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Running a Data-Driven B2B Sales Operation

In B2B companies, sales decision-making can be hindered by various misconceptions, such as an excessive focus on competitors' actions or reliance on flawed customer survey methodologies. One key step that smart companies take is identifying the key decision-makers within the client organization. These are often the individuals who have the most influence over the purchasing decisions and the relationship with the company. Once these key decision-makers have been identified, the company can focu

Why Women are the Future of B2B Sales

The business-to-business (B2B) sales industry is known for its competitiveness, high pressure, and long hours. It's also an industry that has been traditionally dominated by men. However, recent studies and statistics suggest that women are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the B2B sales world. In this blog post, we will explore why women are the future of B2B sales and how their unique skills and strengths are making them successful in this field. First and foremost, women are kn

Adapting Your B2B Sales Approach in a Recession

The economy is slowing and hundreds of layoff announcements are in the news, including major companies like Goldman Sachs, Pratt & Whitney, United Furniture Industries, and Meta. This can be a worrying time for B2B sellers, as their customers may also be cutting costs in order to weather the economic downturn. However, it's important to remember that this environment also creates opportunities for sales forces in both winning and troubled businesses. One of the worst strategies for B2B sellers

Making Sales the Core of your Strategy

When it comes to business strategy, it's easy for companies to get caught up in the grand plans and ideas being developed in the C-suite, without fully considering the realities that their sales force will face when trying to execute those plans with paying customers. This disconnect between strategy and sales can lead to disastrous results, as was the case with the fictional company, Company X. Company X had built a successful business around retrieving and securely storing documents for orga

What is Sales Management?

Sales management is the process of supervising and directing a company's sales team. This includes setting sales goals, analyzing data, and developing training programs for sales representatives. Sales managers also work to identify and target new sales opportunities and to develop strategies to increase sales and revenue. They also work to motivate and lead the sales team, and to ensure that sales targets are met. Sales management is a crucial part of any business, as it helps to drive revenue

Navigating the Sales Paradox: How to Increase Sales and Profits Simultaneously

A sales paradox is a situation in which increasing sales does not lead to increased profits. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as increased costs associated with sales, increased competition, or a decrease in the price of the product or service being sold. The term "paradox" is used because the relationship between sales and profits is not always straightforward and can sometimes be counterintuitive. One of the main reasons for a sales paradox is that increasing sales often leads t

30 Habits of Incredibly Successful Salespeople

Sales is a challenging field that requires a combination of skill, persistence, and a positive attitude. Successful salespeople possess a unique set of habits that help them achieve their goals and stand out in a competitive market. In this blog post, we will explore 30 habits of incredibly successful salespeople and how they can be applied to improve your own sales performance. 1. Setting clear, measurable goals: Successful salespeople set clear, measurable goals for themselves and their tea

The 74 Statistics that Prove Video Marketing is a Must for Businesses in 2023

In today's digital landscape, video is not just a nice-to-have, but a must-have for businesses. It's an effective tool for telling stories, promoting products and services, and building trust with customers. As the demand for video continues to grow, businesses that invest in video marketing will have an edge over those that don't. The statistics on video marketing demonstrate that video is a powerful tool that can help businesses achieve their marketing goals, increase customer understanding,

Video Marketing: The Benefits and statistics that you can't afford to ignore

Video marketing is one of the most effective ways to connect with customers and drive conversions. It has become an essential element in any digital marketing strategy, and businesses that want to stay ahead of the curve should consider incorporating video into their marketing efforts. The statistics on video marketing are clear - video is a powerful tool that can help businesses achieve their marketing goals. Video is the most popular form of content among consumers, with 67% of people saying

The new Motionbox

As a company, it's important to constantly reassess and realign our focus in order to better serve our customers and compete in the market. With that in mind, we've recently made the decision to shift our focus and refine our value proposition in order to better cater to a specific niche market segment. Up until now, we've offered a video editor for general use, but moving forward, we'll be specifically targeting marketing teams as our primary audience and offering specialized video tools for t

How to use video marketing to grow your business

As a business owner, it's important to stay on top of the latest marketing trends and techniques in order to stay competitive and attract new customers. One strategy that has gained popularity in recent years is video marketing. Video marketing involves creating and sharing videos that showcase your products or services and share your brand message with potential customers. These videos can be shared on social media platforms, your website, or other online platforms to reach a wider audience an

From Pre-Production to Post: What Makes a Product Video Engaging and Effective?

