EPISODE · Apr 5, 2022 · 23 MIN
Corey Piper - 5 Rules for Creating Video with Confidence
from Lead and Lift · host Chabidaye Jaglal Ramnath
About Corey Piper: To say Corey is energetic is an understatement! He is an award-winning filmmaker who has decided to use his passion to tell stories to help companies Attract Attention with Intention. Whether you're baking beignets, training dogs, or building skyscrapers he has the experience to help you do more of it and do it faster.In this episode, Chabidaye and Corey discuss:Getting a higher email open rate through videoMaking videos that are meant to stay The five rules of making good videos Distancing from the wall Key Takeaways:Inserting a video in the body of the text really opens up a lot of doors than just sending out a cold email. It builds a lot of rapport with the person that you’re sending it to especially if it’s personalized. Build something that’s meant to stay. Something that will represent you for a long amount of time.Always record videos sideways, unless it’s for tiktok. Remember the rule of thirds. Have better audio. Make sure you have enough headroom and proper leading room. Finally, position your lighting properly. Get away from the wall. Put some distance between the background and you, put objects in different layers behind you. It will make the picture or video more alive. "If you simply put the word “video” in the subject line of an email when you send it out, the chances of it getting opened increase by over 200%." — Corey Piper Free Gift:www.pipermediagroup.com/5things4video Resources: Lavs:Under $25: PoP voice Professional Lavalier lapel MicrophoneUnder $50: PowerDeWise 3.5 jack (choose based on the connector that you need: iPhone,USB C, iPad)Over $50: Sennheiser Pro Audio Condenser Microphone, XS Lav USB-C Lights:Free: Window during the day, with a white sheet over the window for diffusion.Under $50: Mountdog softbox lighting kitUnder $100: RALENO Softbox Photography Lighting Kit 20"X28"Under $200: Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit Connect with Corey Piper:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperMediaGroup Website: www.pipermediagroup.com CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine TallaAudio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chabidaye/Website: https://leadandlift.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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About Corey Piper: To say Corey is energetic is an understatement! He is an award-winning filmmaker who has decided to use his passion to tell stories to help companies Attract Attention with Intention. Whether you're baking beignets, training dogs, or building skyscrapers he has the experience to help you do more of it and do it faster.In this episode, Chabidaye and Corey discuss: Getting a higher email open rate through video Making videos that are meant to stay The five rules of making good videos Distancing from the wall Key Takeaways: Inserting a video in the body of the text really opens up a lot of doors than just sending out a cold email. It builds a lot of rapport with the person that you’re sending it to especially if it’s personalized. Build something that’s meant to stay. Something that will represent you for a long amount of time. Always record videos sideways, unless it’s for tiktok. Remember the rule of thirds. Have better audio. Make sure you have enough headroom and proper leading room. Finally, position your lighting properly. Get away from the wall. Put some distance between the background and you, put objects in different layers behind you. It will make the picture or video more alive. "If you simply put the word “video” in the subject line of an email when you send it out, the chances of it getting opened increase by over 200%." — Corey Piper Free Gift:www.pipermediagroup.com/5things4video Resources: Lavs: Under $25: PoP voice Professional Lavalier lapel Microphone Under $50: PowerDeWise 3.5 jack (choose based on the connector that you need: iPhone, USB C, iPad) Over $50: Sennheiser Pro Audio Condenser Microphone, XS Lav USB-C Lights: Free: Window during the day, with a white sheet over the window for diffusion. Under $50: Mountdog softbox lighting kit Under $100: RALENO Softbox Photography Lighting Kit 20"X28" Under $200: Neewer 2 Packs Dimmable Bi-Color 480 LED Video Light and Stand Lighting Kit Connect with Corey Piper:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiperMediaGroup Website: www.pipermediagroup.com CONNECT WITH CHABIDAYE: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chabidaye.ramnath.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadandlift/ Website: https://leadandlift.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chabidayejaglalramnath/ Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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