It’s the second day of my two-week video challenge. This video was done in about 99,000 takes, thanks to my not understanding the basics of lighting. Finally I got the lighting done right, and you could see me. Which may or may not be a good thing.
I didn’t go overboard with the iMovie effects this time. Instead I used the crop tool to focus the video frame. I did very little editing of the video, unlike the first one. just the cropping.
The smart-aleck remarks on Twitter helped tremendously. Thanks especially to Laura Roeder.
After I get through being honest about southern California, I dig into fear and emotions in business. Yes, everyone talks about it. Too much.
Remember, I don’t want advice on how to make it better, at least not yet. I’m not just figuring this thing out. The last thing I want to hear about are the little stray bits of pointy hair.
If you do have a topic you’d like me to cover in a video, I’m happy to hear it. If it inspires me, I’ll dig in.
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Hey Mark,
Congrats on doing this video challenge. I’d like to do some videos too for my blog, but then the fear and all the questions comes in
how will I look?
will I pronounce correctly in a foreign language?
what can I talk about that’d be interesting? adapted to video? of the “right” duration? etc.
But then, you’re doing it, going through the fear, being an example, that’s inspiring, and I might just follow your lead.
Thank you!
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Please do! I hope you jump in.
I always thought of anger as a cover emotion, so it’s interesting to get a different perspective on it. That it isn’t *always* the case for *everybody* – go figure 🙂
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It was a big revelation and freedom for me- I’m so glad I learned it, through my study of the Enneagram. I’m a 1, part of the “anger” triad. 🙂
Hi Mark,
This 12 minute how-to video from Steve Washer is worth watching if you want to be filming yourself. He’s a good teacher.
“How to Film Yourself Without Shooting Yourself in the Foot.”
http://www.brainyvideo.com/blog/?p=15
Dov
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That was helpful. I watched it, and made the lighting adjustments he suggested. Bingo!
OK. I watched day two and I still love you 🙂
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Hey, just so you know, speaking as a Southern Californian, I wouldn’t move to Portland if you paid me.
So there. Nyahhh.
(Written with love and a smile. Really. ‘Cause we don’t need any more people moving to SoCal, trust me!)
Hi Mark, love watching you grow! And checking out your videos is fun and helps me grow too… Now that’s inspiration!
I’m just watched #2 and I have to say, I love the difference from #1 — bringing in the focus to just your face helps me focus. And, especially at the very end, I felt you really connecting with me (via the camera) – I could feel your eyes beaming insight at me, with love and humility, as I’ve felt before via just audio (if that makes sense!) Thank you.
Peace and gratitude,
Victoria
p.s. I have 2 videos on my site – one on the home page and one on the iJournal page – can you guess which came first for me? Still a Big-Time Learner!!!
I’ve found that ‘depression’ is often what happens when we are repressing a lot of anger. When I give clients (and friends – and myself!) the opportunity to let rip and really express that anger, both verbally and physically, then often they’ll notice the feelings of depression diminish.
Cool, huh? 😉
Loving the vids
Corrina
So true, and so cool.
Mark,
This is your Lord.
Move to Southern California!
And before you do, check out Haider’s blog by clicking on the link below.
I made him smart and funny, and he shall be an inspiration for all nations.
Honey! Honey! You’ll never believe who commented on my blog! Yeah, and we need to pack up- we’re moving to Santa Monica… And evidently I need to pay closer attention to Haider Moser’s blog, he’s evidently been chosen for something.
Hi Mark, love these video bits. Funny, inspiring, heartfelt, educational. Been thinking about making videos, and this is just what I needed to get the ball rolling. Bingo!
Tina- awesome! Can’t wait to see what you do!