However, if you’re like me… ‘jazzing up your videos’ to be the next level is a challenge. I’m not particularly graphical in nature (thank goodness for my graphic designer) and trying to create my own backgrounds or graphics are a challenge.

I was so pleased when I saw this package… Media Shock FX…

Media shock FX comprises 45 High Quality Video Background Animations. They are 30 seconds long and have a resolution of 640×480 Pixels (29.97 fps).

Take a look at the great royalty free video backgrounds here.

Also included in this amazing package is Screen Snap FX – Screen Capture Video Recording Software. Screen Snap FX is a quick and easy way to record your screen and provide demonstrations, tutorials etc.

Screen Snap FX saves video files in standard AVI (Audio Video Interleave) format, which you can then edit in most current video programs.

If you are creating videos for your website, Media Shock FX is a fantastic addition to your library.

What happens when you are trying to record your weekly Podcast and your husband decides to that it might be “cool” to record a promotional video for his business, particularly focussing on the Google natural search results? Well, take a look and enjoy.

Stuart is very pleased with the results we have achieved with a very simple site that ranks on Page 1 of Google in our chosen niche.

Cash Smart Kids is running a YouTube Video Competition to find out “Who Will Be The Two Young Entrepreneurs To Feature In the 2008 Charity Book Project?” Full details of the competition are available at the Cash Smart Kids – YouTube Video Competition Page but in a nut shell, children under the age of 16 are invited to produce a video of 2 minutes or less telling the world about their business.

Of course, my kids have decided to have a go. Here are their submissions.

By Rhiannon Leetham – ThatPsychicGirl.com

By Morgan Leetham – RPGGuildHall.com

As I said, I’m very proud of my kids.

I was invited to join a new Social Network the other day, which I did just out of curiosity. I like to feel and see something before I made a final decision. What I discovered was ZenZuu. Marketed as the upcoming social network, Zenzuu is giving 80% of its Global Advertising Revenue, to its members. A unique proposition.

To understand why, view the video at the site: Zenzuu Video

Needless to say, the more members Zenzuu has, the more effective the strategy. So, they are looking for new members all the time.

I’ve had a look and it’s cool. You can join the preexisting groups, make a new group and make new friends, all while earning money. Sounds good to me.

Why not take a look at Zenzuu yourself, watch the video and join. You can then share the opportunity with others as well and experience the true power in Social Networking.

For those that need more information, Zenzuu offer a Global Information Call Marathon. Admittedly it has a sales focus, but there is the opportunity to ask questions. The call is held Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. (No call on Sun), starting at 10am Pacific, 12 noon Pacific, 2 PM Pacific, 4 PM Pacific, 6 PM Pacific, 8 PM Pacific.
Dial: +1 646-519-5860 and use the pin 3214# to listen. Just make sure you use *6 to mute your phone. If you want to ask a question, use *6 again to unmute it. Each call is approximately 30 minutes.

If you’re interested in Social Networking, meeting new people and earning some money, this could be an opportunity for you. Visit Zenzuu and check it out.

If you’re already a Member of Zenzuu, feel free to add me as you friend (CharlyLeetham), see you there….

“Better yet… what if this new found traffic will hit your new,fully monetized website – virtually ALL on autopilot?”

“Picture this, a fully monetised website that opens the gates to a “traffic flood” that works for you 24 hours a day – 7 days week. This site brings you the passive income.”

“What if you only had to work 3 days out of whole month to cover the costs of running your website?”

Large claims, and I’m sure we’ve all seen the hype and promises before. I am cynical by nature and need to see verifiable proof, not just some screen shots from a clickbank page. I’m sure you know what I mean.

The first thing that I noted is that this product is supported and developed by Stephanie and Greg Mulac. I admire Stephanie, having been “introduced” to her as a contributor to a giveaway event she was running. I watch what Stephanie does and try to emulate!

The next thing that impressed me was the team of experts to support the project. Stephanie provides Marketing and Coaching support, Greg provides membership site and logistic support, there’s even an SEO Research and support person!

On average this team of experts has had results after only 7 weeks. That is amazing.

This interview is between Stephanie Mulac and Julius Moltgen about his success with product. It’s extremely interesting listening:

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2007 looks to be the year of the Video Blogs (vlogs).

An explosion in Internet video is taking place, and in large part it’s an explosion based on video blogs. A massive online industry is gearing up around video sharing sites like YouTube and Internet video platforms like Brightcove.com. Television is moving online, and Internet TV may soon replace your favorite TV programs. Downloadable movies and TV Series are now the norm.

Should you cash in it? Personally, I haven’t caught up with the ‘fad’ yet – I hate waiting for videos to play to “get the message”…. I prefer the sites that let me read the content and then let me watch a video. However, I know that lot’s of people like to watch videos so I need to bring myself up to date very quickly.

So how can you get online with Video:

If you have a camera phone and a computer, you can create a video product and distribute it on the Internet as free or paid content. Video podcasting is the simplest and least expensive way to create and distribute a video product on the Internet. Anyone with a broadband connection and some simple tools can create an Internet channel today to broadcast content to a potential audience of millions.

Produce your video

The easiest way to capture video content is to shoot it with a digital video camera or camera phone. If you want to create the highest quality, you can use a webcam. And if your digital still-camera has a recording feature, you can shoot video clips with it, too. If you have a Mac, you can use iMovie or Final Cut Pro to capture a video directly from your camera. If you have Windows XP or Vista on your PC, you already have all the basic video capture and editing software you’ll need, so you can get your feet wet without investing additional money in software.

The marketing power of viral video
The majority of video content on the Internet is transmitted virally and downloaded freely, so you may want to consider the advantages of producing viral videos as well as paid video content. Viral videos can dramatically increase traffic to your web site or blog. Popular viral videos featured on the YouTube homepage can bring millions of new visitors in just a few days to the site that the video links to.

Viral video is one of the most effective and powerful tools that you can use to increase traffic to your site. If you’ve designed your site to achieve a good conversion rate of visitors to sales, then you should always consider the creation of viral video content as one of your key marketing strategies. People come to your site because they liked one of your viral videos; when they visit your site, they find out about paid video downloads, eBooks, and other products and services you offer.

You can post your video content on YouTube and Google Video for free. Include your web site or blog URL at the beginning of the text description of your video. If viewers like it, their comments will achieve a high ranking for your video. When your ranking increases, you may find it featured on the YouTube home page. Other web sites and blogs will want to link to your video, individual viewers tell their friends about it, and then you have a popular viral video, which spreads over the Internet to an audience of millions. This can bring a dramatic increase in your traffic and sales.

If you aren’t creating video products for both free distribution and sale on the Internet, you aren’t reaping the full benefits of connecting your business to the Worldwide Web. You may be impressed with how the Internet has become a great tool for gathering and transmitting information, but creating video content for a potential audience of millions on the Internet is the best way to take your business to the next level.

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