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Ok....Here It Is...First Attempt at Video Blogging. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday Monika McGillicuddy wrote a post about feeling naked, boy do I now REALLY know what she was talking about. I don't know if I'll ever forgive the AR boys for encouraging us to do this.....Hopefully I'll learn lots in the coming months about editing and weight loss...but until then, here's my first attempt (very primative) at a video blog entry.

***UPDATE*** just to let you know, I don't have a FLIP camera. This was done w/ my Kodak Easy Share camera.

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Posted by "The Maple Valley Specialist!" Colleen Fischesser Broker/Owner 425-432-5400 on 03/30/2008 12:18 AM

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111 Comments on Ok....Here It Is...First Attempt at Video Blogging. UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAR

2008

Way to go. Colleen! You should be proud of yourself for taking the plunge!

Check out wellcomemat.com for another hosting site than YouTube...you'll love it!

Mark Lomas www.TheRealEstateScene.com

Thanks Kristal, my children are MORTIFIED!

I'll try it Mark, thanks. Will it allow me to spray tan myself?

That was very funny! I enjoyed it! Way to go with the humor.

Colleen - LOL lovely, clever way of getting your feet wet. Congrats on taking the 1st step and much success to you in the future!

Thanks Karen, I figure if they're going to know me, they'd better see what they get ;-)

That was awesome! Thanks.

Very brave! And smart! Smarter!....you'll get lots of response and empathy! another waaavvveee of the future........yikes!

Thanks Justin, as I said, not thrilled about the whole thing but that's certainly not going to change anything

Michelle, glad you were able to watch it.

Anon: YIKES is right!!

Colleen, very witty and well done. Good pacing. I'm not how often a person would use a video post, but this one was good.

Colleen, you are a braver soul than me....and much wittier too! Great job!!!

Steve, LOL....I'm not sure about anything with respect to these video posts....and to be honest, I have no idea why I woke up this morning and decided to do one...

Woo hooo................ my double chin is on its way.... does anyone have any video airbrush equiptment?

Lisa, don't sell yourself short....something tells me we'll be seeing & hearing from you soon ;-)

Des- shhhhhh people aren't supposed to be able to see those...or crows feet or jowls.

OMG this video stuff is for the B I R D S .... <ugh> let me finish

OMG, look at the photo it decided to capture for the "poster" shot LOL! Could it be any worse? Will we come back and laugh about this one day????????

Colleen, I think doing a video is pretty gutsy! I'd need some kind of magic lens for the chins and waddle!

You've got grit girl! Nice post - you've got more guts than me. I love the lipstick on the teeth part. LOL

Pat, Desiree is actively looking for airbrush talent. We'll share :-)

April, you'll be there one day. I think we all will be...thanks though!

Colleen - My son offered to do one with me, and my reply was I'm not ready for that, but we can't hold back the future. I just want to know why this couldn't have happened when I was younger and so much more photogenic!

Norma...AMEN!!!

Yay Colleen, you did it! : )

I think you raised some very important questions: DO we need to dust, vacuum and....?????? LOL!

So tomorrow, maybe I'll have time to pick up the Flip Video *sigh* or....maybe Mt Rainier will erupt and postpone the inevitable!

oh man - I think I peed my pants!!! I can't believe I read the word "jowls" in a blog!! lol!!! You have more guts than me right now - but I did sing in one of the music contests and I kind of doubt anyone even knew to click the link!! After a couple of shots you can do anything!! lol!!!

I really am going to do one - but I am way too sick and you would see snot running down my nose!! Oh and I have to find my globe!

MAR

2008

Hi Colleen: Good for you ! I think to post a video, just as in posting a written post, you have to be unique. I like what you did. It's you. Be yourself, be quirky, and share it with us. The more people get to know you, the more they will like what they see, and when that happens, you will just continue to share more and more. It works that way. Hooray for You !

LOL,

Good for you! I've watched a lot of videos and the ones that have the camera pointing to the subject of discussion (like the globe in this case) and the agent talking but not in the video the entire time seem to work well.

I have to go find Jo singing now.

Colleen, that globe finished off the backdrop quite well!! Great Job!

Colleen, you crack me up!

Debbie

That was great Colleen. Pretty soon we'll all be on board with video blogging.

Deborah...waiting..waiting...anyone as tech savvy as you HAS to post one soon :-)

Ardell, I too am in search of Jo's song. Don't know how I could have missed that!

