Amazing video! Thanks Wes😊 my biggest take away was ur 90 sec breakdown for the video itself! I love a simplified formula I can follow. But in addition to that, the tip about varied angles was a pretty subtle trick on the eye that I couldn't have picked out myself. Very nice compact video! Also thanks for the links to the mike and video editing app. Xo! PS: I'm super visual... it would me wonderful if I had an example of a well edited review vid I could watch... one that includes the 30 sec formula and the varied soot angles... but gosh i think that's asking for a lot! Well done anyhu!!!

I love how to tell us what we need to do, then give the details of how to do it.

Thank you. My biggest takeaway is the 30/30/30. Thank you.

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Thx for watching Coach! 👍😀

@coupecruiser

Жыл бұрын

@@WesMcDowellInc do you have an Instagram profile?

Great Content!! Thanks a bunch. I love the takeaway about the different angles and the questions to ask them

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice, have you gotten any filmed yet?

Excellent video Wes. Of course in 2020 nearly all of us are restricted to doing client interactions on Zoom. I wonder if you could create a supplement to this video about how to make a testimonial video from Zoom recordings.

Thank you. Loved the comment getting different angles...keeps it interesting.

Great video!! Thanks!

You are the best person to work with. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

OMG! I recognize the "I Steal Pets!!!!" LOVES IT. Also, thank you for this video. It was a lot of help.

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

No prob, man! I'm glad this video helped you in some ways.

Thanks Wes! Your content is short and sweet. Will definitely implement.

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lise - you got this! 🙌

I'm a video professional, so I knew most of the stuff in this instructional video. But I didn't know about the Filmic Pro app. I've been thinking of using my iPhone with an 18mm lens attached to film unmanned, super-wide cutaway shots of the action. Most of the video work I do will never be seen anywhere but the internet, so the iPhone's quality is more than enough for that. The Filmic Pro app will help me accomplish these cutaway shots seamlessly. Thanks!

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊👍

I watched several videos on this topic, your breakdown and recommendations were the most useful.

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear Issac! Cheers 😀 🙌

Hi Wes. Great explanation on how to put together a testimonial video. Looking forward to using your how-to guide to create client videos. Thanks for such a great online training catalog.

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Thx Stewart! much appreciated

Great layout if all things to consider. LOVE IT! Thank you!!

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

Thx, Nancy! I always make it a point to be simple and concise. Watch out for more videos soon.

Found the interview questions extremely helpful, including that timely reminder to have them restate the question in their answer. So easy to forget to do when the conversation starts flowing! Thanks very much

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful Celina! 😀👍

You're the best, Wes - such compact value here! Ans: for me the best part was you bringing the "why" and the actual recording technique together. Like when you detailed, to keep it interesting, move the camera angles. It's simple but it's gold. I'm practicing shooting b roll today, do you have any tips for that?

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that's such a simple thing to do, but really makes it more interesting! As far as B-roll goes, just get lots of variety. Desktop objects, people walking, interacting, etc. Then just look at what you have, and where it makes sense to cut to it in the video. Have fun!

Insanely valuable videos! I click the like button even before the video starts!!!😁

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Prajwal! Keep posted for more videos soon.

Excellent tips! Exactly what I needed.

Hey dude I love your videos. You have SO MUCH useful information and I love your format.

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I love this channel

My biggest takeaway was not to include the questions in the video. Just the answers. Great tips! Thank you!

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome Sherifa! Glad you liked it. 😊 There are more helpful tips and guides on my channel so stick around.

This was very informative and straight to the point. Thank you!

@WesMcDowellInc

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Samuel! :)

Awesome Wes, it all makes a lot more sense now Cheers

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Peter! 😊

Great video! Really like the idea of using an external mic. Can't wait to apply this our patient testimonials!

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the testimonials and thx for watching!

Thank you! Subscribed!

@WesMcDowellInc

Ай бұрын

You're welcome!

This was outstanding!

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Thx Joanetta!

Hi, nice job on the video. Something that would be worth covering is telling a project story from the perspective of company you work for in case the customer is not readily available for a testimonial

Very interesting

Such great information in this channel. I really liked when you said to ask them to rephrase some answers so it would look like they are the ones talking only.

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Thx Cesar, yep, that's a must!

Great video! Ty!

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😎

Wes, it is a great video

this is uper cool Wes.. Thank you

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!😊

Asking the right questions during the interview is key to capturing authentic and impactful responses. Introducing the customer, understanding their pain points, and learning about their journey before choosing your product or service adds depth to the testimonials.

@WesMcDowellInc

11 ай бұрын

That is spot on 😄

what a charming presenter .....

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Evi! 😊

Hi Mr Wes. Do we need to take any kind of written consent from the customers end which says that they allow us to use the testimonial videos for publicity purposes? Or is just telling them before hand enough?

Good vid. Thx. Here's my question: Do you think a video collage of multiple customers telling a snippet of their story would be effective?

Great video, I am shocked you don't have a million subscribers. Thank you

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Mark! Thank you.

