Book Trailers (tm) & Author Web Sites discussion
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Thank you Sharon! I actually did use Windows Movie Maker - My BS degree is actually in communications - TV and Radio Production so this is fun for me - especially after being out of it for so long. Nice to get back in the groove - even with a rudimentary system like Windows Movie Maker. :) I posted the trailer to my site here - so check it out and let me know what you think!
I'm still trying to figure out Goodreads too - how to utilize it to the fullest extent.
It's nice to meet everyone and just wander around and look at all the nice shiny trailers and covers - yes, shiny things distract me.
Have a great weekend all!
JET
I've been steadily tinkering away at my book video and finally came up with this latest version. I sure had a blast making it. Hope you guys like it. http://www.goodreads.com/videos/show/...
Hi all -I've posted a couple video trailers to my goodreads page here : http://www.goodreads.com/videos/list_...And I'd love to hear what you folks think!
Thanks.
JET
Here's the book trailer to the first in my YA fantasy series ALLON
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Yc0s...
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Yc0s...
Enjoy!
I just posted my own trailer/video for my book, Take the Monkeys and Run on You Tube.
What I'm wondering is, what are other authors doing do utilize these trailers for promotion other than posting them on their own websites? What are other ways of getting them "out there" for viewing?
Karen, there are many other places that post book videos. I've done some research, but I find there are most are questionable, cost, or I feel my would get lost among the masses.
At least with YouTube, you can have your own channel and limit the number.
At least with YouTube, you can have your own channel and limit the number.
I have a question about where to post trailers. My trailer should be all ready to go next week, but I'm not entirely sure how to get the best use out of it. Aside from the obvious, YouTube, my website, and here on goodreads, are there sites out there that are specifically for featuring book videos the way there are for movie trailers? I would love to hear how some of you have had success in generating hits on your videos because as a debut author I don't yet have a fan base that is waiting to see what I post next.
I thought a book trailer would be a great promotion idea, especially since my target audience surfs YouTube a lot. So I decided to make my own.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PRAEh...
I compiled my own images, the book cover, some text, and some royalty free and copyright free music to create a slide-show/moving comic book-like video.
Let me know what you think!
Kirstin wrote: "I thought a book trailer would be a great promotion idea, especially since my target audience surfs YouTube a lot. So I decided to make my own.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PRAEh...
I comp..."
Nice graphics although for me the sudden music was too loud and distracting. Perhaps an age thing. :) It was also short on substance about the story.
My husband, daughter and I did my trailer. My husband used to work in the animation business although my daughter did the artwork. I posted a link in an earlier comment if you want to take a look for substance ideas.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PRAEh...
I comp..."
Nice graphics although for me the sudden music was too loud and distracting. Perhaps an age thing. :) It was also short on substance about the story.
My husband, daughter and I did my trailer. My husband used to work in the animation business although my daughter did the artwork. I posted a link in an earlier comment if you want to take a look for substance ideas.
Shawn wrote: "Nice graphics although for me the sudden music was too loud and distracting. Perhaps an age thing..."Thank you for the feedback, Shawn. :) This was my first time doing a trailer, so it was a bit of an experiment on my part. I hope to do some more trailers in the future. (Maybe I'll turn down the music a little bit.)
Your trailer is really cool! I think I'll have to check out that book now. :)
Thanks, Kirstin. :)
You did a good job for your first attempt. Graphics aren't easy. Keep it up!
You did a good job for your first attempt. Graphics aren't easy. Keep it up!
Shawn wrote: "Thanks, Kirstin. :)You did a good job for your first attempt. Graphics aren't easy. Keep it up!"
Thank you! :) I will!
Allon Book 2- Insurrection trailer is now available for viewing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHD41P...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHD41P...
Deanna wrote: "Hi Everyone!My second novel, No Turning Back, Historical set in England 1778, was released on April 5th and I'm having a great time with it. My first book signing is the 24th at a local book stor..."
Loved your book trailer. I don't usually read historicals, but your trailer has me adding it to my to-read list.
My first attempt is posted at You Tube as "Holden Caulfield, Where are You?" for my third novel CATCHER, CAUGHT, one of four Shelfari recommendations in their March newsletter AND # 1 on Amazon.com for 6 weeks under Death & Dying/Teens. Making the trailer was fun, but I think shorter is better (after reading here and watching some of the others mentioned). Thanks for the discussion.
Wow! There are some wonderful book trailers here!:)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJNZl8...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxtDFy...
Hi All,Inviting all of you to join the event "First look of official trailer of Entrapped - A Novel"
http://www.goodreads.com/event/show/1...
Hope to see you all there
I have created a list of 31 places to promote your book trailer. You can find it here: http://www.gregscowen.com/2011/09/31-...Hope it helps someone else.
Hi everyone! I'm so excited! I just released a brand new version of my Young Adult Paranormal, The Betrayal and wanted to share my new book trailer with you. I know I haven't been here in awhile but I'm going to try my best to be here more often. Hope you enjoy!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXmUFg...
I very seriously doubt that a proprietary "ownership" of the term "book trailers" would stand up in court.If Kleenex and Aspirin can lose their control of original names because of common usage, this one is super-doomed.
They might want to claim it, but it's absurd.
bookriot.com has a nice book trailer section. Most of the publishers who use them have their own youtube branded channel, so for example, if you look up Doubleday on youtube, there are a whole bunch to view.You can also go to our site, red14films.com and see the trailers we have posted.
