Setting Up Your Recording Space
- Get the best recording possible by using our mobile app or webcam recorder.
- When using the mobile app, set your phone against your laptop screen facing you for a steady video. Holding your phone will lead to a shaky recording.
- Keep the camera at your eye level.
- Keep a comfortable distance from the camera.
- Use your background to your advantage. Control your environment, minimize background noise by silencing your computer and phone, and close any doors or windows.
- Keep any sources of light in front of you, not behind you.
Presentation
- Practice. If you cannot memorize your lines, try using a script on your phone.
- Speak clearly, be audible, and keep posture and composure.
- Do not bounce your knees or rock back and forth. Try to minimize using filler words (e.g. like or um).
- Give your video a natural pause by waiting in place for a couple of seconds at the end of your video. Then, use the trim option to round out the ending. Do not be in a rush to hit the stop button! That can cause your body to start moving before you have finished your last sentence.
Keep in Mind
- You can always re-record, so no pressure!
- Remember to smile!
- What you say in your video will likely mirror the email you were going to write for the most part. With a few recommended additions, your message is sure to generate a response!
Reply Button
- Every OneMob video has a reply button built into the page to help you generate that feedback you are working towards. Your viewer can even reply with a video! Mention the reply button in your video and make it your call to action for the viewer.
- Example: "Click the reply button on this page to ask me any questions or schedule a time for your personal demo!"
Video Length
- Your video duration will vary depending on the reason for your outreach. For prospecting new leads, we recommend keeping the video between 30 seconds to one minute. Once you have engaged the client, it is okay for videos to go a bit longer, around one minute, and to include more details.
Want to take it to the next level?
- If you are looking to make your video more professional, try using a tripod and a tripod phone holder. If you are indoors with poor lighting, a lighting kit might be your solution. To top it off, here is a professional grade microphone for smartphones and tablets.
- In contrast, if your videos require active movements, you may be interested in a handheld stabilizer for your phone.