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Comment on Video Lighting Comparison – See For Yourself! by Lynn Terry
Video Lighting comparison with and without the Continuous Lighting Set I recently ordered from Amazon, as mentioned in this post.
As you can see, there's a HUGE difference. I'm using the ePhoto 3200 Watt Digital Photography Photo Video Continuous Light Kit. It's inexpensive, super easy to set up (no tools required) and very portable.
Best,
Credit goes to Monique Johnson of Both Sides of the Camera for the lighting setup recommendation. (Thank you!)
Comment on Video Lighting Comparison – See For Yourself! by Lynn Terry
Video Lighting comparison with and without the Continuous Lighting Set I recently ordered from Amazon, as mentioned in this post.
As you can see, there's a HUGE difference. I'm using the ePhoto 3200 Watt Digital Photography Photo Video Continuous Light Kit. It's inexpensive, super easy to set up (no tools required) and very portable.
Best,
Credit goes to Monique Johnson of Both Sides of the Camera for the lighting setup recommendation. (Thank you!)
Comment on Video Lighting Comparison – See For Yourself! by Lynn Terry
Video Lighting comparison with and without the Continuous Lighting Set I recently ordered from Amazon, as mentioned in this post.
As you can see, there's a HUGE difference. I'm using the ePhoto 3200 Watt Digital Photography Photo Video Continuous Light Kit. It's inexpensive, super easy to set up (no tools required) and very portable.
Best,
Credit goes to Monique Johnson of Both Sides of the Camera for the lighting setup recommendation. (Thank you!)
Comment on Need To Buy A Web Cam & Video Lighting? by Lynn Terry
I decided to buy a web cam and a video lighting set this week.
And in a bit of a rush, I might add. (Thanks Amazon!!) Why? I have something cool coming up...
First, I'll tell you about the video lighting I chose, shown there in the image. I ordered the ePhoto 3200 Watt Digital Photography Photo Video Continuous Light Kit after seeing it set up in Atlanta.
Credit goes to Monique Johnson of Both Sides of the Camera for the lighting setup recommendation. (Thank you!)
This continuous light set is actually a really good deal on Amazon right now. It's not top of the line pro quality, but rather ideal (and priced just right) for video bloggers, or shooting photos & video for the web. Lighting makes ALL the difference, no matter what kind of camera you're using - even if you're shooting with your smart phone.
It's amazing what you can capture with the right light!
This is the number one thing that affects the number of videos I create. For the last few years I've been limited by daylight hours, and the right angle and timing, after several frustrating attempts at shooting after dusk.
I've tried a number of lighting options, most of which are too harsh or too yellow or cast odd shadows. Definitely not the quality you get with natural light, or a "continuous lighting" kit like the one I (finally!) ordered.
What prompted me to finally order a proper video lighting set?
Two things: I finally got a decent recommendation (you'd be surprised how WEIRD some photographers and videographers can be! lol) and actually saw the ePhoto 3200 Watt Continuous Light Kit set up - and liked it. The second reason: Crystal Collins twisted my arm into doing an "after dark" Google Hangout with her.
You should join us!
Warning: There is NO telling what you'll hear when you put the two of us together.
I also decided to buy a web cam...
I already have a great camera that I love for vlogging (Video Blogging) and shooting basic videos. And I'm pretty sure I can hook it into either my PC or my Macbook and use it to broadcast live on Google Hangouts and Ustream. I haven't tried it yet though, and thought a cross compatible web cam might just be a nice mobile option to have.
My PC doesn't have a built-in cam, and the built-in cam on my Mac hasn't resulted in even "decent" video quality on Hangouts I've done in the past. I'm still going to test my Vixia - but you may not want to spend $1,000 on a "real video camera" when all you really need is a good web cam.
I decided on the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C910:
If you want to buy a web cam, this Logitech is a great option. It's around $150 and high quality video - with dual built-in noise-cancelling mics for rich, clear HD-quality stereo audio. AND it's both Mac and PC compatible, so you can easily switch between computers or use it anywhere.
There's a newer version, but note that it is ONLY Windows compatible. That's the reason I chose the C910 model instead.
Looking for something cheaper?
I've heard good things about this Rocketfish Web Cam, and it's A LOT cheaper. It does have lower quality specs of course, but I'm sure it would work great for general use.
I'm looking forward to doing more "after dark" video and hangouts now that I have a decent video lighting set on the way. If you're looking to buy a web cam yourself, or need good video lighting for your home office, check out the links above. I did a lot of asking around, researching, and reading reviews - and am really happy with the choices I made...
Read Web Cam Reviews on Amazon
Read Video Lighting Set Reviews on Amazon
Best,
p.s. Click Here For A Video Lighting Comparison Video!
Comment on How to Leverage Your Social Media Engagement by Lynn Terry
In my last post on Successful Blogging I shared details about my "working road trip", how much fun I had on my trip to the beach, and how much it impacted my blog & business.
