How To Shoot A Video Personal Ad

The best way to shoot your video personal ad is to set some time aside when you can relax, and clear your mind of all other matters. Whether you prefer to be alone and not have anyone else present operating the video camera for you or have a close friend operate the camera and provide you with some emotional support, you can create a very good video personal if you take your time and follow the easy steps that we have designed for you. Most people usually are able to complete everything within twenty to thirty minutes.

Step 1 Fill out the bio sheet, it will help you to come up with ideas that you can use when you write up your personal ad. After you've filled out the bio sheet take the generic script sheet and start filling it out. It might be a good idea to use a pencil incase you want to erase or change something.

The script content should not be a duplication of the information on the bio sheet. The script should have you talking in such a way that anyone viewing your video personal ad will get a sense of your personality and likeness. Once you have filled out the script sheet and have personalized it by adding in a few things that convey the essence of your personality, it is now time to start rehearsing the script so that you will remember the words……without having to read everything off the sheet.

Step 2 Your goal is to get a flow going. Act natural, be yourself, but keep the energy up. If you get too mellow, you may end up appearing as someone with very little energy. Try to keep your script content 30-40 seconds in length. The idea here is to capture the essence of your personality…..the type of person you really are.

When you rehearse the script, try to build up a sense of excitement……your video personal might be responsible for you finding the love of your life! Get enthusiastic but do your best to find the mood that is right for you. Don't over do it because you may end up sounding insincere. Don't rehearse so many times that you will lose energy and become monotone, keep it fresh and have fun…….this will bring out the best in you.

There is a point that you will realize that this is the best that you can do. At this point, get in front of your camcorder………and shoot the video personal ad.
( No sexually explicit language is allowed…..videos of this nature will not be placed on our system)

Step 3 Some people get nervous when they are asked to speak to a camera. If this happens, just remind yourself that a video camera is only a piece of plastic with wires inside of it….it can't bite you! Most times a little humor can help overcome nervousness.

Now it is time to go for it! Most people will mess up a few times, once the tape starts rolling. Do it a few more times and you will find that you are able to get passed that point. Now, rewind the tape in your camcorder and shoot it again. It is a good idea to shoot at least two good takes so that we have backup footage.

Once people get comfortable in front of a camera, some will tend to elaborate and start adding new things to the script. It's all right if you want to get a little humorous or sexy. A bit of common sense is required here, if you act too humorous you might come off appearing clownish.

Shooting Video for the Web

Basic Goals:

1. Limit the amount of motion shown that changes from one frame to the next.(no moving objects in the background and minimize whole body movements)
2. Limit the amount of detail in the video(solid color clothing and backgrounds, etc.)

Step 4 After the Videotaping

Once you have completed videotaping your ad a few times, do a playback of the video to make sure that it did record okay, check over the paperwork to make sure everything is filled out correctly.

Regarding the bio sheet….we will never reveal your last name, home address, or home telephone number to anyone. We need this information to be able to send you instructions on how to pick up your voice mail from those who have responded to your video personal ad.

When someone has a video personal ad on our system, those that want to contact that person will have to call a voice mail system where they can leave a message for the individual that they saw in the video personal. Every individual that has a video personal ad on our system will have a secret code number that they can use to pick up their messages….no one else will be able to listen to your messages. This system is similar to the voice mail system used for newspaper personal ads.

After you have checked over all your materials and concluded that everything is in order……..send in the video personal by E-Mail. It will take less than two weeks for your video personal ad to appear on our system. After that, your video personal will appear on Video Date USA until we are notified by you to delete it. Additionally, you may pay $9.95 per month to browse the system. We sincerely thank you for your business and wish you the best of luck in getting the type of response that you desire. If you have any questions about this web site or where to have a personal video made, E-Mail Us!