Thank you to ActiveRain for motivating me to continue to improve on the technologies I use to market myself and my listings. I think the ActiveRain Video Contest is great because it encourages agents to get out of their comfort zone by either trying new ideas and technologies, or by improving on what they are already doing.
Anyone can do this so don't feel this would be something that is beyond your reach. This video was made completely on my own... just me, a camera, and a tripod (and some time).
Here is my entry into the 2008 Active Rain Video Contest:
Buying a home in Kansas City? from Michael Pierce on Vimeo.
Michael Pierce, Realtor
Prudential Kansas City Realty
8101 College Blvd.
Overland Park, KS 66210
Nice job Michael. We all need to get out of our comfort zone. Keep us posted on what the consumer response is with your video.
Thank Rob & Robert
Robert: I use Windows Movie Maker for most of my editing/effects for videos, photoshop elements for still editing.
Michael - great job on your video. Thanks for the tip regarding movie maker - I have a question for you. I "created" a virtual tour on movie maker, changed transitions, effects, etc. however I noticed when I played it - the photos seemed grainy. Did I take them in too low of resolution?
ps: I hope you win!!
You rock! Because you have such great quality, I have officially called my video "poorly produced". Make sure you keyword optimze in your videos and use tubemogul to distribute....
Hi Michael!
I'm inspired...I think this is a great tool!
Sharon:
Still photos will get somewhat distorted when you convert them into wmv files on Movie Maker. You will want to use as high of a resolution photo as you can to start and then when you publish the movie, make sure you publish it by selecting the best quality setting option on the publish window. One last thing to remember is when you play the WMV file on your computer, you are most likely watching it in your media player, the size of your computer screen. When the presentation is streaming on a website, it will be in a much smaller format so you will not see the grain near as much.
Perry:
Thanks for the compliment. Your video is hardly poorly produced, it looks great. I am going to have to sign up for tubemogul.
Kim:
Thank You
Hi Michael!
Kudos to you on a great job. Thanks for making the judging that much harder.....
Rudy
Social Media Guru at Trulia
Thanks Rudy.
Michael...awesome video! Loved the way you highlighted the polygon mapping...I know it meant the world to me when our mls got that tool...I like how you showed your potential buyer clients this great tool you can offer them...great video!!!
Bob
Candice: Thank you, the tricks took a little bit of time but I think it was worth it.
Karen: Thank You
Annie & Bob: Thanks, I think your video was great as well. I almost can say your last name now!
Lisa: Thanks for the kind words. I post all my videos on YouTube as well as I have them hosted on my own site and some on Vimeo. I like the quality of Vimeo much better then Youtube (and the ability to view full screen if needed). Youtube videos seem to be a lot more grainy but you cant beat the amount of impressions your video gets from there.
Great video Micheal. Creative and informative!
Thank you Sara, I appreciate your compliment.