A product video is a great way to engage potential customers and give them a taste of what your product or service can do. But what goes into making an engaging and effective product video? In this blog post, we'll take you through the process from start to finish, from pre-production to post. By the end, you'll have a better understanding of what it takes to create a video that will get results. Pre-Production: The first step is pre-production, which is when you develop your concept and map ou

Three benefits of adding product videos to your marketing strategy

Product videos should be high quality and informative, but they should also be entertaining. After all, you want people to actually watch the video all the way through! Here are three reasons why product videos are such a powerful marketing tool. 1. Product videos are an excellent way to showcase a product in all its glory. Text and photos can only do so much when it comes to selling a product. A product video can show off all the features of a product in a way that is much more engaging than

Reaching your prospects with Asynchronous Video

In sales, timing is everything. Reaching your prospects and customers at the right time is crucial to close more deals. With asynchronous video communication, you can record a video message, and send it at a time that's convenient for your prospect or customer so that they can watch the video at their own pace, on their own time. We know that video is an incredibly powerful medium for sales communication, so we made sure that Motionbox Recorder was packed with features that would make creating

Benefits of adding text to TikTok and IG reels.

It’s all about attention span! Sadly, the length of time it takes to catch someone’s attention and convince them to watch the entirety of your video is crippling each day 🫠 (thanks Tiktok). A study in Nature Communications conducted by University of Denmark warned us about this phenomenon back in 2019, but who’s to stop the new wave of Gen Zers am I right? 😀 Viewers are more likely to watch the entire video if you can get them past the first few seconds. Using text in your video allows you to

The Difference Between .Mp3 and .Wav Formats

Music files come in a variety of formats, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. In this post, we'll take a look at the two most popular formats for music files: .mp3 and .wav. We'll explore the key differences between them and discuss which format is better for different situations. .MP3 vs. .WAV: What's The Difference? The main difference between .mp3 and .wav files is that .mp3 files are compressed while .wav files are not. This means that .mp3 files take up less space than .wav files

What is MP3?

MP3 is a digital audio coding format. MP3 is the most popular audio file format in the world. MP3 files are compressed to make file sizes smaller. The compression works by removing sounds that are outside the human hearing range, or by reducing the accuracy of some of the sounds. MP3 files can be played on computers, portable media players, and smartphones. In today's day and age, it's hard to imagine a world without digital music. Whether we're streaming our favorite songs on Spotify or list

MP4 vs. MOV: The Basics

With so many different video formats on the market, it can be difficult to know which one is right for your business. In this blog post, we'll be comparing two of the most popular video formats—MP4 and MOV—so you can make an informed decision about which one is best for your needs. Both MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) and MOV (Apple QuickTime File Format) are container file formats, which means they can store multiple streams of audio, video, and text data. However, there are a few key differences betwee

MP4 vs. AVI: Which Video Format is Right for You?

When it comes to video files, there are two popular formats that are often used: MP4 and AVI. Both of these formats have their own benefits and drawbacks, so it's important to understand the difference between them before deciding which one to use. Here's a quick overview of each format and some things to keep in mind when choosing between them. MP4 vs. AVI: A Quick Overview MP4 (or MPEG-4 Part 14) is a digital multimedia container format most commonly used for storing and playing video and

Convert Youtube to Mp4 with Motionbox

Are you looking for an easy way to take your favorite YouTube videos and convert them into MP4 files? Look no further than Motionbox's Youtube to Mp4 converter. With just a few simple clicks, you can easily download any video from YouTube and turn it into the format of your choice. Whether you're a sales manager who wants to be able to share high-quality product demo videos with potential customers, or simply someone who likes having access to their favorite clips on the go, Motionbox has got y

The Benefits of Using MP4 Video Format for Marketing Videos

When it comes to choosing a video format for marketing videos, there are a lot of options out there. But if you want the best quality and compatibility, MP4 is the way to go. Here's a look at some of the benefits of using MP4 video format for marketing videos. MP4 is a widely accepted format. One of the biggest advantages of using MP4 video format is that it is widely accepted. This means that you'll be able to play your marketing videos on a variety of devices, including computers, smartphones

How does asynchronous video empower sales teams?

