Comments on: Promote anything by creating quick videos with Animoto

By: Chris Eboch

Chris Eboch — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 23:21:33 +0000

I definitely understand the appeal of something you can do yourself, quickly and easily. However… I’ve seen a lot of book trailers with the still photos/printed text/random song, and most of the time, they are just plain boring. I put together a live-action video for my Haunted children’s book series, with a borrowed video camera, local actors, and costumes borrowed from the community theater. A friend created the original soundtrack, and my husband had video editing experience (got lucky there!) It took some time, but cost nothing, and I think it was definitely worth it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfcdY7tNH1k

Chris Eboch
Haunted: The Ghost on the Stairs, The Riverboat Phantom and The Knight in the Shadows
See the book trailer on You Tube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfcdY7tNH1k
Read the first chapters for free http://www.chriseboch.com

By: Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound

Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:31:04 +0000

Glad to hear you like Animoto, Jeanette.

Video can be incredibly intimidating. But this easy-to-use program makes it less so–and fun, too!

I should add that Animoto recently lifted its requirement that forces customers to remove Animoto videos from the Internet if they don’t renew their subscriptions. I always thought that was sleazy and complained to Animoto. Apparently others did, too.

P.S. I’m an affiliate and get a commission from Animoto if I send paying customers their way.

By: Jeanette

Jeanette — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:37:32 +0000

Hello Joan -

Thank you for leading us to Animoto. Just created my first 30-second video as a trial and decided to try the $30 option. You always have such great information & tips – continued success in 2010!

By: Adalia John

Adalia John — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:30:48 +0000

Hello Joan,thanks for the information regarding the Animota site. I checked it out and I am going to create my first video within the next few days. You give a lot of value to your readers.

To your continued success

By: Heather Mortgage Modification

Heather Mortgage Modification — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:03:58 +0000

Great Video and quality. My friend runs a fresh fruit and vegetable stand and promotes her other private label products there and could easily take pictures and put up a video for her. I love this idea and I can’t believe how easy it is to do. I will be using the service for my for my Breast Cancer Golf Outing next summer. Thanks for the great ideas I have already received from your website today.

By: Lamar Johnson

Lamar Johnson — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:23:01 +0000

Thanks Joan, in addition to providing value to my clients, I sit on the Boys and Girls Club Board and we could use something like this for all sorts of events and functions.

By: Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:35:22 +0000

Here’s a thought:

How about taking a how-to article you’ve written for a site like EzineArticles.com and turning it into a video filled with 5 or 10 tips on how to solve a problem?

That’s a great way to recycle content.

Make sure that if you’re using these videos to promote something business-related, that you buy a commercial license.

By: Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:34:15 +0000

Constance, you’re right. I do need to repeat that info. This was only the second video I created, and I’m still learning.

Thanks for the tip. I’ll remember that next time.

By: Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:32:20 +0000

Flora, did you have a song created for your book? That’s what it looks like. The song is perfect for the video!

Another terrific success story thanks to Animto. I hope you sell a truckload of books.

By: Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:31:11 +0000

Kathy, the music you chose for your video (or the music Animoto chose for you) is perfect! I love the way the music ends just as the video ends. Nicely done.