Top 10 Stats About Online-Video Usage and Advertising for 2016 and Beyond
What do you need to know about online video for 2016? Here’s a convenient “round up” for your viewing pleasure. Here’s a guy looking at mobile video. It’s trending. Mobilization. Mobile advertising is...
View ArticleOnline-Video Spending and Insights
Since I was dangerously close to having a “dark blog” here, I thought I’d share some recent online-video information that’s worth knowing. Online-video ad spending continues to grow (May 2017)...
View ArticleHow to Create Killer Online Video for Marketing
Here’s an infographic from Entrepreneur magazine, in an article titled “7 Ways to Create a Killer Marketing Video” authored by Emily Conglin. I have some additional thoughts, as a marketer (currently...
View ArticleBert Healy from Annie: “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile”
My son and I were in Annie over the weekend, and I played Bert Healy, the host of the Oxydent Hour of Smiles. He sings “You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile.” Yeah I bought a Barber Shop hat...
View ArticleHow to Hack Zoom Call with Fake Loop Video in Just 7 Steps
Getting tired of paying attention in Zoom calls? Here’s how to create a looped video of yourself to make people think you’re paying attention. See video here (it’s only 2-minutes and it’s for...
View ArticleHow to Loop a Video to Fake Paying Attention on Zoom Calls
Getting tired of paying attention on Zoom calls? Here’s how you can create a looped video of yourself paying attention… so you can relax. See the video here, and here are instructions: Record about 30...
View ArticleWhen Are Pranks Funny and When Are They Mean?
Buzzfeed featured my YouTube prank antics in an article today titled “An Early Dad YouTuber Reflects On The Viral Prank Videos That Made Him Famous — And Ones He’s Since Decided To Delete.” It’s part...
View ArticleThe Ultimate 2021 Home-Office Video/Zoom Kit: Lights, Camera and Backdrop
Let’s face it. Looking bad on Zoom is now the professional equivalent as having bad breath and a cheap suit. For the past few years I’ve worked remotely, and since Covid I’ve been experimenting with...
View ArticleThe Top-Ten Must-Have Accessories for Your Home Office Video Calls in 2024
It’s time to step up your game for Zoom and Teams calls. Here’s my top-10 list of “must have” accessories for home-office video calls in 2024. These are curated equipment and gadgets to help you look...
View ArticleBest Entry-Level Mirrorless Camera of 2024: Canon EOS R50
I haven’t done a camera review since 2011, but last month I spent dozens of hours researching digital photo/video cameras. I am really happy with my selection after road testing it during a trip to...
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