In sales, timing is everything. You need to be able to reach your prospects and customers at the right time, with the right message, in order to close more deals. That's why Motionbox Recorder asynchronous video communication is such a powerful tool for many top-performance sales teams. With asynchronous video communication, you can record a video message, and send it at a time that's convenient for your prospect or customer. They can then watch the video at their own pace, on their own time.

How to make a Video Compilation

Want to make a great video compilation with Motionbox? Here are some tips from the pros! Introduction A video compilation is a great way to preserve memories and moments with friends and family. Motionbox makes it easy to create and share beautiful video compilations with your loved ones. Here's how: Choose the videos you want to include in your compilation. You can select videos from your computer, phone, or social media accounts. Arrange the videos in the order you want them to appear in yo

Add music to Instagram Story

How to add music to an Instagram story – whether you’re a Motionbox user looking for a way to add music to your videos, or just want to jazz up your Instagram stories with some tunes, this guide will show you how! What is an Instagram Story? Instagram Stories is a feature within the Instagram app that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers. The content shared on Instagram Stories disappears after 24 hours, making it a temporary way to share information. One of the bene

Best online video editor for marketing.

Do you want to create amazing online video content but don't know where to start? Look no further than Motionbox – the best online video editor for marketing! With our easy-to-use tools, you can easily create professional videos that will help promote your business and attract new customers. Plus, our platform is free to use so there's no reason not to give it a try! But marketing is not like other forms of video. You need a specific set of tools and features to be able to create the most effec

How to add a gif to text

Adding a gif to text can be a great way to add some levity or personality to your message. And, fortunately, there are a number of online tools that make it easy to do. Here's a quick guide on how to add a gif to text using some of the most popular tools. Some popular reasons to add text to gif include: 1. A birthday post! Does your friend have an important birthday coming up? And you want to commemorate it with their favorite gif. Or better yet, does an enemy have a birthday coming

How to add text to Tik Tok

Tik Tok has taken over in the last few years. Even overtaking Google as the most visited website, according to QZ [https://qz.com/2105400/tiktok-overtook-google-as-the-most-popular-website-in-2021/] . Google. Yes it overtook Google. Sorry, I just was in disbelief while writing that. What started as dancing videos, has now become the new head of the world social media department. And people are going viral every day, picking up new tips, sounds, trendy dances or templates. Or, they're learning

How to Crop a Video

Today, we're going to learn exactly how to crop a video on any computer. All you'll need is an internet connection. Cropping a video [https://motionbox.io/features/crop-video] is one of the most vital parts of post production. Remember, pre production means to plan out what you are going to film, and what you are going to create. Production is the stage where you are actually filming, this is what most people think of as making a video. And then post production is editing, this is where the t

Making your first vlog in 3 easy steps

How would you feel about boosting your engagement on social media? Good? Let's make a vlog. What is a vlog? A vlog is a video that showcases some aspect of your life. It is a mashup of the terms video and blog. And just like a blog, it can be about anything! You could make a vlog about your gym session, fashion, your morning routine. Anything! Originally vlogs would be anywhere from five minutes long to even an hour. But with the recent rise of Tik Toks and Reels, vlogs can even be under thi

How to add a watermark to a video.

So, you made a piece of content. Congratulations! Whether it's a tutorial, workout video, or even you dancing to your favorite song, you're going to want to protect it. Now I don't mean you need to give it armed guards. I mean you need to give it a watermark. What's a watermark? And how do I add one to my video? Great question. A watermark is a small, but noticeable, marking on a video that doesn't allow others to post your video and take credit. This could be a logo, some text, or ev

What is B Roll

You may have heard this term but don't fully know what b roll is. In simple terms it's secondary footage you add into a video to add context to the narrative. In Hollywood this term was coined because there needed to be a distinction between the main footage (A roll) to the secondary footage (B roll). Why Use B Roll Footage You may be wanting to create content for YouTube or Instagram. You're thinking of ways to make your content more interesting. This is when B roll footage can be used as a t

Instagram Reels Time Limit

The super short answer is 60 seconds aka 1 minute. I'm going to elaborate a bit on this limit. Ideally you are repurposing content for other platforms. So if you're cross posting with Tik Tok, then the limit there is also 60 seconds. LinkedIn and Twitter both now offer longer videos and since they do I would imagine that Instagram and Tik Tok will eventually increase the duration. However, since I am trying to engage an audience and offer nuggets of value, I do find 60 seconds to be ideal. As