Brian, it does make me look smart-er doesn't it ;-)

Debbie, my husband says I crack myself up.....hopefully I'll be able to restrain myself in the future

Eugene, from what everyone is saying....this is the future. I don't have to like it though! LOL

You are brave! That was well done. I don't think I want to be on board with the whole video blogging thing. But I totally see the value in it. It's really fun, having read your blogs and knowing your writing style, to see you "in person", if only in a video.

As for me, I don't know...remember back in the 80's when we had "The Unknown Comic" on the Gong Show? I think I'll put a bag over my head and be the "Unknown Realtor", or maybe that defeats the whole purpose...

Colleen, I knew that video would get featured----it was really awesome. Very very funny. Congratulations!

With all this video blogging that seems to be coming down the road seems we all need to consider getting more RAM for our computers.

Colleen:

That was just too funny! I loved it...esp the part at the end. =]

Colleen, you crack me up! You are perfect for this type of marketing. Your clients will love it and you'll have people wanting to work with you.

ROFLOL!!! Probably the way I'd do it. =)

It was really funny and real.

I loved it!

That is toooo funny, Colleen....Great job and you have inspired me... I will have to find my camera today...GREAT job!

WAY TO GO Colleen !! Your right about Video use. AND YOU LOOKED GRRRRREAT !!!!! I see most of the posts are centered around the "blog" aspect. We started using eVideo eMail to clients and friends with TREMENDOUS success!! Especially when you're dealing with an out-of-town client...we send an eVideo of the home and an eVideo eMail from us telling about the house and answering questions. Makes them feel like they "KNOW" us and solidifies the relationship before we meet.

I've used UTube and GoogleVideo for years, but the quality is very poor not to mention the entire Planet Earth has access rather than a focused group or person. We use the new cutting edge Talk Fusion (TF)program that allows you to CREATE YOUR OWN TEMPLATES to send videos and their hosted on the TF computer.

I put a short blog and a Video using one of the Templates about it on ActiveRain at eVideo eMail - High Tech Customer Communication You can see the Quality and attractiveness of the template. I have another one featuring a property and a Referral Fee offer on AF at http://activerain.com/blogsview/445423/Buyer-Referral-needed-Luxury Here you can see the format I made for the "Video Home Tours"

BUT...if you really want to see the value of Videoing besides just blogging....look at our Website at http://www.networkrealestatear.com/ On our homepage, if you click my name you come to the Profile Page and I have a Video Introduction. If you click the Video Camcorder on our homepage, YOU'LL SEE HOW WE DO REAL VIDEOS OF OUR HOMES FOR SALE AND HAVE THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. It impresses our sellers and buyers love it! I have people call all the time saying "I just watched your video...."

I'm having a ball with this thing! LOL

David W. Bolick, Broker/Owner, Network Real Estate, Inc.

Hi Colleen - that was a hoot, and you did a great job! I love your humor on this, and no I could not quite see the dust on your shelves. And just so you know, that globe there really did add a new dimension to things....smart - ter. Yep!

Great job - thanks for my Sunday morning chuckle!
Ann

Colleen, Great job! That was fantastic and funny. You've got more guts than I could muster and thanks for the excellent start to my Sunday morning.

That was great! And, your teeth looked fine...

You put a smile on my face this mornings...great video...keep it up...I think this could get you many customers. just don't think about the fact that hundreds if not thousands of people did see the dust on your shelves...LOL!!! You have a great wit about you.

I think it was a piece of apple in the teeth. It didn't show too much. And I did notice dust particles floating down. Good luck you are doing fine.

That was funny but I do think I see a little dust back there. You are braver than me.

Very brave, indeed! Awesome sense of humor, makes the video blog much more interesting. Brought a smile to my face for sure. Keep at it.

Yep you are brave, thank you made me laugh but not at you!

you go girl!!

I did one of these & when I watched it I thought I blinked too much and so never posted it. I guess I need more practice.

haha great job! I wasn't sure where you were going with it at fist but that was really funny. What is this talk about weight loss? You look great!

Very nice. Your next video will make you look like a Pro.

Colleen, that is too funny! LOL! You hit my feelings exactly - I am soo awkward at this!

Colleen, you are such a treasure. I don't know if I have the guts to do this....LOL! What a cute and clever video. Sooooo you.....I totally enjoyed and both my husband and I had good laughs....great humor and great post/video! I agree we don't know where this is going to take us....but I am excited about it. It will be fun...you just proved it!

Really funny! You've got guts...and a great sense of humor! (Nothing in your teeth, btw) :)

Colleen - I think this is a terrific video, and I feel like I know you a bit better now. I suppose at some point I will need to jump into the fray and try this myself.

