Posts tagged Beginner / Hobbyist
How to Enter a Crowded YouTube Niche (ft. Dave Dugdale)
How to Enter a Crowded YouTube Niche (ft. Dave Dugdale)

Dave Dugdale has been sharing his filmmaking journey on YouTube since he first got a Canon T2i in 2010. I stumbled across his videos a few years ago when I first bought a DSLR and was trying to figure out what camera settings to use.

In today's podcast episode I chat with Dave about how he transitioned from making videos about real estate to drive search traffic into teaching video production and making videos for a living instead.

We discuss why you might want to use a mirrorless camera like a Sony A7 series or Panasonic GH4 instead of a DSLR from Canon, give advice for making videos in a crowded niche, and why having a regimented release schedule for your videos might not be the best way to go.

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My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Is Consistent or Quality Content More Important?
Is Consistent or Quality Content More Important?

Should you put a lot of effort into trying to make something perfect, even if that means you can only create videos irregularly? Or should you have a schedule and stick to it, even if you are releasing sub-par content?

In today's episode we debate consistancy vs. quality and which you should strive for most. 

We also discuss how you can go about achieving both, if you should even attempt to do that, and how the types of content you make may decide it for you.

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YouTube, My PodcastCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Is Live Streaming Video a Fad or Here to Stay?
Is Live Streaming Video a Fad or Here to Stay?

Live streaming video is all the rage. Periscope, Meerkat, Blab and YouTube Live are just a few of the platforms that people now use to live broadcast video after just a couple seconds of set-up. 

In this episode we ask: is live streaming video just a fad? We chat with five guests, add our two cents, and as you can imagine, we don't all agree.
 
We also discuss ways to make your live broadcasts better, why you may want to incorporate live streaming into your business, and what we see as best way to use live streaming (even if your audience is tiny).

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My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
What is The Future of Online Video?
What is The Future of Online Video?

Online video is a recent invention. YouTube has only been around for a decade. Shifting trends come rapidly, so staying ahead or at least keeping an eye out is important for anyone looking to succeed. 

In this podcast episode we speak with five video creators about what they think the future of video has in store in regards to attention spans, platforms, technology, and what to look out for.

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YouTube, My PodcastCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Get Over the Fear of Being on Video
Get Over the Fear of Being on Video

For most of us, the idea of getting in front of the camera causes a certain level of unease or even fear. The good news is you can not only get past this fear, but actually develop a liking for being on video. 
 
In this episode we hear from five entrepreneurs who have overcome the fear of being on camera and in some cases, have become prolific YouTubers. 
 
We discuss why you are basically born afraid of the camera, how to overcome that fear, and give you some quick tips to help you along your way. 

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My Podcast, FilmingCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Creative Distance
Creative Distance

When I had a desk job it was easy relax. I would come home, enjoy the weekend, or go on vacation without even thinking about work at all until I was pulling into the parking lot at my job.

But when you work for yourself, there are always tasks to do and when you work from anywhere, you can always be getting them done.

In this episode I talk about creative distance and how to remove properly yourself from your work. 

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My Podcast, Entrepreneur / Business, FreelancingCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Where to Find Royalty Free Music for YouTube (Copyright Free)
Where to Find Royalty Free Music for YouTube (Copyright Free)

Finding music to legally use in your videos is already tough enough. You don't want to waste a ton of time figuring out where you should look. 

In this video I show you three free and two paid places to find royalty free music for your videos. (And none of these companies have paid me anything to recommend them, so you know, you can trust me and stuff.)

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Editing, YouTube, My YouTube VideosCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
How Long Should Videos Be? (DVG 047)
How Long Should Videos Be? (DVG 047)

It's one of those questions that is best answered with "it depends" because there are so many variables, but there is a real answer if you dig deep enough.

How long should a web video be?

In this episode we discuss why the length of your videos should differ in length depending on the style of them, the platform they're on, whether you're entertaining or teaching, and what the goals for it are.

(And no, we don't just say "two to five minutes", which is what every other website on the web likes to recommend.)

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Editing, Filming, My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Why You Should Batch Your Videos
Why You Should Batch Your Videos

Making videos is extremely time consuming. That's why I always recommend batching.

Almost every step along the way to making a video can be batch processed. Determining your editorial calendar, copywriting titles, script writing, setting up your equipment, video editing, and more. 

The most productive part to batch while making videos is the actual filming stage. In this podcast episode we discuss not only why you should batch your videos, but how to get started doing so if you haven't already and our tips for how many you should actually create all at once.

