Edit Your YouTube Videos Online using YouTube’s Video Editor

Today YouTube announced the launch of a new online video editing feature inside of YouTube that lets you do some basic editing on your YouTube videos. Finally!  I've been waiting for this feature for a very looooong time and I had to try it out right away.  I actually found  few glitches and reported them to the YouTube team and they emailed me back within an hour letting me know they were fixed! This feature is still in it's infancy and YouTube may not be the best editing software out ...

Written by Hani on June 17th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Video Editing, YouTube # 4 Comments #

Save Lives and Win a Flip Camera

On Sunday, June 6th, I will be riding the longest bike ride of my life to help raise money to fund research that will end heart disease and stroke in Canada. The event is called "Ride for Heart Toronto".  I'm not an hardcore biker nor an athlete, but I am excited at the challenge of riding 50km to support the Heart and Stroke Foundation.  I can't do this alone... I have a personal goal of raising $2000 for this great cause, and only one week left to do it!  Please do help ...

Written by Hani on May 29th, 2010 # Filed under Hani Mourra # No Comment #

Create Your Own Google Super Bowl Ad on YouTube

In 2010, Google ran a 60 second Super Bowl ad, made simply with a few Google searches and a little music. People were blown away by the simplicity and effectiveness of the ad that Google decided to make create a tool to help anyone create their own version of the Google Super Bowl ad for YouTube.   This tool, called the Google Search Stories Video Creator, asks you to enter 7 searches in a Google search bar, gives a choice of 24 songs to choose from, then it automatically creates ...

Written by Hani on April 16th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, YouTube # 4 Comments #

Faster Way to Upload Videos to YouTube

Are you tired and frustrated of YouTube videos taking soooo long to upload?   For me, video uploading was the slowest part of my online video creation process and it was driving me nuts! I wasn't the only one apparently.  My friend Shelly Allen was frustrated with YouTube because it was taking her 30 mins to upload a 4 minute video.  Time is precious so I knew there must be a faster way…and there is.  This video will show you how to save yourself hours of upload time without sacrificing ...

Written by Hani on March 29th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, YouTube # 10 Comments #

3 Steps to Building a Video Lighting Kit

Do you find that some of your videos come out too dark or grainy?  We've all been there (including myself).  In this 1 minute 40 second quick online video tip, I will show you how to improve the lighting for videos shot in low light areas without spending a fortune on professional video lighting equipment.  I'll also give you a few general pointers to keep in mind when lighting your videos. I can't wait to show you these tips!

Written by Hani on March 7th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Video Editing # 10 Comments #

My Digital HD Video Camera at the Auto Show

This past weekend, I took my family to the Canadian International Car Show in Toronto.  It was such a blast.  Even my one year old loved it.  She was laughing and waving at all the people.  She was even pointing at all the expensive cars...I guess she has good taste.  The morning before the show, I decided to take my HD pocket camera with me just in case my daughter decided to take her first steps that day.  I also happened to be carrying my Sony digital camera so I ...

Written by Hani on February 23rd, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Video Editing # 6 Comments #

Best Software for Video Editing on a PC

Editing your videos on a PC can be very frustrating if you don't have the right video editing software. For me, there are three important features to look for in a video editing software for Windows: allows for easy video editing, supports a variety of file formats including the various HD video formats, and can directly upload your videos to YouTube or other online video sharing sites. So, what is the best video editing software out there today?  Let's have a look at an affordable tools (around $40) called Sony ...

Written by Hani on February 14th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Video Editing # 8 Comments #

Best HD Video Camera for Creating Online Video

"What is the best digital video camera for creating an online video?" I've been asked this question a lot in the past few weeks so I thought it would be a great idea to spend some time answering it in this video. Please keep one thing in mind when watching this video..online video is not about the video camera itself, it is about delivering valuable video content to your customers.  This will help build a lasting and trusting relationship with them.

Written by Hani on January 25th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Video Editing # 14 Comments #

7 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Online Marketing Videos – Part #7

This is the 7th and final video in the series on how to avoid the common mistakes people make with online marketing videos. This video is just under 6 mins short and shows you how to distribute your online videos to multiple video sharing sites at the same time, which is an excellent way to get noticed by your viewers and Google.  I just love this tool. It is absolutely free and literally saves me hours and hours of my time. I'll stop wasting your time and go straight ...

Written by Hani on January 5th, 2010 # Filed under Online Video, Online Video Marketing, YouTube # 2 Comments #

7 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Online Marketing Videos – Part #6

This is the 6th of 7 videos on how to avoid the common mistakes people make with online marketing videos. This short video is just under 5 mins and contains tips on how to use free online video tools to create powerful, professional, and effective videos without even appearing on camera.  So all of you camera-shy people out there, you no longer have an excuse for not creating online videos for your business.

Written by Hani on December 29th, 2009 # Filed under Online Video, Online Video Marketing, Photo Slideshow # 12 Comments #