Youtube videos, outsource or DIY?

[Future_RKC]

I shot and edited my first youtube video myself therefore it is low quality, the second one I outsourced to a freelence design company which I found on scriptlance. The second one is ok but I think I can do better.

Can anyone make recommendation?

 

[MelanieMartinPhotography]

It totally depends what kind of videos you are doing. Lighting is very important. Try to shoot in diffused lighting. Make sure you are proper in focus at all times. Avoid quick movements as this will result in motion blur if you don't have the proper settings. I wouldn't think that a design company is the right place to go to, a video imaging company would be probably better and I'd research that and look for samples of their work. Like with everything, the quality can vary a lot.

 

[Future_RKC]

It totally depends what kind of videos you are doing. Lighting is very important. Try to shoot in diffused lighting. Make sure you are proper in focus at all times. Avoid quick movements as this will result in motion blur if you don't have the proper settings. I wouldn't think that a design company is the right place to go to, a video imaging company would be probably better and I'd research that and look for samples of their work. Like with everything, the quality can vary a lot.

I am a personal trainer and strength coach so I provide fitness information also video to show my bootcamps and group training sessions etc.

Video's on technique, safety, how to avoid injury etc.

 

[Newcott]

How are the videos laid out - are you doing a talking head straight to camera or are you doing demostrations?

Got a link to see and I can offer some advice on both options.

 

[mach12321]

ya youtube has really amazing videos . but its quality strictly depends on what type of video it is?

 

[Future_RKC]

How are the videos laid out - are you doing a talking head straight to camera or are you doing demostrations?

Got a link to see and I can offer some advice on both options.

Hi

I am just wondering what sort of services out there are available.

I look at some of my competitors videos and they are amazing! I think, how or who has put this together and how much did it cost.

It may be that someone on there team or even a friend does it for them.


So is this a service you offer?

 

[Newcott]

It is something we can offer - I'm part of a film making team that also does YouTube videos.

However if your going to be making regular content then I'd be more then happy for you to make it the best you can (this is likly to be the most cost effective)

At the moment YT is all about making regular content - if you can create something that you can put up once a week or once every other week and gain a following you will benefit from it alot more then putting up the occasional vid (its just like building a brand, think of subscribers as your followers)

You could easily put up a 2 min video, focusing on one part of your technique on a weekly basis (not something I know so lets keep it simple of week 1 upper body, week 2 lower, week 3 cardio, week 4 tricks for training at home, week 5 diet tips.)

If you could link to either yours and/or your competitors I could give you more information on the shoot style, equipment ect....

 

[Future_RKC]

This link is to a video of a company in the states who do what I do.

http://www.youtube.com/user/MBodyStrength

 

[JElder]

We've just arranged some for a client - they are a mix of talking head and 'action' and have come out pretty well - despite her being really nervous!

IMHO it is worth the cost if you can afford it, as they look more professional, and you can generally do a whole bunch at once.

However, if you want to create videos slowly, or particularly want an amateur look, there's nothing wrong with DIY. Just make sure you use a tripod and decent lighting or good sunlight, then edit the video so it's succinct - nothing worse than an opening 10 seconds of someone positioning themselves.

The videos are at http://www.youtube.com/user/UKChiropractic. PM me if you are in the south and would like to talk to them...

 

[anandp]

The biggest problem I find with outsourcing video is the wild pricing - I can't justify a couple of hundred pounds on a 2-minute video.

For some businesses, I can see the investment of £500 odd pounds or more being useful, but not for mine. So its off to learn some simple video shooting skills for me!

 

[Newcott]

anandp - Agree'd! I've had a few people contact me recently with the video's we do and it being upfront to hire us isn't cost effective.

However for around £500 to £2000 you can get/set up your own equipment, stuff that's easy to use that you can do time and time again.

Thing is with Youtube is to keep at it. Don't just put up 1 video post reguarly and 1/2 mins videos that are either entertaining or informative.