{"id":2741,"date":"2014-10-10T13:53:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T13:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysiteauditor.com\/blog\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2023-08-23T19:54:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:54:05","slug":"how-to-make-professional-videos-on-a-500-or-1000-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysiteauditor.com\/blog\/how-to-make-professional-videos-on-a-500-or-1000-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Professional Videos on a $500 or $1,000 Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

I would like to share everything I’ve learned in the last couple of years about shooting web videos. Let me start by saying that I am not an expert in video production in any way; however, being a successful digital marketer requires basic to advanced knowledge of video production<\/strong>. After teaching myself about video production, and testing out various types of equipment, I am happy to say that my skills are good enough that I no longer have to go to an expensive studio, nor do I have to hire an expensive video production team.<\/span> I can do everything on my own, and I’m doing it all for less than a $1,000 investment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Video<\/h2>\n

Good news and bad news. The bad news is that your iPhone won’t cut it. The video quality is great but iPhone\u00a0audio options are terrible, which in my opinion is an essential element of professional quality video. <\/span>You will need a video camera with a mic input<\/span> so you can attach an essential wireless mic.<\/strong> The good news is that a decent video camcorder is not that expensive and you can pick one up at Best Buy or order it on Amazon.<\/p>\n

Here’s a few\u00a0options:<\/p>\n

\"BestName: Canon VIXIA HF R400 HD<\/a>
\nPrice: $350
\nMic Input: Yes
\nAmazon Ratings: Great\u00a0(Avg 4\/5 stars)<\/p>\n

Name:\u00a0Canon Vixia HF R300 Full HD<\/a>
\nPrice: $310
\nMic Input: Yes
\nAmazon Ratings: Excellent (Great 4\/5 stars)<\/p>\n

Name:\u00a0Canon Vixia HF R300 Full HD<\/a>
\nPrice: $310
\nMic Input: Yes
\nAmazon Ratings: Excellent (Great 4\/5 stars)<\/p>\n

Audio<\/h2>\n

Let’s cut to the chase, NEVER<\/span> use the mic that comes with your camera<\/strong>. It sounds terrible, it’s not professional, and it makes you look like an amateur. You need to get the mic as close to your mouth as possible. For this I have two options: a cheap solution and a\u00a0professional\u00a0solution.<\/p>\n

Watch video to hear the difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n