I spent the day at a terrific event today. In my work I spend a lot of time at my computer, however given the opportunity I am uber enthusiastic to get social, as in face to face with social. Today’s event was a partnership with Seekers Media, TELUS, and the Chinook Country Tourism Association. The workshop’s goal was “to empower you with tips and tricks to increase your social media following and offer solutions to grow your business through digital media”.
Amazing people & venue at #SeekersSocial workshop in #Lethbridge! @TELUSBusiness @ChinookCountry #explorealberta pic.twitter.com/teJyMNOFcN
— Chris Wheeler (@ApresWheeler) April 13, 2016
I came away feeling pretty inspired to try some new things with video. Prior to the workshop there were some recommended apps for downloading, one of which was iMovie for the iPhone. I have used iMovie on my Mac previously but hadn’t worked with it on my phone. It is my new favourite app! Here is a quick little video I made to experiment and sum up the day.
Lots of other good little nuggets came from the day:
“Zoom with your feet not with your camera”. @ApresWheeler On not degrading images with your zoom #seekerssocial #phonecamtips
— Kristy Jahn-Smith (@KristyJahnSmith) April 13, 2016
Short form video means keeping it “snackable”. Short form is something under 2.5 minutes. #seekerssocial #southernalberta
— Kristy Jahn-Smith (@KristyJahnSmith) April 13, 2016
Video editing tips from @ApresWheeler “Use the right take, cut on action, hold shot of significance”. #seekerssocial #southernalberta
— Kristy Jahn-Smith (@KristyJahnSmith) April 13, 2016
Good quote shared by @PhotoJBartlett “If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” Jim Richardson.
— Kristy Jahn-Smith (@KristyJahnSmith) April 13, 2016
Great takeaways from #SeekersSocial today @cutandchar. Thanks for sponsoring @TELUS pic.twitter.com/iENZrCcCnA
— Troy Maddaford (@TroyMaddaford) April 13, 2016