PRODUCE YOUR OWN VIDEO TOUR

We can create video tours on our own, but we need the right equipment. Ideally, you should purchase a "prosumer" level camera for a crisp image and a fluid-head tripod for smoother shots. Additionally, use high-definition videotapes and take advantage of lighting. For interior and exterior shots, pan side-to-side and up and down, taking care not to film cluttered spaces and not to walk with the camera. Film the exterior in the evening light for best effect. When editing, consider adding music and narration, using such programs as iMovie or Windows Movie Maker. In addition to moving to the next shot on a sound or beat, try to coincide the narration with the image on the screen.