Colleen, no way....you are on the right track. It still is about who we are and the personal aspect. I plan on doing same....I just couldn't wait for the camera to get here. I so love it....totally sweet and wonderful. It's all good and we are gonna have some fun!

Colleen -- Great job. . .I am scared to death of video blogging. . . .is a hair and makeup artist tax deductible?!?!? Maybe I could hire a stunt blogger. . .

Colleen - I love it! Great sense of humor.

Does this make a both famous now or infamous?

Cool! I like that you show your personality in the video. I think people want to somehow connect with agents.

I loved the fact you had the guts to do this!. I'm motivated. Your a leader and you should be proud your not just talking about it. Your doing it!

Colleen,that was great. Not so much a leap of faith, now that it's done.

How Cool Colleen...Thanks for mention... LOL I think you look cute...I'm gonna have to jump in and get my video feet wet!

Colleen - that was priceless! You were absolutely charming - believe it or not. Your sense of humor is something else! And I don't know why your children would be mortified - Their mom is now a star on the internet! Woooohooooo (can I say that? Is that ok with Sally? LOL)

Colleen-That was absolutely fantastic! I applaud you for your bravery. At the station where I do a weekly radio/podcast show they used to run a web cam. I would jokingly tell everyone it appeared as though I was either staring in a bad Godzilla movie or being featured on the 11 o'clock news feed along side other bandits robbing convenience store videos. Now we've gone to streaming video which is supposedly clearer and better...I don't know, I'm on the opposite side of the camera so I can't tell. They tell me we will soon be going to YouTube. I am not sure I'm ready for this. I loved radio because I never had to worry about whether or not my lipstick was perfect. Thanks to this ever increasing world of technology a girl just can't be prepared enough. I LOVED your video!!! I'll keep the vacuum and the compact mirror handy from this point on.

Cheers!

Hi Colleen. That was a great first attempt. I honestly think that you are ready for this... keep it up.

OK, you made me laugh. A great first run. I do not have a flip yet and although I was thinking of buying one - my wife (tech dept) seems to think she can make this work with our "old" camcorder with a new cord. Stay tuned.

Colleen

Pratice makes perfect.

Hope you become a video superstar

Regards

Tom Braatz

Colleen - {Bob here} You made a great point. Why not use your existing camera with MPG mode and just upload it to Utube? Maybe I'll do that rather than pick up a flip camera. thanks

I think you did a great and creative job on your video.

HAHA......there was nothing in your teeth. And I could barely see the dust bunnies playing on the shelves in the background. I think it would embarrass my children to see me online. Luckily they are still young and wouldn't see it right now. Video will be a great way to chronicle the aging process as well. I am not looking forward to it.

Colleen, YOU are a SUPERSTAR now. You are "more" natural in video, even than in print. GO GIRL! Anyone that is willing to go in front of the camera gets an A+ in my book. You are now "cutting edge." And you are still one of the most humorous writers (now videographers) here on Active Rain. Keep up your excellent work!! : )

Colleen, this is HYSTERICAL!!! I think this helps us really get to know each other. LOL

I have several cameras, including an actual video camera...........I'll have to figure out how this works. BUT I think I'm gonna like the "idea" - especially after seeing your's!! LOL..........

Colleen, I have to say bravo. I was listening to this and kept glancing at your picture and I knew that was you. Keep pushing forward.

Hahaha! This is just too much...I love your sense of humor! You know we all have a voice to go with the face now! Woohoo! I am just worried that if I did this it might look like...or I might look like...I have seen these but am very resistant to doing them; probably the extra eye in my forehead!

That video is very funny Colleen. And the globe certainly makes you look smarter. Or was it the books?

Colleen, how fantasticle is that!? How fun to meet you on camera! You're lovely and your teeth looked great too! Girl...you are brave. Now we need tutoring. Ready? Later in the rain~Deb

OK Colleen,

Man you rock. You have more guts and grit than me and don't worry, no crows feet, lines, funky teeth or dust bunnies. Maybe that's just my old eyesight not seeing those. I'm sure your family just laughed. I almost peed my pants....

Not sure what got into you... might have been the late March snow storm in Maple Valley????

List and Sell (with those wonderful photos videos) Gary @ RentonHomeFinder

That was great. Seriously. There are a couple of things you could do that would help. Put yourself in the upper third, and then be off to the side a little bit. It is a more interesting composition that the bull's eye.

But, you were entertaining for a minute. That is the hard part.

