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What I Now Know About Video Marketing After 8 Years

Eight years. Eight years of navigating the ever-evolving landscape of video marketing.  It feels like just yesterday I was fumbling with lighting setups and struggling to get the audio right. Back then, I thought I had it all figured out. I had big ideas about viral videos and instant success. Now, looking back, I realize …

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Testimonial Thursday Spotlight: Daren & Deanna Baker

Hey, everyone! It’s time to shine a spotlight on some incredible people in our Thursday Testimonial series. Today, I want to express my gratitude to the dynamic duo, Daren and Deanna Baker from DBaker Designs. It’s always heartwarming to receive kind words and recognition from such awesome people! Bakers, I am surprised every time I …

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Testimonial Thursday: Julie Quick’s Review

I hired Katie to edit a video that I recorded myself, that was to serve as a lead magnet on my website. And overall, the experience was wonderful.

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June Updates (VIDEO)

It’s been some time since I’ve made a video, and some SOME time since I’ve done so with any sort of consistency. But we’re back at it and have a lot planned. Not to say it’s all going to work out (in fact, I imagine most of it won’t!) but, what doesn’t work will provide …

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2019 DragonCon Video Highlight Reel

If you had seen a few months back, I stated that at Dragoncon this year, I would be focused on improving my videography skills. The plan was to bull doze into many new areas in all of pre-production, production AND in post. Specifically I worked on: In-Camera transitions. (see 0:23 the TARDIS to Dcon sign, …

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teal headphones, coffee a laptop and a sign that says "Things to do: Own today"

Consistency > Perfection with Video

I think it’s a common desire, the elusive “Being Discovered”. The thought goes, “If I put forth this ONE. PERFECT. THING. someone will see it and notice me. I will be whisked away into stardom and fame befitting my awesomeness.” I’m not here to crush all your dreams. There is always that CHANCE. And, there …

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I’m not cosplaying at Dragon*Con 2019 and here’s why

Last year I went to Dragon*Con 2018 for the first time after being completely jealous on September 3, 2017 when my friends who had went told me all the fun things they had done. When I went last year, I brought costumes with me and during the four days I was there became Regular Sailor …

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The Netherlands, Spain and Beyond: Travel Blog

As my and Daniel’s trip to Spain draws closer and I must look into accommodations, activities and transportation, I also want to keep in mind what sort of video I want to make! While going through my old blogs to optimize for SEO (no, I did not do anything with that in mind although it …

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It started with a donut…

What did you do to your hand? The short answer is “I punched a wall”, the long answer is a little more embarrassing and a little  (okay, a lot) less indicative of anger problems.  On a totally nondescript Friday evening, after a productive (I think?) day of work, I was set about to sit down …

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When you lose your lenses in Amsterdam, you buy new stuff and unbox it online (video)

I mentioned in my last blog that I lost my lenses on my and my husband’s honeymoon/1 year trip to Amsterdam, and that I ordered new stuff and would do an unboxing. Ta da! Done. In this video, we look at a Canon 80D body, Canon 50mm 1.4 lens, Sigma 10-20mm 3.5 lens and a …

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That’s usually where things fall off.
 
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The way you think about video will either keep you stuck… or help you use it as a tool that actually supports your business.
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That’s the kind of content that stays with people and the kind that actually moves your business forward.

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