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John wrote: "How about some feedback regarding my book trailer...I'd also be interested to find out more about some of the software that you are currently using to make your own...all all very good.

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Hi John

I create my own, and I do them for other people too. I use Windows Live Movie Maker, its easy to work with and you get great results.

BTW, I think your trailer looks great.

Anna wrote: "



They steal them away as children, drawn to their short but vibrant lives. They use them as dolls, s..."

Really cool trailer...especially at the end!

Nora wrote: "Anna wrote: "



They steal them away as children, drawn to their short but vibrant lives. They use the..."

Very nice video Nora.

John wrote: "How about some feedback regarding my book trailer...I'd also be interested to find out more about some of the software that you are currently using to make your own...all all very good.

..."

I liked the trailer very much! It pulls you into the nightmare of Vietnam quickly. :)
Currently, I'm using Windows Movie Maker, but I also utilize PowerPoint, Paint, and picnik. My favorite place to purchase music is Neo Sounds.

I really want more options for transitions. Anyone know of a cool program or place to edit that does not cost major bucks?

mountainmama wrote: "Very good Nora!!"

Thank you, mountainmama! I also appreciate you posted the amazon trailer link. Super nice of you! :)

Desi (D.B.) wrote: "Thank you Mountain Mama!!! I just popped over to Amazon and posted my trailer. And I'm not talented in that area either, my trailer is short, sweet and to the point.

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D.B>:
It is sweet and to the point! I enjoyed it.

Those are beautiful, Lindsay. Did you make yours?

John, yours is great! I use Windows Live Movie Maker also, but it's quite limited.

mountainmama wrote: "Those are beautiful, Lindsay. Did you make yours?"

Hi,
Yes I did, I really enjoy making them.

I love making them too. I've made a half-dozen for friends. I need to go back and re-do mine, but hate to change the YouTube address since it's posted all over the place!!

Here's the last one I made for Occupation by Jeff Dawson:

mountainmama wrote: "I love making them too. I've made a half-dozen for friends. I need to go back and re-do mine, but hate to change the YouTube address since it's posted all over the place!!

Here's the last on..."

Wow! That is a fast-paced trailer. Very nice, indeed!

Lindsay wrote: "Hey there,

Here are my trailers. Others coming soon.

Bloodlines


Torment



Leticia
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Your trailers are wonderful! The music fits each one just right. This thread has so many great trailers...it is hard to stop watching them!

Does anyone know where to get free/cheap video clips?

Thank you Nora, I was really proud of that. My friend Chris Waya, my brother and sister worked together on it so that makes it even more special. ^_^ I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Nora wrote: "Lindsay wrote: "Hey there,

Here are my trailers. Others coming soon.

Bloodlines


Torment



Leticia
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Your trail..."

Thanks Nora, I'm glad you enjoyed them :))

Anna, it's hard to find clips for free because you can't track down the owner - and heaven forbid you should use something that's copyrighted! I usually go to clipart.com. You can look for free and if you see stuff you want, join for a week for $15. You can download everything on there if you want - I'll get stuff for future books, videos I'm doing for others, etc. I found a bunch of Army/Navy/Air Force clips that you can use free on their sites (you just have to credit their site). I used a bunch in "Call Sign: Wrecking Crew" by Lynn Hallbrooks:

Mountainmama, I like that video! Very well done. ^_^
Thanks for the tip, I'll definitely check there, what I'm really trying to find are video samples, stock footage. Ant ideas on that end of things?

Oh sorry, I've not used video samples, so don't know much about them. I use Pond5.com for music sometimes and I know they have video clips, but never looked at them to see how expensive they are. The music is anywhere from $2 up to hundreds.

Thank you. ^_^ That is helpful, I'll go check it out.

mountainmama wrote: "I love making them too. I've made a half-dozen for friends. I need to go back and re-do mine, but hate to change the YouTube address since it's posted all over the place!!

Here's the last on..."

MM, that was a great trailer and left me hanging...Wonderful job!

Nora wrote: "Lindsay wrote: "Hey there,

Here are my trailers. Others coming soon.

Bloodlines


Torment



Leticia
"

Your trail..."

Great job Lindsay!

Following, please find my first trailer, for my novel SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION, which will be published in October.

More trailers, in different look/feel/tones, to come!


Kirkus Discoveries calls SONGS FOR THE NEW DEPRESSION "a distinctively entertaining novel written with moxie and bolstered by pitch-perfect perspectives."

Great trailer Kergan! I really liked the use of a vocal overlay, it's something I haven't seen used much in book trailers. Very nicely done.

If you don't mind my asking, where do you get your video clips and sound effects?

If you don't mind my asking, where do you get your vid..."

