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Videos Bring Potential and Opportunity

July 27, 2012 by Maggie

When I placed a general search for the term “how-to video” on YouTube, the most popular video posting sites, I got over 2,910,000 results. I’ve heard many people in the creative community say that they are visual learners. A book or project blog post just can’t bring that to the table, so many people are […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, Tips, video equipment

Pro-tip: Use an Outline or Script for Your Craft Videos

July 24, 2012 by Maggie

You’ve got your studio ready for taping a video. What’s next? Time to figure out exactly what you want to record! Starting with an outline helps. Here’s an example of a video I created for FaveCrafts 365, a vlog posted on FaveCraftsBlog. FaveCrafts 365: Outline Title of Video: From Lipstick to Glue Stick! Purpose/Subject: When, […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, Tips

The ABCs of Video Editing

June 8, 2012 by Maggie

The ABCs of Video Editing My first real shock was having to watch footage of myself. I’m a non-techie and was never videotaped when I was growing up. I must have a little Amish blood in me because I really don’t like watching video of myself. In fact, it freaks me out a little bit. I mention […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging basics, getting started, Producing Videos, video equipment

Taping a Segment for a Craft TV Show

June 7, 2012 by Maggie

How does a person prepare to tape a segment for a craft TV show? Maria gives you a behind-the-scenes look. A while back, I  taped several TV segments for FaveCrafts.com that aired on Creative Living with Sheryl Borden on PBS. The photo (right) shows me on the set with Sheryl Borden. It’s always a thrill to do […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, TV

Entering the World of V-logging

March 31, 2012 by Maggie

I’m not sure why I decided I wanted to use video in my blogs. It’s not a new concept. Not new at all! I heard about v-logs through social media around the same time I heard about blogging. I learned more about vlogs by participating on YouTube, too. It’s not hard to create vlogs. Basically, you make […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging, Producing Videos

A Handy Guide to Making Craft Videos

March 12, 2012 by CreativeIncome

I’ve created what I think is a comprehensive checklist of what you’ll need to make a craft video. This is mainly a list of equipment you’ll need for production and editing. I’m making my suggestions for  equipment with the amateur video maker in mind. Someday you might just need to hire a professional crew to […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging, cameras, iMovie, lighting, Producing Videos, video equipment, YouTube

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