I had a conversation today with someone who felt that using a Flip-style video camera to record stream of thought video was better than creating video in a studio setting where you can control the video, lights and audio.
I told this attorney that it doesn’t matter what camera you use to create your video.
Last night I received a memorable voicemail from a woman who wanted to speak to me. Something about a catheter being left inside of her when she had her surgery. She left her name, phone number and best time to call her.
So what’s the big deal? Not what she said in her voice mail, but what she didn’t say. Importantly, it’s what I heard in between what she was saying that was amazing.
THE REACTIONARY LAWYER
Do you wait for things to happen and then react to them? Do you have too many cases where the best you can do is just put the fires out and simply react to everything your adversary does?
THE PROCRASTINATOR
Are you a procrastinator and wait till the last minute to get that legal brief into the court? Do you let time-sensitive matters sit on your desk until you absolutely must get it done? Do you wait till your client calls you and asks whether you did what you were supposed to do?
What’s more important to you? Accumulating CLE credits or learning how to improve your bottom line and convert online viewers into callers?
Don’t get me wrong. I like listening to boring CLE lectures as much as the next attorney. I’m required to rack up a certain number of CLE credits each year, just like you. I like having the same speakers talk about the same trial tactics seminars I’ve been listening to for more than 21 years. Don’t get me wrong…I’ve learned a lot from these attorneys. I’ve also gone to ‘marketing’ seminars put on by the bar associations with these same personal injury and medical malpractice lawyers. I honestly can say that I have not learned much there. I wish someone had instead directed me to Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer (direct response marketers that teach other people how improve their bottom line).
1. Video Marketing Tip for Attorneys – Offer Honest, Useful Information
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Do you know what the Ken Burns effect is? If you’re a photo buff, you will. It’s where your photo editing program magically takes a still photo and creates movement to make it appear as if it’s a moving image. It’s really cool to see during a slide show. Ok, now you know what a Ken Burns effect is, but what is the John Burns effect?
I’m glad you asked. It’s when a really smart attorney recognizes that…
Click on the link to read the ad (pdf file). Think you’re different? Think you stand out from the crowd? Show me. I’m looking for an attorney who uses online marketing and video to set yourself apart from your competitors. Read the ad, and if that’s you, drop me an email at gerry@lawyersvideostudio.com and show me how you’re different from your competitors.
I am always looking on the web for video production companies that offer good value for your money.
I came upon Martindale-Hubbel’s video service and thought you’d want to know what they charge for creating video. Then you can compare it to what I offer and ask yourself which has a better value.
To create a 1 minute video, they charge…
I was speaking to over 250 attorneys on June 11, 2010 at the Hyatt in Fairfax, Virginia. The room was packed. Ben Glass had just finished talking about ethics in attorney advertising. 5:00 pm arrived and I had my wireless microphone all set; my laptop was ready to go and my wireless pointer was plugged in. I walked up on stage and the first question I asked the crowd after introducing myself was “How is it that a solo practitioner like myself is able to compete with the biggest law firms in Manhattan with the biggest marketing budgets?”
Dave Kaminski of Web Video University does an excellent job of reviewing the Canon t2i DLSR camera. Here’s my question:
You’re an attorney who wants to create video. You want a camera that will last for years. You want the latest technology. You don’t want to spend a fortune. The choices of video cameras are overwhelming. SD or HD? Hard disc or tape-based? Pocket Flip camera or Kodak Zi8? $500 camcorder or a prosumer model costing $1,500?
