If you want to make eye contact on Skype or Zoom, you need to look at the camera. But then you aren't looking at the other person and you aren't seeing their reactions and facial expressions. With this simple setup, you can place your camera behind a one-way mirror so your camera and client's eyes are lined up. This will help you make effective eye contact online.
This is my preferred alternative to using the Bodelin Teleprompter (which I review here: youtu.be/cn4LUoIpf1M)
Here are the pieces (links are affiliate links.) Teleprompter (with the magic glass) amzn.to/3HeuWIE (the one used in the video was discontinued - this one is great!) Webcam http://amzn.to/1QLEmq6 External monitor amzn.to/3DDCmS6 (the one used in the video was discontinued - this one is better!) Desktop Tripod amzn.to/2Zf3zZE
All the pieces will cost around $700, but you may already own one or two parts. And $700 is very affordable if you are a professional on-camera daily (like a coach, therapist, doctor, salesperson, etc.)
If you want to make eye contact on Skype or Zoom, you need to look at the camera. But then you aren't looking at the other person and you aren't seeing their reactions and facial expressions. With this simple setup, you can place your camera behind a one-way mirror so your camera and client's eyes are lined up. This will help you make effective eye contact online.
This is my preferred alternative to using the Bodelin Teleprompter (which I review here: youtu.be/cn4LUoIpf1M)
Here are the pieces (links are affiliate links.) Teleprompter (with the magic glass) amzn.to/3HeuWIE (the one used in the video was discontinued - this one is great!) Webcam http://amzn.to/1QLEmq6 External monitor amzn.to/3DDCmS6 (the one used in the video was discontinued - this one is better!) Desktop Tripod amzn.to/2Zf3zZE
All the pieces will cost around $700, but you may already own one or two parts. And $700 is very affordable if you are a professional on-camera daily (like a coach, therapist, doctor, salesperson, etc.)
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Read a Script While Looking Into Camera | 2024 UpdateBrighton West Video2024-01-12 | In 2024, you no longer need an expensive teleprompter to be able to read a script while having your eyes look directly at your audience through the camera.
It's not quite ready for real-time. So this technique only works for recorded videos. However, there is a tool in beta called Casablanca that does work real-time. And it works pretty well. The setup is a bit clunky though, so I'm hoping that improves before going "live."
Here are some affiliate links for things I mention in this video. Thanks for your support! Speakflow (online teleprompter for your laptop or desktop) visitwebsite.co/SpeakFlow Veed.io (AI tool for eye correction) visitwebsite.co/Veed Screenflow (a great editing tool for Mac where you can choose a higher-end webcam and record locally getting a better image than Speakflow) visitwebsite.co/BrightonScreenFlow
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingReal-Time AI Eye Correction with Casablanca Software (First Look)Brighton West Video2024-01-12 | I'm beta testing software that makes eye contact easy on Zoom, Teams, Skype, etc. casablanca.ai
It's not yet a commercial version, but wow - it's getting close. This should make teleprompters obsolete when it comes to looking someone in the eye on a video call.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingVoxCast Portable Teleprompter - Camera ReviewBrighton West Video2023-12-12 | The VoxCast is my favorite portable teleprompter that allows you to use your existing laptop or desktop to have video calls where you look the other person directly in the eye naturally.
Part of the simplicity of the VoxCast is that it has a built-in webcam. But I was concerned about the quality of that camera. So in this video, I compare it to a Logitech C922 and a Logitech Brio 4K.
You can purchase the VoxCast at Adorama or B&H: bhpho.to/3sxL0AR
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingUnlocking the Power of AI Eye Contact: Say Goodbye to Teleprompters!Brighton West Video2023-11-17 | You can make eye contact with your audience while reading a script - WITHOUT A TELEPROMPTER in 2023. I show you how to use AI eye contact correction software to make this possible.
Eye contact is so important on video. But teleprompters that allow you to look into the screen and the lens at the same time were bulky and expensive. But now in 2023, AI brings us Eyeline Correction for recorded videos - and someday soon for live videos.
This post contains affiliate links - thanks for your support! *Speakflow*: The software to scroll your script across the screen: visitwebsite.co/SpeakFlow
*Veed.io*: the software that can move eyes, remove backgrounds, add text, etc: visitwebsite.co/Veed
If you want to read a script or talk to someone on a video call while looking into the lens and making eye contact, you used to need a hardware teleprompter (I like the Glide Gear TMP500, with the Lilliput 1016 monitor.) But now, thanks to Artificial Intelligence, recorded video can be edited to reshape your eyes - making it appear as if you are looking directly into the eye of the viewer.