How to slow down a video

Let's imagine there is a moment in time where something so spectacular happens, like an amazing, high flying, rim rattling, slam dunk. The raw athleticism cannot be fathomed in a realtime video clip, so we must manipulate time by slowing the action down in order to truly capture the essence. Perhaps something hilarious happened – like pie in the face. The same principle above applies, except for raw athleticism, we have raw humor. Like athleticism, humor must also be manipulated at times to cap

How to use a green screen

Virtually enter any world with a green screen from the comfort of your office or home. The reason green screens are popular in film productions is because the color makes it easy to remove the surroundings from a subject – making it possible to manipulate the surroundings in a scene. Green is the chosen color because it doesn't match natural tones found in skin, hair, clothing, and a majority of objects you would use as a primary subject. You might also see blue as a chosen color because simi

How To Edit A YouTube Video

Looking for ways to edit and upload your cool videos to YouTube? Here is how to do it. It would be best if you had a little understanding of getting your YouTube video edited to make it get noticed among the audience. We will provide you with a few easy steps and image guides to help you master the process of editing your videos on motionbox.io and finally uploading your videos to YouTube. These videos could range from movies, funny skits, lessons on "Do it yourself," dramas, etc. You might

How to Add Multiple Photos to Your Instagram Story

Instagram stories have taken the popular social media platform by storm ever since their August 2016 introduction. They have increased user engagement and brought fresh new content to the platform. Innovative businesses have also taken advantage of Instagram [https://biztoolspro.net/how-to-create-an-effective-instagram-marketing-strategy-in-5-easy-steps] stories to connect better with their audiences and increase sales. The best part? You don't have to record videos to create them! Today we’ll

How to Transcribe a YouTube Video

Did you know that transcriptions and captions are among the most neglected aspects of YouTube videos? It’s a video, so it’s about the visual and audio content, right? Well, no. Quality captions and transcriptions go a long way in helping you reach a wider audience and get the most from the content you produce. In this blog we’ll talk about how to transcribe a YouTube video using Motionbox. Why transcribe a YouTube video into text? If you’re still not entirely convinced, we’d like to offer a bri

How to Remove Audio from Video: The Ultimate Guide

Have you ever filmed something that you thought was absolutely perfect, only to later find out that the background noise ruined the vibe? Sounds of nature, loud music, gusts of wind, or even a chattering family member can easily detract from your visual masterpiece. If you are anything like us, you probably went online to find a quick fix for this only to bump into a thousand different guides all using different software. Jumping from one guide to another is a hassle. And sometimes even if you

How to Edit a Zoom Recording (Easy)

How to edit a zoom meeting recording with Motionbox Since the Covid19 pandemic began, video conferencing apps like Zoom have seen massive growth and uptake. Zoom remains the most popular video conferencing app with over 400 thousand business customers and nearly 200 million meeting participants each day! With remote work here to stay, video meetings are the new normal for modern businesses, and so are zoom meeting recordings. Why record a zoom meeting? There are many reasons why a zoom meetin

Virtual Meeting Ideas

Virtual meetings, often known as virtual conferencing, are meetings held in a virtual setting rather than face-to-face. It's something we've all become accustomed to. Whether you love it or hate it, that's a personal opinion. However, in this article, we'll discuss ways that you could spice up virtual meetings. Of course, take them with a pinch of salt. Employees likely aren't going to appreciate meetings become extra long due to you trying to make them more fun. However, in some companies

Add Music To Video Online

Adding music to videos has never been made easier. Music [https://icons8.com/music] for any purpose of the video, whether background music [https://provlogging.com/vlog-background-music/], sound effects, or simply a soundtrack and it's even possible to use popular music in videos [https://lickd.co/] these days too. Whether you'd like to make your video gimmicky or flash, it's just as easy. Motionbox.io has got you covered in every way. How to Add Music to Video Adding music to your video on

Video Tutorial Tips

Any video that displays a procedure, transmits information, illustrates a topic, or teaches someone how to accomplish something is considered as an instructional video. However, since you're already here you already know that! What you don't know yet, is how to create great video tutorials! Luckily, creating Instructional videos isn't just for instructional design professionals. Not anymore, at least. An instructional video may (and should) be made by experts in any field. In this guide, w

