Video Talks - Conversations on the Business of Video ‣ Marketing ‣ Filmmaking ‣ Online Video Andy Greenhouse

If you've ever had a fear of getting in front of a camera, this episode is for you.

It's something I've been exploring myself with a 30 day Selfie Video School experiment to conquer my fear of the camera and see where confidence comes from.

In this episode I talk (but mostly listen) to the awesome voice actor Christopher Tester as he speaks about how to get over that fear using practical tips anyone can apply.

This is full of absolute gold.

Listen and grow more confident on camera in the process.
What are you waiting for?

In this episode you'll learn...
How Chris uses Repurpose.io for his content (without sponsorship)His social media journey to 300k followers on TikTok and 50k on YouTubeHow he grew his confidence with video through constant iterationHow he started with 'low stakes' using Instagram StoriesWhy consistency is keyWhy miming doesn't help you hugely as a voice actorHow he pushed himself to make content to improve his performanceWhy you should give yourself the opportunity to fail repeatedlyWhy you need to have a reason to speakHow to develop performance energyHow thinking of who you're talking to can really effect how you feelWhy you should 'script twice and shoot once'Why you'll never appeal to everybody

Video Talks mixes expertise in all areas of video, with tips for marketing,  entrepreneurship and running your own business.

This episode focuses on actionable, practical and hugely valuable advice from previous guest interviews – all wrapped up into one cosy episode. It’s also a taster of the show for anyone here for the first time.

In this episode you’ll discover:
Tom Box talks about the secret to running a successful animation businessLouise Ford shares the fundamentals of great editingGeoff Searle has some practical video advice for businessesWill Shears shares the one thing you should do when interviewing peopleHasraf Dullul on how to expertly market your film or projectChris Evans-Roberts on why great attention to audio saves you time in the edit

Now we’re all working from home a lot more it’s important to give a great first impression.

You set the lighting, checked your background but... have you ever wondered why your laptop camera is such bad quality? Grainy, right? Well now there is a pretty awesome solution.

The full title of this episode is How To Look Awesome On ZOOM, SKYPE, TEAMS, LOOM, SLACK, YOUTUBE,  GOOGLE MEET, WEBINARS, FACEBOOK LIVE , DISCORD , FACETIME... With Your iPhone!

Aidan Fitzpatrick is an award-winning tech entrepreneur and investor based in London. 

In Summer 2020 his company Reincubate developed and released a revolutionary new app called Camo – which turns your iPhone into a state-of-the-art webcam.
He started his professional journey as a software engineer and over the last 20 years has co-founded multiple startups and played an influential role in a number of successful companies.
He’s been UK president of the Entrepreneur’s Organization – helping businesses and startups develop and in 2008 he founded his app data company Reincubate building technology to access data from apps and app platforms.
According to The Wall Street Journal, laptop cameras in 2020 are worse than 2010 models. Camo solves this problem, and then some – by enabling you to use your powerful iPhone or iPad camera as a hugely customisable webcam.
Prepare to blow your Zoom buddies away!

In this episode you'll discover:
How he became an accidental entrepreneurHis process for creating softwareHow the UK lockdown made him see an opportunityHow the Camo upgrades the quality of your videoNew & upcoming features for CamoHow to validate a software productHow designers, twitter influencers, tech CEOs and investors helped grow the appThe story behind his companyWhy an iPhone 6 is better than most webcams How Camo is helping influencers, preachers, sales people and fitness trainersHow to use different lensesHow old iPads & iPhones become awesome webcamsHow Aidan's first product turned his company into a $1m business - accidentallyWhy this led to winning the Queen's Awards for Enterprise, twiceWhy he thinks virtual backgrounds are ‘low-trust’Why he thinks Zoom still has a way to goWhy he thinks we’re at ‘Day 1' with videoThe apps that help him run his lifeThe concept of 'luxury software'Why lifting weights is a great form of meditation!

When you’ve shot a video for your client or your business, what happens next? 
Does it sit on a YouTube channel or company website, pushed out as part of a digital campaign and then disappear? 

Repurposing video content can be a great way of stretching footage further. If you have a business, one day shooting can feed weeks of social media content – all it takes is a little bit of strategy and planning.

Dan Norton is an editor and video repurposing specialist based in New York.
Dan’s expertise in repurposing video content enables him to help companies and individuals to stretch their video content further.

