Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Best Video Equipment Training and Best Video Social Site

Mike Koenigs of TrafficGeyser just recorded a great commentary on the best video camera and accessory video blog ever. In about 15 minutes he demystifies what you need and what you can live without. Take a look at his blog post here.

The best thing about his report is that he notes a scam that many fall for when they buy the cheapest stuff they can find online. There is an outfit in the Bronx, New York that pulls the classic switch and bait when you order equipment from them. Unless you buy a bunch of cheap accessories that cost more than the full priced camera, they'll find some excuse not to send you your video camera, or they'll just send a stripped down model without the accessories that are supposed to come, or they'll send you equipment that has probably been stolen. Don't fall for it.

He said that that the most reliable source that is used by the pros is B&H Photo Video in New York. You can find them online. They will be less expensive than a big box store, but more than the phony outfits.

A great Video social networking site I've recently discovered is VidEngage. Anyone planning to use video for marketing will want to join because it offers a video bazaar, as well as conferencing and video editing facilities, to support use of video technology in your business. This is the first video social network on the web and it is really cool! It also includes sections for posting a video resume, a video dating service and just creating your own video blogs and journals. It is growing like crazy. You can support your own membership (inexpensive at less than $10 per month) by bringing in other members. It is free to be an affiliate, although there is a small charge to set up a special capture page and get the distributor kit. It is well worth it! I have never seen any opportunity pull like this one.

Liz Nichols

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