Easy Ways to Scale Your Video Marketing Efforts on a Budget

As a marketer yourself, making the most of your content is essential to ensuring an effective and efficient campaign. While there are many forms of marketing available, video marketing remains one of the most popular. However, creating new videos often for a video marketing campaign can quickly become costly and time-consuming. That said, there are ways to do so cost-effectively to get the desired results you want. Video Marketing in a Nutshell Video marketing, in essence, is using video to p

Best Project Management Software

Business projects have become very tedious and hard to manage on their own. They now require thorough planning tasking budgeting and people or workforce. All the affiliated projects have to be analyzed for optimal working conditions for them to be successful and to achieve a high level of efficiency [https://klutch.app/blog/12-best-practices-that-drive-employee-efficiency-at-work/] . Without any regard to the field or firm project managers are always looking for project management software to

Document Collaboration

Work collaboration is a widespread practice for both daily and longer-lasting innovation in modern organizations. Gartner forecasts that 80 percent of e-commerce organizations and mid-market companies may currently have content collaboration and information technologies. These tools offer specialized features and functions and are always evolving to meet the varied needs of businesses in making information accessible to everyone and having increased transparency within a company. What is Doc

GIF Art

Gifs are a form of digital art that came into existence in 1987. However, they were taken into notice by an audience some years later as the access to the internet allowed the gifs to travel and become viral online. Technically, gif art is a series of images being played in a loop. They have no sound and don't require someone to press play to start it. Nowadays, gif artist often makes gifs to encapsulate more practical knowledge or for entertainment purposes. Best Animated GIF Art Follo

GDPR for the Video Industry

In 2016, the formulation of General Data Protection Regulation shook the digital world as many scrambled to figure out what it means exactly and how this would affect the way that they share. Content creators and e-media were particularly concerned about GDPR as it is part of their livelihood and not complying with these requirements may cause their content to be banned. While GDPR is a law passed down by the EU, it affects everything on the internet because information on the internet can be re

Pronunciation of GIF

There have been multiple and even larger firey-debated topics in all centuries, decades, or even years. this is more true these days where accessibility and new tech are a norm, making it easier for us to debate about anything or consider anything to be debatable-we'll discuss almost anything. However, there is nothing more debatable in the English language than debates regarding pronunciations. Gif Pronunciation Debate A specific part of the majority likes to debate issues immensely and sig

How to Make a GIF From a Video

GIF is essentially a still image (lossless). Multiple GIFs are combined to create short animated art with less than 20 frames per second. So, looking from a video perspective, a GIF is made up of intra frames - encoded with its structure. However, a video contains both intra and inter-coded frames. Videos are also typically lossy, and GIFs are lossless. Considering the above differences, many people and brands are now extracting enough information from videos to make GIFs. These video clips

How to Insert a GIF Into a PowerPoint

Powerpoint is a popular slide show presentation tool. It is included as a standard in Microsoft Office Suite. It consists of slides that one can design to convey their point to the audience. Using Animated Gifs can be a fun way to present. It can help catch the audience in any setting, whether formal, like in a business presentation or informal. Gladly, PowerPoint enables you to add any animated gif easily. Insert a GIF Into Your Powerpoint Presentation To insert an already saved non-animated/a

What is a GIF?

GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format, a lossless image format invented by an American computer scientist, Steve Wilhite. Steve Wilhite created this in 1987 while trying to find how to animate images in the smallest file size possible. The gif file format supports animated images as well as still images. These images loop forever and don't require pressing the play button. Nowadays, animated GIFs have become the default form of humor in social media. It's so popular that in 2012 Oxford En

Best Explainer Videos

There is plenty of video solutions in the realm of video marketing. Next to promotional films and advertising, explainer videos are one of the most prevalent. In short explainer videos explain or convey something about a company. They are short marketing videos that may be used to communicate ideas, in an engaging and easy to understand manner. This sort of video material is frequently used in internet marketing tactics and may be used at any stage of the selling process. First, we'll have

Employee Onboarding Video

The popularity of videos is rising. In 2021, a typical individual is expected to spend 100 minutes each day viewing videos. Video is increasingly being used as a part of the onboarding process for new employees. The objective of onboarding is to familiarize new employees with the business culture and rules and get them up to speed up the procedure. What are onboarding videos? An employee onboarding video is a method used by organizations to explain their core tenets, give employees a previ

