Video Persons Frequently Asked Questions We have compiled the following list of FAQ's for you to check through. If you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact us.

Script and Recording for Streaming Video Online

Firstly, you create a draft script. We then review it and if necessary send it back with suggested edits.

Once you sign off your script(s), we will forward it to the studio (and actor/actress) to allow them to prepare the recording. We do the shoot and send the footage to our processing team for editing and video encoding.

The streaming videos are typically live within 7 days of the recording session. (Script, Record, Deploy)

Does this technology require me to re-design my site? My visitors to have a special computer? Or pose any security risk?

No, you do not need to re-design your site, you just need to insert a little bit of code anywhere in your html on pages where you want your videos to appear. If you are unsure how to implement this, then your webmaster can do this for you.

Our testing of streaming video online has proved that about 98% of all visitors with a broadband connection will be able to see your videos on their current computer. If they don't have broadband, a message saying “speed check failed” will appear for a couple of seconds instead of the video. Our technology of streaming video online is kept simple to minimize its impact on your website, and does not pose any security risk. Feel free to contact us with any specific questions…. we are here to help!

What should the person in the video say, and how long should the streaming videos be?

Our script experts will work with you to create a high impact message for you. We have found that 60 second web videos are most popular. A simple greeting and a teaser on significant areas of your site will be effective.

Product and information pages can have more detailed web videos that are a little longer; though our user testing has shown that it is better to break up your videos into focused messages of under 90 seconds. Keep in mind that you can start web videos from relevant text or graphic links located throughout your current site.

Can the video person move in the videos?

You want to personally connect with your visitors so the script should be conversational. This should also apply to your movements, within reason. Most people speak with their hands and they should use natural movements as they would if they were standing right in front of someone. The more natural the scripting and movements, the more effective the web videos will be.

Can the video person be a different size, show up where I want it on my page, and include more than one person?

Yes, yes, and yes!

Just let us know what size your video needs to be (360 pixels is the most popular size). You will sign into your control panel to position your web videos anywhere you want on your website. No html changes required!

Through streaming video online, you can have a couple of people in a video, keeping in mind one video can start another when it is finished. That means that one video can start in the lower right of the web page, and after it another person can walk out of the lower left, and so on.

Will your web video play on all computers?

Not quite all, but it will play on 98%, please click here to find out more.