OK, folks, a couple of things about sending a video and actually getting it to your intended viewers:

1. If you simply attach a super-large movie file to an email, most anti-virus programs will treat the message like it’s a virus. Now, I’m all for viral marketing…but your movie will NEVER be seen in quarantine.

We have a solution: Open My Video.

2. Large files are often blocked by ISP’s. Again, your movie–the really great one you made about your company and all your company’s cool products–will never be viewed.

We have a solution: Open My Video.

3. Ready to send your expensive new marketing video using your normal email program? Let’s put it this way: The Outlook is not good for your video ever getting seen. Why? Spam programs monitor the number of recipients you list in a single email and toss the message to the JUNK folder if you’ve got more than a handful of recipients. You don’t want a big chunk of your marketing budget junked.

The solution? Open My Video.

www.openmyvideo.com

1. Make sure you have the latest updates/upgrades to your Internet browser. Find them here:

Internet Explorer
Firefox
Safari
Google Chrome

2.  Make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Flash, which is here:

Flash

3.  Make sure Java is on your machine. Most modern browsers will include it—if not, check here:

Java

4.  Loading videos to the web is a bandwidth-intense activity. Make sure your connection is optimal.

5.  For the best quality video, use your WebCamera software to create a file. Record your message, locate the file, and then upload and share using our new “File Upload” feature. We accept all common types: .flv .mov .wmv.

6.  Record your videos in a well-lit room. Plan your message first.

OpenMyVideo is a great tool, for everything from business messaging to social networking to keeping up with family and friends. Try it now, keeping these hints in mind. Comment here if you have any questions—we’re happy to help you make the most of OMV.