Audio Spectrum

Take a look around your surroundings. Open your eyes and listen for a little while. You will note that probably there are different types of sounds around you, for example, the sound of: * songs playing on TV * air blowing outside * birds chirping in the distance * traffic * the sound of a fan * and a whole range of other things. All these types of sounds are composed of different frequencies. Some sounds have no clear pitch; however, some mixtures of sounds have low or high notes. Ju

From $0 to $1 million to $1 billion

From 0 to 1 million Building a start up is hard and risky. If you have what it takes, why not shoot for a $1b outcome? You're already taking a risk, why not swing for the fences? > Unicorn or go-home. That's are new motto. There are many start ups that hit 6 to 7 figures and coast, it's not the worst thing and is a tremendous accomplishment in itself, but there is nothing more exciting than going for it, even if it's hard – shoot for the moon and land among the stars. We made a commitment an

How To Make a Real Estate Video

Video marketing helps demystify home-buying and selling in a quick, share-worthy way. Get more eyes on your real estate listings with a captivating virtual slideshow or full-length property listing video. Highlight your property's best attributes using photos and video clips combined with expressive text. Turn your viewers into new leads and opportunities into happy clients with client testimonial videos added in. Show viewers how you can deliver for them, and show them how to get in touch w

Audio Waveform

Motionbox's music visualizer is one of its top features. It's not surprising since it can help your audio get more coverage and attention. But how exactly are music visualizers are created? In this blog post, we'll give you a technical insight into the audio waveform and how it helps develop our awesome product. What is an Audio Waveform? A waveform is an image that represents a sound signal or recording. It Indicates changes in amplitude over a period of time. Signal altitude is measured

Essential Real Estate Video Marketing Guide

Owing to the video revolution, many fields turned to the online platform to share their products in the form of small clips that deliver much more about their business than simple texts. Not to mention the fact that these pieces of text have become an archaic source of information for potential customers who want to "see" rather than read. Video marketing for real estate can help make connections with potential buyers and sellers. Video allows brokers, realtors, and agents to show - not tell

Video Newsletter

The newsletter is one of the most powerful tools used in the world for email marketing. Including a video in your emails enhances the impact of your content. A video newsletter takes a more passive attitude to market by sending content, industry updates, bits of instruction, special deals, and more directly to a person's email. Video works because it quickly captures the viewers' interest, helping you effectively communicate your message. Did you know that video-enabled emails have a 60 percen

How to Make Videos Like Trap Nation

If you're reading you probably already know that Trap Nation is an American music promotion best known for its YouTube channel, which features electronic music. It's simple, but it works great. Great music with a simple music visualizer [https://motionbox.io/features/music-visualizer]. Allowing you to listen to great music, appreciate the visuals, but still concentrate on your other tasks if you need to. In this guide, we'll show you how to create videos like trap nation with ease. How To M

Atari Video Music

Music visualization is a function present in electronic music visualizers [https://motionbox.io/features/music-visualizer] and media players that creates animated visuals based on music. The graphics are generally created, presented in real-time in a synced fashion with the audio source as it is produced. A music visualizer generates what you see on the monitor by collecting waveform and frequency data from the soundtrack and passing it through specific display rules. In its simplest form the

Real Estate Video Music

Real estate agents [https://different.com.au/] can step up their game with video and stock music. Videos statistically help create an emotional connection with buyers and turn interest into valuable inquiries. You've probably come across several videos or ads that have the perfect music to them. The perfect music will help make viewers want to keep watching to the end. While music may seem of little consequence in marketing videos, they have their due importance in real estate marketing vide

Best Video Editor for Real Estate

When it comes to real estate, video sells. They get more attention, help the buyers imagine the property better, and allow you to put across more information. So it's no surprise that it's statistically proven that properties with video ads sell faster. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as shooting some excellent media content, you also need to edit it. Some agents adore the concept of editing since they studied it in college. For many others, the prospect of spending a few hours in front of a

How to Compress Videos

Video files can range from 10 MB for a one-minute video, to hundreds of MB or more for a longer video. Unless you need the highest resolution, making video files smaller is better for everyone. This will drastically speed up your video creation and editing process. There are many reliable ways to reduce the video file size without losing the video quality that we will discuss in this article. Large video files not only hound your storage space but also result in time lost by the user due to

Creative Presentation Ideas

A presentation that inspires the audience is the one that's most remembered. They’re the ones people remember long after a conference or meeting is over because of their amazing design, creative aspects, or presenter’s presentation skills. A few outstanding presentation ideas might often be all it takes to turn a mundane talk into an amazing experience. Just think about it... What's the presentation that you can recall straight away. For me, it's called Weaponizing Your Pets: The War Kitteh