It's really become quite convincing and in this video I give you some tips to help it along. And I share when you won't be able to use this tool.
Have you found other tools for correcting your eye line? Please share in the comments below.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingPersonalized Remote Video TestimonialsBrighton West Video2023-10-28 | Let me capture online video testimonials where your clients rave about your coaching, consulting or training business. brightonwestvideo.com/easy-client-video-testimonials
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DVoxCast is the Best New Portable Desktop TeleprompterBrighton West Video2023-09-06 | If you're looking for a way to look your clients in the eye on a Zoom call, or read a script on a video, a teleprompter is what you need. But teleprompters tend to be bulky. This new option from PrimeLight in the UK is completely portable (folding up smaller than a laptop) and it works by using your existing laptop or desktop screen. This is a unique new design and it's a game changer.
If you want to make eye contact on Zoom or another video call platform, then this is the best option. You can purchase it on B&H or Adorama: bhpho.to/3sxL0AR
Also note that the current version is not compatible with newer M1 and M2 Macs. So hold off for the 2024 model if you are a new mac user.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingThe TMP500 Glide Gear Teleprompter: For Reading Scripts or Looking into Eyes on ZoomBrighton West Video2023-08-21 | The Glide Gear TMP500 is the best teleprompter on the market that you can mount on your desktop to read scripts or have Zoom calls while looking the other person in the eye.
If you need to look clients in the eye on Zoom calls, then a teleprompter is the best solution currently available. And this Glide Gear TMP500 is the best solution I've found that can easily be mounted on your desktop so that you can take calls (or read script) without having to set up a teleprompter.
Buy the TMP 500 Teleprompter on Amazon amzn.to/44CHvXT (affiliate link that supports my channel.) You can also buy the TMP750 if you are looking for a bigger teleprompter, but this one wouldn't fit on my desk!
For the TMP 500, I use the Lilliput 1016 monitor: amzn.to/3kWtLSa
BTW, my favorite teleprompter app for your computer is Speakflow visitwebsite.co/SpeakFlow (affiliate link)
If you're looking for a desktop teleprompter, or a teleprompter for Zoom meetings, the Glide Gear TMP500 is a great option!
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #teleprompterLook Them in the Eye on Zoom with the Glide Gear TMP750Brighton West Video2023-08-17 | Eye contact is important - especially when you're connecting remotely on Zoom or Teams or Webex... Making eye contact is easy - if you have a teleprompter. I have a Glide Gear TMP 750 and I show you how to use it on Zoom so that you can look them in the eye.
Here's my supply list (buying from these links supports my channel- Thank you!) The 15" portable monitor: amzn.to/463fGca The 12" portable monitor (that reverses): amzn.to/3KFWVCm The Glide Gear TMP750 teleprompter: amzn.to/3qvFaie The Logitech c920 webcam: amzn.to/44fgF6O Magic Arm to hold your webcam in place in the TMP750: amzn.to/44cfWDB PLUS this adapter: amzn.to/3P74KE1
I wouldn't recommend using the tripod I used in this video. A better system is to use a monitor arm and adapter to mount the teleprompter: youtu.be/HqAE7aofBmQ
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingRead Your Script While Looking into Webcam with the Glide Gear TMP750 and SpeakflowBrighton West Video2023-08-15 | A teleprompter allows you to read a script while looking into the camera lens. The Glide Gear TMP750 is a large teleprompter - but bigger isn't necessarily better when it comes to reading a teleprompter. Learn how I put this together and adjusted Speakflow to make reading look natural.
The Glide Gear TMP750 is a large teleprompter, which I like for Zoom calls (looking the other person in the eye) however it's a bit large for a desktop teleprompter. It works well if you are standing 15 to 20 feet away. But Speakflow can be adjusted to only use the center of the screen.
