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AliciaPaz · ‎11-22-2019

My Mac set-up is more basic in some ways (I use iMovie still- I'm stubborn and cheap!) and not in others. DSRL camera-> Mac using Cannon's own software Snowball mic -> Mac via USB recorded on Quicktime After I synch in iMovie audio and video. My videos are all talking heads and pretty basic and I have a studio with pro lighting. I have a video I can share of it all, it's pretty simple compared to most set-ups but I also used an iPhone and $10 lapel mic for years with success.

Cristian_Gray · ‎11-01-2019

Thanks.

PavolAlmasi · ‎10-29-2019

Literally, just today finished my 12th course. Exactly as planned. 7 hours long and I think it came out quite well, if I may say so myself lol. I'll work on the promo copy tomorrow, and it should be ready to submit. With each course, the process is getting smoother and easier for sure.

RichardCallaby · ‎10-28-2019

Hello, Interesting review. I really like camera reviews as I am a bit of a camera gearhead but fortunately don't suffer from gear acquisition syndrome. Personally, I have been debating getting the Canon 6D Mark 2 or the Canon 90D. I am sticking with Canon as I have so much glass with that system. Overall, great review and thanks for taking the time to put this together.

DavidBookbinder · ‎09-29-2019

Hi, @AliciaPaz. Thanks for your ideas on promoting mental health courses on Udemy, your experience in monetizing the courses and having realistic expectations about income, and your offer about beta testers. In creating a partial beta course, I'm interested in several factors: 1) Is the material engaging and accessible to its intended audience? 2) Are there structural or technical aspects I can optimize, both in the videos themselves and also in supplemental materials like handouts and quizzes? 3) Does the order of the lectures work well, or need changes? The course includes both theory of the Art of Balance system and practical skills such as the three-breath meditation. I'm looking for the best way to mix these to keep students interested, but also provide an experience that enables them to adapt the system to their own lives and their own resources. I'm interested in feedback from other mental health professionals and instructors, but I'm especially looking for beta testers that are similar to my future students. I'd also hope that the beta testers would go on to take and review the whole course, though they needn't feel obligated to give me detailed feedback beyond the 10 lectures in the beta mini-course. My email address is david@davidbookbinder.com, if you want to continue this part of the discussion offline. Thanks again! David

DavidBookbinder · ‎09-10-2019

Thanks, Alicia. I'm feeling pretty validated right now, and gung ho to knock this course out. I much appreciate your feedback.

AliciaPaz · ‎09-09-2019

For reference, I do all talking head videos, I use to use my iPhone and lapel mic.

AliciaPaz · ‎09-09-2019

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AliciaPaz · ‎08-31-2019

You get 50% if it's organic sales, 97% if they use your coupon and 25% if it's an affiliate sale. Also, sale prices differ by country. Sounds like these students were not organic sales. Also, I do hear the audio for the course, but it's not good quality, it's fuzzy and has a hum at times and sounds distant. I tried on two devices. I tell you this to say it will likely come up in new reviews so maybe good to fix now- use a lapel is possible or sit closer to a mic (ideally with a pop filter and not your laptop or phone mic) before you get 10 students and poor ratings which will hold you back from success. Good Luck

ZeeBee888 · ‎07-31-2019

I just found out that text-to-speech is a no-no, so I'll be redoing this. But any other comments are appreciated. thanks!

ZeeBee888 · ‎07-31-2019

I just found out that text-to-speech is a no-no, so I'll be redoing this. But any other comments are appreciated. thanks!

AliciaPaz · ‎07-10-2019

Being I start another Masters program in September 🤞 for once I have a financial goal to hit this month. Sales have been going well so it's pretty realistic and kind of necessary! This is also my first ever non-content related goal as they are usually about filming or editing.

SeanCarroll · ‎07-08-2019

Stick with it, the hard work pays off eventually! 👍

FrankKane · ‎07-07-2019

Well, you can at least get a range by using the Insights tool in your instructor dashboard: https://www.udemy.com/instructor/marketplace-insights/?q=Blockchain&lang=en You can see the median monthly revenue is $22 per month. As a new instructor, that's probably about what you should expect. On average one paid student will net you around $3-4, so that's around 5 students per month. Although Blockchain is a hot topic, it's already saturated with high-quality, established courses that are hard to compete with. There are already 146 courses on this topic, and yours will be #147. You'll need to produce a course that offers more than what's already out there, and do good job of promoting it, in order to succeed in this category.