It's interesting to see how agents are approaching video. And the best part is that just like with regular blogging, we have a whole community of friends in the Rain to encourage, motivate and entertain us!

Nice video Colleen ! You better call NBC you might have a new career.

MAR

2008

Colleen, You are ready for this type of promotion - I'm still working on the idea of "diving in", Karen

That was really funny! It is hard to watch yourself on video, but you did a great job. The video blog is in your future!

Good job on your camera video..

Colleen:

Great job. You were very funny and very much yourself. Good luck in all you do.

Colleen-

I have not stopped LAUGHING!!! That was AWESOME. I will make it a featured post on The Women's Council Site.

-Mimi

Colleen: good job. Funny, too! Braver that I.... don't know if I'll survive if the market gets to a point when we HAVE to do video's. I may have to apply at McD's.

Colleen - That was WONDERFUL. Excellent job. Your timing was perfect. Looks like you raised the bar on blogging.

I'm going to stick with the keyboard for now... therapy you know - but I promise to wade into the video world soon.

Colleen- It's late at night and I decided to check out one last post before going to bed. I'm so glad I clicked on yours! You are hysterical, and I scared the dog with my laughing! Thank you!!!

APR

2008

Elaine: Your poor doggie. I hope you didn't scare the doggie so much he peed on the carpet... LOL. At least when I scare my cat... all she does is run and hide.

It's going to take you at least half a day to respond to all these comments. You might as well just make another video... LOL... and post it in this comment section.

OMG - ROFL - That was the GREATEST! Colleen, my friend, you are a natural! ONE day I will get up the nerve but not today!

Colleen this was great! Do you think anyone would notice if I was sitting in my pajamas?

Patty & Scott Carroll - RE/MAX Equity Group Vancouver WA

Colleen - I am sitting at a local Paradise Bakery and I have to tell you I am confidant that the people around me think I am nuts!! I lost it when I listened to your video here and have to just say, "way funny."

I am so trying to get the nerve to do a video and share it but I just don't know how you all have had guts enough to make it happen!! Ok....so maybe, ahhh noooooooo forget it!! Great job...more, more please!

APR

2008

Colleen, you just made my day! Thanks for "putting it out there", it helps the rest of us old dogs know we need to learn some new tricks.

Rick

Colleen, You did a great job.... I didnt notice the globe was upside down until the 2nd viewing.....=)

Hi Colleen, You are braver than me. I though you did a good job.

APR

2008

Colleen: I have come back several times just to see a repeat of your video. I think you just might want to put together an entire series of viceos in the same tone as this one... and either get yourself a nightly spot on the Letterman show, or perhaps create a new character on SNL. I just love how your individuality comes across on this. Thanks once again for sharing. Karen Anne

Colleen, That was hysterical! I am grinning like a maniac! Thanks for starting my day well! You are so funny. No you cannot see the dust and nothing between the teeth! I think you are WAY ready for this. My hubby has been after me for a yr or more to do video stuff, I am not thrilled about the idea at all. Oh well, guess that doesn't matter. If my friend Colleen can bite the proverbial bullet, then so can I. Great job!

Colleen - You are truly a Maverick in our field , with a twist !!!. Next month I will be strating a drip video campaign that includes OPEN house videos to invite people to "Come on by". I have dreading the practice runs , but you gave me the push I needed to Git R Done. Thanks

Laura

Colleen:

I just joined Activerain and have been thinking of adding video and blogging to my website. I started searching tonight and adding groups when I came across yours. I am also a member of Women's Council of Realtors. I just loved your video! It made me laugh and relate to my own "fear of feeling foolish". You have given me courage. Keep going!!!

Lisa Norton

APR

2008

Colleen - Awesome job! I just ordered the flip camera... I have so many ideas how I'm going to use it! I can't wait.

Miss Colleen: I think I have just re-watched this video of yours for about the fourteenth time... and each time it makes me smile... sometimes even giggle. You are just too cute !

APR

2008

This is STILL the funniest thing on the planet. :)

APR

2008

Super cute Colleen! Very funny too! Where's the sequel?

JUN

2008

Still... I love this video.

PS... about the math incident... I didn't tell a soul... other than my closest 89,376 friends. :)

LOL, WHY does that not surprise me!!!!

APR

LOL.... Oh, God help us... it LIVES. You know it's time to do another video madam. Once a star..... :)

Ahh Colleen: Once again... you come across my monitor screen with this great video. I thank Jesse above for commenting... so that the comment email came to me once again. I watched it again... and it was still fresh and funny. Thanks so much for making me smile... right before beddie-bye time. Take care...

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