I have a different setup on my desk, using the GlideGear TMP500. It's a bit smaller and uses a special monitor that allows me to see the screen correctly, even though I'm looking at a mirror (teleprompter software can flip the text, but not the rest of the screen, so things like your mouse don't work well in a teleprompter mirror.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingUse a Webcam with a Large Teleprompter: Magic Arm SetupBrighton West Video2023-07-11 | If you have a large teleprompter like a TMP750 from Glide Gear, and you want to use your computer's webcam with it, then you'll need something to move the camera up and forward. You can use a Magic Arm!
Affiliate links support my video creation! Buy the Magic Arm on Amazon: amzn.to/3Y2J1jr And the little adapter that allows you to hook the magic arm to a male 1/4-20 screw: amzn.to/45AkHb9 Here's an adapter if you're using a webcam like the Brio. It allows you to adjust the camera angle: amzn.to/3XMTqzk
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow I Mount My Teleprompter on My DeskBrighton West Video2023-07-07 | I use my teleprompter multiple times every day for recording videos and for making eye contact on Zoom calls. I've finally found the perfect way to mount my teleprompter on my desk!
I use a monitor arm with an adapter that allows me to put the teleprompter where the monitor would normally go. I also found a monitor arm that is flexible enough to allow the mounting plate to sit horizontally.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingLarge Teleprompter: Glide Gear TMP750 ReviewBrighton West Video2023-06-02 | The Glide Gear TMP750 is a large professional teleprompter model that's affordable enough for anyone (OK - that's only compared to most professional teleprompters which are crazy crazy expensive.) amzn.to/3IPMxqE - that's my affiliate link. Thanks for your support!
Not only can you use this to read your script while looking at the camera, the bonus use is to set it up on your desk and use it to look people in the eye on Zoom calls.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingBest Webcam for Making Eye Contact on ZoomBrighton West Video2023-05-12 | This new webcam is perfect for making eye contact naturally when you're on a Zoom call (or Skype, Teams, etc call.) The iContact is a tiny webcam that you can place over the forehead of the person you're speaking with. You can still see their facial expressions and to them it looks like you're looking them directly in the eye. visitwebsite.co/iContact (affiliate link)
The iContact camera is placed in the middle of your screen, and then you adjust your Zoom window to place the person's forehead behind the camera.
The VoxCast that I mentioned near the end of this video is the newest gadget for making this happen. I haven't evaluated it yet, but it's very promising. primelightdesign.co.uk/pages/voxcast-new
Of course, both of these will work as teleprompters too, but I see the more common benefit as being able to see eye-to-eye on Zoom.
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#VideoMarketing #eyecontactcam #videocallBest Caddie Buddy Teleprompter ALTERNATIVE: Glide Gear TMP500Brighton West Video2023-05-03 | The Glide Gear TMP 500 is the perfect teleprompter for desktop use. It's a great alternative to the Caddie Buddy Teleprompter in 2023. (AD amzn.to/3HeuWIE) The Caddie Buddy has been discontinued. The TMP500 is just as flexible and well made and Glide Gear offers many different teleprompter options.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Read a Script on ZoomBrighton West Video2023-03-15 | If you need to read a script during a Zoom call, and you don't want anyone to see you reading, you can use a teleprompter software called SpeakFlow to show both your script and your Zoom call in the same space simultaneously. The script is an overlay over the Zoom call. Of course this works with Microsoft Teams, Webex, Skype, etc too.
You can also use teleprompter hardware to put the Zoom image and your script right in front of the camera so that you can make eye-contact with your audience.
(note: affiliate links in this post.)
I've broken this into two parts: The Software: Speakflow speakflow.com/?via=brighton You'll need the Pro version for about $15 a month to use the "overlay" feature.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingBackup YouTube Channel When You Have Many Brand AccountsBrighton West Video2023-02-13 | If you have more than 10 brand account associated with your email address (you're managing many channels) then backing up channels can be tricky using Google Takeout. The first 10 channels are listed and easy to backup by going to Takeout.Google.com.
However if you have more than 10, you need to access this by going to the brand channel first, then selecting data and privacy and choosing to backup from there.
Mostly I'm making this video because I forget how to do this each time I need to do it... But hopefully it helps someone else too!
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Edit a Zoom Recording on a MacBrighton West Video2023-01-11 | This is the quickest and easiest way to edit a Zoom video recording on a Mac - with Quicktime Player, which is installed on every Mac computer.
