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Steve Stockman In Tips and Tricks, Video Marketing, Teaching and Training, Your Questions Answered

Can a 90 Minute Lecture Video be Great?

I have to shoot three 90 minute lectures. The topic is actually interesting but very, very, targeted. My plan is to shoot the whole lecture in one shot with a lavalier and one camera. I’ll get all of their powerpoint graphics to
edit in. Then in post, I’ll edit the crap out of it.

I’m curious what suggestions you have when it comes to shooting long lectures.

–Tom

I’m having trouble staying awake just imagining these videos, and I’m someone who voluntarily goes to 90 minute lectures from time to time. My advice: cut them down to the hottest 90 … Read the rest

Steve Stockman In Video Marketing, For Pros, Your Questions Answered

Getting Some Action

I like to make DIY videos about boat repair that will help my friends. Several have indicated that they think the clips go too fast and should go into more detail. I try very hard to keep them under 5 minutes max. How would you handle this time problem?

–Vern Mowrey, Newburyport, MA

Great idea, Vern. You already seem to be getting a lot of views, and your videos have unique tone– very New England!

As to improving– there’s a difference between what your friends are saying and what their real problem is. Your friends are left frustrated and wanting … Read the rest