I hate to say this, but too many people are doing their videos in a way that makes their audience cringe.
That’s such a shame because it’s kind of simple to keep the cringe away. When you do, your audience watches all the way to the end simply because you’ve made it comfortable for them to do so!
One of the keys to getting your audience way more comfortable is nothing more than how you put your graphics on the screen.
Wouldn’t you rather have one of those kinds of videos? Sure you would! So let’s cut through all the complexity and claptrap.
There’s really only one super-important rule to follow.
Watch this rule in action and see how to implement it right in this video. (And see who Steve found living in the background…)
Here’s a way to make sure all your videos come out purrrfect.
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Impressive Steve Stepping it up way to go injoyed the presentation very much..!
Thanks, Steve. Hope it helps you help your clients!
Great video Steve. Like the way you mix in some humor while making some very good points. Give my best to little Steve.
I tried, Lucien, but he seems too hooked on Downton Abbey to even look up…:)
Nice, generous as ever.
Steve … I very much LIKE you! You look at me so naturally all the time (except when you break off to talk to Little Steve) … you maintain continuous, relaxed eye-contact. I don’t know anyone else “delivering training” with such totally agreeable style. Thanks. It’s as compelling as the content of what you’re saying. For me that’s getting on for the most important thing you’re giving us all: presentation quality.
Thanks so much, John. I believe anyone can learn this. It’s just that many are so intimidated… It’s a shame, really. It’s kinda fun to play show and tell…
Great tips Steve! Love the singing!
I was a little worried about the singing, so thanks! :))
Great video – love the way you speak. You’re speaking so calmly and quietly, not trying to sell us anything. I’m hooked!
Super Cool content and, Steve, you ROCK!!! Raping? 🙂 – that’s brave – I still need to grow up to let myself do that 🙂
Thanks for the great content and the entertainment 🙂
(and say “Hi” to Steavie for me [dang, how do you spell Stivie?])
I’m sure you meant “rapping” but thanks so much, E.G! 🙂
And for the record, it’s “Stevie”
Now there’s a Freudian Slip if there ever was one…LOL!!!!!
Maybe I meant “raping” old conventional ways of making videos 🙂 – but I definitely don’t want to “grow up” to be a rapist 🙂 – but I have been playing with the idea of rapping. I even paid a guy on fiver to write me a “rhyme” (is that how you call it?)
Sorry for the (Freudian) slip-up 🙂
It’s OK, E.G. But I have to admit I had a really good, albeit cautious, belly laugh at your expense..LOL!!
🙂
Yes, embarrassing – but if this will be my greatest embarrassing, I’ll die a happy guy 🙂
(so…. maybe i do need an editor for my blogs and articles — I always say that a typo here and there is no biggie… but some typos can be quite somthin’, ey?)
Steve, you kept my attention this was very well done. Thank you for tip #1. What are those fonts? Please and thank you…
OK, that’s one vote! Just nine more and we got a deal 🙂
Adorable is the word I’m looking for! That’s you Little and Big Steve! LOL!
You know, Lisa, that comment might just lure Stevie out of his “cave” to say thank you 🙂
Great stuff Steve
I am always amazed that you can create clear understanding in a minute or so that takes semesters at art/design school…
Thanks!
Carl Street
de nada 🙂
You are too cool, too funny, and too talented 🙂 Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Thanks, Julie! Really nice to see you here again!
Great stuff! I love your videos, Steve. But I think there are more secrets that you’re not sharing. As soon as your movies play I start to smile. Your presentation and demeanour are fantastic! I suppose you can’t teach charisma 🙂
Anyway, I’m glad that you make things like displaying text easy for everyone. Brilliant tip! (Oops, I didn’t spoil it did I?)
Looking forward to the next tip already!
Don’t suppose you could fix the typo in my Name could ya? Thanks!!
I can’t, but I think we all got the idea. Not to worry…
And thanks for the kind words, esp. out of your brand of genius!!
Steve you are funny! anyway thanks for the tips. Same as usual you really are very precise with your video tutorial. Thanks again. You have a potential of becoming a rapper!
Now THAT’S funny! But I’m happy it made sense to you 🙂
Steve…the rap star….who’da thunk it? LOL!!
indeed. Look out Eminem. Here comes Stevie! 🙂
new Brainy Video hip-hop theme song:
Steve is a cool dude you gotta see
He makes making videos so easy for me
The man’s a master & comedian all in one
Learning tough stuff is so easy and fun
Brainy Video gets a “like” from me every time
Best of all they don’t cost a dime
If you want to know how to do videos right
Big Steve is the man who’s got the might
And Sheryl Kurland is the new BrainyVideo Poet Laureate!
Thank you!! 🙂
Awesome as always, big guy!
Is this the year we go flying together? 🙂
Wiz…
You betcha. Now if it would just stop snowing up here for 5 minutes…
Loved your presentation Steve. Looking out for the font. 🙂
Thanks Steve–good stuff.
Just right! … Goldilocks porridge… Thank you
You’re welcome! (And Stevie thanks you, too)
Thanks for sharing your duel personality AND this amazing tip! 🙂
I love that you spelled it “duel”, Tina. More accurate than you’d suspect! 🙂
You Rap too Steven… just love that! Now I can look for a rap teacher too…
Find one with better moves! 🙂
Thanks Steve – entertaining while educating, and modeling for us 🙂
A pleasure, Cathy. Good to see you again!
Again another fantastic video. You make it seem to effortless.
Thank you Marlies, though it was anything but effortless. 🙂
Rapping and Stevie and good info – an unbeatable information. Great production!
Thanks Shama!
Wonderful: thank you so much.
Steve, you nailed it. With such wonderful sharing many good things are bound to find their way to you. Looking forward to rule #2. Thanks so much for your time, good humor, great information, and exceptional generosity.
-Steve.
Thank you for the kind words! Glad it was helpful…
hehe love the rap at the end! that was unexpected. 🙂
Now I am stay in China ,About make my video, i plan to make next month. Now important question is writing a book with my coopertae in the ongoing…
I love the way that you explained the simple -but important- concept of placing text and other objects on the screen. And the rap was Fun, fun, fun. 🙂
Such a wonky topic was yearning for a rap! 🙂
Steve:
Thanks for making video editing entertaining while getting your point across