Anonymous · ‎07-07-2019

The voice-over approach is absolutely fine if your content is valuable. I know many instructors would disagree and consider the talking head version the best of the best, but I think it's just a matter of preference. It's not like people do not pay to listen to podcasts and audiobooks as long as there is value in the content. All my courses are presentation and voice-over since there would be absolutely no gain for my students from a different format if that would be the only change. Many of them listen to the course during their commute. It's the content that counts on topics where no demonstrations are required. Some of my students conveyed their preference for the talking head format, but I never got bad reviews for not having it. In fact, two out of my three courses have been "Highest Rated" in their sub-category for months at a time, even though that's a dynamic criterion. So, to anyone who worries about the format, I would say the value of content remains king. Focus on that. You can change the video format later should you wish to do so. Best wishes, Lucia

DavidBookbinder · ‎07-05-2019

Glad to hear your courses are taking off! And, based on the number of calls I get from people looking for therapists, there is certainly a need. Best of luck with the courses and your summer! David

AliciaPaz · ‎06-19-2019

2013: I had a business partner for context, we followed along pretty much reading from a book and was really stiff. The audio wasn't so bad and I did use a DSLR camera but overall it was a mess. I almost feel bad for our first 100 students who paid for this mess- also I look diff as I was 36 wk pregnant 2019: Same topic, better quality overall and not reading from a book.

AliciaPaz · ‎06-17-2019

I will also add that a 30 min course is likely to get a lot of enrolled students if it's free, but for the small % who engage, I don't see reviews being favorable for such a short course. If you were wanting to make short 10-20 minute videos engaging on YouTube might be a better idea to gain students. Add your code into the description. All my YT videos have a very brief bio w/ promo link.

MarkLassoff · ‎05-31-2019

@AliciaPaz It was not a Udemy specific group.

AliciaPaz · ‎05-25-2019

I have many bloopers, but my favorite game in my personal life- I will use these types of the horrifying screenshots as emojis to friends and will late night send these for giggles and self-deprecation after 8 hours of filming and 3 hours of editing when I am delirious. My major blooper is the dogs upstairs see or hear neighbors and bark so loudly I have to re-do- a LOT.

azamsharp · ‎05-10-2019

Thank you!

csking1981 · ‎05-03-2019

Hi, I have used Corel since 2002 i think! It was Ulead that days now a days it is Corel Video Studio. Before any thing first download and try free version and check it to fulfill your needs! Regards

Laurence-Svekis · ‎05-02-2019

@JocelynH Too bad I didn't see the opportunity to apply. I've been on here almost daily.

istuff360 · ‎04-24-2019

Hi, Thank you so much for your kind feedback. This was just a test video but I am definitely going to put a nice intro on startup for the rest of the whole course, thanks once again!

csking1981 · ‎04-19-2019

Hi Nakiea413; Congrats. Welcome to our community and accecpt my warmest congratulations! It's our honor to help you to create your best course. We are ready to help you to create great courses or increase the quality of your teaching. The most important matters in teaching are: 1-Enjoy the teaching! 2-Consider you are teaching to children so say everything in depth and in simple language! 3-Try diffrent methods to delivery your concept. 4- Be expert in your field of teaching. For recording : 1- You can use something like this: http://www.ahujaradios.com/microphones/tie-clip-series/utp-30.html but i'm using external sound card for connecting my microphone. 2-For better quality of your voice you can use Audacity Software and use it's noise reduction filter so the result is great. 3- For capturing your screen you can use : BB flashback pro.It;s really great app. 5- In addition you can send your test video to Udemy review team they are great and will help you a lot and also you can post your video here so we can help you. 6-Also you can use Udemy help center with great topics in this link: https://teach.udemy.com/course-creation/ 7-Open My courses so there is few great Udemy free courses for how to create your course. 8- Don't worry anymore just focus on your recording and do your best. Remeber this: practice make perfect. Regards;

csking1981 · ‎03-31-2019

Hi; You can get rid of many noises and other statics from your recorded voices easily by using Audacity free software. In that software easily use noise remover effect. That's it.

Lavignep · ‎03-10-2019

Hi Roma Thank you for your comments and encouragement. I just launched my first course on udemy so I'm a rookie. What or how is the best way to market the course. I'v only had 1 student so far. How did you get the word out... Thank you

DavidBookbinder · ‎02-28-2019

Hi, Etka. Thanks! As for the background, I used a background frame (two light stands and a pole across) and a blue bed sheet. I tried several, and Iiked this one the best. The only problem with it is that it doesn't stay flat. I have to keep readjusting clamps whenever the humidity in the room changes, or if a few days pass.

MasterK77 · ‎02-28-2019

Great Question! I Feel I was born to help others...its why im here...on this Earth! / So Helping others that are Broken or Hurting or just going through a difficult time in their Life I find easy-why because ive been there- and I have Healed from the inside- (To see out we must first be inside) my Quote! also I am Super Positive and constantly spread the word of Positivity...Us Lightworkers/Healers do find it hard to ask for Money as we take our Spiritual Gifts as just that Gifts for us to use to help others! So this is why I chose Udemy to upbuild and Motivate Others to find their true inner Power! We are all Born with this Amazing Power! its just that some have forgot how Amazing they are...So in short Im teaching humans to Awaken again! and if I bring in a little Money then thats a Bonus! (BLESSINGS ONE AND ALL) MK

DavidBookbinder · ‎02-20-2019

Pretty chilling, but nicely done. I think you'll be really helpful to those of us who are completely new at making videos, so it's nice that you're here! David

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