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magicofCurtis Inner circle Los Angeles 2545 Posts |
Dean,
What service do you use for the video/name concept. I have thought about using this in our proposals , but wanted to see how other entertainers have applied this... Any links my friend? Pvt me if you wish.
Curtis Lovell II
http://www.CurtisLovell.com http://www.MagicofCurtis.com www.facebook.com/curtislovellii Los Angeles, California - U.S.A. |
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TheDean Inner circle Reno, Nevada 2164 Posts |
Suuure! I use all kinds of stuff... I'm out so you can Google Them if you don't already know them. I'm a simple guy and the tools are widely known. No really "Top Secret" success revealed or anything like that... anyone can just Google free (Fill In Your Blank Here) and get something going.
Screen Capture: - Jing (I think JingProject.com ..its the free sister to Camtasia) - ScreenR - Screen Cast O Matic Video: - Windows Movie Maker (Microsoft... BOTH live and v2.6... both free from MS for different reasons/applications) - Amimoto - My Logitech webcam and software Audio: Audacity Vocaroo (Spelling?) All FREE ...a bunch of others for each situation that I don’t remember cuz I just hit them on my computer. Hope That Serves… I am at Your Service and In HIS Service, ~ Deano (out the door again) in Reno <>< HAPPY THANKSGIVING My Friends!
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Kevin Ridgeway V.I.P. Indianapolis, IN & Phoenix, AZ 1832 Posts |
Camtasia for sure is a great tool. As Dean mentioned, making a very personal, custom video for certains potential clients reaches them on a completely different level. With Camtasia you could be speaking directly to the client(camera) and still show in a lower third or other part of your screen, live show shots, crowds, accolades, references, etc.
Once the show is booked, you could make another video. Doing a walk thru of your load in, set up, tech needs, etc. Again it is super personal on such a different level. It can also lay out things in such a clear way. The show has a bigger chance of being a success and going off without a hitch. There are certains markets where this would not work as well or make as much sense. But plenty of markets where it is an invaluable tool.
Living Illusions
Ridgeway & Johnson Entertainment Inc Kevin Ridgeway & Kristen Johnson aka Lady Houdini The World's Premier Female Escape Artist www.LadyHoudini.com www.livingillusions.com |
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magicofCurtis Inner circle Los Angeles 2545 Posts |
We have made custom video countdowns and introductions, but never a custom video proposal.
I know about the editing programs, I was looking for the programs where the human or character speaks your message type of program. I have looked into this but is is about @300-$500 to $2,500 for each design. But, was looking for a program where you can just plug in your words and walla it does what you want... lol
Curtis Lovell II
http://www.CurtisLovell.com http://www.MagicofCurtis.com www.facebook.com/curtislovellii Los Angeles, California - U.S.A. |
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Kevin Ridgeway V.I.P. Indianapolis, IN & Phoenix, AZ 1832 Posts |
Curtis,
I think those programs have their place. But I think when trying to reach a single person, group, company, etc...that a more personal video with YOU would come across better, especially if you are trying to sell a personality based show.
Living Illusions
Ridgeway & Johnson Entertainment Inc Kevin Ridgeway & Kristen Johnson aka Lady Houdini The World's Premier Female Escape Artist www.LadyHoudini.com www.livingillusions.com |
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TheDean Inner circle Reno, Nevada 2164 Posts |
I’m with Kevin here, at least based on what I’ve used this ‘high-tech to high-touch’ tools and resources for… assuming I understand what he is saying as well.
Oh sure, you CAN develop and Spielberg-like sales/promotions type video proposal, but that is not what I was referring to here. YES, a killer video productions a cool… What I was referring to and I ‘think’ what Kevin is commenting on as well is the simple, low-tech, real, relationship communication video(s)… no need to make this more than it is, this is just YOU talking (authentically communicating) and advancing the relationship and ‘just-so-happen’ to be using VIDEO to do it so they can SEE that you are a real person and so on… nuthin overly fancy at this point. YES, it is “ALSO” a good strategy to ‘shock and awe’ style packaging of your professional video by adding a “PERSONALISED” introduction or addition to your regular professionally edited promo/demo, but that is a totally different thing that just sending off ‘personal’ (relational) video communication from one nice guy to another. I THINK that is why some don’t use this stuff more cuz they think it is more than it is… “K.I.S.S.” – Keep It Super Simple and just DO IT and if my experience is any indication (as well as for those who I have shared this with) you will see a significant up-tick in your results pretty quickly and as you begin to get comfortable with it all it will be easier than sittng down to TYPE out a plane ol’ email ND get much better response all at the same time. It’s all about “P2P”! Not the ol’ B2B (Business To Business) B2C (Business To Consumer)… etc – It’s about PEOPLE TO PEOPLE! – Heck, even the CEO or leader of any major corporation, organization (etc) are all PEOPLE and if you respect their time and resources you will be more respected in return as the professional you are. The SAME principles all apply… no matter the medium; “It’s All About Them” and the solution and real results you can deliver to and for them… but that is a given. (I would think anyway…) Simply put: Just be a good guy that has real solution for them and respect them, their time and communicate authentically from the heart. This is NOT some ‘marketing ploy or strategy’. This is just communicating in a more engaging and enlivened way using the current, relevant “High-Tech” to reach out and “High-Touch” up your relationships. Sorry… a bit out of sorts right now so I hope that makes some sense. Just add value and communicate from the heart you’re your relationship with a web-cam running… doesn’t have to be “Produced” or fancy. - - Quite the contrary… just you and a camera of some kind depending on where you are an what you aim to communicate is all. OK… gotta’ jet and I hope that makes some sense anyway. - - Remember… K.I.S.S., ok? Hope That Serves… I am, as always, at Your Service and in HIS Service, ~ Deano in Reno <>< PS Curtis, if you want to PM or FB or (best yet) Skype me, I would be happy to better outine, share, SHOW and explain what I mean if that serves.
Dean Hankey, *M.D. - The Dean of Success Solutions!
Serving & Supporting YOU and Your Success! "Book More Shows... Make More Money... SERVE MORE PEOPLE! - Not Necessarily In That Order…" (*Marketing Doctor) |
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Dynamike Eternal Order FullTimer 24148 Posts |
I receive more calls because of SEO.
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Comedy Writer Special user 594 Posts |
For me, its mostly word-of-mouth. Reputation precedes everything
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charliecheckers Inner circle 1969 Posts |
Would anyone who uses video to respond to customer inquires have a sample of one of the videos they are willing to share here? This sounds like a very good way to convey vale, but not one that I have used.
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Decomposed Eternal Order High Desert 12059 Posts |
I pay for GIg Masters, plus have Gig Salad free ad and several other free sights as well. As someone said earlier, I get a lot from GM in the way of leads but book very few of them. Also, the economy turned where I live so its been a lackluster second half of the year (first half was very good however).
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Bernie Balloons Elite user N.Y.C. 480 Posts |
60% of my business comes from the parent guide. In my area it works very well for children's shows.
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