You can also use Screenflow if you want a more powerful video editing software. I used Screenflow to create this video.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Share Multiple Screens on ZoomBrighton West Video2023-01-05 | Multiple participants in a Zoom Meeting can share their screen at the same time. But the host needs to have the correct setting to make it work. And anyone who wants to see more than one share needs to have two monitors on their desk.
Remote control must be disabled in the host's Zoom account (buried in the Advanced settings.) And Dual monitors needs to be turned on (in General Settlings) for any person who wants to view more than one share at a time.
You'll also need to enable multiple participants in each meeting. It appears to return to one participant each time.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingPersonalized Remote Video TestimonialsBrighton West Video2023-01-03 | Let me capture online video testimonials where your clients rave about your coaching, consulting or training business. brightonwestvideo.com/easy-client-video-testimonials
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I use this for two purposes: 1) So that I can read a script without the viewer realizing I'm reading a script 2) For Zoom or Teams calls where I want to look the viewer in the eyes without having to fake it by looking at my webcam artificially
This makes Zoom calls easy and the people on the other end appreciate the eye contact! It acts like a periscope to show your screen on a one way mirror in front of your built-in webcam.
I use this on my MacBook Pro laptop and on my iMac desktop.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingBest Eye Contact Webcam 2022Brighton West Video2022-08-29 | If you want to make eye contact on Zoom, then the new MECA webcam is the best option. Eye contact is important, but difficult when talking to someone whose eyes are a few inches away from your webcam. You could stare at the green dot, buy an expensive teleprompter, or purchase a MECA webcam. This allows you to put the camera mid-screen.
I have not tested the Center Cam, but it is consistently available for purchase: thecentercam.com
The iContact camera performs well in bright light situations without a lot of back lighting: visitwebsite.co/iContact (affiliate link.)
I've tested many teleprompter options to allow eye contact (and this is still the best way to make eye contact because the camera is 100% hidden.) You can see my video about that setup here: youtu.be/ol0dcoXE05M
The MECA is a USB webcam, including a USB-C adapter. The camera mounts to the middle of the screen with adhesive or a magnet (if your screen is slim enough.) It includes a light and microphone. If you want to look good on video calls, this is the device for you.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow To Add Video in Wordpress Website 2022Brighton West Video2022-07-06 | How to add video on your Divi Wordpress Website. If you have a YouTube channel and a website, you should connect the two by embedding YouTube videos into your website and adding the URL from your web pages to your YouTube descriptions.
YouTube and Wordpress change often. This video is a 2022 update that replaces this video: youtu.be/M7sXJ2YaUH8
Please be sure to like this video so that more people will discover it.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingWhat Businesses Need to Know about YouTubeBrighton West Video2022-05-06 | Join me and Dane Golden, YouTube consultant for businesses, as we answer all your questions about using YouTube to promote your business.Center Your Webcam with a PlexicamBrighton West Video2022-03-30 | Plexicam is a new invention that allows you to center your webcam in the middle of your computer monitor. This gadget is simple and improves eye contact on Zoom calls and allows you to read a script on your computer screen like a teleprompter.
Plexicam is an acrylic mount for your existing external webcam. There are multiple options for big or small screens and even a special one for putting the Logitech Brio in the middle of your screen. plexicam.com
When you want to make eye contact on a video call, a standard built-in webcam isn't going to cut it. The Plexicam is an improvement, but it's not as nice as a real teleprompter. If you are using this for a business, then I highly encourage you to upgrade to a real teleprompter like the Caddie Buddy. I have a video about this here: youtu.be/jvN41L6VcyM
There is a new option on the market called the MECA cam. It's a great option which doesn't block as much of your screen. youtu.be/wdFVEqTEDXQ
Center Cam is another competitor that doesn't block as much of the screen, but the optics of the webcam are kinda rough. So I still recommend my clients use a $700 teleprompter setup that I use every day. thecentercam.com
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingMove Videos from iPhone to MacBookBrighton West Video2022-03-23 | There are many ways to move videos and photos from your iPhone to your Mac, but Image Capture is the built-in App that always works. Sometimes iCloud or Dropbox or Airdrop have some techie problem. But Image Capture is old-school and simple - the perfect tool for downloading videos and photos from your iPhone to your MacBook.
