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YouTube Thursdays 10/25/2012 - When Animoto Makes Sense

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

YouTube Thursdays - When Animoto Makes Sense

YouTube ThursdaysIf you want to send out a quick seasonal email blast to your clients - it’s easy to include a video using a resource such as Animoto.

Normally, I’m not a big fan of Animoto, but admittedly, in certain applications, it makes sense. For example, this video will accompany a market report.

Obviously, the Halloween theme is prominent. 

The bottom line - there’s nothing scary or spooky about the market in Clark County, Wa. Providing, of course, you have me as your guide!



Animoto makes it easy to create a video - add pictures, text and even snippets of short video clips - they do the rest. It’s pretty much instant gratification.


Animoto does have its place. Follow the template directions, add your creative touch - and voila - whimsical and fun seasonal videos to send to your clients.

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments(23)

John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Excellent video and idea... Thanks Debb!

Oct 25, 2012 12:24 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Howdy Joan - it's so darn easy, it's embarrassing. Lol. But, as I mentioned, I like it for this kind of application.

I hear you Andy! Loud and clear. :) And, I agree.

Hey there Q man - just saw your fall leaves video. Very nice slideshow - would love to see you had some movment to those... ha  ha. I never give up.

Oct 25, 2012 12:36 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: For those just entering the video world, Animoto is a good way to get over the jitters.  Love the Youtube Thursday series!

Oct 25, 2012 12:58 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Debb -your video would add interest to any market report and is definitely more my speed......for now, lol. To your point, different kinds of videos work better for different types of marketing. I so wish I could transfer your expert video knowledge into my brain! 

Oct 25, 2012 01:01 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Debb,  Great tip about videos.  I haven't dived in to the video pool yet, but I know I need to.  I'm thinking over the next couple months when things are a bit slower here in Colorado.

Oct 25, 2012 01:25 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

garaughty, abstract art, graphic design, WordPress consultant

Oct 25, 2012 01:52 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Debb-I like the idea of adding a bit of personality into, or add the end, of a rip roaring market report. Well done!

Have a fun Halloween-Adrian

Oct 25, 2012 02:53 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - I hadn't really paid much attention to Animoto, so your video was a good introduction to what it can do - probably at its best in your hands - and how it can be productively used. I may check it out at some point, but right now I'm trying to find some time to focus on your & Craig Daniels video class.

Oct 25, 2012 03:01 AM
Cheryl Thomson REALTOR Ret Army
United Real Estate DC Metro Region (703.216.5635) cheryltee47@gmail.com - Prince William, VA
Associate Broker in Northern Virginia

Debb turning on my IPHONE and hit video is to the extent of my video knowledge...so I guess I need to get to steppin!

Oct 25, 2012 03:36 AM
Monique Keith
Ahwatukee, AZ
Ahwatukeenulls Favorite Realtor, Buyers Agent with

Debb,

Have you tried BombBomb.com? If so did you find Animoto was a better service? 

 

P.S. I love the idea of video Thursday! Very motivating.

Oct 25, 2012 04:02 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Anita, so true. And, in these instances when you want a fast addition to an email blast or seaonal marketing piece.

Kris - and if I could have your photography skills - we'd be a good team eh?

Oct 25, 2012 04:19 AM
Donna Foerster
HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO
Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Debb~ That was a really fun video.  I think I could handle doing something like that.  I just took several stills of the decorations (inflatable pumpkins, ghosts, etc) around our office building.  Animoto would be perfect to bring those still photos to life!  Thanks for sharing!

Oct 25, 2012 05:15 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Belinda - I'd love to see a winter scenes video of Colorado - send me some snow! :)

 

Very appreciative of the feature Marti. You know it means a lot to me.

Oct 25, 2012 07:52 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks Adrian - anything to add a bit of pizzazz. :)

You should give it a whirl Dick. It's really super easy - I promise. The video you did of your listing was great - you don't give yourself enough props.

Oct 25, 2012 08:27 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

Great tip, and thanks for that.  Have you seen Popcorn.  It is coming out early next year, and is a product of Mozilla, Firefox.  We thought of you when we saw this.  Have a great day, I am catching up, as we were out on appointments today.  A

Oct 25, 2012 09:27 AM
Jerry Newman
Brown Realty, 210-789-4216, - San Antonio, TX
Texas REALTOR, San Antonio Military Relocation

Hi Debb. I love this idea for using Animoto. You have just convinced me that I need to give it a try before the Holidays.

Oct 25, 2012 12:22 PM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Debb, Some day I'll pull myself into the second decade of the second millenium, but I'm not ready for it yet even though I liked your demonstration of animoto.  Go Giants!!!

Oct 25, 2012 12:49 PM
Jill Sackler
Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY
LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

I've never tried Animoto but I'll look into it. You just do it so well, it's inspiring and a great way to keep in contact with clients.

Oct 25, 2012 01:56 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Alexandra - I am going to investigate Popcorn. As you know I do use Mozilla, Firefox with my Mac - Thanks for the heads up and for thinking of me. Hope you had a luxurious evening of celebration last night. D

Jerry, I think the ease of it might work for you  - I know how busy you are, so this can be a good way to at least produce videos on a regular basis in spite of a tight schedule.

It's all good Lloyd. :) Your Giants did well.

Jill - you'd like it - give it a whirl and let me know what you think. D

Oct 25, 2012 10:59 PM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

I have used Animoto in the past and your right it is SOOOOO easy!   cute video, pippa

Oct 26, 2012 02:50 AM