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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How Important Are Sales & Launch Videos?

With all the pressures on "going viral" during an big announcement online, sales videos are becoming bigger productions and you could be leaving a lot on the table by not creating a video to accompany a launch. 

However, if you are going to do it, you need to make sure you are doing it well.

In this episode we discuss whether or not sales videos are important, if you even need one, and how exactly it may benefit you and your audience. We also talk about how sales videos are just one part of a launch strategy and what else you should focus on. 

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The DIY Premiere Pro Guide launches tomorrow...

Tomorrow is the big day...

We've been getting a bunch of questions about our new course on Adobe Premiere Pro, which launches tomorrow, so I going to answer some of them here.

When does the new course go on sale?

The course will go on sale tomorrow (Wednesday, November 18th) at Noon Eastern (9:00 AM Pacific).

Who is this course for?

Anyone that wants to get better and faster at using Premiere Pro to edit videos. Whether you're intimidated by Premiere Pro and are just getting started with it or you want to take what you already know to the next level, I'll share everything I know about it and have learned over the past few years making hundreds videos for myself and clients.

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Syncing Premiere Pro Settings on Multiple Computers

Using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos and being a subscriber to Creative Cloud means that you can use Adobe's entire line software as well as sync your settings on multiple computers. 

In this video I discuss various price options available, how it works with multiple computers and how to sync workspaces, keyboard shortcuts and other settings between multiple devices. 

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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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Dynamic Linking Premiere Pro with Audition & After Effects

One of the best reasons to use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit videos is how well it connects with Audition for audio sweetening and After Effects for motion graphics and other effects (like motion tracking or keying out a green screen).

In this video I'll show how to use a dynamic link between Adobe Premiere Pro, Audition, and After Effects.

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How to Customize Workspaces in Adobe Premiere Pro CC

One of my favorite features of Premiere Pro is the custom workspaces you can create.

In this video I'll show you what each of the default options are helpful for and how to create your own custom workspaces.

This is first of five videos in a series about why you should use Premiere to edit videos. We'll be doing this over the next two weeks leading up to the launch of our course on Adobe Premiere Pro. More on that over the next couple weeks.

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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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