More and more small business owners are turning to online Internet web video to boost their Internet marketing. But, most small business owners aren’t experts at video and are concerned over the proper techniques in how to use their video camera. Backgrounds and sites for a video can make or break a professional looking Internet web video. Below are some strategies you can use with respect to site and background locations for how to use your video camera to give your business promotion the best chance.
1. Think of Different Locations From Which You Can Film.
Avoid staying cooped up in your office taking videos of you just talking to a camera. Shake things up a bit by finding an interesting site that relates to the subject of your video. For example, a nearby sports field would be a good location to talk about team building, or a calm forest to discuss the benefits of mental rest. The right setting to convey your message will catch the viewer’s attention and keep it riveted throughout the video.
Anticipate different weather conditions when you go on location. Bring things to cover your camera like an umbrella or blanket in case it rains or snows. And be prepared to re-record the vocal portion if wind conditions result in poor sound quality.
2. Use a Different Background Setting for Every Video.
Not only can your locations help to emphasize points, but your background can as well. Video is so powerful because it speaks to your audience’s visual senses as well as their audible senses; this can make a powerful non-verbal statement if you select your background well.
A noisy subway would serve as a much different background with all its sounds than a quiet cornfield, or being outside during a hail storm. Pay particular attention to the surroundings you have in your area that could serve as interesting backgrounds for your video shoots.
3. Arrange Your Setting.
Because the visual aspect can make such an impact, it is important to take extra time to position your setting so that there is a sense of balance in the shot.
If you have a large background, for example, you probably would want to balance yourself between the camera lens and the background. If you are too close to the camera, your viewers will not see the background. Too far away, and the viewers won’t see you. Keep in mind that you need to stand further back than you think you should. Most video recorders are set to default to the wide screen setting, so you need to shoot from at least ten feet to include everything.
Video is the future of Internet web video, and knowing how to use your video camera effectively will make it easier for a small business owner to shoot effective, interesting videos quickly and easily. Having the right setting and backgrounds will go a long way to creating Internet web videos that work.
Marty Dickinson is an writer, trainer and owner of a small business just like you. He has had failures and successes using online web video to market his business, and would like to share the lessons he learned with you. Visit Internet Web Video Presentation Tips to find more ideas and techniques on how to market your business through Internet web video.