Make sure your iPhone is plugged directly into your computer with your lightning cable. If you use a hub, Image Capture may not find your phone.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Use a Teleprompter with ZoomBrighton West Video2022-01-17 | If you want to read a script on a Zoom call, you need a teleprompter. And I've only found one teleprompter that can show your script AND the Zoom window at the same time. speakflow.com/?via=brighton (This is my Speakflow affiliate link - thanks for your support!)
Speakflow can run on a Mac or PC, follows your voice to scroll the teleprompter and will overlay your script over a Zoom window (or PowerPoint, etc.)
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingI Got YouTube Money Monetization 2021Brighton West Video2021-11-15 | YouTube just asked me to apply to the Partner Program on my new channel. I've been posting since April (much more seriously for the last couple months.) And I just reached my 1000th subscriber. It took less than 48 hours to be accepted and I made $3 on my first day.
YouTube restricted who can apply for monetization a few years ago (I had 2 channels lose monetization back then.) But the reality is that if you are making less than $3 a day, why bother with monetization. They won't cut a check until you reach $100 anyway.
But turning on monetization allows other forms of monetization like super chats and stickers.
And being in the Partner Program also allows you to turn off ads on your videos (as of November 2021.)
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingBest Monitor for Teleprompter (can mirror / flip any computer image)Brighton West Video2021-10-04 | Lilliput monitors are ideal for use with teleprompters because they have a horizontal flip function built-in. amzn.to/478fCrM (AD) This allows the image from your computer to be displayed as a mirror image or reverse image. And then the image appears correct when you look into the teleprompter mirror.
The FA1016C is an affordable, large (for a teleprompter) screen with simple menus to configure.
And thank you to Lilliput for providing me with this sample to review. I had been recommending the Lilliput A8 until it was discontinued. Then I recommended the A11, but it was more expensive. The FA1016C is the perfect combination of features and price point for my clients.
I use this with my Glide Gear TMP500 teleprompter (amzn.to/44CHvXT) Also, I use SpeakFlow to scroll my script across the screen - matching the words as I speak them. speakflow.com/?via=brighton
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingWhy YouTube Suggests 3 Awful ThumbnailsBrighton West Video2021-08-19 | Have you noticed that YouTube suggests the three most awful frames from your video to use as your thumbnail? It's not random! It's by design because YouTube knows what works well on a thumbnail.
You can use TubeBuddy to test your thumbnails: tubebuddy.com/BrightonWest (this is my affiliate link - thanks for your support)
I recommend creating custom thumbnails, but you can learn from YouTube's suggestion. And I even directly use YouTube's suggestion in my custom thumbnail.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Get a Custom YouTube Web AddressBrighton West Video2021-07-09 | Get a custom web address for your YouTube channel. You no longer need that long confusing URL if: You have 100 or more subscribers Your channel is more than 30 days old You have custom banner art on your YouTube homepage You have a custom profile image.
If you've got those, then I encourage you to change your URL by following these easy instructions to claim your YouTube URL and help viewers find your channel. This video is current in 2021 and will help you make your custom URL.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHire a Virtual Videographer Via ZoomBrighton West Video2021-06-12 | If you need help making videos at home, you can hire a virtual videographer. If you're a coach, consultant or therapist, I can by your virtual videographer by recording your video remotely. http://www.BrightonWestVideo.com
0:00 A virtual videographer can make videos with you through your webcam or smartphone. I work two ways: 1) 1:01 Super Simple - We have a video call on Skype and I record your side of the call, then my team edits your video, choosing the best takes from our call. 2) 1:54 Just a Little Less Simple - We have a video call on Zoom using your computer, and you put your smartphone in front of the screen. You record on your smartphone while I direct you via Zoom. Then you send me the files from your smartphone and my team edits your video, choosing the best takes from our call.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Fix Zoom Background ProblemsBrighton West Video2021-06-09 | If you're having virtual background problems in Zoom, you can use a $35 green screen from Amazon to eliminate these issues. amzn.to/2TPdBjm (Ad)
If your Zoom virtual background is not working, troubleshoot by first updating the Zoom software to the most recent version. If that doesn't work, your best idea is to purchase an inexpensive green screen and set up Zoom to use the greenscreen by checking a checkbox.
Common problems with Zoom digital backgrounds: 1) two people on screen 2) animals on screen 3) holding something up for the camera 4) wearing earrings or headphones 5) moving quickly
All these can result in bad images where more than just the background is removed from the image. But adding a green screen helps Zoom know the difference between the foreground and the background.