Thanks! I pulled some free stock footage of the clouds (can't remember which site, but search for free stock footage online), and also used some really old images (found on youtube) shot by Thomas Edison, as I'm hoping they're public domain! :)

Wow! Just found this! Excellent!

I have three trailers but here is my fav:

Now if you've never seen the True Blood beginning credits, check this out first since ours is a "Bad Things" parody (True Blood):

Here are my websites were you can see the other two:

Vincent wrote: "Post or view a book video/trailer here!

(I also have a blog were you can post/view them as well: )

-Vince"

An excellent video and your art work is beautiful

This is the trailer for my new book, "Late Discoveries" which has just been released. Let me know what you think...

Late Discoveries: An Adoptee's Quest for Truth

Susan wrote: "This is the trailer for my new book, "Late Discoveries" which has just been released. Let me know what you think...

[book:Late Discoveries: An Adoptee's Quest for Tru..."

Susan, unique trailers thanks! What programs did you use for the fourpack?

John wrote: "Susan wrote: "This is the trailer for my new book, "Late Discoveries" which has just been released. Let me know what you think...

[book:Late Discoveries: An Adoptee's..."

I just have the one trailer, maybe you're combining your Susans - Lol...

Dantalion of the Goetia wrote: "



Dantalion, an immortal angel of God, has fallen from grace and is condemned as one of 72 demons of an a..."

Beautiful but way tooooooo long. Ideally novel trailers are 1-3 minutes long.

Nora wrote: "Hi! Here are my book trailers...
The Twelfth Paladin

Guardian 2632
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Interesting effects and concepts. Got me sold.

Lindsay wrote: "Hey there,

Here are my trailers. Others coming soon.

Bloodlines


Torment



Leticia
"

The only problem I see is you did not say where your books were available.

The Book trailer for my debut novel is below- have a look and let me know!!!



Author Video:

Very nice Wendy.

Thanks- it is difficult to try to convey the essence of 100,000 words into a short trailer, but the novel is very visual and many of my readers say they can "see" it clearly. Actually, what is much more difficult is boiling down your entire novel to ONE sentence, which we had to do for the cover!

Wendy,

I just viewed your book trailer. Is it made for people who already know what your book is about? I saw a series of beautiful photos and catch-phrases, but this video didn't offer me a clue as to what your story is about.

Maybe I do better with book jackets. What was the one sentence that describes your story?

Nice job Wendy. Like the music. I know what you mean about the blurb and synopsis. My sequel is 113,123 words and I'm having a tough time condensing it. :-)

Would love some feedback on my book trailer. :)



"The Nameless World" by Heather Payer-Smith (middle-grade fiction)

While trying to escape the persistent class bully, Noah
discovers several mysterious, metallic puzzle pieces
lying on the ground. Beside them are the glasses of his
missing science teacher and mentor, Mr. Porter. As Noah
fits the pieces together he disappears through a portal into a mystifying world
filled with creatures and adventures beyond all imagination.

His first instinct is to find a way back home, but Noah
suspects there may be a link between this strange world
and Mr. Porter’s disappearance. Throughout his search
for Mr. Porter and his journey to find a way back home,
Noah learns the nameless world is in trouble and finds
himself a pivotal player in the struggle to save it.

Very nice trailer for your book!


Richard wrote: "

Gibbering Gnome Press Presents a Tale of Epic Fantasy

For Lily and Jasper Winter, the Moon Realm began with a single secret bedtime tale. As the child..."

Great info!! Thanks for sharing this with everyone!

mountainmama wrote: "Be sure to post your videos on the new Amazon thread:

You can also post on: ..."

Here's the "Sleeper's Run" trailer. I hope you enjoy it.

Wow, great video, Henry. Who did that one?

@mountainmama: Thank you; I'm glad you liked it. I did it.


mountainmama wrote: "Wow, great video, Henry. Who did that one?"

I'm impressed. What program did you use?

Thank you. I used iMovie, After Effects and GarageBand

Henry wrote: "Here's the "Sleeper's Run" trailer. I hope you enjoy it.

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I enjoyed the trailer, Henry.

@Susan: Thank you.

Heather wrote: "Would love some feedback on my book trailer. :)



"The Nameless World" by Heather Payer-Smith (middle-grade fiction)

While trying to escape the persiste..."

Hi Heather,

I hope you are well. I'm Magda & I'm a writer/filmmaker.
Just watched your trailer & as asked giving my feedback :)
I like the music & the mysterious sentences.
However I would probably make it 10-15 sec. shorter & would add the books website at the bottom of your video not only at the end of the video. I would also consider adding some more drawings/images/illustrations.
But you did grab my attention & I'm looking forward reading your book :)

Happy Tus.

Thank you, Magda! I appreciate your insight. :)

Here's the book trailer for my children's novel, Pistachio the Tyrant.