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Week of July 4 Giveaway: How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck

We all know that video is the next big thing for bloggers. The bloggers who really know how to shoot video will always be at a distinct advantage over those who don't. And those who know how to really use video to tell stories will always win out over those who don't. How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck by Steve Stockman will help you drastically improve your video taking skills.

Want to win a copy of How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck? We're giving away five copies and as well as one Kodak Playsport.

There will be one grand prize winner who will win a copy of How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck + the Kodak Playsport.

There will be four winners of a copy of How to Shoot Video That Doesn't Suck.

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This giveaway ends on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 11:59 PST

How to Shoot Video that Doesn't Suck OFFICIAL TRAILER from Steve Stockman on Vimeo.

How to Shoot the Cutest Kids on Earth: Yours

· Think in Shots: Short, 5 second shots show us a lot, and keep others from being incredibly bored. · Shoot at their level. Don’t shoot down at them, be with them. Much more interesting.

· Don’t shoot until you see the whites of their eyes. You want memories...and kid’s lives are told through their faces. If you miss their eyes, you’re missing detail you’ll want later.

· Keep the video short. Your mother loves your kids, but if she’s bored, she’s just like you. It’s only one click from your link to Family Guy.

· Misbehavior is more watchable than good behavior. Which story do you tell: the night you were eight and sat down to a polite dinner, or the night your dad told a joke and your sister laughed so hard milk came out her nose? Shoot first, ask questions later.

· Use interviews. Kids say the darndest things, and all that.

How to Shoot Vacation Video that Doesn’t Suck

· Keep your shots short: You don’t want to have to live your vacation again in real time.

· Think before you shoot: If it’s not interesting (or not a good shot) don’t bother.

· People are more interesting than scenery: Have the scenery behind them by all means, but what you’ll want to remember in 10 years is your family and friends.

· Adding a story to you video kicks it to the next level: Tell that trip to Europe from your husband’s “first time out of the country” perspective and it will be much more interesting. At Disneyland? Don’t think “Billy in front of the castle.” Think “Billy being excited/worried about meeting Mickey.”

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Comment by Mystiqua Kimble on August 21, 2011 at 12:43pm: I tweeted abou this giveaway!

Comment by mybitsandbleeps on August 18, 2011 at 9:13pm: I tweeted about this giveaway too

Comment by mybitsandbleeps on August 18, 2011 at 9:13pm: I'm just about to celebrate my 1st Blogoversary, so this would definitely be a wonderful prize to win. I'll be attending my first two social media conferences that are coming up real soon: BlissdomCanada2011, and She Speaks Conference Toronto ... it would be nice to use this prize at these two conferences!

Comment by Jen Lawrence on August 17, 2011 at 1:58pm: Oops! I just read the deadline has past! *sigh*

Comment by Jen Lawrence on August 17, 2011 at 1:56pm: I'd love to win this! I'm trying to vlog at least once a week! We'll see how it goes...

Comment by Devonay on August 8, 2011 at 3:27pm: I need al the help I can get!!!

Comment by Milcah Syner on August 5, 2011 at 12:41am: I feel like I could definitely use more tips!

Comment by Debbie Kinkade on August 1, 2011 at 1:24pm: GIVEAWAY DEADLINE

This giveaway ends on Friday, July 8, 2011 at 11:59 PST

: ( So sorry I missed this one!

I love doing video reviews! What a great giveaway you offered! Congrats to the winners!!!

Comment by Head Ant on August 1, 2011 at 11:38am: All this above advice is spot on.

Comment by Michelle Giera on July 28, 2011 at 2:11am: tweet:

https://twitter.com/#!/aceandfriendsco/status/96462709071159296

Comment by Michelle Giera on July 28, 2011 at 2:11am: i need that book... and of course... the kodak playsport... looks pretty darn AWWWEEESOOOOME! :O)

Comment by Domina on July 26, 2011 at 3:58pm: Oh wow! There's a book?? lol...I am in the beginning stages of shooting video, but so nervous about stinking at it!

Comment by Carrie M on July 22, 2011 at 1:12pm: Love the title of the book, this is definitely something I need to read!! I think I take ok videos but when I watch them back it is crazy how bad some of them are.

Comment by D Gardenhour on July 16, 2011 at 11:35am: tweeted too :)

Comment by D Gardenhour on July 16, 2011 at 11:35am: Looks great!

Comment by Tracy Iglesias on July 15, 2011 at 10:03pm: Everywhere I turn it's 'video madness' lately is this a sign from the Universe I should enter the vlogging world? =)

Comment by Jeng Nepomuceno-Silo on July 12, 2011 at 7:08am: any winners yet?

Comment by Insights By April on July 9, 2011 at 9:22am: I tweeted

@insightsbyapril

https://twitter.com/#!/insightsbyapril/status/89685401748516864

Comment by Insights By April on July 9, 2011 at 9:21am: I need all the help I can get!! My kids do some really silly things sometimes and I would love to be able to capture it!