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How to Create Entertaining Videos for Your Blog

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:26 AM PST

The explosion of blogging has almost directly coincided with the explosion of online videos, and these simultaneous explosions have created one of the most significant trends on the web today–the video blog. Youtube users have been able to garner thousands of viewers for their video blogs and live out their 15 minutes of fame on the internet by making videos from home. Other bloggers stick mostly to writing and augment their updates with occasional videos. This can be done for business, pleasure, or anything in between, but there’s one thing to remember when you start making videos: they need to be entertaining.

First you’ll need to decide what kind of video you want to make, which may vary depending on your intended purpose. If you’re looking to advertise, then you might want to go for something like a TV commercial rather than a typical video blog post. Some blog videos can be as simple as a slideshow with your own personalized voice-over. This is not ideal for all because many readers like to be able to attach a face to a blog, but if you’re camera-shy or nervous about having your face plastered all over your web pages, then you may prefer to stay off camera.

Nothing turns away viewers quicker than a video that they can’t see or hear. Whatever kind of video you choose to make, be sure that both audio and visuals are up to snuff. Webcam recording for video blogs is a common option, but if your current setup is old or cheap you will typically end up with videos that have washed out colors, flat lighting, and low resolution. Likewise, if you don’t have a competent microphone built into your computer, you’ll want to invest in equipment that can give you good sound. The same goes for footage shot outside–good cameras and audio can make a big difference in your final result.

Some of the greatest film directors of all time have agreed on one thing–the importance of editing. A good editing job can mean the difference between boring and exciting, between stagnant and dynamic. Legendary director Stanley Kubrick went so far as to say that nothing is more important than editing when making good video. After you get done shooting your footage, whatever it is, be sure to spend a decent amount of time on editing. You may already have good video editing software on your computer, or you may have to do a little searching for good programs.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your blog to the next level with video. If it really catches on, you even have the option of going to DVD to distribute your videos through websites like DVDDuplication.net at minimal expense. Adding video to your blog can set you apart from the rest, making your pages more dynamic and really establishing your online presence. Get the most out of your videos by following these simple guidelines and you’ll be video blogging with the best in no time.

5 Apps to Help You Find the Best Black Friday Deals

Posted: 25 Nov 2012 04:26 AM PST

Black Friday is an interesting time of year — the post-Thanksgiving rush for all that incredible savings unofficially kicks off the holiday shopping season every year, and can be a pretty big deal for those of us who consider us professional shoppers. Even if you’re not particularly big on shopping, but are a huge fan of frugality — many of us are, these days — it’s a great excuse to have a super fun time fighting against crazy crowds as you try to grab hold of those huge savings on all the coolest gifts and presents for the holiday season. They don’t call it Black Friday for nothing, though — it can be a pretty grim affair. Sometimes it can get really serious, and can wind up seeming quite a bit overwhelming. There’s more and more we can do with our smartphones and tablet computers these days, and if you’ve got one of these wonderful little machines, you’re in some serious luck. Both the Google Play App Store and the iOS App Store are positively loaded with applications that can help you make the most of Black Friday’s shopping madness, and we’ll talk about the five best ones. With these apps on your phone or tablet, you’ll be able to get what you need and get home before you waste too much of your time competing with the crowd.

1. MyCityWay. This app is almost designed especially for a huge shopping excursion like the one that rolls around every November on Black Friday, and there is a lot of functionality that can help you make your Black Friday shopping spree a well-executed excursion. This app is incredibly robust and will help you do whatever you need to make your shopping trip quick and painless.

2. Google Offers. This great app will tell you where the best deals and discounts can be found, no matter what your location. It’s great all throughout the year, and if you’re looking to do some serious shopping on Black Friday, Google Offers can provide you with a quick visualization that’ll show you where to find the best places to save some cash.

3. Google Maps. If you’ve got more than just a couple of stops on your itinerary, you’re going to want a good maps application to make sure you can get everywhere in a timely fashion, and keep track of all the places you’ve got to go. Apple’s Maps application is a well-documented disaster, so if you’re really worried about getting everywhere on time, you might want to make sure you hunt down Google’s map application.

4. Zoomigo. Applications are great for a variety of reasons, and chief among them is the fact that they can provide you with valuable information on a real-time basis. Zoomigo can give you a great catalogue of all the deals and sales in your area, plus will let you create a “watch list” of items so you can get an alert when one of them goes on sale near you.

5. CheckPoints. Great for the serial shopper in all of us, CheckPoints lets you scan barcodes and do other easy operations to earn yourself points that are redeemable in a variety of ways. You can earn travel miles, and coupon codes from great websites like Sidepon.com with an app like this one. It doesn’t even have to be Black Friday for you take advantage of the benefits of this great app.

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