The only issue with a green screen is that you cannot wear green. But this greenscreen comes with a blue side, so if you are wearing green, you can switch sides and tell Zoom your background color is blue and it will work. amzn.to/2TPdBjm
If you need a bigger background, you can setup something like this (mount the green background with the larger dimension horizontally) amzn.to/3g3bdy6
Of you could paint a wall green. You can use this "official paint" amzn.to/3gp3FV8 or just go to a hardware store and buy a similar color.
I checked on other streaming applications like Skype and Teams, which both support virtual backgrounds, but cannot use physical green screens to improve the image.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Attach a Webcam to TeleprompterBrighton West Video2021-05-25 | Do you want to learn how to use a webcam with a teleprompter? (BTW - this is my favorite teleprompter: [Caddie Buddy has discontinued this teleprompter, as a replacement, I recommend the TMP500 from Glide Gear amzn.to/44CHvXT))
In this video, I'm going to show you how to install your external webcam into a teleprompter - 2 ways.
0:00 Intro
00:52 Important NOTE: The steps below only apply to to teleprompters that you mount the camera on top of - not teleprompters that are mounted to the front of your camera.
How to attach a webcam to teleprompter:
01:22 For webcams with a 1/4"-20 screw hole: simply mount it on the teleprompter's 1/4"-20 screw.
02:13 For webcams without a 1/4"-20 screw hole: Mount a cellphone tripod adapter that has a 1/4"-20 screw hole and mount your webcam on it the way you normally would on your monitor. http://amzn.to/2n2EtdN
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Do you have other ideas on how to make this webcam-teleprompter setup work? Please share it in the comments!Green screen fail on ZoomBrighton West Video2021-05-18 | ...Today’s office at the Bagdad theater in PortlandBrighton West Video2021-05-10 | ...I just bought a Brio (and Im trying to upload this as a YouTube Short...)Brighton West Video2021-05-09 | I'm excited to add a Logitech Brio to my collection. I'll review it soon.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Add a Second YouTube Channel 2021Brighton West Video2021-04-15 | Are you ready to start your second or third YouTube channel? brightonwestvideo.com In this quick tutorial I'll show you how to add a second YouTube channel in 2021
How to Add a Second YouTube Channel 2021 1. From the YouTube homepage or your channel page (NOT YouTube Studio), click Settings
2. Under the "Your channel" section, click "Add or manage your channel(s)"
3. Click "Create a Channel"
4. Input your new Brand Account Name and click "Create"
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Anyone else creating a new YouTube channel for fun? Share it in the comments below, and drop your questions too!Avoid Background Glare on ZoomBrighton West Video2021-03-04 | How to remove background glare on zoom brightonwestvideo.com In this video I'll show you how to avoid background glare on zoom.
If you're working at a home office, chances are you have photos or framed certificates hanging on your wall. If they're right behind you when you're in a zoom meeting and you're using a ring light, the light will be reflected by those photos, causing background glare.
The quick and easy way to fix that is to change the angle of your photos and frames!
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to record your first YouTube video 2021Brighton West Video2021-02-28 | Record your first YouTube video on your iPhone with these simple instructions.
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#YouTubeTutorial #YouTubeDIY #WatchThe2021UpdateDesktop Webcam TeleprompterBrighton West Video2021-01-19 | The perfect desktop webcam teleprompter setup brightonwestvideo.com/blog/desktop-webcam-teleprompter-setup In this video I'm going to share this setup and what to avoid doing if you want to look good on camera while reading a script.
What you'll need:
1. CuePrompter cueprompter.com - Head over to cueprompter.com. - Copy and paste your script in the text box under "Quick start". TIP: Add a couple of blank lines at the top so that the script starts at the middle of the screen. - Scroll down to the settings below the text box and choose how you'd like the text to look. - Click Start Prompter. This opens up another tab with your script. Use the space bar to start and stop your script.
TIP: Keep the text at the center of the screen so that you'll look like you're just talking to the camera and not reading a script.
4. Teleprompter - My favorite teleprompter is the Glide Gear TMP500 amzn.to/44CHvXT
5. Other Tools - A tablet. - A foot pedal (optional). You can use this so you can control the script without having to touch your keyboard.