Hi, I am new to this group, happy to have found it. I am a "seasoned" designer, and am excited to have completed a recent project for a client, who has completed her first novel. I have designed her book jacket, created her book video, and am working on her website. Take a look at the trailer & let me know how I'm doing - this new media project was a learning experience for me & so much fun to create! If you like what you see, please feel free to contact me through my website www.buffalocreativegroup.com
Thanks so much, Leslie Taylor, Buffalo Creative Group
Book Video on YouTube:
http://youtu.be/tCRDj-pfOqc
Hey Dee! How did I miss this group?!! So thrilled to find it!-Sheila, COS Productions
It's good to join this group. I have made my own book trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtmtrP...Enjoyed it so much I have started doing them for other people with my daughter who has just finished a film studies degree. Not sure how to get started though. Unless you have a reputation built up first. Will people trust you.
Hello all! I'm new to this group and would love some feedback on my trailer for a short story I just published (The Unfortunate Tale of Little Mary Jenkins), created by me--so be gentle, please ;o)Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ba5nyb...
Book Trailer for my newest book - Paulie Potatoes: Gangster Crusader http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MpO1Y...
Hi – I enjoy reading all genres of books including historical, sci-fi, self-discovery, biographies, dramas, romance and many others. I don't have a book trailer yet but I am interested in creating one. “All Writers Get Published!” on my book blog at http://justthinkingjustsaying.blogspo... is interesting.
Hi Everyone, these are my book preview videos to date. Enjoy and I would appreciate your feedback should you choose to give it. Thanks in advance.1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRrJFe...
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPyDgb...
3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIuVjZ...
Marcelle:Wow, I listened to all three and each just blew me away. They are so peaceful and calm to listen to.
I just love what you've done in the production of these vidoes. I may need to look you up when it comes to working with mine (lol). These are so amazing! You're done a great job no it's off the chain. They are such a pick me upper.
I made my own book preview video hoping viewers pull through the fun and enjoyment one can get from reading my book; hope I succeeded. http://youtu.be/CtIUWO27C0MDADspirations: The 1st 100 Days of Fatherhood
Here is a teaser for my next thriller:
Extraordinary Retribution Teaser
For those interested, the final trailer for my debut The Ragnarök Conspiracy, can be found here:
Two Agents Trailer for "The Ragnarök Conspiracy"
Any thoughts on trailer design welcome!
Best,
Erec
Thanks Nina. Greatly appreciated.Nina wrote: "Marcelle:
Wow, I listened to all three and each just blew me away. They are so peaceful and calm to listen to.
I just love what you've done in the production of these vidoes. I may need to look ..."
Here's my latest book preview video. Feedback welcomed and thanks in advance, folks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GXts4...
F.W. wrote: "Hello all! I'm new to this group and would love some feedback on my trailer for a short story I just published (The Unfortunate Tale of Little Mary Jenkins), created by me--so be gentle, please ;o..."Very nice. I'll be checking out a copy.
Here's another trailer of a recent book of mine which is already outhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=...
Marcelle, watched your video and "liked" it. Would you do the same for mine. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/standquietAndL...
Sandra wrote: "Marcelle, watched your video and "liked" it. Would you do the same for mine. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/standquietAndL..."Just watched yours and liked it too. Thanks.
Marcelle wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Marcelle, watched your video and "liked" it. Would you do the same for mine. The link is: http://www.youtube.com/standquietAndL..."Just watched yours and liked it too. Thanks."
Thanks
Shirley Hicks did the first one for the WWII/Vampire Thrller Occuaption and with her guidance I put one together for the new sci/fi thriller.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzQKae...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1Qzql...
Sandra,Re: "Can You Hear the Music"
I just watched your video, it is so touching and heartwarming. You did a great job in creating this master piece. Our children are oh so precious. And yes, I "Could Hear the Music." This was an excellent title for the story.
I can't wait for my book to get published, and I'll be looking u up to assist with video aide.
Nina wrote: "Sandra,Re: "Can You Hear the Music"
I just watched your video, it is so touching and heartwarming. You did a great job in creating this master piece. Our children are oh so precious. And yes,..."
My son actually did the video. He produced, directed, filmed and did the special effects on it. Thank you so much for the nice compliment.
Sandra wrote: "Nina wrote: "Sandra,Re: "Can You Hear the Music"
I just watched your video, it is so touching and heartwarming. You did a great job in creating this master piece. Our children are oh so precio..."
It is an excellent video! Did you win video fo the year with Cold Coffee?
Vincent:Thanks so much for getting back to my request. Your comments are well appreciated.
Jeff wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Nina wrote: "Sandra,Re: "Can You Hear the Music"
I just watched your video, it is so touching and heartwarming. You did a great job in creating this master piece. Our children a..."
It won Best book trailer for March 2012
Jeff, Sandra, Marcelle....just liked and commented on your videos. If you could reciprocate, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!!! http://youtu.be/CtIUWO27C0M
just liked and commented on yours Apostolate, nice job!
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To actually do the trailers, I used Windows Movie Maker, which came with my computer. But you might also try One True Media. They've got great special effects.
http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-fr...
http://www.onetruemedia.com
Hope this helps you. Doing video trailers is a whole other kind of creative. You'll like it.
Good luck!
Sharon Cupp Pennington