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I’m always encouraging you to let go of the fear and just START DOING VIDEOS!

Some of you might already be deep into video while others are still waiting to dip your toe in that pool.

Well you’re in luck! On today’s Tom Ferry Podcast Experience episode, members of my marketing team dive deep to break down all the things you NEED to do exceptional videos!

My podcast producer, Brenda Hernández Jaimes and Lead Copywriter, Mark Kiely, interview the talented producer of #TOMSVLOG, Tristan Ervin to share all his golden nuggets of the camera gear you need to make your own videos

Tristan goes ALL IN on vlog topics you can do to create a story and bring your viewers along for the ride! 

He even reveals how he creates and tackles the editing process to produce #TOMSVLOG. 

You really don’t want to miss THIS episode to get all these juicy tips from choosing the right music for your videos, DIY video equipment and tips on how to adjust when hiccups cross your video path.

After listening to this episode, you really don’t have an excuse to not do your videos!

In this episode we talk about…

2:25 – Tristan Ervin reveals his secret to filming Mindset Monday in Times Square

4:23 – Find out what camera equipment Tristan uses to film #TOMSVLOG 

7:30 – Don’t want to buy a camera? Film your vlog with your smartphone

8:06 – Ready to start your vlog? Tristan breaks down camera equipment you need to start ASAP

9:07 – Tristan shares what tripod to use when vlogging with your smartphone 

11:20 – Listen to Tristan’s production process when filming #TOMSVLOG

13:58 – Discover the purpose of having a vlog, why you should start one now, and what topics to cover!

15:51 – We get into the nitty gritty facts of production of your original ideas might not come to fruition and why YOU NEED to adapt to the hiccups!

18:33 – Want some tips on vlog scripting? Tristan shares his best nuggets!

19:33 – Are you curious of how much footage Tristan shoots for #TOMSVLOG? Find out now!

21:01 – Tristan shares his editing process and reveals how to shine the highlight moment of each vlog

22:05 – “Music is a BIG deal. Any videographer will spend more time finding the right track than they do actually editing the video.”

23:15 – Music will break or make your videos! Tristan reveals the best royalty free music you can use

25:29 – Build it into your schedule to make and edit all your videos!

26:35 – Ready to edit your videos? Tristan shares the editing programs you need to have! 

28:11 – Much of your footage won’t see the light of day – Tristan shares how to repurpose your content

29:00 – Tristan shares the video creators that inspire him

30:16 – Listen to important tips to become better at doing videos!

32:34 – Tristan shares face-punching video titles for you to use!

33:40 – It’s all about finding your audience and content!

34:48 – Not every video will be a home run, but you still need to post it

35:50 – Get comfortable being in front of the camera, editing, and post them!

37:55 – Stay away from daily vlogs!

39:16 – You uploaded your video! It’s now time to promote it!

41:43 – Know the importance of having a show and a vlog 

RELEVANT LINKS

It’s All Your Fault | Mindset Monday (at Times Square)

Røde Wireless GO Microphone

Canon T6

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L 

Røde VideoMic Camera Mount Shotgun Microphone

Canon T7i

iPhone 11

iPhone 11 Pro

Canon EF-S 18-55mm

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Joby GorillaPod Ballhead

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Epidemic Sound 

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Chris Kwon

Adobe Premier Pro

Final Cut Pro

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