How to Create a Video Intro

by Steven Washer on May 22, 2012

Last week we looked at why you would want to use a video intro and sometimes why you wouldn’t.

If you missed that video, you can catch up to it here at last week’s blog post.

Today, as promised, we’ll take apart the intro you see here each week and see just how easy it is to put back together again. I’ll just bet you get some great ideas for you own intros simply by watching this quick tutorial.


How To Create Your Video Intro

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Bobbi Emel May 22, 2012 at 3:44 pm

Steve, this was really helpful. Thanks!

What video software do you recommend for someone like me who is moderately tech-savvy but not advanced? And what is the range of prices we’re talking about?

Thanks so much for your help!

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admin May 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Are on on a Mac or PC? It makes a difference.

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Bobbi Emel May 27, 2012 at 10:59 pm

I’m on a PC. Thanks for any advice you might be able to lend me, Steve!

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admin May 28, 2012 at 4:41 am

You’ll need an editing program at the very least. A basic version of Camtasia will do for about $100. A basic version of Pinnacle would run about $50. Then just look for “Free backgrounds” on Google and you’re on your way.

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Bobbi Emel May 28, 2012 at 12:11 pm

Thanks, Steve!

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Dalond Martin May 22, 2012 at 3:47 pm

Great Tutorial!!!

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admin May 22, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Thank you!

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Tina May 23, 2012 at 8:10 am

Very impressive Steve. Thank you for all the great knowledge you share.

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admin May 23, 2012 at 8:32 am

Thank you, Tina. Hope you find it moderately useful 🙂

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Marsha May 23, 2012 at 10:01 am

Thanks Steve! As usual you read my mind — how and why to make a compelling intro and outro is exactly what I’ve been wondering about.

You over-delivered again! As always.
Thanks,
Marsha

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admin May 23, 2012 at 10:16 am

Aww. Now you’re making me blush…
Anything else you’d like to learn about?

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Trevor Hill May 29, 2012 at 3:35 am

You’ve done it again Steve – making the complex seem simple. Thanks for opening another door for me on my video ‘journey’.

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admin May 29, 2012 at 7:14 am

Thanks! And that open door will lead to a magic carpet 🙂

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Jan July 26, 2012 at 4:21 am

If you are looking for royalty free audio logo/intro/jingle for you video take a look at our website http://www.royaltyfreeaudiologo.com/ The prices are one of the lowest on the web.

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