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Filming, My PodcastCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Tripod vs. Monopod
Tripod vs. Monopod

Pacquiao vs. Mayweather, Tyson vs. Holyfield, Ali vs. Frazier: history is ripe with battles between giants. Among these encounters exists one of legend. Touted as the Battle to End All Battles we bring you Monopod vs. Tripod.

Long debated between grips and directors alike, the question of monopod vs. tripod is one for the ages. 
 
In this part of the DIY Video Guy saga we bring you the Pros and Cons of using each the monopod AND the tripod. To even the playing field we chose to compare models made by the same company and within the same price range. 
 
Whose corner are you in?

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My YouTube Videos, Gear / Equipment, FilmingCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
How to Be Better on Camera (ft. Pat Flynn)
How to Be Better on Camera (ft. Pat Flynn)

Chances are, it will take you awhile to be comfortable on camera. Luckily there are a lot of ways to speed up that process. 

From public speaking and podcasting to livestreaming and doing webinars there are a lot of ways to get better on camera, be more engaging, and deliver to the camera without reading from a script.

In this podcast episode I chat with Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income about how improving his public speaking has made him better and more comfortable on camera.

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My Podcast, Filming, Course CreationCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
7 Ways to Shoot Stable Handheld Videos
7 Ways to Shoot Stable Handheld Videos

Unless you are Doug Liman on the set of the Bourne Identity shaky footage is pretty much the worst. Often times shaky footage is rendered unusable. 

Sure, you can attempt to fix it in post but there is no guarantee (other than the guarantee of pissing off your editor). There is however, a possibility people will think the camera operator has had 10 cups of coffee. Don't drink 10 cups of coffee.

In this installment of DIY Video Guy TV you will learn 7 tactics that will help you get that illusive, stable handheld footage. 

You can't always walk around with a monopod or tripod and you can't always fix your mistakes in post-production. Learning to record stable, handheld footage is a must. 

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Filming, My YouTube VideosCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
8 Reasons Your Videos Aren't Being Watched
8 Reasons Your Videos Aren't Being Watched

More views. That's what you want, right? More people watching the videos you spent all that time to prepare, record, edit, and publish.

In this podcast episode we discuss why your videos aren't being watched at all or why people quit watching them part way through. 

Whether it has to do with how the video was made, that they aren't engaging, or how they're being promoted, this episode will give you eight tips to make sure your audience keeps showing up to watch your videos, clicks play, and sticks around for the entire thing.

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My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
13 Kinds of Videos You Need to Make
13 Kinds of Videos You Need to Make

It is easy to think of ideas for videos when you have a go-to list of different kinds of videos to make. If you're stuck only making how to or tutorial videos you can quickly get burnt out.

In this podcast episode we discuss the thirteen different formats for videos, examples for each, and how to combine them to make compelling and engaging videos.

You'll take away a bunch of new styles you can use to switch up the format of your videos.

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My Podcast, Filming, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
9 Ways to Overcome Video Editor's Block (DVG 037)
9 Ways to Overcome Video Editor's Block (DVG 037)

So you're working on editing a video, but you're stuck. You keep finding other things to work on when really you should just be pushing through to finish what you've already started. You don't know what's holding you up and the video isn't what you want it to be, so you just keep putting it off.

In today's episode of the podcast we discuss Video Editor's Block and how to overcome it. We lay out 9 different things you can do when you feel like you hit a wall on the videos you're editing. 

Hopefully listening to this episode will get you back on track and have you releasing your in-progress videos much, much sooner.

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Editing, My PodcastCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
Should You Go to VidCon?
Should You Go to VidCon?

I just went to VidCon 2015, a conference for YouTubers, Viners, and other web video creators. During last week's podcast episode I talked about the panels I went to, shared some future directions I see online video going, and ranted about selfies, Vine, and Snapchat.

But in today's video I share more of my experience at VidCon and try to help you decide whether you should go in the future. 

I'll also help answer most of the following questions: What level of ticket should I get? What other conferences are there for video makers? How are there so many screaming tweens?

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My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist
What I Learned at VidCon 2015
What I Learned at VidCon 2015

Conferences are a great way to connect with like-minded people and I wouldn't be where I am today professionally if I hadn't have attended a bunch of conferences over the past few years.

Well, I just went to Anaheim, California for VidCon 2015, a conference for YouTubers, Viners, and other web video creators. It was kind of an insane conference full of screaming fangirls and "celebrities" I've never heard of, but I actually got a lot out of it.

In this podcast episode I give a rundown of the panels I went to, share what some of the biggest YouTubers struggle with, and rant about why building an audience on a short-form video platform like Vine or Snapchat might not be what you really want to do.

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My Podcast, YouTubeCaleb WojcikBeginner / Hobbyist