That weekend resulted in more than 300% increase in engagement on my niche Facebook Page as you can see from the screenshot.
The more active you are in your niche, or the more you're living your topic, the more people you'll attract to what you're doing - or what you're teaching & offering online.
People love to live through you!
You hear a lot of buzz about "Engagement". But what does it mean exactly? And more importantly, what do you DO with it?
I'll show you live examples so you can see exactly what to do with the engagement you work so hard to achieve - which is the one thing most people leave out when they talk about engaging content or increasing your social media engagement...
Obviously higher engagement increases your reach, your traffic, your response rate and conversions, which means sales & profit - but there's more to it than that!
The following "webinar" is NOT a live sales pitch. I know you see a lot of those around the web, and that's probably what you're used to. It's more of a "live blog post" where you can watch over my shoulder and learn.
You'll definitely want to watch it & take notes!
Click Here To Watch The Free Visual Training:
Enjoy the live examples, creative strategies & actionable tips you can use right away. Expect to learn a lot about successful niche blogging, increasing your engagement, and what you should be doing with that engagement.
Note: The visual training session is interactive, so you can click on the links & examples shared in the text chat area while you watch. Those will open in a new tab or window so you can explore those pages as you go.
Enjoy!
Best,
p.s. I would love to hear your favorite tip or resource... Leave a comment below with your feedback, or your favorite quote/tip from the training!
Have questions on Social Media Engagement or creating Engaging Content? Leave a comment below and ask away.
You can get details about my Private Brainstorming Group here (and if you act fast, you'll notice a "secret discount" on the page where you join!).
If you prefer self-paced learning, grab these 4 Training Modules.
Also - I'm actively looking for new affiliates and JV Partners!
You can learn more about that toward the end of this post.
Feedback from just a few who watched the training so far:
- "That is amazing to get so many free testimonials and content. It's really adding value to the post for the readers and they don't feel they're being "sold" something."
- "Thanks, Lynn. This is inspiring plus so many actionable tips. It really demystifies engagement which has always been a bit intimidating for me."
- "Wow!! I´ve learned a ton. Thanks Lynn."
- "The repurposing ideas of content is really interesting!"
- "Just the engagement factor in general was an eye opener!"
- "Very helpful, very interesting, very selfless sharing of info--thank you."
- "It's my first time with you, Lynn. But I love you already. :D"
(That last comment was my favorite!! lol)
Comment on How to Leverage Your Social Media Engagement by Deborah Richmond
In my last post on Successful Blogging I shared details about my "working road trip", how much fun I had on my trip to the beach, and how much it impacted my blog & business.
That weekend resulted in more than 300% increase in engagement on my niche Facebook Page as you can see from the screenshot.
The more active you are in your niche, or the more you're living your topic, the more people you'll attract to what you're doing - or what you're teaching & offering online.
People love to live through you!
You hear a lot of buzz about "Engagement". But what does it mean exactly? And more importantly, what do you DO with it?
I'll show you live examples so you can see exactly what to do with the engagement you work so hard to achieve - which is the one thing most people leave out when they talk about engaging content or increasing your social media engagement...
Obviously higher engagement increases your reach, your traffic, your response rate and conversions, which means sales & profit - but there's more to it than that!
The following "webinar" is NOT a live sales pitch. I know you see a lot of those around the web, and that's probably what you're used to. It's more of a "live blog post" where you can watch over my shoulder and learn.
You'll definitely want to watch it & take notes!
Click Here To Watch The Free Visual Training:
Enjoy the live examples, creative strategies & actionable tips you can use right away. Expect to learn a lot about successful niche blogging, increasing your engagement, and what you should be doing with that engagement.
Note: The visual training session is interactive, so you can click on the links & examples shared in the text chat area while you watch. Those will open in a new tab or window so you can explore those pages as you go.
Enjoy!
Best,
p.s. I would love to hear your favorite tip or resource... Leave a comment below with your feedback, or your favorite quote/tip from the training!
Have questions on Social Media Engagement or creating Engaging Content? Leave a comment below and ask away.
You can get details about my Private Brainstorming Group here (and if you act fast, you'll notice a "secret discount" on the page where you join!).
If you prefer self-paced learning, grab these 4 Training Modules.
Also - I'm actively looking for new affiliates and JV Partners!
You can learn more about that toward the end of this post.
Feedback from just a few who watched the training so far:
- "That is amazing to get so many free testimonials and content. It's really adding value to the post for the readers and they don't feel they're being "sold" something."
- "Thanks, Lynn. This is inspiring plus so many actionable tips. It really demystifies engagement which has always been a bit intimidating for me."
- "Wow!! I´ve learned a ton. Thanks Lynn."
- "The repurposing ideas of content is really interesting!"
- "Just the engagement factor in general was an eye opener!"
- "Very helpful, very interesting, very selfless sharing of info--thank you."
- "It's my first time with you, Lynn. But I love you already. :D"
(That last comment was my favorite!! lol)
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