Video Interviews are a cost efficient and effective way to market your business, yet most companies miss out on great opportunities to produce them.

Millions of dollars are spent by businesses every year hosting, attending, or taking part in events such as trade shows, seminars and conferences.  Most of the time, companies overlook a simple marketing opportunity they can create during these events.  Video Interviews capture the collective knowledge of the industry experts, clients, and suppliers who are already in attendance.  By conducting video interviews at these events, you can create lasting marketing tools by engaging the event attendees in a natural, easy to control environment.  You also have the advantage of having industry leaders and participants gathered in one place and already focused and excited about your industry.

Video interviews can be used for many things:

1.  Driving traffic to your event website

2.  To send to attendees to remind them of who was there and what was said

3.  To inform industry leaders what is happening in your industry and how important your event is

4.  To portray to others that your event is relative and important to your industry and that they should attend the next one

5.  To show the caliber of people and talent that were at your event

6.  To promote the event for future years

7.  To effectively show others that you are a leader in your industry

The first step to creating a quality Interview Video is hiring a professional video production company, like Home Video Studio – Portland.  Hiring a professional production team will ensure you end up with a video with high-quality picture, audio and lighting. The second step is to have your event coordinator schedule interview times between your presenters and attendees.  Lastly, you will need to formulate your questions.  You should discuss the questions and interview lengths with your video production team during a pre-production meeting.  Remember to keep your questions informative and on-topic.

Your professional video team will also have questions they’ll bring up at your pre-production meeting.  Some of them will include the length of video you desire, when you need to have the finished product, how many copies you will want, and what kind of music and titles you prefer .  Here at Home Video Studio – Portland, we take into consideration many things when planning your Video Interviews.  The more information you can provide, the better.  If you can imagine it, we can do it!  Call us today for more information or to schedule Video Interviews at your next event!

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Video Production – A Great Way to Be Seen

Whether it’s your corporate message or your family’s memories Home Video Studio – Portland provides production services for a variety of applications. On the corporate side we can produce excellent videos for trade shows and expos, corporate image videos, training sessions, sales presentations, commercials, green screen videos and other corporate events. On the personal side we can capture special events such as award ceremonies, performances, presentations and personal introductory videos for your blog or website.

The first step in your production is conception. This is where we will answer questions like these:

• Who is the audience that will view this video?
• What is the objective of this video?
• What message is the video to convey?
• What is my budget?
• How many copies will I need?

The next step is shooting the event. With experience, training and the latest in digital cameras, lighting and audio equipment, Home Video Studio – Portland will get just the right shots with the best quality.

Once your event is captured on video, the fun really starts! Using the leading edge editing system we can take your event to the next level with special effects like wipes, dissolves, split screens and slow motion. We can also add voiceover and sound effects – whatever you can imagine we can do!

The last step in your masterpiece is putting it on the media you choose. Will it be on a DVD? The look and navigation features of a DVD is nearly as important as the program itself. Graphics, menus, special bonus features – it’s all available to you. Will your production go on the internet? Videos are an integral part of any website these days – not to mention Facebook and YouTube. You will probably want versions for every media available.

Once your project is complete you will have a professional video with a message that will be able to be seen in multiple places! Whether it’s business or pleasure, we offer video production services for everyone, with every need, to be seen anywhere you choose! Call Home Video Studio – Portland today!

Video Showcases Homes in new ways!

Video marketing for Realtors has quickly become the rule rather than the exception. The virtual tour, so popular in the real estate market of the last decade, is now considered passé.   The ever-increasing number of consumers with access to streaming video 24/7 has made video in high demand.  If you’re not already convinced it’s time to make the move to video for all your real estate listing needs, you will be after reading this list!

The Top 7 Reasons Realtors Need Video Marketing

1. Your viewers need to feel a connection with the property.

You provoke a more emotional response from viewers by setting the tone with music and narration – effectively telling a story with each property that your viewers can connect with.  You can highlight the surrounding neighborhood, nearby schools, parks and even attractions in the city it’s located in.

2. The use of online video is growing at an incredible 40% per year.

One study has shown that visitors stay at websites that contain video 78% longer than those without video! Certainly, grabbing and keeping viewers attention is paramount to gaining new clients and converting leads to sales.

3. Video is interactive.

Home buyers can search for videos with specific keywords, fast-forward through them, pause them, and rewind them. They can share them with friends and family via email, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, even put your videos on their own sites, creating internet awareness for you.

4. Video marketing of your properties will set you apart from your competitors.

Utilizing cutting-edge technology and internet marketing savvy will show your clients and prospective clients that you’re current and staying on top of trends.

5. Your clients will love it!

Not only will they realize you’re putting forth maximum effort to showcase their property, they’ll tell their friends, spreading the word about you!

6. High-end Properties Deserve the Best Marketing!

Buyers and sellers of high-end properties especially, will expect and deserve nothing less than the most up-to-date marketing tools available. They know the importance of making the best first impression possible and will accept nothing less than the best from their real estate agent.

7. Video is more affordable than ever.

Do-it-yourselfers can purchase a decent digital video camera for around $200. Editing software runs the gamut from free to several hundred dollars. Filming and editing does take time and skill, however. For more professional, polished video, call us today at 503-716-8578. We have several video packages available, with and without hosting and marketing, and we’d love to talk to you about your needs!

‘Tis the Season for Cool DVD Savings!

June is here!  With schools out, pools open, and summer in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about Christmas – Christmas in July that is!  Announcing Home Video Studio’s “Christmas in July” early bird special! Call us today to see what specials we’re offering for the summer yuletide.

One of our most popular services at the Holiday time is 8mm/16mm Home Movie Transfer. Time and the elements take a toll on your priceless old movies. They need to be transferred digitally to Gold Archival DVD so that you and your loved ones can enjoy them for generations to come! Home Movie DVDs can include music, menus, chapter markers, and titles.

Another popular gift is our Photo Video Keepsakes.  Let us take your favorite photos and slides and produce a one-of-a-kind work of art, complete with titles and your favorite music.

We also transfer a ton of Video tape to DVD for Holiday Presents. We’ll transfer all of your VHS, 8mm and Mini DV tapes onto a convenient and long-lasting Gold Archival disc – complete with scene selection and menu.

We’ve compiled a Top Ten List with the advantages of calling us today to begin planning your exclusive Holiday Gifts!

1. The best gifts involve thought. Leave the necktie with the tag still on it to someone else. We want you to come to us loaded with photos, tapes and movies and, most of all, brimming with ideas! If you start thinking now there’s no telling what your creative mind will dream up to make a most memorable Holiday gift.

2. Some of your material might be scattered across the country. Where’s that one photo you always loved? Maybe across the continent. Where are those old movies? In Brother Billy’s basement? Or was it Aunt Ada’s attic? Now is the time to start locating the precious memories that you need to make your project the very best!

3. Last minute = Stress. Especially with unique, creative gifts. Call us now and give yourself the time to really do it right. You and your family are worth it!

4. Price break. Call us today to see what kind of early bird specials we can offer you!

5. Last minute gift? No problem! The sooner your project is complete the sooner a last minute “oops, I forgot about…” is only a DVD copy away!

6. You’ll have fun! You’ll have a ball, all summer and fall, creating your masterpiece and avoiding the mall.

7. Someone else might think of it. Don’t get “scooped.” Video gifts are great ideas that need to be acted upon now!

8. Because setting your mind on the Holidays in the summer months will keep you cool.

9. Margin to be creative. We see it all the time. One great creative turn leads to another. You need time to revise and realize even better ideas.

10. Did we mention the price break? Be an early bird and take advantage of our specials!

Call us today 503-716-8578!