Book Videos, Part One – The Very Basics
Book Videos, Part One – The Very Basics
by Michelle M. Pillow
Book Videos (AKA Book Trailers) have been sweeping across the internet. For those of you just starting out with this new medium of marketing, it can be a little daunting as to where to start. The good news is there are a couple free basic programs out there to make the transition from author to movie maker easier.
FOR AUTHORS: this can be a great way to market at little cost, reaching new readers.
FOR READERS: don't feel left out. You can still make fan videos for your fave authors using these simple steps.
Photo Story from Microsoft, a free download
Microsoft Movie Maker, another Microsoft freebie
The program I'll be talking about is Movie Maker. If you're familiar with Windows and Office products, navigating Movie Maker isn't difficult and making movies is really as simple as "drag and drop". For a detailed listing on how to use Movie Maker, you can visit the Microsoft website
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY BASIC WORKING OF MOVIE MAKER FOR BEGINNERS, TAKING YOU STEP BY STEP THROUGH THE MOVIE MAKING PROCESS.
Before you get started, it's best to watch a few videos to get an idea of ones you like.
Play around with it a bit with the program you select to get used to it and I'll writing more how to's below!
Look for Part Two, Coming Tomorrow!
Happy Movie Making!
Michelle
About the Author: Michelle M Pillow, Author of All Things Romance, is a multi-published, award winning author known mostly for her paranormal, futuristic and dark fantasy romance. You can contact her through her website www.michellepillow.com