After spending 11years at Disney Streaming Services, he also now co-runs Parent Pacifier With his wife Amanda - helping expecting and new parents save time and remove headaches with baby product reviews and parenting tips - via their website parentpacifier.com and their YouTube channel.
In this episode, Dan talks about how to save time by creating long-form videos which can be repurposed for social media. He shares techniques he's learned through years of working in the sports highlights industry and how entrepreneurs and business owners can use simple tricks to make their video content go further.

Show Notes : http://videotalks.co/21

In this episode you'll learn:
What repurposing video means Starting with live videoWhy answering your top 5 FAQs is a great strategy How to get started with video for your business How to talk to a camera lens as a friendHow he started a YouTube channel from scratchThe most powerful traffic driving force on YouTube How unexpected YouTube videos can drive business Why you should start something before you have kids Why becoming a parent is so motivating How businesses will use video in the future Dan's take on the Pomodoro technique Why asking questions can drive people to make comments in social media videos Why he builds in rest time How to plan a repurposing video strategy Video Marketing tips for business

It seems like every 6 months there’s a new video platform to navigate, right? 2020 was all about the TikTok inspired Instagram Reels. 

But how do you start with a new platform? How do you develop that confidence to record to camera?  And how do you keep that momentum going?

Victoria Hutton is a freelance videographer and editor based in London. 
After graduating she started her career as a trained journalist who tapped into video when technology became faster and more available. 
She quickly became head of video production at Mumsnet, and HELLO! Magazine before launching her own company in 2019.
Victoria works with companies like GHD and Hello, while offering her expertise to influencers and independent businesses. Her entrepreneurial drive shows through in her #selfshootclub where she helps people become better at video with the kit that they already have.
Her '30 days of Reels Inspo' in September 2020 helped grow her own audience while helping people to harness the power of instagram video.
In this interview she discusses how businesses can harness social video, what you can do to stay relevant in an ever-changing environment and how to get over your fear of Reels!

In this episode you'll discover:
How Victoria went from studying journalism to being head of video at Mumsnet Advice to startup businesses using video Why a content strategy and clear identity within video content is important Why you should show what you do as a business Why you should put your face in front of the camera and bite the bullet How she came up with her 30 days of Reels Inspo How to get started with Instagram ReelsHow creating the right head space for work is really important How celebrity guests like Hilary Clinton made her learn quicklyWhy 12 minutes filming someone teaches you so muchThe 10,000 hours rule How her passion for stories for a young age evolved into her career How technology advances helps you transfer your skills into new areas The value of putting yourself in front of camera The benefit of self-shot video The balance of time vs production value Why she keeps a record of positive feedback for tough times Why social media has been great for connecting to like-minded people The power of an online tribe How different video platforms emerging influences what people want  How the video market influences video content creation Why you need to choose carefully which video platform you want to use Why recording Reels is about not being a perfectionist What you can learn from Victoria about Reels Why you should always start shooting a little early How she plans her Instagram feed Why Covid pandemic influenced her next moves 

Rob Biddulph is an award-winning author and illustrator who has increasingly used video to connect with his ever-growing audience.

Before turning to illustration full-time, Rob had established himself as a leading designer and art director, winning awards and steering the visuals for some of the UKs most iconic mags including the NME and the Observer magazine. 
Having already caused a storm on social media with his #packedlunchpostits and behind the scenes book development, during the UK lockdown Rob came up with the idea of teaching kids how to draw live online – to help relieve many peoples’ homeschooling stresses. He found a lot of grateful parents!
His #DrawWithRob campaign grew exponentially and led to not only a #DrawWithRob book – another best-seller, but also a Guinness World Record for the biggest audience for a live art class ever – via YouTube. 
Rob delves into the story behind how he got started in writing books and how video has ultimately helped him grow his audience. 

In this episode you'll discover:
Rob's background in magazinesHow Rob finally found a publishing agentHow he went from art director to published authorHow the Covid-19 pandemic inspired him to help parents and their kidsWhy you should always learn from your mistakesHow he broke a world record on YouTubeWhy video channels like YouTube are great for self promotionThe value of live videoWhy YouTube can directly influence salesAn insight into the future for his creationsRob’s experience as an influencerHow brands and businesses can use video effectively