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#42 | So you’re starting to shoot video and you’ve got some footage but now you need to put it all together and create an edited video. In this episode, I’m going to talk about the programs that are available to you from basic, entry-level editors to professional-grade editors.

Getting Started with Video Editing

Video Editing Software

• Camtasia
• Filmora
• VEGAS Movie Studio
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Final Cut Pro X
• DaVinci Resolve

Resources for Photographers

• Backblaze
• Sprout Studio
• More Resources

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#41 | On the last episode, I issued a challenge for you to create 20 videos this year and outlined why video should be an important part of your photography business in 2021. In this episode, I tell you what you need to get started shooting video and what you do not need to get started. I’m also going to give you some suggested parameters for your first video.

The Gear You Need to Start Shooting Video

Resources for Photographers

• Backblaze
• Sprout Studio
• More Resources

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#40 | In 2021, it is going to be more important than ever to have a motion section in your portfolio and to offer video services to your clients. In this episode, I talk about why you need video in your portfolio and what you need to do this year to move ahead of your competition.

Why You Need to Have Video in Your Portfolio

Resources for Photographers

• Backblaze
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• More Resources

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#39 | Outside of straight-up business goals, I always make sure to set personal goals. I’m not a big fan of resolutions but I do believe in the power of habits. In this episode, I take a look at three habits Warren Buffett recommends to help you achieve success.

3 Habits You Need to Start Doing Today

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#38 | There are a lot of website options out there for consumer photographers. In this episode, I outline my picks for the best three website platforms for consumer photographers.

Best Website Platforms for Consumer Photographers

SEO for Photography Websites

Links from This Episode

• Squarespace
• Good Gallery
• WordPress
• ShowIt
• ProPhoto
• Elegant Themes
• Rob Greer's SEO for Photographers Workshop

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• Backblaze
• Sprout Studio
• More Resources

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#37 | In this episode, I take a look forward to what’s in store for 2021, for this show, for Studio Builder, and photography as a profession and an industry.

2021 and the Future of Photography

Links

• Luminar
• Studio Builder on YouTube
• Studio Builder Community
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Resources for Photographers

• Backblaze
• Sprout Studio
• More Resources

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#36 | There are a lot of options out there for photographers to put websites together. I’m going to outline the key features needed for a commercial photography website, what the best options are out there.

Best Website Platforms for Commercial Photographers

Links:

• PhotoFolio
• Format
• Squarespace
• PhotoShelter
• Zenfolio
• SmugMug
• Resources for Photographers
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#35 | If you’re considering expanding into other genres and markets, you need to think about how to market your new work. Should you add a section to your website? Should you build a whole new website? Should you create a whole new brand identity and start from scratch? These are important considerations but I think the answers are pretty easy, albeit not necessarily straightforward.

How Many Websites Should You Have?

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