3 Ways to add video without using a camera!

Posted by Randy Barnes on December 1, 2009 · 2 Comments

Here are 3 easy ways to add free video to your site. No camera needed!

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[1.] www.RockYou.com

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While not technically a video, this slide-show has great action. Audio is included and it’s very simple to create. All you need is some photos and you’re off.

I created this video tour in just a few minutes using listing photos. Realtors take note. Your sellers will love it, and you can pay your 12 yr old to do it!

Make all you want at RockYou.com, and of course it’s free.

Click the tiny speaker icon in the bottom left corner above to pause/play the audio!

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[2.] Animoto.com

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Animoto is another slide show and video site. This site kicks it up a notch as you can add your own mp3 files as Ive done in this example.

-click to play-

I used my laptop computer’s built-in mic to record the audio file as an mp3. I used the free program Audacity to do this. Piece of cake.

The video show above is done using a free account. For very few dollars you can get more power and features and remove the Animoto branding. This is a great solution for many uses.

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[3.] CamStudio.Org

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I love screen capture video using the free software, CamStudio. This video is made in CamStudio, then uploaded to youtube, and embedded here in the youtube player. So far there’s been no expense. Quite a powerful value I’d say.

One great use for this would be to answer a frequently asked question. Something like “how do I …” can often be shown by following a short screen capture video. How do I save $300 vs. buying Camtaisia when that’s overkill for my needs? Simple; use CamStudio!