What to do (and what not to do) if you want to look good on camera while reading a script:
1. Don’t tape your script to your monitor or on the wall behind your monitor. 2. If you need to read a script, push your chair back a little. It will make your eyes move less. 3. If you don’t have a teleprompter, make an outline of what you need to say and put it on your desk, then look down at your notes periodically. 4. Don’t read a script while doing a live PowerPoint presentation. My recommendation is to just turn off your camera and read your script on paper.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Mount a Light on a Concrete WallBrighton West Video2020-12-15 | How to mount a light on a concrete wall for Zoom calls amzn.to/2WUVTcD For today's video I'll show you how to set up wall mounted lighting for your online videos or Zoom calls.
How to install wall mounted lighting
1. Attach the adapter to your ring light and hold it against the wall. Install your ring light in a way where one side (left or right) is aligned with your camera vertically. 2. Keep the adapter against the wall and use a pen to mark the spots you need to drill into 3. Drill into the spots and insert the plastic anchors 4. Screw the adapter into the wall. 5. Put your ring light on top of the adapter and you're done!
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Manage Another YouTube Channel in 2020Brighton West Video2020-11-24 | How to Manage Other YouTube Accounts 2020 brightonwestvideo.com In this video I'll show you how to manage another brand or personal YouTube account.
How to manage another YouTube channel in 2020
Switching from your YouTube account to a brand account you're managing is as simple as clicking on your avatar in the upper-right corner, click Switch Account, and click the account you want to switch to.
As for personal accounts that you manage, you can only access them after going inside YouTube Studio. From there, just follow the same steps as when you're switching to a different brand account.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingAdd a YouTube Manager in 2022Brighton West Video2020-11-17 | How to Add a YouTube Manager in 2022 Whether you have a brand account or a personal account, here's how to add managers to your YouTube channel
How to Add YouTube Managers
If you have a Brand Account: 1. Click on your account photo on the top right of the screen and go to "YouTube Studio" 2. On the left sidebar, click Settings 3. Click Permissions, then Manage Permissions 4. Under Brand Account details, click Manage Permissions. You may be asked to confirm your password on this step 5. In the Manage permissions window, on the top right corner, you'll see an icon of 2 people with a plus sign. Click that icon to invite new users 6. In the Add new users window, type in your manager's email address and Choose a role for them (Owner, Manager, or Communications Manager) 7. Click Invite.
If you have a Personal Account: 1. Click on your account photo on the top right of the screen and go to "YouTube Studio" 2. On the left sidebar, click Settings 3. Click Permissions, then click Invite. 4. Under Email, type in your manager's email. 5. Select an Access Type for them (Manager, Editor, Viewer, Viewer (Limited)). If you want to add a manager, then select Manager as their access type. Click Done. 6. Click Save.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingWhy Use a Green Screen With ZoomBrighton West Video2020-11-11 | Why use a green screen on a Zoom meeting? amzn.to/3cmrxF9 In today's video I talk about why you should use an actual green screen during zoom video calls instead of just pulling up a virtual background.
Virtual backgrounds are great. If you don't have a home office, or if your office is a bit messy, just pull up a virtual background and you're all set for your next online meeting.
But the Zoom virtual background feature also has its imperfections: - you don't have a clean outline - if you move around, some parts of you will be missing on-screen, and - it's difficult to show other objects on cam because it only detects your face.
If you do Zoom meetings often, I suggest using an actual green screen so your video becomes less distracting and would look more professional. If you use a virtual background without a green screen, you are likely to run into a few problems - and using a real greenscreen is the solution.
How to add a virtual background on zoom (+ bonus step on how to use zoom with green screen)
1. Click ^ on the Stop Video button 2. Choose Virtual Background... 3. Choose any virtual background you want. Zoom has some default images, but you can upload your own. You can also use video as a background. 4. If you have a green screen, tick the "I have a green screen box".
Things to remember when using a green screen:
1. Get a green screen that's wider than it is tall 2. If you have a Mac, I recommend using the iGlasses app 3. And most importantly, don't wear a green shirt!
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Backup Your Video FilesBrighton West Video2020-10-01 | How to Backup Your Videos amzn.to/3014QCU Today I share two backup strategies I use for my videos - RAID and Backblaze.
Intro 00:00 Intro to RAID 01:22 Intro to Backblaze 02:03
How to backup your video files - 2 Systems:
System #1: RAID system/Mirrored Hard Drives amzn.to/3014QCU 03:13 - Comes with a management software called WD Drive utilities - Default configuration is RAID 0 (where all 20Tb is used). Performance is good, but you have no redundancy, no backup. This needs to be changed to RAID 1.
