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Here’s an another article on how videos can help businesses boost sales and stand out from the crowd. You can probably do it on your own, but I’d, of course, be happy to help with any of your video projects. Here’s the list – the article has more details:
Put a “welcome” video on your website
Record and post client video testimonials
Produce a “Quick Tips” series for YouTube
Create video tutorials to demonstrate your products or services
Place a “pitch” video on your sales web page
Launch a live webcast with Ustream.tv or TinyChat.com
Tape your event or speaking engagement
Start Vlogging
Send a Video Press Release
Create an “instant” photo/video montage
Whatever way you choose to use online video, the important thing is to get started. It’s never been easier and – if you want to stay top of mind with your customers – it’s never been more important!
Video can be used for something straightforward such as introducing a new product or service; to increase traffic to your website via a clever video; to provide a product demonstration or tutorial to your customers; to deliver commentary from your CEO to investors; or to convey a message to employees.
Additionally, many small businesses find additional uses for videos by utilizing them for online advertising, or by incorporating them into a Multimedia News Release. An MNR is a great tool that incorporates video, photos, text, links and other information; making it more interactive than standard, text only, press releases.
As a video guy, most people think that I would be annoyed by continuity errors in movies and tv shows – you know, when the gun is on the table in one shot, then cut to a different angle and it’s gone. Those type of things don’t bother me much though. I know mistakes get made and I guess I’m not that anal. What REALLY bugs me though, is the laziness of writers who let their characters solve a case by using their computer to zoom in on the killer’s reflection in the victim’s eyeball. This video is a nice example:
I can forgive Star Trek, since they’re in the distant future, but the rest are supposed to be in the “real world”. Here’s a good parody of the technique from Red Dwarf:
