Comments on: Using Online Video to Generate Leads and Improve SEO

By: Stephen Mann

Stephen Mann — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:06:24 +0000

James – the presenter’s accent is not an issue. Her cadence needs help.

But, the editing was distracting. You NEVER cut mid-sentence, let alone mid-word. That was happening often enough that I think the editor wasn’t even listening to the dialogue. And the CU camera was tromboning. Real videographers don’t use zoom. The lighting wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad. A color wash in the background would have been a good touch. I wasn’t watching on a calibrated monitor, but the colors seemed quite saturated.

But, I do have to agree with James that at the end, I have learned nothing new.

By: Holly

Holly — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:39:03 +0000

why are you shooting handheld – it’s an interview, not Blair Witch Project. Also your shots are goofy! Really don’t need an extreme CU on the interviewee! Maybe you should watch some of your own “How-To” tutorials!

By: JamesG

JamesG — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:04:09 +0000

Although there was potential for some good information and promotion, this video falls short for several reasons. I decided to view this video from a link in an email, as a potential user of video for marketing.

Not surprisingly I assessed this video as a showcase of how to the power of online video advertising to generate leads and improve SEO. At the end of it, I was no wiser.

Content: Mostly marketing generalities, little substance or new information.

Look: Guys, please lose that black background! Way too sombre and presenters’ dark hair gets lost.

Host: Ann Marie is very camera-friendly (especially with better background and lighting), with a lovely smile and a pleasant energy. On the improvement side, for anyone over 30, Ann Marie’s accent and cadence was grating. Please, get some accent and media coaching. You look good, but the accent (vowel sounds in particular) lets you down. Also, when presenting, it is important for credibility to enunciate one’s own name. In this case, it came across as “Amry Luck”, rather than Ann Marie Locke.

Hope these thoughts were taken constructively.

By: Addison

Addison — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 16:50:33 +0000

I must agree with the previous comment. this is your calling card and it is a poor representation. Someone needs to learn basic 3 point lighting.

By: tim Jones

tim Jones — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:48:23 +0000

While your sitting there talking about how great your video product is, Im watching the cameras shake and the lighting be sub par at best. Embarassing.

Do NOT contact me.