When you’re creating video content for social media, there are a ton of decisions to make. Which platform (or platforms) do you want to create the video for, and what audience are you targeting, and are you going to optimize it for search and accessibility? What style do you want to go for, and what goal is it accomplishing? One of the decisions that is often last until the last minute may seem like a small detail, but it actually …
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Earlier this year in the United States, hundreds of millions of Americans were glued to their screens, watching the Super Bowl. And while they were doing that, they were watching all those Super Bowl commercials, which have pretty much become almost as big of a part of the event as the game itself. Immediately following this, there’s typically a flurry of conversation about the amazing results these video campaigns yield, and when I talk to small businesses about video marketing, …
There are a few words that I’d use to describe video marketing right now all at once: Essential. Dynamic. Oversaturated. Video marketing is important, because video is easily the best medium for dynamic storytelling, and more users than ever before want to see video more than anything else. Unfortunately, everyone knows this, and our environment is being flooded with low-quality videos brands are churning out just to try to stay relevant. Our Facebook feeds, display ads, and even emails are …
Video effects are tools of engagement, working on a subconscious level to make viewing more enjoyable. Special effects tighten transitions, enhance storytelling, and, of course, add “wow” factor. You don’t have to be a production wizard to add them in. After all, we’re not talking about dragons, space travel, or pyrotechnics. We just mean creative transitions, dynamic design, and other basic techniques that will make your next ad look and sound the way you want it to. Adding a few …
Hiring expert videographers and video editors is insanely expensive. This means that most small and medium-sized businesses are left to handle the video creation process on their own. While we’ve shared plenty of tips on the Shakr blog about how to save money with the right tools, we haven’t talked a lot about how to actually design those professional-quality videos you need to elevate your brand. Now we will. In this post, you’re going to learn the 6 subtle but crucial …