Web Video University’s Dave Kaminski Shares His Video Tips

Just starting out with web video?

Watch this information-packed interview with Dave Kaminski of Web Video University. We talk about:

  • Shooting
  • Editing
  • Hosting video on the web

Dave also briefly covers how Flash is an integral part of web video. Your videos must be converted to Flash, and your site must have a Flash player to display your video. You also have to know what to do with that “crazy embed code.”

Here’s something else to remember: Flash video content can’t be indexed by search engines. If you want your video content to be found, you have to either post a transcript or a summary (like this page).

Cameras in Every Price Range

  • Entry-level cameras, including flip-style cameras from Kodak, Flip and Creative. These run around $200, and their biggest selling point is ease of use.
  • Point-and-shoot cameras, which are usually purchased for still photography. Many point-and-shoot cameras offer excellent video quality. They cost about the same as the flip-style cameras, but they have better lenses and electronics, so the video they produce is a better quality. Dave recommends the Canon PowerShot SD-780 ELPH.
  • Consumer-level cameras run from $300-$1,500. On the low end, Dave recommends the Canon FS200 for standard definition videos. For high definition, anything in the Canon Vixia line is great, and that’s what Dave uses.
  • Professional cameras range from $3,000 and up in cost. They’ll give you broadcast-quality footage, but it will take you a month or more to master them.

What Does HD Mean?

After watching this video, you’ll understand exactly what high definition means: it might surprise you!

Branding Videos

We review three different ways to brand video on the web.

  • Lower third graphics
  • Video intros
  • Transparency (it’s not what you expect. It’s about authenticity, not a visual technique. Listen to Dave’s surprising explanation!)

Sign up for Dave Kaminski’s Web Video Tip of the Week here, and read his blog here.

Thanks, Dave, for generously sharing your tips!