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YouTube - Record Simple Videos, Get a Tripod, External Microphone - Patrick Schwerdtfeger

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Channel: Orange County Real Estate: Patrick Schwerdtfeger · 2009 · Howto & Style

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Patrick Schwerdtfeger discusses the basic process of recording simple videos on YouTube.  Don't try to be too fancy.  Be authentic instead.  Get a tripod to keep the camera steady and use an external microphone to improve the sound quality.  Other than that, don't worry too much about how you look on video.  Focus instead on providing value to your audience.  That's what people appreciate most.

This video was recorded on August 15, 2009 in Berkeley, CA.  It was part of a full-day workshop entitled Social Media Victories  Real Businesses, Real Campaigns, Real Results which focused on how entrepreneurs, small business owners and self-employed service professionals can leverage Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube to grow their businesses.

Patrick is the author of Webify Your Business  Internet Marketing Secrets for the Self-Employed (2009) as well as Make Yourself Useful  Marketing in the 21st Century (2008).  You can purchase the latest book on Amazon but you can also get it for free at the following website.

http://www.WebifyBook.com/

By subscribing, you will receive one chapter via email each week for a year.  You should know that the book also includes 6 chapters that are not in the email course and the book also has a step-by-step action guide at the end of each chapter.  The email course does not have those itemized to-do lists.

This video is about keeping things simple.  KISS.  Don't worry if you look fat on video.  It doesn't matter.  Focus on making authentic and valuable videos that people will benefit from.  Use an external microphone and get a tripod.  That way, you will have a steady camera and good sound quality.  That's about it.  Just get out there and start recording videos for your audience.  They'll appreciate it.

Patrick is a sought-after professional speaker who has spoken in Canada, the United States, Europe and South America.  He speaks about leadership on todays social internet, small business marketing and the opportunities of our changing information economy.  Call 510-282-4115 to inquire about speaking fees and scheduling.

Patrick Schwerdtfeger, Champion of the Modern Entrepreneur

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