Essential Video Marketing Statistics

Video marketing is on the up and up. Looking at all these video marketing statistics you'll realize just how big the video industry is. Everything from websites to Tik Tok is now utilizing video to improve all aspects of marketing. We've gathered for you, the largest list of video statistics on: * Sales But wait... You've read a million of these lists before. So what's new? Well to make this a little bit more exciting we've added some great quotes from prominent marketers. And to top i

How to Make a Video Longer

Videos enable you to convey your ideas with power and a more personal feeling. You are much more inclined to emotionally engage with your audience when you use video vs another type of content. Video may be succinct and attract the attention of viewers during the first few seconds. So for those reasons, it's clear that you should make the most of each video you upload. Unfortunately, sometimes you will create short videos, and we all know that longer videos lead to better engagement and bran

Video Scholarships

Are you an aspiring director or YouTube star? Or are you just generally interested in the arts and multimedia? Well, it's your lucky day! We're providing one lucky person the possibility to win up to $5000. That's right we're launching a video scholarship that will allow you to get $1000 for every year you attend university for up to 5 years. Entering couldn't be easier, and you'll only need your creativity and imagination. Eligibility We will accept videos from current high school, college,

The Best Time to Post on YouTube

YouTube is the largest platform for content creators, mega brands, small businesses, and more. If you have a YouTube channel where you want to share content, it’s important to figure out the best time to upload your content. That is because posting at the wrong time will impede the growth of your channel. Also, you may not be able to reach your target audience. But what is the best time to post on YouTube? Some say Tuesday, others say Friday., others say it doesn't matter. What about 9 am o

Choosing the Perfect Songs for a Birthday Video

We all love to celebrate our birthdays! Whether it's the 1st, 16th, 18th, 50th, or even the 100th, a happy birthday is all we want! To remember this special day, many of us create birthday videos and slideshows [https://motionbox.io/templates/birthday-video-templates]. Gone are the days where mere candles could complete the day. We need the perfect song to make happy birthday videos and add to the celebration's fun. However, it is not easy to develop videos and slideshows containing the fitti

5 Benefits of Using Videos in the Classroom

Using videos in the classroom can have many benefits to students and teachers alike. Read what the professionals have to say about it, and how to do it well.

What is an SRT File?

If you've ever watched a movie [https://reelgood.com/] with subtitles, the chances are you've used an SRT file. The SRT file format help display subtitles for you, and it means that you can have different language subtitles with the same video download. In this article, we'll walk you through what an SRT file is, how you can use it, and how you can create your own. What Does SRT File Mean? SRT is short for Sub Rip Title or SubRip Subtitle file. In plain terms, it's a file to help show subtitl

How to Make a Facebook Profile Video

Whether you like it or not, everyone has a Facebook profile. Our Profile Picture and Banner can say a lot about our personalities and what we like. In this article, we'll show you how you can make a Facebook profile video so that you can stand out from the crowd. Why Make a Profile Video? Facebook started allowing you to replace your profile picture with a new profile video in 2015, yet most people still stick to using a profile picture. So why would you want to use a profile video? A video

Repurpose Clubhouse Content

There's a new social network popping up nearly every month. Unless you're living under a rock, you've probably heard of the name Clubhouse floating around. It seems that this social network is one that is actually here to stay. If you're a marketer or a business owner, you've probably already tried to leverage Clubhouse to bring in new customers. While it can be successful on its own, repurposing your clubhouse [https://motionbox.io/templates/clubhouse]chats can have significant benefits. I

Twitch Dimensions

Twitch is a superb platform for gamers. If you're reading this article, you'll know that if you want to get into streaming or gaming professionally, you can't overlook the quality of your profile. In this guide, we'll talk you through the perfect twitch dimensions and sizes for images going on your profile. We'd also recommend checking out our great gaming video maker [https://motionbox.io/templates/gaming] feature to help you turbo those visuals. Twitch Graphics Size Guide Overview Here are

Cyberpunk 2077 Progress Bars for Instagram Videos

The game Cyberpunk 2077 was recently released after years of development – what an exciting time to be alive. Personally I try to avoid video games like the plague so I don't get sucked into them. While traveling to Vegas to visit a friend I had the chance to watch another buddy of mine play it. While tempted to buy it myself, I am happy I had the delight to witness the gameplay. I'm all about the cyber vibe, it's dope. > View this post on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/p/CI1j4sPDJcj