Thanks for the helpful video - you are a great teacher! I have the Smartlav+ and, though it is clear, the volume comes out pretty low if I record a video on my iPhone. Did you boost your the volume in post?

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ivan, this one was so long ago, I don't even remember honestly. These days I have a video editor, and film on a canon m50.

Incredible resource!! Will look at other videos but would love your input into what to put in the accompanying text in a video. Specifically interested in demonstrating ROI for services rendered.

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

Thx, Kevin! Stay tuned for more videos dropping soon.

All great tips Wes, thanks. Question: What if my clients live around the world? It would be very challenging to say the least to have them have a great mic. Any suggestions?

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Cary, yea I hear ya... obviously this video is geared toward shooting the testimonials yourself with more local customers. In the case of long distance ones, you have a few options, one still free/cheap, which is do just interview them on Skype, and either ask them to film themselves with their smartphone, or you can record the screen from your end. The paid option is to actually hire a videographer local to your customer and have them run things, asking your questions, etc. Might not be cheap, but worth the end result.

@dennispatrickdolan9930

5 жыл бұрын

@@WesMcDowellInc I'm in the planning phase to attract video testimonials. I plan on putting together a kit (old smart phone but camera / video works), clip on light, and a lapel microphone that plugs into phone. In the kit will be a postage paid return box that they just load up when done. I'll let you know how well that works.

Question: I'm doing a video testimonial for the company who did my bathroom Reno (I'm also filming and editing the testimonial) - my question is my bathroom was being renovated due to damages caused by neighbors upstairs, so should I put the damage pix in the video? It's not going be pretty to look at, but I'm thinking to get people to see the before and after would be impactful. What do you think?

@WesMcDowellInc

Жыл бұрын

Yea that would definitely help it’s impact!

Thanks for the great video. All of my customers are online and I have never met them. I have been thinking about asking for testimonial videos for the last month and I am now convinced more than ever that they are extremely necessary. How would you go about finding a customer that would agree to do something like this and is it worth compensating them for their time?

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

I'd email some of them, and ask if they'd agree to a 10 minute call. You'd tell them you're recording it, and ask all your questions, and transcribe their answers. If these are testimonials for your own site, there are no rules saying you can't compensate for them. Just make it clear you will give them some kind of compensation (whatever you think is fair) for an HONEST testimonial.

I am hooked to your videos and I am redoing my whole website because I am very inspired by you. Thanks so much!!! I do headshots for actors and today I photographed a casting director who is very happy to do a video testimonial. I won’t have the chance to film it myself. Do you think that I can get away with mailing her a lapel mic and a phone tripod so she can do it herself? Thanks you!!!!!

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Isaac, I used to be a headshot photog myself back in LA :) No, I wouldnt do it that way, you'l find she'll probably never do it. Schedule a time for a zoom call, and just interview her with the questions in this video, record the whole thing, and edit her answers together into the finished testimonial. Even if it doesn't LOOK as good over zoom, the content of the testimonial is way more important.

@isaacperal9778

3 жыл бұрын

Wes McDowell Yes I know, you mentioned you used to a be a headshot photographer on one of your videos. Thanks, the zoom idea seems much better!

i want to make a testimonial video for this guide on testimonial videos

in the planning phase to attract video testimonials. I plan on putting together a kit (old smart phone but camera / video works), clip on light, and a lapel microphone that plugs into phone. In the kit will be a postage paid return box that they just load up when done. I'll do the editing. I'll let you know how well that works.

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Instead of a light, you COULD do include of those suction cup car mounts and tell them to stick it to a window, that way you get nice natural light. Tends to look the best anyway. Let me know how it goes!

So I have my own video production company and I plan to produce my own video and pay for ads on Facebook to sponsor said video. Is that against Facebook ad rules? Or what are the rules surrounding what I’m trying to do?

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what you're asking... is it against their rules for you to promote your own video? no its not.

Do you recommend testimonial videos that are just letters or notes from people interspersed with photos? Or is that not a very compelling type of testimonial video?

The biggest take away is the 30/30/30 rule. Its simple, but it works.

@WesMcDowellInc

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Ali! It's a solid little formula for sure.

@alisalman8542

5 жыл бұрын

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Tell a story - that's what I got...

@WesMcDowellInc

3 жыл бұрын

Great Tim! 😊

I'm having a terrible time with music in my testimonial vids. I just need calm, casual music that kind of 'loops.' No beats. No sounds of raindrops and birds singing. No dramatic changes in tempo. If anyone has a tip - please, no overpriced subscription services that just offer beat-heavy tracks - suggestions would be appreciated.

The 8-second attention span is a myth that's been propagated all over the Internet. Most people can concentrate for 20 minutes at least, but you have to give them a compelling reason to do so.

@WesMcDowellInc

4 жыл бұрын

Riiiight... nobody's suggesting that nobody can concentrate o n something GOOD for long periods of time. People won't give something more than about 8 secs if it isn't grabbing them.