How to change RAID Configuration: - Open WD Drive utilities - Go to RAID Management, Configuration - Choose Mirror - maximum data protection (RAID 1) Please note that every time you change this setting, all of your data will be wiped.
How to know your RAID Status: - Open WD Drive utilities - Go to RAID Management, Status. In my case, you can see that it's "Degraded," which means the failed drive needs to be changed
System #2: BackBlaze/Cloud Storage 06:30
How to use Backblaze - How to restore files through Backblaze via Web Download/USB Flash Drive/USB Drive: - Go to Backblaze Preferences - Click Restore options - Sign in to website to restore - Under View/Restore Files, choose Method. Web Download is free. Other options include Save Files to B2, USB Flash Drive ($99), and USB Hard Drive ($189). The last two will be sent to you, and you can either keep them or send them back and get a refund.
For Web download: - Go through your files and check the ones you want to restore. - Click Continue with Restore.
What are you doing to keep your files secure? Let me know in the comments below.
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#VideoMarketing #ContentMarketing #CoachMarketingHow to Dress for the CameraBrighton West Video2020-09-10 | What to wear on camera. http://visitwebsite.co/CamReadyOver40 In this video I share some tips on how to dress for the camera - whether you're creating your first youtube video, hopping on a video call with a client or presenting on a webinar with a lot of potential clients.
How to dress for the camera - What to wear for video: 1. If you're in a profession with a dress code (e.g. healthcare workers), stick to that. If you don't have a dress code, wear what you would normally wear when meeting a client. :31 2. Wear what makes you comfortable and confident. :43
Guidelines on what not to wear on camera:
1. Don't wear white. 1:02 2. Don't wear black. 1:13 3. Don't wear tight patterns. 1:17 4. Always bring extra wardrobe options for your shoot. 1:34 5. If you're going to film in a professional studio, avoid wearing green. 1:46 6. Wear modest jewelry. 2:02 7. Don't wear hats. 2:13
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What are your favorite wardrobe choices for video? Share it with us in the comments!Setup The Eye to Eye Video Conferencing SystemBrighton West Video2020-09-03 | Making eye contact with clients on Zoom or Skype is easy if you have this eye to eye video conference system. Find more details on the system here: brightonwestvideo.com/blog/tools/the-best-video-conference-setup
This video is about setting up all the parts to allow you to look clients in the eye on video calls. If you want to be more effective and speak naturally on camera, this system helps you look into the webcam while looking directly into your client's eyes and seeing their facial expression. Since I developed this system, it's been on my desk every day.
And you can see how to configure the Lilliput monitor using this video: youtu.be/WxkxtFN0dwg
You can buy all the parts here on Amazon: amzn.to/3g9cbIp (and yes, that is an affiliate link - thanks for clicking :-)
Unfortunatley, the Caddie Buddy Teleprompter has been discontinued. I recommend the Glide Gear TMP500 amzn.to/3HeuWIE
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How do you talk to the camera? Do you have any tips? Share them below in the comments.Configure Lilliput for TeleprompterBrighton West Video2020-08-26 | In this video I show how to configure a Lilliput A8 field monitor to use it in a teleprompter. I use the Lilliput to see eye to eye on video calls and also to be able to read a presentation while looking at the camera. brightonwestvideo.com/blog/tools/the-best-video-conference-setup
This is one of the few external monitors that can flip (or reverse or mirror) the screen so that it shows up correctly in a teleprompter mirror. This makes it great for looking clients in the eye on Zoom or Skype. And for reading text on screen.
This is not necessary if you are only using the teleprompter to read a script from a teleprompter application. Those will mirror the text for you. But if you want to see your screen, a PowerPoint presentation or be able to move your mouse in a logical way, then this is the best solution.
The Lilliput is designed as a field monitor for videographers, so the default settings aren't ideal for using as part of a teleprompter. You can turn off things like the volume meter and histogram and also flip the image so that it's correct when looking into the teleprompter mirror.
The Lilliput A8 is no longer being manufactured, but I found the FA 1016 for just a little more money. It's bigger, brighter and easier to read. And the configuration is easier. You only need to change the "image flip" to "H."