Five Tips for Taking Awesome Sports Videos March 9th, 2012 / Comments: 0 It’s that time of year again. The sun’s shining, the hard, frozen ground is finally thawing out, and the spring sports – baseball, soccer, softball, and lacrosse, to name a few – are revving up for another season. Shooting sports events can offer some great opportunities for capturing lively, memorable moments. So with that in mind, here are some practical, easy-to-apply tips for making clear, polished, and engaging videos:
One Big Day, Seven Easy Steps: Your Wedding Video Planning Guide February 29th, 2012 / Comments: 0 It wasn’t too long ago that planning wedding videos boiled down to one simple question: who should we get as a videographer? Professionals can still play a big role in The Big Day. But in today’s world of on-demand, go-anywhere video, there are endless ways to be creative with your own movies and memories. With that in mind, here’s a short-and-sweet guide for using video to make a big, creative splash before – and after – your wedding:
Meet the Videocard: A New Way to Share Video With the People You Love February 9th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Pixorial users already know how easy it is to create videos online. Well, we’ve been hard at work behind the scenes to develop a new way to share those memories. With Videocards, you have the power to… Upload and share special video moments from the past Create a personalized video message, from you to your loved one Choose a unique background to frame your video Trim your videos and add personalized music Share your message via email, Twitter, or… › read more
Make an Awesome Valentine’s Day Gift in Five Minutes February 7th, 2012 / Comments: 0 Candy. Roses. Jewelry. Stuffed Hello Kitties. There’s no shortage of ways to say “Happy Valentine’s Day.” But when it comes down to it, nothing beats the simple act of telling someone how much you love them. Our newly unveiled Videocards are perfect for doing just that. It’s quick and easy and super personalized. Oh and don’t worry, even if you waited until last minute, no one has to know.
How to Record Webcam Videos, Edit Them and Share Everywhere! July 18th, 2011 / Comments: 0 Recording video in Pixorial using your webcam is now easier than ever before. Just follow the steps below. Click “Upload Media”. In the Upload menu, choose “Record Video” – this will start the video capture embedded in the Upload menu. Enable flash to use your webcam and microphone. Record your video by clicking the red record button to start and click again to end. Click “Save” and your webcam video will be added to your Pixorial library! Once it’s… › read more
Share a Video Anywhere! March 25th, 2011 / Comments: 0 Did you know that you can easily share a direct link to your video? Sharing a direct link to a video makes it possible to share a video on IM, in a forum, through email – the list goes on and on. What makes Pixorial’s direct link sharing different from others is that our direct links lead to that specific video and nothing more. Here’s a quick video that shows you how to add music and share a video… › read more
Share Video On Facebook Pages March 18th, 2011 / Comments: 0 Do you manage a Facebook page? Are you sharing video? Did you know that online video is one of the easiest and often times, the best way to connect with fans, friends, consumers and others? As the New York Times noted in a recent article, “Online video is becoming a first stop for many customers. It is akin to what the Web page was a decade ago.” Several reasons brands should use video on Facebook: How-to videos for your… › read more
Upload, Edit and Share Video on Facebook February 11th, 2011 / Comments: 0 Wow lots of changes happening to profiles and pages on Facebook these days. As you may have already noticed, tabs were removed from profile pages about a month ago, which left some of our app fans wondering where their Pixorial Video app went. Well, now those same changes are happening on Facebook Pages so we thought it would be a good idea to let you know where you can find the Pixorial Video app on Facebook for both profiles… › read more
Post Videos From Your iPhone with Pixorial December 17th, 2010 / Comments: 0 Have you found that ever since you bought that new phone with video capabilities, that your phone has quickly become your video camera? Ever since I bought an iPhone 4, I have found myself recording everything. And with all that recording comes a need to share — and that means now! I will admit that posting fun photos from your phone is fun but posting video almost instantaneously takes experience sharing to a whole new level.
Online Video Goes to School September 2nd, 2010 / Comments: 0 Think back to your high school experience. Now imagine it as video. Wouldn’t it have been great to pause, fast forward or rewind your teacher? Better yet, to select your teacher from a vast collection, and to have the power to “press play” at the exact moment you were ready to learn? For many, online video sharing is synonymous with viral videos of funny animals or extreme sports mishaps. And yet, posting, editing, sharing and viewing video online can… › read more
5 Tips for Shooting Video for the Web August 20th, 2010 / Comments: 0 You don’t have to be a pro to shoot good video. These simple tips should help get you started. Feel free to add your tips to the list! Use a tripod or make sure that you have a place where you can set the camera for a steady shot – especially during longer shots. Bring extra batteries – there won’t always be an outlet nearby. Be careful of zooming during a shot – this can look jumping when viewing… › read more
Tutorial #2: How to Post a Pixorial VideoAlbum to Facebook Pages August 5th, 2010 / Comments: 0 Adding video to a blog or Facebook page is a great way to increase engagement with your followers and Facebook fans! Video personalizes the organization and allows your audience to feel more comfortable to engage right back! (To see more reasons for why you should add video to your blog or Facebook page, check out this blog post.) With Pixorial’s new VideoAlbum, you can achieve all of those benefits of video all in one application! Watch the tutorial to… › read more
Top 10 Video Tips for Non-Profit Organizations August 4th, 2010 / Comments: 0 According to the Pew Internet Center, views of video have skyrocketed and now 69% of adults watch video! Video has been shown to be an increasingly interactive and effective way for organizations to engage with their audience. Still, video can be a scary thing to implement, so I’ve compiled a list of 10 reasons why organizations should use video to promote themselves on their personal blogs or on their Facebook Fan Page! Use video to: Create an emotional connection… › read more
Tutorial #1: How to Create a Pixorial VideoAlbum July 22nd, 2010 / Comments: 0 Pixorial’s new Facebook Application VideoAlbum takes video sharing on Facebook to a completely new and interactive level. Watch this tutorial to see how you can create your first VideoAlbum and start communicating through video with your Facebook friends. To summarize: Log into Facebook and search for Pixorial in the search bar. Connect to the Pixorial Application page by clicking on the “Go to Application” button underneath the profile picture. Choose a template for the VideoAlbum and a method for… › read more
