Before you start, here’s something important to remember:
Do not post your youtube video link directly on the forum. Other users may flag your video in order to get ir removed. If you want to get constructive criticism here, upload your video to Metacafe or another video media site and it will not be flagged. This way, you can get criticism, edit your video, and fix it on youtube without giving anyone your link to get your video removed. Also, do not start a ref blog using WordPress or blogspot. It will be removed.-blackfedora
Video guide
There are many ways to earn referrals through Prize Rebel. Blogging tactics, referring on forums, and asking friends are some great ways to get referrals. But one of the most popular ways of referring others are through videos. Often enough, users create videos to reel potential referrals alongside any other method they have. Whether they be videos of prizes being unboxed or helping out new users, videos are one of the most surefire ways to attract and convince potential referrals.
But for some reason, most people shy away from making videos entirely due to the technical aspects when it comes to capturing and editing. But rest assured, with the proper programs and thorough planning, making a video is just as easy as a few clicks. In this guide you will be able to do just that. We will cover how to import filmed videos, desktop capturing, basic editing, and exporting and upload. But first of all, let’s identify the common types of videos we often see on YouTube channels.
Although there are many different kinds, some of the video types include,
• Unboxing videos
• Offer videos
Unboxing videos
Often enough there are skeptics and new users that are often hard to convince. Usually the only way to convince such users is to show them cold hard proof. Unboxing videos are the most convincing and quite possibly the easiest to make. Unboxing Videos allows the users to watch as a new package is opened and the contents are revealed (such as a prize from prizerebel). To see some examples simply goto www.youtube.com and search for “unboxing video”. Unboxing videos can attract a huge number of views if the item is something new and anticipated and you are one of the first to post an unboxing video.
Tools of the trade
• Windows Movie Maker – WIN (If you are running Windows 7 or Vista, WMM is available through a Windows Live Essential download pack, if you are on XP, WMM is available by default in your Accessories start menu panel)
• A digital video camera (This can be anything really. However one that is recent in hardware will be best and will make for smoother transfer from shoot to editing. Unless you are still rockin’ with grandma’s VHS camcorder, that could be a problem)
• iMovie – MAC (Available by default on all Mac computers)
• Tripod (optional)
For the basic, these are sufficient enough to make a video in a matter of hours. However, for those who prefer fancier video editing with full control and want to deviate from Microsoft’s typical movie maker elements, the following will be just the thing.
•Adobe After Effects CS5 – WIN/MAC – Available by 30 day free trial.
• Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 – WIN/MAC – Available by 30 day free trial.
• Final Cut Pro – MAC – Available through demo
Before filming, be sure to plan out beforehand and make a list of the things you would like to say. Talking about what you ordered or explaining what Prize Rebel is a sure ice breaker between that online e-barrier. You could also try providing a little background as well such as how long did your prize take to arrive or how the overall process was in getting your prize. Or you can be spontaneous and commentate during the whole filing process.
When filming, be sure to blur out or with a Sharpie marker, cross out any names or address on packages. Having a tripod also helps to steady the camera when shooting and be sure to also film in a well light place (daytime works the best).
In the end, it’s best to have some form of talking rather than having an awkward silent unboxing video. Having a voice matters and makes all the difference between an amateurish video and a completely confident video.By having a say when you are filming, you are showing authenticity which in turn will get you a few referrals along the way.
Offer videos
How Prize Rebel works is really confusing to many. Many new users often enough create a new account as a referral and do not know how to start which results in you gaining no referral points. However it doesn’t have to be this way. As a referrer, you can help your referrals by providing help in completing offers. A great way to do this is to screen capture yourself doing the offers itself.
Tools of the trade
• Camtasia Studio – WIN/MAC
• Windows Movie Maker – WIN
• iMovie – MAC
• Adobe After Effects CS5 – WIN/MAC -Available by 30 day free trial.
• Adobe Premiere Pro CS5 – WIN/MAC – Available by 30 day free trial.
• Final Cut Pro – MAC – Available through demo
Importing captured video
Although we can’t cover the range of users who use MAC’s, you can still search for guides of video editing through iMovie or Final Cut. For those with Windows who are doing unboxing videos, transferring captured video to edit is very easy. When importing through WMM,
• Be sure to have your digital camera plugged in through it’s USB or Firewire cord and ignore any popups that may come up.
• Open WMM.
• Click the following tab.
• Import.
• And the rest should be smooth sailing.
For those with XP, the UI between the XP version and those with 7 or Vista is greatly different. Here’s a basic editing video for both XP, 7, and Vista users alike.
Tips:
• Remember to choose the highest quality when importing.
• Be sure to save your project after importing so as you have a backup in case you should ever mess up.
Part 2 coming soon!