How to Add Animated Text to Video in 2020

If you're like any human in 2020 then you've probably come across video ads online. I am sure you have noticed some of these ads feature animated text which makes the video ad pop. For some folks making these types of videos can be difficult, for others extremely time consuming. One of Story Creators core features is the pre-made animated text options. These animations are not stock or cheesy. They have character and many of them are modeled after the animated text I found in online ads myself

How to add text to a gif

There may be many reasons why you would want to add text onto a GIF. There is, however, only ONE reason I can think of why I personally would want to add text onto a GIF, and that is... MEMES. The best place to find GIFs online is https://giphy.com/. If you don't already have a GIF, head over to that site and pick one. Here is the one I chose 👇 Next, think about the message you want to convey. Once you have that then we just need a tool to mix up our ingredients. Head over to the Story Cr

How to add a Ken Burns effect to your videos

Adding a Ken Burns effect to your videos is a quick and easy way to enhance the attractiveness of your videos. If you don't already know, a Ken Burns effect is simply a transform on a static image. The effect has a fixed vertex i.e top left would be 0 on the x axis and 0 on the y axis. As time moves along the image is zoomed into (z axis) at a smooth frame rate. I just coded this feature last night and under the hood it's programmed to zoom 20% into the original image by the end of the clip. Y

How to quickly trim a YouTube video

YouTube is the bees knees when it comes to video content. There is no contesting that. What if you want to create new material from old material, that is the problem I am trying to help solve. A few things this tool is useful for * Making video memes from longer videos * Trimming longer educational videos and sharing important segments Let's get right into it. I am going to cover the steps to follow. Find a video This step is up to you and your creativity. Depending on the situation, I am

How to make video memes in 2020

A Video Meme of Ace Ventura Made by Story CreatorMy favorite social media accounts are the ones that constantly share dank memes. While it's cool to share humor, it's not cool to steal memes. It's much cooler to create them. Now you have the power to create these dank memes in under 5 minutes with Story Creator. In this guide I am going to take you on a journey in creating your very first meme. This should be fun and fast. #1 Go to YouTube First, let's head over to the mecca of video content

How to successfully launch on Product Hunt

On August 27, 2020 I finally launched Story Creator. In this post I am going to talk about how I took Story Creator to the #1 product of the day so you can learn from the launch. You'll learn what mistakes I made, what I did well, and the "why" behind some of the decisions I made. I will also be sharing some numbers – because stats are awesome. Post-launch stats: 🥇1st @ProductHunt 😻 1013 upvotes 📶 4k visitors 🎉 1.3k signups 💳 $4k revenue (mostly lifetime) 😎 20 customers It's the begin

How to add a video or GIF inside an iPhone x

A great way to add style to your videos is using a device mockup and placing a vertical 1080x1920 video inside the mockup with text to the left or right. This works well for showcasing features inside an app you developed. Another use case is sharing a tutorial video and having some useful text next to the video content. I am going to share with you in this guide how you can easily make this video using Story Creator. #1 Lets find a GIF I am going to head over to https://giphy.com/ A Batman

Featuring dark mode

You can now edit videos in your browser with two options. You can use the clean light mode or the sleek easy-to-view dark mode. I attended an accessibility meetup a few months ago and learned about the different types of users of digital products. One thing I learned was that dark mode is not just a nice to have. For some users is a must have. So I decided to get to work on this feature so that not only is it versatile, but it's also more accessible. From what I have seen https://storycreator

How To Turn Your Podcast Into a Video

In this quick guide I am going to uncover what it takes for you to convert your podcast audio into a video. It's a lot easier than you think. As long as you have the proper tools. First let me cover why you might want to do that. As you make an effort to grow your brand or podcast. You are going to want to get as much attention as you possibly can. The eyes and ears are all over the internet. The thing is it's mostly eyes. So you're going to need a way to capture attention with your audio in a

Why you need video content

I am not sure if you've realized or not but thousands of digital marketers are using video to engage with their audience. It's clearly a trend at this point.

How to Create Engaging Instagram Content

5 Tips for Engaging Instagram Content. Use existing templates. Leverage free stock photos from unsplash. Use Use color palettes and have a pattern...

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