Everybody's Using Videos

Add a Comment

Comment by Matt Nettleton on July 2, 2009 at 9:11pm

with the right delivery and content video is a great tool, but not everybody should use it, it can be tough to pull off.

Comment by Ellen Dunnigan on July 1, 2009 at 11:40am

Thanks, Scott!

Comment by Scott Emmett on July 1, 2009 at 11:34am

You know, I happen to know a REAL GOOD coach. She's the best I've seen at getting you out of your comfort zone!!

Comment by Ellen Dunnigan on July 1, 2009 at 11:29am

...and many of those can be coached to do quite well with video. A good public speaking coach can bring out the strengths, get someone to strrrretch into the necessary skills, and build on technique.

Comment by Tony Valle on July 1, 2009 at 9:28am

This is a complex problem. I think that 60% of the time, if the speaker "knows his stuff," it will shine through on the video even if the production quality is less than perfect. But sadly, the other 40% of video pitches can suffer horribly from poor speaking skills. Some people should simply refrain from doing video because they just aren't cut out for it.

Comment by Scott Emmett on July 1, 2009 at 8:06am

Passion, passion, passion. If it does not come out from the speaker's heart, I don't really care how slick his video is. Course, that's just me.

Comment by Kevin Hood on July 1, 2009 at 12:16am

You have to ask questions with enthusiasm, you have to point out that his head is crooked, you have to know to look for a better background and provide experienced lighting . . . but most importantly, you must have the right questions and answers to best promote the message, product or company. That's the most important part, so work out the copy first and don't try to use your Flip HD cam.