rain.

I just popped by to say thanks for commenting on my blog!

<applause>  Wow!  It takes courage to do this.  You did a great job for the first time.  It could use a little bit of editing, such as taking out some of the panning and go directly to the next point.  The narrating was good. 

Excellent!

I would like to invent a rolling monopod for video cameras.  I think it would be a huge success.  Great video!

I need to learn how to do the voice over. I am going to have to attempt one of these soon. May be that will be my project next week. 

Christy - You can use windows movie maker to do the voice over

Maureen - That is a great idea, anything to make it smoother

chrystina - That is my next project figuring out how to edit

scott - Thanks for the cooment, I passed it on to the wife

shannon - Thanks, makes it easier to bribe the wife next time when I share the comments like that

chrystina - That is my next project figuring out how to edit

Me too!  Other than the auto movie setting, I'm lost.  <g>  There's got to be an easier software program for editing.  You did an excellent job though. 

Way to Go! I thought "tripod" too. But, who am I to talk? I still do digital photo virtual tours.

Rob,  I haven't taken the plunge yet, but I hope I do as well on my first try - voice over with soothing music was great,  Karen