Comments on: 7 Most Common Mistakes People Make with Online Marketing Videos – Part #5

By: Hani

Hani — Sat, 15 May 2010 15:57:09 +0000

Hey Phil,

Thanks for the awesome feedback and tips on audio. You’re right…audio is more important the the picture. It doesn’t seem logical at first, but people do still watch videos with poor video quality but awesome audio quality. I find that some times I open up a video and just listen to the audio while I surf the web, check my email, etc.

I usually place the lapel mic on my the collar or my shirt or close to my neck. That works well for me because I typically record my videos in my office while I’m sitting down, with very little movement, unless I had too much coffee that morning

Thanks again for the excellent tips and look forward to seeing you again on the blog.

Cheers,
Hani

By: Phil Benoit

Phil Benoit — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:53:54 +0000

I think one of the keys with the audio and using the lapel mic’s is placement. Keeping it high but not to high. To high and it can sound distorted and no better than before, to low and again no better than before.

Its amazing how a poor picture with great audio can still be acceptable to the viewer.

Would love to get your thoughts on mic placement.

By: Hani

Hani — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:30:47 +0000

Here is a clip recorded on a Vado HD Generation 3 with an external microphone. It’s quite impressive considering it was filmed outside with a lot of wind!

http://www.buildmourramuscle.com/working-out-outside-brilliant-bench-circuit/

Make sure you watch the entire video…near the end, the microphone drops and the audio gets slightly worse.

By: Hani

Hani — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:02:19 +0000

Hey Andrew…it’s awesome of you to drop in. Actually the newest version of the Creative Vado HD pocket camera (3rd Generation) also has an external mic input which is the key to great audio. My brother just picked one up recently and the next time I see him I will tested out the external mic on that camera and let you guys know how it sounds.

By: Andrew Skelly

Andrew Skelly — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:54:28 +0000

That’s a new one for me thanks. You are correct sir good quality Audio is very important. Note the zi8 is the only pocket cam with an external mic input.

But Hani you’re absolutely right, don’t let anything get in your way of shooting and uploading videos.

Thanks Hani.

By: Hani

Hani — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:08:32 +0000

Thanks Ron! I love what you are doing with your videos…they are so well done, provide excellent content, and are always entertaining! Keep up the great work and in no time you’re newsletter list will be up to 1000!

Hani

By: Ron Mourra

Ron Mourra — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 12:17:03 +0000

Hani Great Video once again! Loving the series. You have helped me start my Fitness Blog and your tips helped me build my list up to 100. Keep up the great content as there is so much value in your Videos!

By: Hani

Hani — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:43:24 +0000

Hey Nelson…thank you so much for dropping by. I’m so happy that you are enjoying the series so far. There are two more videos to come and I want to get them out to everyone before the end of the year. You really won’t want to miss the last one….I’m so pumped about it. It is really a HUGE time saver! Stay tuned.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:12:40 +0000

Hani, thanks for creating this video series. Will be sending your link to my list. Thanks for the value and wish you continued success.

By: Hani

Hani — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:28:02 +0000

Thanks for the Tweet love…much appreciated. I’m so happy you found this series valuable. Let me know if you have any other topics you would like to learn about.